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My son and I both have this phone. He started having issues with his and I thought maybe it was a fluke because mine didn't have the issues. However, now mine is also having the same issues - turns itself off when plugged in to charge, freezes up if a text message comes in when another is going o...
I've had my Eclipse X for over two years. Never had a single problem. I've dropped it lots of times. I'd have to say it's just as rugged as every other Sanyo I've had. It has excellent rf sensitivity, better than my wife's Katana because she loses signal before I do every time. I just don't have ...
Husband bought the Eclipse. The style and lights and other functions were a sure sale. He started having problems two weeks after he bought it. Took it back to Sprint and they did not want to replace it. Phone continually disconnects from earpiece. Sometimes it locks up when ever around water, li...
In Depth
The Sanyo Katana Eclipse is the fifth in the Katana franchise and holds its own quite well.
This CDMA clamshell has a modern, glossy look and feel and comes with a mid-range feature set sure to please the casual user and pernicious alike.
Measuring only 3.6 x 1.9 x 0.7 inches and weighing just 3.4 ounces, the Eclipse is small, but small in a good way, not cramped or difficult to use.
The main display is a 2 inch, 176 x 220 pixel screen capable of reproducing the now standard 65K colors. The secondary, external display measures 1 inch and has a 96 x 96 resolution and can be used for GPS navigation. The Eclipse is rated at 4.6 hours of talk time.
The phone also has a 1.3MP camera, stereo Bluetooth 2.0 and internet access via a WAP 2.0 browser.
Also included is a 500 name capacity, customizable phone book, alarm, calendar, calculator, stopwatch and the ever present World Clock. There are voice command controls for dialing, recording and speakerphone.
The Eclipse has a unique look and a useful feature set and should please flip phone fans.
What people actually want to know
When was the Sanyo Katana Eclipse released?
The Sanyo Katana Eclipse was released on August 11, 2008.
How long does the battery last on the Sanyo Katana Eclipse?
The Sanyo Katana Eclipse has a 840 mAh battery.
Does the Sanyo Katana Eclipse have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Sanyo Katana Eclipse has a 2.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I download the Sanyo Katana Eclipse manual?
You can view and download the Sanyo Katana Eclipse manual on our dedicated manual page.
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