Sprint to Refresh Voice-Only Lineup
We have obtained information on three devices that will round out the Sprint’s upcoming voice-only phone push, set to fully launch early next year. The three devices will all carry the 100 series, similar to Sprint’s recent push to have all launching EV-DO devices start with the number 9. This practice allows for easier marketing […]
Sprint: Firmware Updates Soon & Sanyo RL-4930
We have received reports that Sprint is planning to update multiple phone’s firmware soon. Specifically, the LG PM-225, Sanyo VI-2300, and Sanyo MM-8300 are expected to receive firmware updates in the near future. In addition, we can now confirm Sprint has decided to carry the Sanyo RL-4930, a ruggedized version of the Sanyo RL-4920, which […]
Sprint: Sanyo VI-2300 Begins Release *Updated*
Update: Now also for sale online from Sprint. The Sanyo VI-2300 has started to trickle to stores. While not yet available online, you can check out Sanyo’s VI-2300 Product Page. And yes, despite the VI prefix, the device does support ReadyLink…
Sprint: Samsung VI-A820
We’re proud to break the news of yet another Sprint phone, first. The Samsung A820 will be a budget phone, intended to target the same audience as the VI-2300 from Sanyo, and the VI-125 from LG. It is expected to replace the A660/VI660 in Samsung’s lineup. ARM7 Processor 128×160 Pixel 16-Bit Color Display J2ME/MIDP 1.0 […]
Sprint: Sanyo SCP-200 Released *Updated 3 Times*
Update 3: The SCP-200 is now available from Sprint’s web site. Update 2: While not yet for sale online, Sprint has posted the SCP-200 Product Page to their web site. Update: Some stores have received limited stock of the SCP-200, and should be cleared to sell them as of its release. Sprint once again has […]
OTA Diagnostics: Empowering Technical Support
We haven’t covered DOTA (Diagnostics Over-The-Air), but the Sanyo VI-2300 brings DOTA one step closer to implementation. This begs the question, what is DOTA? If you think of FOTA when you hear it, you’re already on the right track. The goal of DOTA is to make a call to technical support as painless as possible, […]
Sprint: Sanyo VI-2300 Specifications
ARM7 CPU 128×128 Pixel 16-Bit Color Display J2ME/MIDP 1.0 NetFront 3.1 WAP Browser FOTA & DOTA We believe this will be a VI-class phone, though it could quite easily have ReadyLink, we rule it out at the moment. This could be Sprint’s first phone with DOTA (Diagnostics Over-The-Air), unless another phone that has it is […]