Sanyo Zio

design

reliability, sound

8% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Much improved thanks to the Android 2.2 upgrade. Sharp screen resolution. Good camcorder.

Unresponsive touch screen. Somewhat sluggish.

OS Updates, Multimedia, and Conclusions Since the Zio finally runs a current version of Android, you get all sorts of benefits. Some of the highlights are native Microsoft Exchange support; free Google Maps Navigation for voice-enabled, turn-by-turn...

Sharp screen resolution. Lightweight. Useful Sprint ID interface.

Unresponsive touch screen. Sluggish. Buggy.

Camera and Conclusions The 3.2-megapixel auto-focus camera has no flash. Test photos looked sharp but slightly distorted, as if the camera was cranking the sharpness adjustment without having quite enough actual resolution. The auto-focus also added...

The Sanyo Zio is a great entry-level device that offers both the basic functions of a mobile phone and high end features seen in more expensive phone models. The Zio features a unique and sturdy design, usable features, relatable user interface and...

No review is complete without some final impressions. The shell and build quality of the Zio is pretty low-end. This is offset somewhat by the graceful styling and design, which really does look good -- even with cheaper materials. The internal...

99 price point makes Android available to the masses

The Zio is exceptionally laggy in all tasks; battery life is mediocre; plastic body makes it feel cheap

On paper, the Zio is a solid mid-range Android phone, complete with Sprint's new Sprint ID service. Unfortunately, real life testing tells another story. The Zio is laggy and incredibly slow at even the most basic tasks, leading me to believe that all...

More photos after the break - Update: check out the quick video demo after the break, which features the Lo2yo Latino Sprint ID screen. Update 2: video fixed. Mac Haters: feel free to mock iMovie.