BitPim Updated… Again
BitPim has been updated to version .7b11. Updates include bugfixes and improved support for ringtone transfer on Sanyo phones. BitPim developers are asking for assistance with Sanyo PM-8200 support, and have stated that Outlook syncronization will be available in the near future.
Sanyo RL-4920 Released
The Sanyo RL-4920 has gone on sale officially today. Orders can be placed via TeleSales, SprintPCS.com and many Radio Shacks already have them in-stock.
Sanyo RL-4920 Sprint Product Page Up
Sprint has silently posted their Sanyo RL-4920 product page. The page appears to be completed, 360 degree view also works. Contrary to what other sites are reporting, the phone has not been released yet, though it will be released soon.
Sanyo 5500 Firmware Updated, A660 May Also
The Sanyo 5500/VM4500 has been updated to firmware revision 1.010SP, which we broke the news of its existance. Also, we are receiving reports the Samsung A660/VI660 firmware revision XA28 has been released to stores.
Sprint Posts RL-4920 Online
Sprint has placed the Sanyo RL-4920 on their main product page, though the product page for the RL-4920 is empty currently, and the status is out-of-stock. It confirms the $219.99 price we previously reported, though it looks like this was placed online by mistake.
The Sanyo 5500/VM4500 Recall
What went wrong, what is being recalled, and why we haven’t reported on this until now.
PM-8200 & VM-A680 Officially Online
Both the Sanyo PM-8200 and Samsung VM-A680 have landed on Sprint’s main product page. The VM-A680 can be ordered online, but the PM-8200 requires a call to TeleSales to order.
Sprint Sanyo PM-8200 Page Up
Sprint has placed the Sanyo PM-8200 on their web site, though it is still not linked in the main product page. You can access it at the link below. Sprint PCS Sanyo PM-8200 Product Page
Firmware Updates Update :)
While it is unknown if Sprint will release firmware 1.009SP for the 5500/VM4500, we can confirm that Sprint is now testing version 1.010SP. Changes currently unknown. Also, Sprint has received firmwares 1.005SP and 1.006SP for the Sanyo RL-7300. Again current changes unknown.
Sanyo 4920 Includes ReadyLink
Internal Sprint docs confirm that the Sanyo 4920 will include ReadyLink. While the 4950 was a 4900 with updated firmware, the 4920 is a more compact, thinner 4900. Below are a couple of pictures from the FCC approval documents cleared earlier this week.