Sanyo Katana

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Sanyo Katana
SeriesKatana
ModelSCP-6600
First releasedJuly 5, 2006; 17 years ago (2006-07-05)
Form factorClamshell
Dimensions3.88 x 2.02 x 0.58 in
99 x 51 x 14.7 mm
Mass3.4 oz (96 g)
Operating systemProprietary
Battery3.7 V
Display2.2 in (56 mm) diagonal TFT LCD
320x240 px QVGA
65K colors
External display1 in (25 mm) diagonal TFT LCD
64x96 px
65K colors
Rear camera0.3 MP
Made inMalaysia
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The Katana, or Sanyo SCP-6600, was a type of mobile phone. It was released in the United States in the third quarter of 2006 by Sanyo Electric Co. The Katana was a clamshell style phone. The Katana was an "ultraslim" mobile phone with a design similar to the Motorola Razr V3.

Providers[edit]

The phone was available in the US through Sprint as well as CREDO Mobile, Qwest, Embarq, Liberty Wireless, and Humane Wireless. The Katana was also available in Canada by Bell Mobility, Sasktel and MTS. The Katana was available in New Zealand by Telecom The Katana was available in India by Reliance sub-sector "A. Bilgi"

Colors[edit]

The Sanyo Katana came in four colors, including mystic black, blue sapphire, cherry blossom and polar white, which was available exclusively through RadioShack.

In New Zealand the 'polar white' Katana was sold as "Sanyo ICE," the cherry blossom Katana was sold as "Sanyo Diva," the mystic black as "Sanyo 6600." Blue sapphire was not sold in New Zealand.

Features[edit]

  • Calling[4]
  • Sending Text Messages
  • Receiving Text Messages
  • Clock
  • Calculator
  • Color Screen
  • Ringtones
  • Sturdy hinge
  • Speakerphone
  • 0-9 keypad buttons
  • Calendar
  • Holds up to 100 contacts
  • Texts up to 160 characters

Media[edit]

It was the phone of Dr. Christopher Turk on the television show Scrubs.

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