Sprint To Offer Sanyo MM-7400 Phone

Sprint will begin to offer Sanyo’s first multimedia phone, the Sprint PCS VisionSM 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. Thephone also offers Sprint PCS Ready LinkSM 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 (http://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 StudySM*.