The Sanyo Taho is a rugged, basic clamshell featuring a 2-inch, 240 x 320 pixel resolution internal display and an external, 1-inch 96 x 64 pixel display.
The Taho is designed to meet military performance specifications, which means it is able to perform in adverse conditions due to dust, shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and blowing rain.
For customers who need a phone that can withstand such conditions, the Taho is worth a look. In addition to its tough exterior, the Sanyo Taho offers a 2MP camera with video record and a variety of modifiable camera features, GPS, Bluetooth for hands-free interaction, and a full suite of basic phone features including calendar, alarms, etc.
Rounding out the feature set is data tethering, MP3 player, a WAP internet browser, speakerphone and a 2.5 headset jack. With a talk time rated at up to 6.1 hours, the Sanyo Taho is a tough and rugged phone that will keep you connected when conditions turn ugly.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Sydney Arnold, PhoneDogAfter testing out the Sanyo Taho, I'm somewhat disappointed by the features and performance. It wasn't quite as durable as I would have expected and I wish it had more features for those who are outdoors than what it ships with, perhaps a compass or pedometer. Battery performance was also disapp...
- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArenaGood call quality and battery life make the Taho attractive to the average user, while some nifty enterprise tools make the Taho a good choice for businesses.
- Eric M. Zeman, Phone ScoopThe hardware is mostly good, though I wish the dialpad buttons were a little easier to differentiate. The menu system and feature set are as basic as it gets, with little in the way of extras that could make using the phone enjoyable. Making calls is a snap, as is pecking out text messages, but...
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Common Questions
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Sanyo backs up the Taho with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Taho has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sanyo support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sanyo's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- Sanyo Taho Manual (PDF)
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