Sprint SCP-2400 Review

Laptop Magazine decided to take a second away from their Laptop reviews to take a look at the Sprint SCP-2400.

Targeted toward parents concerned about their children’s safety—not to mention shockingly high phone bills—the Sanyo SCP-2400 offers a lot of versatility for a very reasonable price. Sprint’s free parental control software lets you set which numbers this clamshell can dial, as well as which numbers your kids can receive calls from. Plus, you can lock out services that cost extra, such as text messaging. We’re not so sure, however, that the different color faceplates make up for the lack of cutting-edge features.

The SCP-2400 is certainly basic, and it shows. It’s large and heavy for a clamshell (measuring one-inch thick). You can take your pick of five colors (Silver Sky, Midnight Black, Dark Bronze, True Blue, and Misty Rose). The silver unit we tested has all the charm of army surplus.

In the end they give the SCP-2400 a three out of five, thanks to the fact that it is inexpensive, has a good battery life, and parental controls. They mention disliking its size, lack of a camera, and spotty reception. For more inexpensive phones, check out Digital Advisor.

October 6th, 2006 Posted by David in Reviews, Sanyo at 11:45 am Comment Now! »

Sanyo MVP Review

Sanyo MVPLaptop Magazine reviews the Sanyo MVP, a phone they tested with Mobile ESPN.

ESPN’s new mobile service is a touchdown, a game-winning shot, and any other victory-celebrating sports cliché you can conjure. As the first true niche phone service, its innovative interface will surely be imitated by many handset makers.

The Sanyo MVP, a pimped-up version of the Sanyo MM-9000 for Mobile ESPN, does a great job of delivering the ESPN service, powered by Sprint’s EV-DO network. The service is expensive; 450 minutes plus access to ESPN content is $64.99 per month.

The phone gets a rating of four out of five thanks to its fast access to ESPN content, high resolution screen, customizable interface, and the MP3 player with MiniSD slot.

March 8th, 2006 Posted by David in Reviews, Sanyo at 8:25 am Comment Now! »

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