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Sprint Plans Launch of the Sanyo SPC-8400

September 12, 2006 6:59 PM | Sanyo | Sprint Nextel | Comments (1)

Sprint has announced planns to launch the next generation in Sanyo's popular 8000 Series phones, the SCP-8400.

The SANYO SCP-8400 features:

  • Built-in MP3/AAC music player
  • 1.3 Megapixel camera
  • MicroSD memory card
  • Stereo headset
  • High-quality SANYO speakerphone
  • Rich, high-speed multimedia experience of the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Network.
Offered in three stunning color choices and featuring a unique new way to personalize your phone—the SANYO FaceMask. The SCP-8400 supports the latest version of Sprint Themes, allowing for even more personalization.


SCP-8400 Features
Bluetooth®
  • Enjoy hands-free, wireless communication
  • Supports HSP, HFP, DUN, OPP (vCard), and FTP profiles

Music

  • Sample and wirelessly download full-length, high-quality music from the Sprint Music Store(SM)
  • Transfer MP3 and unencrypted AAC/AAC+ files from a PC to the SCP-8400’s microSD memory card using an included USB cable
  • Manage music with Playlists using the Sprint Music Store(SM) Player
  • Listen to music privately with the included 2.5mm stereo headset or out loud with the embedded high-quality SANYO speakerphone
  • Order streaming audio programs available from Sprint, including SIRIUS Music, Rhapsody Radio and Music Choice

Streaming Video

  • Watch live streaming television with the optional Sprint TV Live(SM)
  • Watch additional optional TV/video programming with Sprint TV(SM)
  • Utilizing EV-DO technology, Sprint’s Power Vision(SM) Network enables streaming video to the SCP-8400 at ultra-fast speeds, providing a more clear and fluid mobile viewing experience

On Demand

  • “On Demand” is a unique application that allows you to quickly access the most commonly desired information. Menu items include: News, Sports, Weather, Money, Movies, Phone Directory, Maps, TV Guide, and Dictionary
  • “On Demand” uses your ZIP code to make the information personal and relevant to your locale

Wireless Backup

  • A new optional service from Sprint, Wireless Backup automatically stores your phonebook contacts on the Sprint network allowing them to be instantly updated in the event your phone is lost, stolen, or replaced
  • Also allows you to manage your phonebook contacts through a Sprint web page

Web

  • Sprint Power Vision enables faster Web browsing and Internet email access
  • WAP 2.0 browser

Phone as Modem

  • With Sprint PCS Connection Manager and the required Sprint Power Vision service plan, the SCP-8400 can be used as a mobile modem for your laptop using the included USB cable
  • Connect at broadband-like speeds while within Power Vision coverage areas
  • To download the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, please visit: http://www.sprint.com/downloads Select your PC’s operating system and then select “Sprint PCS Connection Manager for Phone as Modem/USB cables”

Themes

  • Personalize the SCP-8400 by downloading Sprint Themes that bundle together screen savers, customized main menus, and specialized shortcut menus

Camera

  • 1.3 Megapixel camera
  • Macro setting for up-close pictures
  • Flash and digital zoom
  • Use the included microSD card along with the included USB cable to store and transfer pictures to and from a PC
  • PictBridge capable – connect to a PictBridge compatible printer and make photo prints without using a PC
  • Share pictures using Sprint PCS Picture Mail(SM) by sending to email addresses or other compatible Sprint phones
  • Customize your phone by assigning pictures as wallpaper, screen savers, or to contacts in your address book

Camcorder

  • Shoot 30-second video clips and share them with friends and family with Sprint PCS Video Mail
  • Shoot clips up to 120 min. long (if used with optional larger microSD memory card)
  • Use the included USB cable to store and transfer video clips to and from a PC
  • Features a 1-12 step zoom, a video light for low light conditions, and a brightness control setting
  • Customize your phone by assigning video clips as screen savers or ringers

Limit Use (Parental/Business Control)

  • Limit incoming and/or outgoing calls to all calls, phone book contacts only, or 3 “Special Numbers”
  • Lock Voice Calls, Ready-Link, and/or Sprint Vision services (Web access)
  • Lock the camera/camcorder and picture albums
  • For more information, click here

Dual Color LCD Displays

  • 2.0-inch QVGA TFT LCD Main Display, 65K-color (240W x 320H pixels)
  • 1.0-inch TFT LCD External Display, 65K-color (128W x 160H pixels)

SANYO FaceMasks

  • Snap on the SANYO FaceMask—a brand new way to quickly personalize your phone!
  • Each SCP-8400 comes with one SANYO FaceMask
    • Midnight Black: blue FaceMask included
    • Electric Blue: black FaceMask included
    • Powder White: metallic lavender FaceMask included
  • Additional FaceMasks available optionally

Other Features

  • Download and play exciting 3-D games
  • Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your address book (72-chord polyphonic ringtones)
  • Download unique images to use as screen savers or assign specific images to numbers in your address book
  • Java (J2ME) enabled
  • Walkie-talkie style communication with Sprint PCS Ready Link(SM)
  • Voice Recorder: Record meetings, classes or memos. The record time is only limited by the memory on the microSD card
  • Voice-activated dialing: up to 30 entries
  • Messaging: 2-way SMS (Text messaging), Picture Mail, Video Mail, Voice Mail, Email, Instant Messaging (IM), and:
    • Voice SMS: a messaging solution that allows you to record and send voice messages to phones and email addresses
    • Chat & Dating: online community applications that allow you to “chat” and meet new friends through your phone
  • Answer On-hold: allows you to place a caller on hold while you step out of a meeting
  • Call screening/answering machine mode
  • 3-D Screensavers
  • “Favorites”: custom assign shortcuts to favorite menu items
  • Vibrate patterns: set different vibrate patterns for different types of incoming calls (Voice/Ready Link), Voicemail or Messaging
  • Backlit keypad
  • Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calendar, Countdown, Stop Watch, Calculator
  • Digital Dual Band: 1.9 GHz, 800MHz (AMPS not supported)

Excellent Battery Performance

  • Talk Time – Standard Battery (1000 mAh) = up to 4.0 hours
  • Talk Time – Optional Extended Battery (1650 mAh) = up to 5.1 hours

* Battery performance based on tested digital usage. Actual results may vary.

Dimensions & Weight

  • Unit Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.4” x 1.8” x 1.0”
  • Unit Weight: 3.6 oz.

Included Accessories

  • Travel charger
  • Standard battery
  • SANYO FaceMask
  • USB cable
  • 64MB microSD memory card
  • Card Adapter
  • Stereo Headset with earbuds (used for phone calls or media playback)

 
 
 


 

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Comments

I love the SCP-8400 from Sprint.IT is so beautiful.I like it in all of the colors.(white, Blue, and Black)

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