Not Perfect
Written: May 18 '04
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Pros: Good battery life, nice display, loud and clear speakerphone
Cons: Poor reception, easily damaged, bulky, heavy
The Bottom Line: Neat features poorly executed
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| y2k_compliant's Full Review: Sanyo SCP-4900 |
After living with the 4900 for more than a year, I've drawn the following conclusions:
Poor durability - The silver coating on the front of the phone scratches easily. Accidental drops can damage the battery clasp mechanism. Nokias are far superior at handling this sort of abuse. Buy a case.
Good battery life - Battery will last for days, as long you don't attempt to use the wireless Internet service.
Missed calls - As my wife will attest (we both have 4900s), many calls simply don't get through and will appear as missed calls hours, or days, later. This maybe a problem with the Sprint PCS service in my area.
Poor reception - I've heard that this phone is supposed to have excellent reception. I've experienced an OK to poor reception, regardless of the indicated signal strength. This phone has a neat trick: the signal indicator will show 5 bars. Once I hit the "Talk" button, all 5 bars disappear and the phone disconnects before placing the call!! Again, this could be a Sprint PCS service area issue.
Chunky Monkey! - Don't think you can slip this phone into your pocket and be on your way. The phone's dimensions will cause an unflattering bulge and the weight may cause you to inadvertantly "drop trou."
Overall, it's decent phone, but I've owned better. Sprint is giving the phone away with new activation; I'm looking forward to the end of my service contract so I can replace it with a new Motorola, or perhaps a Treo.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 50
Recommended for: Professionals On-the-Go - Internet and Email is a Must!
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