Sprint is not taking any chances when it comes to the entertainment aspect of the Sanyo M1 phone. Apart from it being capable of downloading songs, the handset can also access 50 channels of television and on-demand video/ audio including more than 20 channels offering live content through Sprint TVSM. One is also privy to services like the NFL Mobile for accessing same-day video highlights, customizable real-time statistics, scores etc and Sprint Movies, the first “pay-per-view” service for mobile phones in the U.S. that streams full-length movie.

The Sanyo M1 is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus and also a large external LCD for optimal usability. One also comes across the now mandatory Bluetooth wireless technology and nine equalizer settings for an enhanced music experience. Since it has been marketed as a "music phone", you will find nifty features like; advanced power management which offers up to 18 hours of continuous music-playing time and background music mode for listening to music while checking e-mail, surfing the Web or sending text messages.

“Music and entertainment lovers will definitely appreciate the M1 by SANYO,” said Danny Bowman, vice president of device marketing and planning for Sprint. “With one gigabyte of internal memory, this good-looking wireless phone will easily become the only device you need to take your music with you on-the-go.”

The SANYO M1 is available through all Sprint retail channels including http://www.Sprint.com. Suggested retail price is $349.99 or $199.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement.