Sanyo

Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding your way on the road has never been easier than with "Easy Street," the new compact portable navigation system from SANYO. Simply touch the LCD screen to set your destination; then enjoy the automated convenience of voice guidance, turn-by-turn directions and the added safety of hands-free calling with Bluetooth-equipped cell phones.

The SANYO Easy Street NVM-4030, immediately available at $399.99 MSRP*, features a bright and easy-to-see 4-inch TFT LCD touch screen display for simplified, button-free navigation. The exceptionally compact NVM-4030 combines highly-accurate GPS navigation (no subscription required) with an industry-leading NAVTEQ digital map database featuring over 1.4 million points of interest to conveniently find the locations of airports, gas stations, restaurants, banks and hospitals along the route among other popular destinations. SANYO's NVM-4030 Easy Street navigation system uses Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) technology to help you get to your desired destination with reliability and ease. WAAS is comprised of satellites and ground stations that provide corrections to GPS signals for greater accuracy compared to conventional GPS solutions. The Continental U.S. map data and points of interest are included on a one gigabyte SD memory card which eliminates any need for a cumbersome download. Read more

Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- SANYO, one of the world's largest manufacturers of LCD projector products, introduces the PLV-Z5. This home projector has a heretofore unheard of 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The extremely high ratio here means brilliant rich colors due to the stunning contrast.

Images are further enhanced with the industry's first twin-iris system. Integrating a lens aperture and lamp aperture, this new system delivers true-to-life images with outstanding gradation in a variety of viewing environments. Also, SANYO's newly developed TopazReal Technology blends together the brightness level of the lamp output and newly designed LCD panels, helping to achieve a superior and sharper picture in scenes with any brightness level. The PLV-Z5 design delivers crisp, bright high-contrast images, even in well-lit environments. Read more

Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SANYO announced planned availability of the next generation in SANYO's popular 8000 Series phones, the SCP-8400 by SANYO. Long considered SANYO's "go-to" camera phone, the latest edition is packed with advanced features for entertainment and productivity including Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera, high-resolution QVGA internal screen, music player, removable memory card, and the ability to operate on the high-speed Sprint Power Vision Network.

The SCP-8400 by SANYO is available in three bold color selections, Electric Blue, Powder White and Midnight Black. The SCP-8400 by SANYO will be available on October 1 through Sprint retail stores, select third-part retail stores, www.Sprint.com and Sprint telesales (1-800-SPRINT-1) for $279.99 suggested retail price or $99.99 after mail-in rebates with a two-year subscriber agreement. Read more

Aug. 31, 2006--Qwest Communications International Inc. today announced that Qwest Wireless is offering its thinnest-ever wireless phone, offering essential and innovative features and functionality in one slim handset. The new Sanyo 6600 Katana will be available beginning tomorrow in Sapphire Blue and Mystic Black.

Beyond its slim and lightweight silhouette, measuring less than six-tenths of an inch thick and weighing just 3.4 ounces, the Katana is capable of downloading premium applications, including a global positioning application with full-color maps and turn-by-turn directions (with subscription to additional features). In addition, the Katana includes a camera with digital zoom, self-timer and storage for up to 33 high-resolution photos; a large 2.2 inch color internal display; and supports Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Customers who choose the Katana will have access to Sprint PCS Vision(SM) with Picture Mail(SM) to browse the Internet and send and receive pictures for free for the first two months of service and just $15 a month thereafter. Read more

July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The new, 6-megapixel SANYO Xacti CA6 is a pocket-sized digital still and MPEG-4 video camera specially designed to capture outdoor fun under the sun and around water.

The stylish SANYO CA6 is "protected from splash in all directions," conforming to the IEC international IPX4 standard*. Splash-proof water resistance makes it practical to point and shoot even around the pool or at the beach. It's also rugged enough to safely take photos or shoot video with wet hands while fishing, hiking, boating, skiing or enjoying many other outdoor leisure activities. While remarkably water resistant, the CA6 should never be immersed in water. Read more

July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A video recording mode optimized for the video iPod and other portable video players tops the advanced feature set of the new SANYO Xacti HD1a high-definition compact digital media camera. Following quickly on the strong sales and critical success of the SANYO Xacti HD1 introduced in January 2006, the new high-definition HD1a also adds such compelling features as a selectable 16:9 widescreen still picture mode and easy, convenient in-camera video editing. Read more

July 10, 2006--The legendary Katana, best known as a precision instrument sword used by the Samurai, has a new identity, that of a cutting-edge wireless phone by Sprint and SANYO. This ultra-thin, affordable phone features Bluetooth Wireless Technology and a built-in camera and is designed to appeal to the fashion-centric consumer who likes to make a statement with the wireless phone he or she carries. Making its debut throughout the month of July in four bold colors, including Mystic Black, Blue Sapphire, Cherry Blossom Pink, and Polar White, which is a color that will be sold exclusively at RadioShack, the Katana will be available at Sprint Stores, online (www.sprint.com) and at select third-party retailers for $279.99 or $79.99 after rebates with a two-year subscriber agreement. Read more

June 29, 2006--To help parents stay connected with their children and maintain some control of their children's wireless phone usage, Sprint and SANYO today introduce the Sprint PCS Vision Phone SCP-2400 by SANYO. This phone offers a free parental control feature, allowing parents to easily manage whom the child calls and who can call the child. A parent simply enters the phone numbers of those individuals the child is permitted to call and/or receive calls from in the phone's address book, and then clicks on the Parental Control icon on the main menu to limit use to Phone Book Only for both incoming and/or outgoing direct calls. After the parent limits the phone's use in this way, other phone numbers would be restricted. Parents can also lock services like Sprint PCS Ready Link and Sprint PCS Vision, which can help the child to avoid data charges that may not be included as part of the families' wireless pricing plan. Read more

May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The SANYO Xacti S60 is a high performance, yet exceptionally easy to use, 6-megapixel digital still camera. Featuring a 3x optical zoom lens and an extra-large 2.5 inch TFT LCD monitor, the palm-sized S60 offers an ergonomic, easy to hold design to help users capture beautifully detailed images every time.

6-Megapixels, Touch Sensor, 9-Point Auto Focus and Super Macro
The Xacti S60 incorporates a newly developed high-resolution 6.18-megapixel CCD (total) designed to capture vibrant, razor-sharp color images. Simply touch SANYO's unique Touch Sensor Shutter Button and both Auto Focus and Auto Exposure are instantly confirmed with a luminous touch signal and beep. Then, a gentle press of the shutter button captures the image. Read more

Jan. 3, CES Booth #11017 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Making its debut at the 2006 International CES, the SANYO Xacti HD1 is the world's first high-definition compact digital media camera. Offering advanced, next-generation video performance, the SANYO Xacti HD1 is the world's smallest and lightest high-definition digital media camera, ideal for recording today with the future in mind.