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Sanyo Katana LX Review
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Sanyo Katana LX Review
Published on: 08 May, 2008 by PhoneArena Team
Performance:
Sanyo’s calling card has long been excellent reception, and the LX doesn’t disappoint. We were able to make, receive and hold calls even in low signal areas, and callers reported that we sounded loud and natural. On our end callers were plenty loud, and with the volume all the way up even too loud. The speakerphone is equally good, another signature of Sanyo over the years. The battery is rated at a more than respectable 4.8 hours (288 minutes,) but in our test we were actually able to achieve 346 minutes, or 5.76 hours.
Conclusion:
We have mixed feelings about the Katana LX, mostly hinging on where it sits in tries to fit into the market. By entry level phone standards it is very good; the battery life is excellent, the design is compact and stylish and there are a few different color options. However, it is currently priced at $49.99 on contract, which puts it head-to-head with devices such as the text-friendly LG Rumor and the more capable Samsung M520, both of which we’d have a hard time passing up for the LX. We have a feeling that the LX will drop in price once the Sanyo 3200 is discontinued, which will make it an excellent value for what it offers.
Sanyo’s calling card has long been excellent reception, and the LX doesn’t disappoint. We were able to make, receive and hold calls even in low signal areas, and callers reported that we sounded loud and natural. On our end callers were plenty loud, and with the volume all the way up even too loud. The speakerphone is equally good, another signature of Sanyo over the years. The battery is rated at a more than respectable 4.8 hours (288 minutes,) but in our test we were actually able to achieve 346 minutes, or 5.76 hours.
Conclusion:
We have mixed feelings about the Katana LX, mostly hinging on where it sits in tries to fit into the market. By entry level phone standards it is very good; the battery life is excellent, the design is compact and stylish and there are a few different color options. However, it is currently priced at $49.99 on contract, which puts it head-to-head with devices such as the text-friendly LG Rumor and the more capable Samsung M520, both of which we’d have a hard time passing up for the LX. We have a feeling that the LX will drop in price once the Sanyo 3200 is discontinued, which will make it an excellent value for what it offers.
Pros
- Outstanding battery life
- Excellent reception
- Stylish design
Cons
- Poor keypad
- Small display
- Overpriced
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- Christian Dior:
- Low
The Liquid Graphite definitely has some chic to it, but it doesn’t have any wow factor.
- Average Joe:
- High
This is the unquestioned target for the LX, and it hits the mark pretty well. The high price may push users to cheaper or better spec’d models though.
- Corporate US:
- Low
There are no PDA capabilities, but the superb reception, battery life, business-like design and GPS support may draw in some no-nonsense users.
- High-Tech junkie
- Very low
Nothing in the LX will excite these users.
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Check prices
| Model | Carrier | Price Today | Price after rebate | |
Sanyo Katana LX Black
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$49.99 | Free | Buy |
Sanyo Katana LX Blue
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$49.99 | Free | Buy |
Sanyo Katana LX Pink
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$49.99 | Free | Buy |
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