For the trendy!
Written: Dec 02 '02
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Pros: Flashy/trendy new features, large color screen, call screening
Cons: Too big for some?
The Bottom Line: While this unit scores points for its trendy new features it makes a great phone for anyone. It's $49.00 price point is unbeatable.
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| ChrisC1981's Full Review: Sanyo SCP-4900 |
Sprint PCS is offering the Sanyo SCP-4900 for just $49.00 after a $100 instant rebate in most areas. Compared to the existing Sprint lineup there should be no question which phone you select.
This phone has all the latest trendy features including a very legible color screen, the ability to download custom ringers ($), games ($), and screen savers ($), easy access to Sprint's internet email, syncing with your PC, and my favorite - call screening.
The color screen is capable of 4,096 colors and I found very legible in _most_ lighting conditions. This beats looking at a tired green LCD screen. It immediately adds wow factor when someone sees your phone which can be complimented by custom "wallpapers" and "screen savers" which can be downloaded to your phone for a small additional fee ($1-$2). Here's a tip: listen to the ringers on the Sprint PCS web site before purchasing. There is no fee for this!
For further customization, purchase the $29.99 PC sync kit that allows you to edit/view your phone contacts/calendar/todo on your PC. Even cooler is the ability to assign a custom picture to an incoming caller. (Attach a photo of your fiance to her name in the photo book)
For techno-geeks Sprint provides an email address associated with your phone. Set up Outlook Mail filters to forward important messages automatically to your phone. I'm working on configuring my X10 home automation to automatically e-mail my phone if there is motion in the house while I am at work.
My favorite feature? An internal "voice mail" allows you to listen to incoming voice mail messages as they are recorded. You can then pick up the phone without needing to dial the caller back. It's about time there is voice mail screening! :) I use this feature every day when mom calls; it's important to here the tone in her voice (angry vs. offering money) before accepting a call.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 49
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Web Applications Developer from Fort Myers who enjoys rollerblading, racquetball, clubbing, movies, and travelling.
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