Sanyo PM-8200 Nears Release/Is Released/Sprint Has No Clue
Sprint again releases a press release saying a phone is out when it isn’t. Minutes ago, a press release saying that the Sanyo PM-8200 “…is available nationwide in Sprint Stores and online at www.sprintpcs.com for $129.99 after rebates (SRP: $279.99).” Problem is, very few stores have the PM-8200 in-stock (if any), and the phone still […]
Sanyo PM-8200 Retail Price
Of course, anything can happen between now and the product’s launch, but we currently pin the Sanyo PM-8200 down for an initial retail price of around $299.99. Note: As people have already started to comment, different prices similar to the figure quoted above have been raised. Do not consider any of these prices to be […]
Sanyo.com PM-8200 Product Page Up
Sanyo has placed the PM-8200 on their web site, including a Shockwave Flash interactive demo for the phone. Sanyo PM-8200 Product Page
BitPim Updated *Updated*
Update: Test release eight is now out, though there are no major changes that affect Sprint phones. The BitPim Project has created yet another .7 test release. Test release seven adds support for the Sanyo RL-7300 and improves Calendar support on all Sanyo phones.
Sanyo 8100 1.116SP Firmware Released
Sprint has released Sanyo 8100 firmware version 1.116SP to corporate stores. Tell your local store’s tech to use the web install tool to get the update if it is not on their computers already… This update fixes an issue where voice dialing would not work properly in some cases. Firmware Tracker Updated…
Bitpim Updated
The Bitpim Project has shout out yet anouther .7 beta release. This one improves reliability on already-supported Sprint phones, and adds initial support for the Sanyo 5500/VM4500.
Sanyo RL-7300 Released *Updated*
Update: Now also for sale on sprintpcs.com TeleSales now has the Sanyo RL-7300 in-stock for $279.99. And yes, the T608 is still in-stock as well…
Sanyo PM8200 Details *Updated*
Update: The PM8200 has a higher resolution display (132×160 vs 120×144 on the 8100), and a newer WAP browser (NetFront 3.1 vs 3.0 on the 8100). The Sanyo PM8200 will be an improved version of the 8100, but we now have much more specific details. The PM8200 will have ReadyLink, and SMS, as well as […]
Silver Sanyo 5500/VM4500… For Purchase
Amazon.com finally takes the step to be the first retailer to sell the silver Sanyo 5500/VM4500 online. While it could be ordered directly from Sprint… well, let’s just say TeleSales has the worst way of billing things ever devised. Price is $379.99 with or without activation. Amazon.com Silver Sanyo 5500/VM4500 Product Page
SprintPCS.com Sanyo 7300/RL7300 Page Up *Updated Again*
Update 2: 360 Degree Spinny is now online. Update: Page has been updated, picture added. PDF Manual Download Following up on last story, Sprint has now begun their Sanyo 7300/RL7300 product page. http://www1.sprintpcs.com/explore/PhonesAccessories/PhoneDetails.jsp?selectSkuId=sanyoscp7300