How is this phone rated so high?
Written: Nov 12 '05
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Pros: Reliable
Cons: Poor keypad made daily use it's demise
The Bottom Line: This phone is actually not best for anyone unless it's free. But if I had to choose, it looked decent. Won't get you any dates though.
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| foamrater's Full Review: Sanyo SCP-5300 Cell Phone |
As I look for a new phone, I decided to see how my old phone rated and was quite surprised at how generous some people are regarding ratings. I am quite perplexed at how this phone is rated so high. The phone offers several functions; however, they are cryptic to find and is poorly executed. The best phone I have ever had is the Motorola timeport and, for its time, surpassed the competition by far and was in its own league. My wife was still using it until a recent mishap ended it's 5 year run. Man, what a great phone. I challenge any other phone out there to have the same reliability and longevity. But I digress, lets get back to the Sanyo. Its usability severely killed it. Keys were difficult to dial and when it comes to everyday usage, the touch is essential. Also, The keypad lighting was horrendous. Night dial was pretty much done via touch and the fact that you couldn't adjust the phone's display lighting made using it at night like suddenly turning on the lights. On the good side, it was pretty reliable. I wouldn't purchase this phone again as I am moving on to Nokia. We'll see how it fares to my trusty Motorola. Bar any silly unrecoverable accidents, it should last into the next decade... it better!
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Amount Paid (US$): ?
Recommended for: Stylish Trendsetters - Hip and Trendy
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