Kyocera Echo Android Phone (Sprint): the first dual-touchscreen smartphone

Introducing the Kyocera Echo from Sprint, the nation's first dual-touchscreen smartphone. Use each screen independently, or bring them together in one big 4.7-inch display. It’s powered by Android, so more than 150,000 apps are just a download away. A full HTML web browser with Flash 10.1 is optimized for dual screens. You'll enjoy fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed, dependable EV-DO network, and you'll be able to access optional Sprint services such as Telenav GPS Navigator, Sprint TV and Movies (for video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound), Sprint Music Plus, and more via the Sprint Zone. And the 1GHz Snapdragon processor makes multitasking even faster.
Other features include a 5-megapixel camera/camcorder (with HD 720p video capture), Wireless b and g Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to corporate and personal e-mail, and more.

Dual Touchscreens with 4-in-1 Versatility

Two high-resolution 3.5" WVGA displays connected by a revolutionary pivot hinge that allows operation independently or together as a single large 4.7" display. And with apps specifically optimized for the Echo's dual screens, you can do two things at once: Email, Contacts, Messaging, Browser, Phone, Photo Gallery, and VueQue (a specially-designed YouTube app).

• Single-Screen Mode gives you a fully functional single-display experience, with all the functionality you expect of a single-display touchscreen Android smartphone.
• Simul-Task Mode lets you choose 2 of the Echo's 7 core apps and run one on each display simultaneously. In this mode, you can operate two applications at the same time, one on each screen. There are seven core applications that are Simul-Task capable: Phone, Contacts, Email, Messaging, Browser, Gallery and VueQue, which is a special Kyocera application for viewing YouTube videos.
• Optimized Mode works with optimized apps to let the dual displays complement each other, such as having email on one screen and a full virtual keypad on the other.
• Tablet Mode, the dual displays act as a single oversized (4.7", 800 x 960 pixels) display ideal for multimedia such as movies and games. 

Key Features

• 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) (peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps)
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go
• Built-in mobile hotspot functionality allows up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to share the 3G or 4G experience on the go with a laptop, camera, music player, game unit, video player, or any other Wi-Fi enabled device
• Powered by the Android 2.2 operating system with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market
• Apps customized for Echo dual screen and larger real estate give optimum viewing quality
• Google mobile services including Google Search, Google Maps, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube , and syncing with Google Calendar
• Access to Google Goggles to search with pictures instead of words. It works with everything from books, DVDs and barcodes to landmarks, logos, artwork and wine labels
• Easily view Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files on the go to maximize your productivity
• 1 GHz Snapdragon processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work
• GPS using Sprint Navigation for turn by turn directions, and points of interest searches
• 4.3-inch capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback
• 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED flash
• Capture HD-quality video (720p)
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (8 GB card included)
• Media Player with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack, so you can play video and music files you've downloaded
• Access to personal and corporate e-mail with Microsoft Direct Push Technology and HTML support. Send and receive email from multiple corporate and personal email accounts. Also, get wireless email access to popular commercial POP3 and IMAP accounts like AOL, Gmail, and Yahoo!
• Instant messaging via popular services including Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger
• Full HTML Web browser with Flash 10.1 support that's optimized for dual screens
• Adobe Flash technology ensures that rich Internet content, such as embedded video and animation, are displayed the way they are meant to be seen
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.

Vital Statistics

The Kyocera Echo from Sprint weighs 6.8 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches. It comes with a standard capacity, 1370 mAh lithium-ion battery. It runs on Sprint's 3G 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies.

What's in the Box

• Kyocera Echo handset, 
• rechargeable battery, 
• charger, 
• USB cable, 
• 8 GB microSD memory card, 
• quick start guide, 
• user manual.

List Price: $499.99 

HTC Arrive Windows Phone (Sprint): The first Sprint based on Windows Phone 7

The first device from Sprint based on Windows Phone 7, the HTC Arrive offers an innovative design with a sliding full QWERTY keyboard and tilt-up display. With the unique glance-and-go experience of the Windows Phone 7 operating system, the Arrive allows you to get to what's important to you, easier and faster in less steps. And it gives you the productivity of Office Mobile and Bing, plus the fun of Xbox LIVE and Zune.
You'll enjoy fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed, dependable EV-DO network, and you'll be able to access optional Sprint services such as Telenav GPS Navigator, Sprint TV and Movies (for video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound), Sprint Music Plus, and more via the Sprint Zone. And you'll be able to access the Windows Phone Marketplace to view and download apps, music, and premium Xbox LIVE games.
In addition to its 3.6-inch touchscreen display, the HTC Arrive includes integrated SRS WOW HD surround sound enhancement for an audio boost when watching videos on the go. It's powered by a blazing-fast Qualcomm 1 GHz Snapdragon processor for a fast mobile data experience. In addition to the 16 GB of internal memory, the HTC Arrive can also access Windows Live SkyDrive for cloud-based storage (up to 25 GB).
Other features include a 5-megapixel camera/camcorder (with HD 720p video capture), Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to corporate and personal e-mail, full HTML browser, and up to 6 hours of talk time.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Phone (Sprint): top-of-the-line performance and functionality

Powerful and refined, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone offers high-speed connectivity via Sprint's dependable 3G network as well as Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for connecting to home/business networks and on-the-go hotspots. And whether traveling to Europe or Asia, the Bold 9650 provides globetrotters the freedom of reliable global connectivity to GSM and 3G UMTS networks via Sprint Worldwide international services.

Enjoy fast cellular connectivity with Sprint's dependable 3G network and global GSM/3G connectivity when traveling abroad.

In addition to fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, you'll enjoy GPS navigation capabilities for accessing the optional Sprint Navigation turn-by-turn direction service and Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound3.
Offering top-of-the-line performance and functionality, it features a sophisticated, high-gloss black finish, chrome highlights and leatherette back. It also includes a distinctive, highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for fast and accurate typing, and an innovative touch-sensitive optical trackpad, which makes for a great navigation experience.
Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion to 16 GB (a 2 GB card is included), support for BlackBerry App World, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV-DO, Rev 0 network
• Global roaming with Sprint Worldwide international services (pre-installed SIM card; compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM and 2100 MHz 3G UMTS networks)
• GPS using Sprint Navigation for turn by turn directions, and points of interest searches
• BlackBerry OS 5.0 includes typing accuracy and selection improvements, as well as usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons, and more use of animation.
• Support for BlackBerry App World featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include travel, productivity, entertainment, games, social networking and sharing, news and weather, and more.
• BlackBerry Internet Service offers easy access to up to 10 supported personal and work e-mail accounts and one BlackBerry e-mail account.
• Compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for advanced security and IT administration features within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments. Customers running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the ability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and more.
• View attachments including JPEG, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• BlackBerry Media Sync is built right into your BlackBerry Desktop Software and lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. If you're a Mac user, just choose the "media" option and you're ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB. A 2 GB card is included with the phone, and it also has an internal 512 MB memory.
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits and tethering with your PC (with optional tethering plan). 
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services)
• Large 2.45-inch high-resolution display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi) that displays pictures, videos and Web pages with contrast and detail
• 3.2-megapixel camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording.
• Full HTML Web browser, streaming audio and video via RTSP

Vital Statistics

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 weighs 4.8 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.44 x 0.55 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 312 hours (13 days) of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies in the United States as well as 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM and 2100 MHz 3G UMTS/HSPA networks outside North America.

What's in the Box

BlackBerry Bold 9650 handset, rechargeable battery, folding blade micro charger, 2 GB microSD card, SIM card, USB cable, 3.5mm stereo headset, synthetic swivel holster case, BlackBerry documentation kit, quick start guide, user manual.

Sanyo Innuendo SCP-6780 Phone, Blue (Sprint): stands out from the crowd with curvy profile

Make a statement with the Sanyo Innuendo for Sprint, which stands out from the crowd with its curvy profile and distinctive blue color. It conceals an external dial pad that glows through the phone's mirrored finish--which then disappears when not in use--and it flips open at its side to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. And with the intuitive Sprint One Click interface, you can customize the Restore with the things you use most like, including e-mail, TV, music, GPS navigation, and Web with Google Search.

A concealed external dial pad glows through the phone's mirrored finish and then disappears when not in use.

In addition to fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, you'll enjoy GPS navigation capabilities for accessing the optional Sprint Navigation turn-by-turn direction service and Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound.

The Innuendo flips open at the side and displays a full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated text, camera and an emoticon shortcut keys.

Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, microSD memory expansion (with included 1 GB microSD card), Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to both personal and corporate e-mail, threaded text/picture messaging for easy back-and-forth conversations, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to Sprint's EV-DO, Rev 0 network
• GPS using Sprint Navigation for turn by turn directions, and points of interest searches
• Fully customizable home screen with Sprint One Click for quick access to your favorite features. You can add, remove, and rearrange tiles in the Carousel. Choose up to 15 from up to 46 available tiles, including social networking (Facebook), sports, entertainment, weather, finance and more.
• Quick access to popular social networking sites right from the main screen with Sprint One Click.
• Subtle "S" curve design with side-flip and unique external glow-thru dial pad and OLED screen that "disappears" behind an icy blue mirrored finish when not in use
• Full internal QWERTY keyboard for messaging with dedicated text, camera and an emoticon shortcut keys.
• External 10-key for dialing with touch feedback to confirm your action.
• Soft-touch back is slightly textured for improved grip and comfort
• Proximity sensor automatically senses when it is placed to your ear and disables the touch screen and display.
• 2.8-inch internal display (400 x 240 pixels; 262K color depth)
• 3.2-megapixel camera camcorder
• Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+ formats
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• 1 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services)
• Threaded text messaging lets you see the full conversation for each contact in a chat-like interface.
• Mobile Web browser

  A sleek and stealthy s-curve profile.

• Organizer tools including voice memo recorder, alarm clock, calendar, to-do list, calculator, stopwatch, countdown timer, world clock
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
• Internal phone book with up to 600 entries and each storing up to 7 numbers, 3 email, 3 internet address, with a total phone book capacity of up to 4200 numbers, 1800 email and 1800 URL addresses.
• 2.5mm headset jack
• Bilingual user interface (English, Spanish)
• Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Rating = M4/T4
• TTY Capable

Vital Statistics

The Sanyo Innuendo weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.2 x 0.6 inches. Its 820 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of talk time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. 0 frequencies.

What's in the Box

Sanyo Innuendo handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 1 GB microSD memory card (plus microSD adapter), quick start guide, documentation.

Sanyo Zio Android Phone (Sprint): beautiful and s powerful, thinnest and lightest Android devices on the market

As beautiful as it is powerful, the Android-powered Sanyo Zio smartphone for Sprint is just 1/2-inch thin and weighs 3.7 ounces--making it one of the thinnest, lightest Android devices on the market. Designed with productivity and entertainment in mind, Zio features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display that boasts multiple keyboard options, all with haptic feedback. An accelerometer to rotate between landscape and portrait orientations and an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts screen brightness to optimize viewing. It also offers an easy-to-use trackball for navigation.

The thin and light, Android-powered Sanyo Zio with 3.5-inch touchscreen.

With integrated Google technology, the Samsung Intercept brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.

In addition to fast 3G speeds from Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, you'll enjoy GPS navigation capabilities for accessing the optional Sprint Navigation turn-by-turn direction service and Sprint TV's video-on-demand with full-motion video and vivid sound. The Zio is also a great choice for a cellular audio player, with access to the Sprint Music Store for over-the-air downloads as well as the Sprint Music+ service, which enables you to purchase a bundle of song, ringtone, and ringback tone.
Proving that a wireless device can be smart, attractive and unique to each individual, the Android-powered Sanyo Zio features Sprint ID, a user-friendly new means of customizing Android content on mobile phones. Sprint ID allows Zio users to instantly download ID packs that deliver a predefined experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers--all at once.
Other features include a Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, included 2 GB microSD memory card (with optional expansion to 32 GB), Visual Voicemail, a full WebKit HTML browser, and up to 4.6 hours of talk time.

HTC EVO 4G Android Phone (Sprint): speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G

Exclusively from Sprint, the HTC EVO 4G mobile phone is the world's first 3G/4G Android handset, offering simultaneous voice and data connectivity and download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Additionally, the HTC EVO 4G can still connect to 3G data services in areas not currently served by Sprint's 4G network.

The HTC EVO 4G's 4.3-inch screen is perfect for watching video on the go.

Packed full of powerful mobile communication and multimedia features, the HTC EVO 4G has a large, vibrant 4.3 inch display and a built-in kickstand for easy viewing of videos--from Sprint TV programming to HD movies captured on the 8-megapixel auto-focus camera. It's powered by a screaming fast 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Google's Android 2.1 operating system. With integrated Google technology, the HTC EVO 4G brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. The HTC EVO 4G also provides easy access to both personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail.

And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day. The HTC EVO 4G also includes HTC Sense, a user interface overlay from HTC that makes it easy for you to create an individualized mobile experience tailored specifically to your needs.
The forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera makes it easy to have video calls using the two-way voice and video service from Qik (upgraded account service required). And with built-in mobile hotspot functionality, the HTC EVO 4G also allows up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices--including laptop, camera, music player, video player and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device--to enjoy the benefits of 4G speeds on the go. Other features include music downloads from the Amazon MP3 Store, microSD memory expansion (8 GB card included; optional 32 GB cards supported), Adobe Flash support, HDMI audio/video output, and up to 6 hours of battery life.