Multimedia Phone Reviews

Laptop Magazine has reviewed the Sanyo SCP-2400 which comes bundled with a Sprint package. ‘Targeted toward parents concerned about their children's safety—not to mention shockingly high phone bills—the Sanyo SCP-2400 offers a lot of versatility for a very reasonable price. Sprint's free parental control software lets you set which numbers this clamshell can dial, as well as which numbers your kids can receive calls from. Plus, you can lock out services that cost extra, such as text messaging. We're not so sure, however, that the different color faceplates make up for the lack of cutting-edge features.’

A review of the "electric blue" Sanyo SCP-8400 multimedia phone has been posted over at CNET. 'Sanyo phones tend to be pretty standard when it comes to design, and the SCP-8400 is no exception. At 3.4 by 1.8 by 1.0 inches and 3.4 ounces, it's neither big nor small; in fact it shares almost the same dimensions as the recent Sanyo SCP-2400. Also, like most handsets from the company, it comes in multiple colors (electric blue, midnight black, and powder white), it has an extendable antenna, and its front face is dominated by the camera lens, speaker grille, and a postage-stamp external display.

Infosync World has reviewed the Sanyo M1 multimedia flip phone and opined favorably on the performance of most of the handset’s features. ‘The Sanyo M1 resembles a Jeep more than a cell phone. It has a large blocky shell with a circular music control button on its face, like a round Jeep headlight, and the hinge sticks out when the clamshell is open. The M1 is narrow but disconcertingly thick, and when we first opened it we wondered how such a large phone could have buttons that seem so small. The phone's various ports -- for AC power, headphones, and a data cable -- are protected by rubber covers that you peel open, and though this is probably safer for the phone, trying to flick them open was an annoying process.’

The Sanyo M1 multimedia phone offers 1GB of internal memory, up to 18 hours1 of music playing time, a 2 megapixel camera with auto-focus, Bluetooth, EV-DO support, , a music player and stereo speakers, 'The Sanyo M1 made an impressive debut in late 2006, not only because it's Sanyo's first high-end handset in the U.S. but also because of its record-breaking 1GB of internal memory. The M1 is chock-full of multimedia features that will delight the power user, especially with support for Sprint's Power Vision content. That said, the M1 is rather bulky in size, and its lackluster appearance may not be to everyone's tastes. The M1 is available for $199 with purchase of a service plan.

Mobile Burn have reviewed the Sanyo M1 music phone for Sprint Wireless. 'Physically, the blocky Sanyo M1 is rather short in length for a clamshell styled device, with a measurement of 91mm (3.6"). But what the M1 lacks in length, it makes up with its 23mm (0.9") of girth. The thick and chunky middle of the M1 is an obvious standout at first glance. Maybe I am a bit jaded, as today's phones are so slim and slender in comparison. The stout M1 is constructed of black plastic throughout and accentuated with an aluminum silver outline. Its black semi-gloss exterior does attract fingerprints and smudges but seems to be quite resistant to most scuffs and abrasions. Overall, the phone seemed physically strong minus a few questionable items.

A review of the Sanyo Katana DLX handset has been posted over at Laptop Magazine. ‘The DLX' shiny face is largely uncluttered, graced only by a one-inch square LCD that doubles as a self-portrait mirror and digital camera lens. On the left is a thin volume toggle with the power jack on the bottom. On the right, you'll find a thin camera button on the lid and a high-capacity microSD Card slot and 2.5mm headphone jack. The speakerphone is on the rear above the battery. Behind the flip top is a bright two-inch LCD. The DLX' plastic-covered keys have etched alphanumerics that glow with a powder-blue backlight but are nearly flush without much tactile feedback.’