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silverado · 02-15-2004, 3:28 PM

Anyone have this phone yet? I am interested in what new owners think of it. Thanks.

SprintTechRep · 02-15-2004, 9:33 PM

i cant find anywhere to buy this phone around upstate new york. Im curious as to how the signal strength compares to that of sanyo phones.

Tony E! · 02-15-2004, 11:39 PM

If you're interested you can read some reviews here

AnthroMatt · 02-18-2004, 7:46 PM

The screen on this thing is amazing. It's worth a trip to a Sprint store (even for non-Sprint customers) just to check it out.

Tony E! · 02-18-2004, 9:58 PM

Anthro i might get the VM4500, how's that working for you?

SprintTechRep · 02-18-2004, 11:59 PM

tony, i highly recommend the vm4500. Its top of the line at sprint right now. It as amazing reception as with any sanyo model phones. I absolutely love this phone. So many things to play with on the phone that it can become really distracting (in a good way of course). It looks great and feels like a very solid design too. The ready link is expensive, but fun to play with. Great sound and display. I am going to test out the vm 4050 which is coming to my store next week. Everyone is raving about the screen so I cant wait to see it. By reputation alone I doubt it will perform on the same level as the sanyo vm 4500, but I might get it anyway.

Tony E! · 02-19-2004, 11:24 AM

Thanks SprintTechRep, i noticed that is a very popular phone @sprintusers.com, i want one now, i'm just waiting to see how i can get the best price on it, maybe Best Buy, thanks again.

AnthroMatt · 02-20-2004, 3:39 PM

My only real complaints about the 4500 is the inability to set T9 as default text entry and the less than stellar sub-LCD (hard to read when in sleep mode). Pretty fantastic phone all around though.

Gideon H · 02-25-2004, 8:08 PM

What software does the Toshiba VM4050 use? The same as other Audiovox phones or a different type for Toshibas?

AnthroMatt · 02-25-2004, 8:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: Gideon H
What software does the Toshiba VM4050 use? The same as other Audiovox phones or a different type for Toshibas?

I'm not sure what you mean by software...but if you mean how is the user interface and menu system...it is fantastic. Very customizeable and by far the easiest Audiovox (in my experience) to navigate through the menu systems.

Gideon H · 02-26-2004, 5:43 PM

So the phonebooks aren't messed up like other Audiovox's and it doesn't have the other Audiovox software (UI) problems? Because I have a temp. Audiovox now and I hate it plus I've had an Audiovox before and hated it.

And just one more question... how does it feel to hold it? I heard it feels cheap and plasticy and the battery case never stays on all the way.

Thanks! ~Gideon

AnthroMatt · 03-09-2004, 2:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: Gideon H
So the phonebooks aren't messed up like other Audiovox's and it doesn't have the other Audiovox software (UI) problems? Because I have a temp. Audiovox now and I hate it plus I've had an Audiovox before and hated it.

And just one more question... how does it feel to hold it? I heard it feels cheap and plasticy and the battery case never stays on all the way.

Thanks! ~Gideon

I didn't have a problem with the battery cover...if it is a little lose just fold a post it note in half and place it between the battery and the door. As for the feel of the phone...it was very slick...felt as though it might be very easy to drop.

I don't know what you mean about messed up phonebooks, so I can't really answer, sorry.

NYCDru · 03-10-2004, 7:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by: SprintTechRep
tony, i highly recommend the vm4500. Its top of the line at sprint right now. It as amazing reception as with any sanyo model phones. I absolutely love this phone. So many things to play with on the phone that it can become really distracting (in a good way of course). It looks great and feels like a very solid design too. The ready link is expensive, but fun to play with. Great sound and display. I am going to test out the vm 4050 which is coming to my store next week. Everyone is raving about the screen so I cant wait to see it. By reputation alone I doubt it will perform on the same level as the sanyo vm 4500, but I might get it anyway.

Hey, have you seen it in stores yet? Can you turn PM back on so I can ask you something?

larry · 03-25-2004, 2:48 PM

I'm entertaining thoughts of getting this phone now that it's available at Costco for a lot less than the retail price Sprint charges. I'll probably make my decision in the next week or two.

Tony E! · 03-25-2004, 3:06 PM

Don't take it too long Larry, i hear alot of people have been waiting for that phone to come to Costco, might be sold out if you wait too long, but then you got the hook up there, so it might be different for you....lol[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

larry · 03-25-2004, 3:13 PM

That's ok. If they run out I'll just wait a few days for more. I'm in no hurry. I'm still thinking about it though.

silverado · 03-25-2004, 9:22 PM

Whats the price at Costco? Rebates?

larry · 03-25-2004, 11:13 PM

$249 plus you get some accessories with it. Problem is many Costco's still don't have them yet and there are some provisioning problems with the shipments that Costco received.

silverado · 03-26-2004, 3:38 PM

at sprintpcs.com it is 329 plus you get a 150 rebate / w 2 year contract, does costco offer the rebate?

online you can also get another $50 rebate if you sign up for online bill payment

larry · 03-26-2004, 5:42 PM

You can't get that rebate if you're an exsisting customer. It's only if you're starting or adding a new line of service or had your exsisting phone for at least 18 months. But yes Costco does offer a rebate similar.

But regardless I've decided against this phone after coming very close to buying one last night. Here's why:

Earpiece volume is too low
external display sucks.
signal meter is small and hard to see.
size and shape are not as good as I expected.
opening and closing of the hinge makes a noise and doesn't seem good quality.
Button design is not very good looking. the buttons and up/down keys seem small and hard to push when compared to Samsungs.
Some have reported Vision difficulties.

Bottom line is I think it's a good phone with a lot of great features but is a bit overrated and overpriced. $249 is a good price to pay but anything more and it's too much. The Sanyo VM4500 seems a lot better overall. I'll probably wait for the upcoming Samsung A680 instead.

silverado · 03-26-2004, 6:07 PM

Larry, thanks for the quick response.

silverado · 03-26-2004, 6:15 PM

Does Costco carry the Sanyo? If yes, what are they charging? Also, is Sprint now including 7pm nights on 2 year contract or is it stiil add'l $5 fee

Amazon has the Sanyo for $149 after rebates

02-15-2004, 3:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
silverado Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 333 Phone(s): LG VX9900 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 Anyone have this phone yet? I am interested in what new owners think of it. Thanks.

02-15-2004, 9:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
SprintTechRep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 411 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 i cant find anywhere to buy this phone around upstate new york. Im curious as to how the signal strength compares to that of sanyo phones.

02-15-2004, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tony E! \/\/ireless /\dvisor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: City of /\ngels CA. Posts: 9,861 Phone(s): KR/\ZR K1·/\/\OTO i880 Provider(s): ·T···Mobile·Sprint/Nextel Devices: ·Samy\/\/ep200·/\/\otoH12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Images: 19 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 If you're interested you can read some reviews here __________________ (oOO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OOo) ...............BMW

02-18-2004, 7:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
AnthroMatt Big Meanie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 8,346 Phone(s): Motorola V950 Provider(s): Sprint + Airave Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Images: 1	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 The screen on this thing is amazing. It's worth a trip to a Sprint store (even for non-Sprint customers) just to check it out. __________________ Motorola V950

02-18-2004, 9:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tony E! \/\/ireless /\dvisor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: City of /\ngels CA. Posts: 9,861 Phone(s): KR/\ZR K1·/\/\OTO i880 Provider(s): ·T···Mobile·Sprint/Nextel Devices: ·Samy\/\/ep200·/\/\otoH12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Images: 19 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 Anthro i might get the VM4500, how's that working for you? __________________ (oOO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OOo) ...............BMW

02-18-2004, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
SprintTechRep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 411 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 tony, i highly recommend the vm4500. Its top of the line at sprint right now. It as amazing reception as with any sanyo model phones. I absolutely love this phone. So many things to play with on the phone that it can become really distracting (in a good way of course). It looks great and feels like a very solid design too. The ready link is expensive, but fun to play with. Great sound and display. I am going to test out the vm 4050 which is coming to my store next week. Everyone is raving about the screen so I cant wait to see it. By reputation alone I doubt it will perform on the same level as the sanyo vm 4500, but I might get it anyway.

02-19-2004, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tony E! \/\/ireless /\dvisor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: City of /\ngels CA. Posts: 9,861 Phone(s): KR/\ZR K1·/\/\OTO i880 Provider(s): ·T···Mobile·Sprint/Nextel Devices: ·Samy\/\/ep200·/\/\otoH12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Images: 19 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 Thanks SprintTechRep, i noticed that is a very popular phone @sprintusers.com, i want one now, i'm just waiting to see how i can get the best price on it, maybe Best Buy, thanks again. __________________ (oOO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OOo) ...............BMW

02-20-2004, 3:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
AnthroMatt Big Meanie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 8,346 Phone(s): Motorola V950 Provider(s): Sprint + Airave Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Images: 1	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 My only real complaints about the 4500 is the inability to set T9 as default text entry and the less than stellar sub-LCD (hard to read when in sleep mode). Pretty fantastic phone all around though. __________________ Motorola V950

02-25-2004, 8:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gideon H Quase Três Anos Com WA! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Higienópolis, São Paulo Posts: 2,234 Phone(s): Motorola E398 Provider(s): TIM Brasil Devices: Palm Tungsten E2, iPod, Presario V2311, HS850 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 What software does the Toshiba VM4050 use? The same as other Audiovox phones or a different type for Toshibas? __________________ *Sem fronteiras... esse é como eu quero morar minha vida.*

02-26-2004, 5:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gideon H Quase Três Anos Com WA! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Higienópolis, São Paulo Posts: 2,234 Phone(s): Motorola E398 Provider(s): TIM Brasil Devices: Palm Tungsten E2, iPod, Presario V2311, HS850 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 So the phonebooks aren't messed up like other Audiovox's and it doesn't have the other Audiovox software (UI) problems? Because I have a temp. Audiovox now and I hate it plus I've had an Audiovox before and hated it. And just one more question... how does it feel to hold it? I heard it feels cheap and plasticy and the battery case never stays on all the way. Thanks! ~Gideon __________________ *Sem fronteiras... esse é como eu quero morar minha vida.*

03-25-2004, 2:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,953 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 I'm entertaining thoughts of getting this phone now that it's available at Costco for a lot less than the retail price Sprint charges. I'll probably make my decision in the next week or two.

03-25-2004, 3:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tony E! \/\/ireless /\dvisor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: City of /\ngels CA. Posts: 9,861 Phone(s): KR/\ZR K1·/\/\OTO i880 Provider(s): ·T···Mobile·Sprint/Nextel Devices: ·Samy\/\/ep200·/\/\otoH12 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Images: 19 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 Don't take it too long Larry, i hear alot of people have been waiting for that phone to come to Costco, might be sold out if you wait too long, but then you got the hook up there, so it might be different for you....lol[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] __________________ (oOO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OOo) ...............BMW

03-25-2004, 3:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,953 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 That's ok. If they run out I'll just wait a few days for more. I'm in no hurry. I'm still thinking about it though.

03-25-2004, 9:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
silverado Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 333 Phone(s): LG VX9900 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 Whats the price at Costco? Rebates?

03-25-2004, 11:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,953 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 $249 plus you get some accessories with it. Problem is many Costco's still don't have them yet and there are some provisioning problems with the shipments that Costco received.

03-26-2004, 3:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
silverado Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 333 Phone(s): LG VX9900 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 at sprintpcs.com it is 329 plus you get a 150 rebate / w 2 year contract, does costco offer the rebate? online you can also get another $50 rebate if you sign up for online bill payment

03-26-2004, 5:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,953 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images: 146 My Auctions	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 You can't get that rebate if you're an exsisting customer. It's only if you're starting or adding a new line of service or had your exsisting phone for at least 18 months. But yes Costco does offer a rebate similar. But regardless I've decided against this phone after coming very close to buying one last night. Here's why: Earpiece volume is too low external display sucks. signal meter is small and hard to see. size and shape are not as good as I expected. opening and closing of the hinge makes a noise and doesn't seem good quality. Button design is not very good looking. the buttons and up/down keys seem small and hard to push when compared to Samsungs. Some have reported Vision difficulties. Bottom line is I think it's a good phone with a lot of great features but is a bit overrated and overpriced. $249 is a good price to pay but anything more and it's too much. The Sanyo VM4500 seems a lot better overall. I'll probably wait for the upcoming Samsung A680 instead.

03-26-2004, 6:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
silverado Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 333 Phone(s): LG VX9900 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 Larry, thanks for the quick response.

03-26-2004, 6:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
silverado Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 333 Phone(s): LG VX9900 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050 Does Costco carry the Sanyo? If yes, what are they charging? Also, is Sprint now including 7pm nights on 2 year contract or is it stiil add'l $5 fee Amazon has the Sanyo for $149 after rebates

03-26-2004, 6:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
larry Go Angels! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 12,953 Phone(s): LG Rumor Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Images:

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