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Sanyo Katana Eclipse X review

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Sanyo Katana Eclipse X
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The Sanyo Katana Eclipse X currently has an Informr score of 4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Fusing cutting-edge style with powerful music capabilities, the Katana® Eclipse X offers a unique new illumination feature that allows you to identify callers and messages with customizable light effects.

Released for Sprint, the Katana Eclipse X is enhanced with One Click, allowing consumers to access functions they use most. One Click can personalize the home screen to organize options such as text messaging, Google search, Sprint Navigation, email, favorite Web sites, music and call log. It can access Google or add shortcuts to websites on the home screen. Scrolling its customizable carousel-style menu offers status alerts - for example, the number of new messages appears. The Katana Eclipse X is compatible with Sprint TV for live and on-demand content, Sprint Music Store for full-length tracks, Sprint Radio with more than 150 channels and an integrated MP3 player with microSD card slot supporting up to 8GB (256 MB card included). Additional features include stereo Bluetooth technology, external music navigation controls and a 1.3-megapixel camera with zoom and video camcorder.

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.


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1+ MP
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1+ MP
840 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


MobileBurn
MobileBurn

The inside of the Eclipse X features a large keypad with with rectangular keys that seemed a bit stiff during use. The phone offers dedicated back, speaker, and camera buttons, but it should be noted that none of the keys located around the d-pad cluster can be read in the dark, even when the backli...

- Michelle Ruhfass, MobileBurn


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Sanyo backs up the Katana Eclipse X with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Katana Eclipse X has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sanyo support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sanyo's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
Unknown

The Sanyo Katana Eclipse X's screen size is Unknown with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
1+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 1+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
10 MB

Internal memory is 10 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 8 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
840mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 840 mAh battery. Sanyo's performance ratings are 7 days standby time.

Katana Eclipse X Specs

Overview
Release Date November 4, 2008
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 10 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.6 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
1xRTT, EV-DO
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 8 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Zoom
12x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Brightness control, Effects, Frames, Self-timer, White balance
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
15 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 65k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size Unknown
Secondary Display Color LCD (TFT), 96 x 96 pixels, 65k
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 840 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 7 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Flip
Colors Black, Pink
Dimensions [H x W x D] 9.1 x 4.8 x 1.8 cm (3.6 x 1.9 x 0.7 in)
Weight 96 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 2.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 500
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC+, AAC
Video Playback Formats: MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Games: Downloadable
Apps: No
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Sanyo SCP-6750
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