ESPN and SANYO Team for Inaugural Mobile ESPN Handse

theCvgUnit · 10-11-2005, 02:31 PM

ESPN and SANYO Team for Inaugural Mobile ESPN Handset

Multimedia SANYO MVP Offers Ultimate Wireless Experience for Ultimate Sports Fans

ESPN and SANYO have announced plans for SANYO to produce the first wireless handset in the Mobile ESPN portfolio and today unveiled the much-anticipated SANYO MVP, a multimedia phone with unparalleled styling and functionality built exclusively for ESPN. Targeted to avid sports fans, the SANYO MVP is designed to work on a high-speed "EVDO" (Evolution Data Optimized) wireless network, enabling it to deliver the world of ESPN at ultra-fast speeds. It features a unique industrial design, with a jet-black housing and bold accent elements in ESPN's signature red. Initial limited online availability of Mobile ESPN and the SANYO MVP is scheduled in time for the holidays with a nationwide retail launch in February 2006.

The SANYO MVP will give Mobile ESPN users one-touch, real-time access to personalized sports content, including the ESPN BottomLine scores and headlines service; Gamecast - a live, graphical representation of games; player and team statistics; ESPN video clips and game highlights; ESPN commentary and analysis; sports alerts and fantasy updates. Among its myriad features, the multimedia SANYO MVP will also offer a high-resolution color display; external color picture caller ID; built-in 1.3 megapixel digital camera with flash; video recording capabilities; MP3 music player; 16MB miniSD memory card and voice recorder.

"Mobile ESPN has been built to deliver the best wireless sports content to our fans, and we are extremely proud to go to market with the SANYO MVP as our launch phone," said Manish Jha, senior vice president and general manager of Mobile ESPN. "The content, the performance and the aesthetic of the SANYO MVP represent the best in wireless technology and will help effectively translate ESPN's leadership in sports to the wireless medium."

The SANYO MVP is designed to operate on a new CDMA wireless network technology referred to as "EVDO", which provides Broadband-like download speeds. This enables extremely fast access to ESPN's sports content, as well as fast Internet browsing, email access and downloads.

Utilizing a 2.1-inch, 260K-color QVGA LCD, the main display of SANYO MVP is larger, has a richer color palette and delivers three times as much resolution as a conventional cell phone display - making it ideal for viewing detailed box scores, stats, images and video. It also has a 1.1-inch, 260K-color external LCD for quickly referencing key information and for Picture Caller ID.

"The rich feature set of the SANYO MVP is especially well-suited for delivering the Mobile ESPN experience," said Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of SANYO Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "Its EVDO capability, high-quality LCD displays and stereo headset make it perfect for watching sports content, while its advanced digital imaging and memory card features make it perfect for capturing the many wonderful moments that surround any live sporting event. We are very happy that ESPN selected SANYO to team on developing this inaugural device."

The imaging and audio-capture capabilities of the SANYO MVP include a built-in 1.3 Megapixel camera with a flash, digital zoom and macro switch for up-close pictures. It is PictBridge-enabled, allowing a user to connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible photo printer and make 4" x 6" prints without ever using a PC. The MVP can also shoot QCIF-resolution digital video, supporting clips up to 30-seconds long for wireless sharing or clips up to two hours long for storing on the miniSD memory card, depending on the card size used.

The SANYO MVP also has a built-in MP3/AAC/AAC+ music player and a digital voice recorder with hours of playback and record time available (depending on the memory card size used).

The SANYO MVP comes with a 16MB miniSD memory card and a miniSD-to-SD adapter included. MiniSD cards up to 1GB are available optionally. The miniSD card not only provides an extremely convenient way to save and transfer pictures, videos, music and voice recordings, it also enables the phone to be used as a mass storage device, much like a "pen drive", when used together with the included USB cable.

Other key features of the SANYO MVP include a high-quality speakerphone, voice-activated dialing, a WAP 2.0 Web browser, Java (J2ME) functionality, a personal information manager, and a host of additional tools and available downloads.

About ESPN Mobile
ESPN Mobile is the division of ESPN Inc. devoted to extending the ESPN brand and content over the wireless medium. It includes two distinct business units:

Mobile ESPN - The first national wireless phone service provider targeted to sports fans, Mobile ESPN will offer unparalleled sports programming and entertainment from ESPN on unique ESPN-branded mobile handsets.
ESPN Mobile Publishing - Access to ESPN content from ESPN Mobile Publishing is available through licensing agreements with every major domestic wireless carrier, as well as internationally in Japan and Mexico. ESPNsoccernet.com and ESPN Deportes also provide licensed content, including ESPN Soccer GameCast and an ESPN Deportes photo gallery.

Courtesy Sanyo.com
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/media_...ssReleaseID=19

SamsungMan · 10-23-2005, 01:08 AM

Got one in my Hands as I type.
Its sharp! Black and Red Sanyo MVP (9000) with moded menus and ESPN media Apps preloaded. I am not an ESPN fan but the Apps are pretty slick and content rich! Should be a huge success.

timeout · 10-23-2005, 09:58 AM

How Much will this cost and where can i get it when it comes out....

SamsungMan · 10-23-2005, 01:26 PM

Most likely, since its an MVNO the same places you can get Virgin mobile...just a guess. Im sure itll be available thru their site (ESPN).

TeddyLeg · 10-24-2005, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamsungMan

Got one in my Hands as I type.
Its sharp! Black and Red Sanyo MVP (9000) with moded menus and ESPN media Apps preloaded. I am not an ESPN fan but the Apps are pretty slick and content rich! Should be a huge success.

Yikes!!

You got to use one of those? Damn I'm jealous.

Can you tell me a little more about it? Is the only real difference the moded menus and the fact that the ESPN Mobile App is pre-loaded?

If I buy an A900 Blade and then download the ESPN Mobile App when it officially launches, will it basically have all of the same ESPN content as the phone you used with the exception of the moded menus? Or are there other things you can use on that phone that won't be available with the ESPN Mobile app?

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if you have those answers, I've been looking high and low for someone who has the answers to those questions.

Thanks in advance!!!

Godmera · 10-25-2005, 07:25 PM

Best Buy will be the exclusive dealer for Mobile ESPN and it launches begining '06. It will be interesting to see what other handsets they'll have.

311yo · 10-26-2005, 05:53 AM

Wow

TeddyLeg · 10-26-2005, 07:20 AM

Can anyone else who's seen or used this phone confirm that it's a Sanyo 9000 with different logos and moded menus and the pre-loaded ESPN Mobile software, the same one that will be available through Sprint? Are there any other differences between this phone and the just released Sanyo 9000?

*Sprint Know It All* · 10-28-2005, 06:53 AM

it says the release date is feb 06

TeddyLeg · 10-28-2005, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprint Know It All

it says the release date is feb 06

Feb '06 is the national launch.

It is launching in test markets starting Nov 1st and Best Buy will have the phones and service in the stores next week - Minneapolis, MN; Reno, NV; Austin, TX; and San Antonio, TX.

nrotschafer · 10-28-2005, 06:11 PM

I can confirm it is a Sanyo 9000 with software and modded menus...AWESOME phone...puts my LG-325 to shame and does a darn good job against my E815 from Verizon

TeddyLeg · 10-29-2005, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrotschafer

I can confirm it is a Sanyo 9000 with software and modded menus...AWESOME phone...puts my LG-325 to shame and does a darn good job against my E815 from Verizon

But I'm wondering if any EV-DO Sprint phone with a QVGA screen and the downloaded ESPN Mobile application loaded onto it will basically be the same thing as the MVP, other than the moded menus. All else being equal, I think I'd rather keep my calling plan with Sprint, but just download this kick arse app to run on the phone when it becomes available, probably in December.

nrotschafer · 10-29-2005, 10:06 AM

I can also confirm that we have exclusive content available only with our service not available with just the downloaded app for other service providers. This phone is for what we call the sports addict, not for someone who just thinks the phone is cool. It is the 3rd screen for ESPN and will be branded and priced as such. This is for people who plan life around sports not sports around life. The price plans will reflect these core ideas. We have an awesome phone through our partnership with Sanyo. We have an awesome network through our partnership with Sprint. And awesome on-the-go ESPN content because we are the "worldwide leader in sports".

TeddyLeg · 10-30-2005, 08:53 PM

Thanks so much for the response and the info, nrotschafer. Your input is hugely valuable and very much appreciated.

I'm very intrigued by this ESPN phone and service. Could you be a little more specific about what type of exclusive content will be available with the ESPN Mobile phone service that will not be available on the ESPN Mobile application that can be downloaded on other networks?

Thanks again.

10-11-2005, 02:31 PM	#1
theCvgUnit Cordless Phone User Join Date: Jan 4, '04 Location: Tri-State Area Posts: 686 Phone: Droid Trades: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 147	ESPN and SANYO Team for Inaugural Mobile ESPN Handse ESPN and SANYO Team for Inaugural Mobile ESPN Handset Multimedia SANYO MVP Offers Ultimate Wireless Experience for Ultimate Sports Fans ESPN and SANYO have announced plans for SANYO to produce the first wireless handset in the Mobile ESPN portfolio and today unveiled the much-anticipated SANYO MVP, a multimedia phone with unparalleled styling and functionality built exclusively for ESPN. Targeted to avid sports fans, the SANYO MVP is designed to work on a high-speed "EVDO" (Evolution Data Optimized) wireless network, enabling it to deliver the world of ESPN at ultra-fast speeds. It features a unique industrial design, with a jet-black housing and bold accent elements in ESPN's signature red. Initial limited online availability of Mobile ESPN and the SANYO MVP is scheduled in time for the holidays with a nationwide retail launch in February 2006. The SANYO MVP will give Mobile ESPN users one-touch, real-time access to personalized sports content, including the ESPN BottomLine scores and headlines service; Gamecast - a live, graphical representation of games; player and team statistics; ESPN video clips and game highlights; ESPN commentary and analysis; sports alerts and fantasy updates. Among its myriad features, the multimedia SANYO MVP will also offer a high-resolution color display; external color picture caller ID; built-in 1.3 megapixel digital camera with flash; video recording capabilities; MP3 music player; 16MB miniSD memory card and voice recorder. "Mobile ESPN has been built to deliver the best wireless sports content to our fans, and we are extremely proud to go to market with the SANYO MVP as our launch phone," said Manish Jha, senior vice president and general manager of Mobile ESPN. "The content, the performance and the aesthetic of the SANYO MVP represent the best in wireless technology and will help effectively translate ESPN's leadership in sports to the wireless medium." The SANYO MVP is designed to operate on a new CDMA wireless network technology referred to as "EVDO", which provides Broadband-like download speeds. This enables extremely fast access to ESPN's sports content, as well as fast Internet browsing, email access and downloads. Utilizing a 2.1-inch, 260K-color QVGA LCD, the main display of SANYO MVP is larger, has a richer color palette and delivers three times as much resolution as a conventional cell phone display - making it ideal for viewing detailed box scores, stats, images and video. It also has a 1.1-inch, 260K-color external LCD for quickly referencing key information and for Picture Caller ID. "The rich feature set of the SANYO MVP is especially well-suited for delivering the Mobile ESPN experience," said Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of SANYO Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "Its EVDO capability, high-quality LCD displays and stereo headset make it perfect for watching sports content, while its advanced digital imaging and memory card features make it perfect for capturing the many wonderful moments that surround any live sporting event. We are very happy that ESPN selected SANYO to team on developing this inaugural device." The imaging and audio-capture capabilities of the SANYO MVP include a built-in 1.3 Megapixel camera with a flash, digital zoom and macro switch for up-close pictures. It is PictBridge-enabled, allowing a user to connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible photo printer and make 4" x 6" prints without ever using a PC. The MVP can also shoot QCIF-resolution digital video, supporting clips up to 30-seconds long for wireless sharing or clips up to two hours long for storing on the miniSD memory card, depending on the card size used. The SANYO MVP also has a built-in MP3/AAC/AAC+ music player and a digital voice recorder with hours of playback and record time available (depending on the memory card size used). The SANYO MVP comes with a 16MB miniSD memory card and a miniSD-to-SD adapter included. MiniSD cards up to 1GB are available optionally. The miniSD card not only provides an extremely convenient way to save and transfer pictures, videos, music and voice recordings, it also enables the phone to be used as a mass storage device, much like a "pen drive", when used together with the included USB cable. Other key features of the SANYO MVP include a high-quality speakerphone, voice-activated dialing, a WAP 2.0 Web browser, Java (J2ME) functionality, a personal information manager, and a host of additional tools and available downloads. About ESPN Mobile ESPN Mobile is the division of ESPN Inc. devoted to extending the ESPN brand and content over the wireless medium. It includes two distinct business units: Mobile ESPN - The first national wireless phone service provider targeted to sports fans, Mobile ESPN will offer unparalleled sports programming and entertainment from ESPN on unique ESPN-branded mobile handsets. ESPN Mobile Publishing - Access to ESPN content from ESPN Mobile Publishing is available through licensing agreements with every major domestic wireless carrier, as well as internationally in Japan and Mexico. ESPNsoccernet.com and ESPN Deportes also provide licensed content, including ESPN Soccer GameCast and an ESPN Deportes photo gallery. Courtesy Sanyo.com http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/media_...ssReleaseID=19 __________________ "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent." - Robert De Niro (A Bronx Tale)

10-23-2005, 01:08 AM	#2
SamsungMan Two Cans & String User Join Date: Feb 19, '03 Location: KC-Sprintville Posts: 7 Phone: Sanyo M9000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 16	Got one in my Hands as I type. Its sharp! Black and Red Sanyo MVP (9000) with moded menus and ESPN media Apps preloaded. I am not an ESPN fan but the Apps are pretty slick and content rich! Should be a huge success. __________________ I need to change my name. Sanyo Rocks. Last edited by SamsungMan; 10-23-2005 at 01:14 AM.

10-23-2005, 01:26 PM	#4
SamsungMan Two Cans & String User Join Date: Feb 19, '03 Location: KC-Sprintville Posts: 7 Phone: Sanyo M9000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 16	Most likely, since its an MVNO the same places you can get Virgin mobile...just a guess. Im sure itll be available thru their site (ESPN). __________________ I need to change my name. Sanyo Rocks.

10-28-2005, 06:53 AM	#9
Sprint Know It All Silver G35 Riding So Clean Mood: Join Date: Aug 4, '05 Location: Baton Rouge,La Posts: 1,007 Phone: Evo x2, TP2 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts SU$: 3,181	it says the release date is feb 06 __________________ Devices: Evo 4g (me), Evo 4g (fiancée), TouchPro II (brother), Airave (freebie). Plan: ED 1500 (shared), 6pm Nights (free), Airave (free), Pick 3 (free), TEP x3, "evo tax" x 2, 25% Corporate Discount. Total Monthy Bill including taxes= $149.62/mo

10-29-2005, 10:06 AM	#13
nrotschafer Two Cans & String User Join Date: Oct 28, '05 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1 Phone: Sanyo MVP(9000) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 216	I can also confirm that we have exclusive content available only with our service not available with just the downloaded app for other service providers. This phone is for what we call the sports addict, not for someone who just thinks the phone is cool. It is the 3rd screen for ESPN and will be branded and priced as such. This is for people who plan life around sports not sports around life. The price plans will reflect these core ideas. We have an awesome phone through our partnership with Sanyo. We have an awesome network through our partnership with Sprint. And awesome on-the-go ESPN content because we are the "worldwide leader in sports". Last edited by nrotschafer; 10-29-2005 at 10:10 AM. Reason: adding info

10-23-2005, 09:58 AM	#3
timeout Telephone User Join Date: Apr 27, '05 Location: ST.Louis Posts: 177 Phone: PPC-6700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 246	How Much will this cost and where can i get it when it comes out....

10-25-2005, 07:25 PM	#6
Godmera Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Oct 12, '05 Location: Medford NY Posts: 341 Phone: Touch Pro/Hero Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,558	Best Buy will be the exclusive dealer for Mobile ESPN and it launches begining '06. It will be interesting to see what other handsets they'll have.

10-26-2005, 05:53 AM	#7
311yo Two Cans & String User Join Date: Oct 11, '05 Location: NM Posts: 3 Phone: A920 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 18	Wow

10-26-2005, 07:20 AM	#8
TeddyLeg Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Jun 2, '04 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 305 Phone: A900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 618	Can anyone else who's seen or used this phone confirm that it's a Sanyo 9000 with different logos and moded menus and the pre-loaded ESPN Mobile software, the same one that will be available through Sprint? Are there any other differences between this phone and the just released Sanyo 9000?

10-28-2005, 06:11 PM	#11
nrotschafer Two Cans & String User Join Date: Oct 28, '05 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1 Phone: Sanyo MVP(9000) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 216	I can confirm it is a Sanyo 9000 with software and modded menus...AWESOME phone...puts my LG-325 to shame and does a darn good job against my E815 from Verizon

10-30-2005, 08:53 PM	#14
TeddyLeg Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Jun 2, '04 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 305 Phone: A900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 618	Thanks so much for the response and the info, nrotschafer. Your input is hugely valuable and very much appreciated. I'm very intrigued by this ESPN phone and service. Could you be a little more specific about what type of exclusive content will be available with the ESPN Mobile phone service that will not be available on the ESPN Mobile application that can be downloaded on other networks? Thanks again.

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