My Favorite new toy phone...The Sanyo SCP-4500 is leading the way...
Written: Nov 01 '01
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Pros: size, style, features, durability
Cons: few ring choices
The Bottom Line: It may be hard to believe but this cell phone has given me no trouble and receives my recommendation to anyone looking for an upgrade or first cell phone.
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| pelirojo18's Full Review: Sanyo SCP-4500 |
I have reviews about 5 of the phones I have owned in recent past, and I am now proud to say that this phone is by far the greatest phone I have ever owned. It's simple, easy to use, stylish, and durable.
Here's a breakdown of what can be found in this review:
1)Looks/style
2)Features (standard)
3)Features (optional)
4)Talk time/ Sprint wireless service
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1) Looks/style: As you can see from the picture, the Sanyo SCP4500 is a small phone, with no folds or bending features. The display screen lights up automatically when you enter a darker place and is always easy to read. This phone features a large button that is used for scrolling the various menus and features. It also has a speaker phone on the back allowing for more audible sounds and increased range.
2) Features (standard): There are numerous features that come standard on the phone, most of which I will try and list here. I have yet to experience any trouble or difficulty either finding or using any of these features.
Custom rings (although not a large variety)
Speaker phone option with headest plug-in
Expandible antenna
Time and date automatically on display
Easy-to-use menu with the following options:
Call History: Incoming, Outgoing, Missed
Message Voicemail system
Phone Book
Wireless Web
Calendar
Environment
Sounds
Display
Security
Setup
Special
Voice Service
Keyguard
A more detailed description of the less obvious menu choices:
Phone Book: This feature allows you to label phone numbers as "home" "work" or "mobile" and automatically displays the name on the caller ID if that number is in your phone book. Very handy feature, and it also allows you to add an email address (for those wanting wireless capabilities).
Environment: Let's you choose from options like "outside" or "meeting" regarding sounds etc., to help avoid embarrassing yourself in class or a meeting.
Security: The place to set a lock code on your phone.
Special: Install a game or use the calculator here.
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3) Features (not standard): I do not have wireless web on my phone, but Sprint allows you to have such options at an extra cost. You can send and receive email as well as other wireless capabilities. All of these options can be added at any time and many come with a one month free trial.
4)Sprint's service: Once you buy your phone, all you have to do is call the number and have a Sprint representative guide you through the process of setting your phone up.
Two of the great selling points for me were the statewide long distance and the online account options.
Sprint allows unlimited calling to anywhere in Texas (for me) from inside the calling area. Also, to make sure that I do not go over my alloted minutes, I received a free online account page where I can see when my minutes turn over, how many I have left, and I can even pay my bills online.
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Another great feature of this phone is the almost ludicrous battery life and talk time. They advertise 12 days of idle use (and I believe them) and over 4 hours of talk time (which I also believe). I never have to worry about being away from my charger because, simply put, this phone will do the job.
The phone only cost me $50 (as opposed to $150 regularly because of a special being held for first time Sprint customers. There are a few other phones discounted $100, but only for a short time)
The only real negative I have with this phone or the plan is the ringer. It may sound trivial, and in the long run it probably is, but the Sanyo SCP4500 has only a few ring options, and they sound, for the most part, very annoying.
It may be hard to believe, and it certainly was for me, but this cell phone has given me no trouble and receives my highest recommendations to anyone looking for an upgrade or a first cell phone.
Thanks for reading (I'm finally back writing again!!!)
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 50(w/rebate)
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