Bell Mobility Exclusive: Sanyo Katana (SCP-6600)

The newest handset from Bell Mobility is the Sanyo Katana otherwise known as the Sanyo SCP-6600. The Katana, which was released on September 20th, 2006 is an exclusive model to Bell in Canada ans is available in 4 colors (Mystic Black, Sapphire Blue, Polar White and Cherry Blossom Pink). Named after the famous sword and designed and marketed in accordance to the passion and craftsmanship of the ancient Japanese master sword smiths the Katana is packed with exciting features. A pretty cool website has been setup to learn more about this model: www.sanyo-katana.ca. Pricing for this model at Bell starts at 79.99$ CAD with a 36 month plan to 229.99$ CAD for a 12 month plan.

MobileCanada Review:

The Sanyo Katana is a nice phone. Its nice sleek clam shell design rivals that of the Motorola Razr and the Samsung a900. Being a midrange phone, it should do quite well, especially since it's available in 4 colors. The phone is packed with many features and has a nice big screen. On the downside, the camera has a mere VGA resolution and the flat keypad makes it hard to dial. Overall, the Katana is clear for talking and for someone who wants all the gadgets, but doesn't want to pay the price of the higher end phones, it's a great deal.

Key Features include: (from www.bell.ca)

• Speakerphone
• Bluetooth® headset supported
• Internal 2.2 '' QVGA TFT LCD display + 1.0'' TFT LCD external display
• VGA built-in camera
• Dimensions:

Specifications:

• Dual-band/trimode (1.9 GHz, 800 MHz)
  Internal 2.2" QVGA TFT LCD display with 1.0" TFT LCD external display
  Assisted GPS (AGPS) Ready for e9-1-1, Finder Services, Seek & Find and Business Tracking Services
  Bluetooth® headset compatible. Profiles supported:
  HS (Headset)
  HF (Hands-free)
  DUN (Dial-up Network)
  OPP (Object Push)
  VGA resolution camera with digital zoom, brightness control and self-timer
  72-chord polyphonic ringtones included, with vibration alert
  5.0 MB of downloadable memory
  Wireless Internet capable with WAP 2.0 browser
  Picture messaging capable
  Can download ringtones, screensavers, games and applications
  2-way SMS/text messaging with T9™
  Includes built-in tools: voice memos, alarm clock, calculator, calendar and countdown timers
  Voice-activated dialling lets you place calls and access your contacts with the sound of your voice (up to 30 entries)
  Internal antenna
  TTY capable
  2-way speakerphone