Recently in conjunction with the ice storm in Louisville, I dropped my old cell phone and the battery would no longer charge. On going to the Sprint store I discovered it would be easier to simply replace the phone. Based on features, my needs and appearance I selected a Samsung M320. Little did I know at the time that this would result in a continual trek back to the Sprint store.
The M320’s battery was a continual problem. I would charge it over night and by the late afternoon the battery was already half depleted even with minimal usage. The Sprint store replaced the battery and then the entire phone, followed by another four batteries, until one sales tech told me that the new phones with the ultra thin batteries have to be charged daily.
Finally I happened to go in to an independent dealer close to my home and the knowledgeable lady there informed me after hearing my problem, that the M320 had serious battery issues. She recommended the Sanyo Katana LX as a better alternative with superior battery life.
As a result I once again visited the Sprint store and spoke with the manager. I was able to swap out the phone for the Sanyo Katana with a minimal $30 upcharge. I was stunned when the new phone went almost six full days before losing one power bar out of three! In addition the Katana is a sturdier phone with excellent features and firmware.
So if you don’t need a Blackberry or an IPhone, I recommend the Sanyo Katana LX and likewise advise steering clear of the Samsung M320.
Leo King
on May 10 2010
When buying Cellphone Batteries make sure that you are not getting those chinese fakes and knockoffs.”`,