My Sanyo 8300 is physically shot. The hinge is breaking. However I LOVE most
of the features/functions of the 8300.
My previous phone was an Sanyo 5300...
The one before that was a SAMSUNG 3500

After enduring pain and agony with the SAMSUNG 3500(multiple lines on my
account) and the SAMSUNG A460? on another line, I swore I would never but a
SAMSUNG again. Reason: Fringe reception was horrid on 3500s and the A460 was
just a poor phone! But I am seeing good opinions about SAMSUNG in there and
other forums.....

What I must have:
1) Photo capable
2) Good fringe reception

What I would like:
A) Clam shell form factor
B) Video capable (I really was looking seriously at Katana I/II, but I see
they may not be video capable)
C) Good T9 design
D) Not leave my SPRINT Vision plan

I am toying however with the idea of a Windows Mobile phone. I would like
one that does NOT require me to upgrade to Power Vision, as I have 4 other
phones on a shared plan that is no longer available.

I am shying away from PALM based phones because of negative comments, here
and elsewhere.

Ideally I would like a phone with memory chip for expansion, but that is not
a requirement.

Also, what is the 'season' for new phone announcements....
It would really be horrid to get a phone a another superior phone come out
within a couple months...

I know this sounds like I want the 'son, moon and stars in my own  personal
universe', but I have been a Sprint customer for a while and want the BEST,
if I am going to lock in for 2 years.

TIA