Sprint and Sanyo Introduce Multimedia Phone With Built-In Media Player

Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint and Sanyo announced plans to offer Sanyo's first multimedia phone, the Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-7400 by Sanyo. This feature-rich phone allows customers to view on-demand streaming video and audio as well as shoot VGA pictures and extended 30-second video clips with the integrated camera and camcorder. The phone also offers Sprint PCS Ready Link capabilities for walkie-talkie style communication. This sporty and stylish phone features a rugged, slip-resistant body and interchangeable face plates, making it perfect for customers on the go or who like variety. The MM-7400 by Sanyo will be available later this month at Sprint Stores nationwide and online ( www.sprintpcs.com ) for a suggested retail price of $379.99 or $229.99 after rebate.

"Sprint and Sanyo are clearly focused on the needs of customers, delivering innovative, high-quality devices and services that are going beyond voice calling," said Jeff Hallock, vice president - Product Marketing and Strategy, Sprint. "With the introduction of the MM-7400 by Sanyo later this month, customers can choose a new feature-rich, multimedia-capable device to communicate, stay informed and be entertained, provided in the United States exclusively through Sprint."

With Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Services, customers get streaming audio and video content from familiar sources, including NBC Mobile, CNN, ABC News, FOX Sports, The Weather Channel, Discovery, E! Entertainment, mFlix, Twentieth Century Fox, AccuWeather, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Comedy Time and 1KTV. Multimedia content is delivered to the handset from the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network at up to 15 frames per second.

The MM-7400 by Sanyo is an Innovations 2005 Design and Engineering Showcase honoree in the Wireless Communications category. Innovations 2005 is the Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA) prestigious competition that honors product excellence in Design and Engineering. In addition, Sanyo ranks "Highest In Overall Customer Satisfaction With Wireless Mobile Phones", according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 U.S. Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation Study(SM)*.

"Sanyo will continue to offer new, innovative handsets with features consumers have been asking for," said Atsushi Kodera, group vice president and general manager of Sanyo Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "The nationally recognized MM-7400 provides an unmatched form factor with its sporty, rugged design and interchangeable color faceplates. This design, coupled with the latest wireless technology of streaming video and audio makes the handset ideal for the active consumer whether at home, work or play."

The handset is also adept at capturing life's events as they happen. With the capability to record extended 30-second video and audio clips as well as shoot VGA still photos, the MM-7400 by Sanyo allows consumers to capture surprise moments in their lives. The integrated camera features a built-in three-mode flash, and the camcorder has a movie light to improve the outcome in low-light situations. With Picture Mail and Sprint PCS Video Mail, users can instantly take and share special moments with family and friends.

The MM-7400 by Sanyo is a fashionable mobile phone for style-loving users who want to make a statement with the look of their phone. Users can choose from five different interchangeable faceplate colors in a stylish teardrop design. Titanium and metallic-red colors are included with the handset while three optional colors, deep blue, ocean blue and black onyx, are available to purchase separately. The MM-7400 by Sanyo's exclusive rubber Dura-Grip protects against surface damage and gives the phone a sporty look.

The MM-7400 by Sanyo is also Sprint PCS Ready Link-capable and includes the high-quality Sanyo speakerphone. Sprint PCS Ready Link gives customers a quick, convenient way to communicate one-on-one or with groups of up to five other people for short "get-in, get-out" conversations.

At the end of the third quarter 2004, 5.6 million customers were using Sprint PCS Vision, and Sprint continues to lead the industry in adoption of advanced wireless data services.

*J.D. Power and Associates 2004 U.S. Wireless Phone Evaluation Study is based on responses from 13,458 U.S. households that have owned their current wireless phone for less than two years.

For more information, visit www.sprint.com .

Source: Sprint