Sanyo SCP-2700 - deep blue (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Sanyo Part number: SCP2700BLUSPT
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- With its great messaging interface and affordable pricing, the Sanyo SCP-2700 offers excellent bang for your buck.
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CNET editors' review
Sanyo SCP-2700 - deep blue (Sprint) price range: $0.00
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 04/21/2009
- Released on: 05/10/2009
The good: The Sanyo SCP-2700 is slim and lightweight, with a great keyboard and an easy-to-use interface. It offers extensive messaging support, including support for corporate e-mail. It's also very affordable.
The bad: The Sanyo SCP-2700 has poor photo quality, and the e-mail syncing could be improved.
The bottom line: With its great messaging interface and affordable pricing, the Sanyo SCP-2700 offers excellent bang for your buck.
Messaging phones have become the latest cell phone trend to sweep the country, as all four national carriers now carry some kind of full QWERTY handset made primarily for sending out texts and e-mails. The latest manufacturer to jump on the bandwagon in the U.S. is Sanyo, which has just released the Sanyo SCP-2700 for Sprint. The SCP-2700 is not a feature-rich handheld by any means--it doesn't have 3G or a music player--but it does have that full QWERTY keyboard with threaded text messaging, support for corporate e-mail, plus a 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth. It's also one of the cheapest messaging phones out there at only $29.99 with a two-year service agreement.
Design
The Sanyo SCP-2700 has a very straightforward design, and looks a little like a lower-end version of a BlackBerry, or a thicker version of the Pantech Slate. Measuring 4.3 inches long by 2.4 inches wide by 0.6 inch thick, the SCP-2700 is encased in glossy plastic with a checkered texture design on the back. The SCP-2700 is also quite lightweight at 3.4 ounces. It feels good in the hand, but the glossy surface does make it prone to fingerprints.
On the front of the SCP-2700 is a decent 2.2-inch diagonal display with 65,536 colors and 320x240 pixel resolution. We would've liked 262,000 colors instead, but since the SCP-2700 isn't a very high-end phone, we were fine with it. The screen looks nice and bright, and the text is legible and sharp. You can adjust the backlight time, the size of the input font, and the sleep mode timer.
Underneath the display is the navigation array, which consists of two soft keys, a square navigation toggle with middle confirmation key, a dedicated text-messaging key, a back key, and the Send and End/Power keys. The aforementioned toggle is mapped to four user-defined shortcuts, while the middle confirmation key leads to the main menu when on standby mode. All the keys are sufficiently raised above the surface, and are easy to use.
Below the navigation array is the QWERTY keyboard, which is what makes the SCP-2700 a messaging phone. The keyboard is a little small, like that on the Palm Centro, but we really liked how tactile the keys are. The keys are raised above the surface, plus they have a bubble-like texture that makes it easy to type. There's also a dedicated emoticon key that brings up the different emoticons while you're typing out a text message. The dedicated speakerphone key is on the bottom right of the keyboard.
On the left spine are a charger jack, a dedicated camera key, and the volume rocker, while a 2.5mm headset jack sits on the right spine. On the back is the camera lens and an external speaker. There is no flash or self-portrait mirror.
Features
The Sanyo SCP-2700 doesn't have a lot of features going for it, but it does do messaging very well, which suits its primary purpose. It has a basic 600-entry phone book, with room in each entry for six phone numbers, three e-mail addresses, a Web URL, a street address, and a memo. You can assign contacts with a photo for caller ID and to different caller groups as well. You can also assign one of 37 polyphonic ringtones for incoming calls, text messages, picture mails, and voice SMS. Other basic features include a vibrate mode, a speakerphone, text and multimedia messaging, an alarm clock, a calendar, a countdown timer, a stopwatch, a voice memo recorder, and a world clock. There's also a wireless Web browser, Bluetooth, instant messaging (AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo), e-mail, and voice SMS. There's also GPS support for location-based services like Sprint Navigator.
Truly, the star feature of the SCP-2700 lies in its messaging applications. It doesn't just have the standard text message functionality; it also supports threaded text messages, which are usually available on higher-end smart phones only. This means you get to view a text message within the context of a conversation, rather than as just a single message.
The SCP-2700 also supports multiple e-mail accounts from an array of providers like Sprint's own PCS Mail, AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo, and Gmail, as well as your own POP or IMAP e-mail account. Only PCS Mail requires a Web browser to access. Amazingly, the SCP-2700 can also receive your work e-mail. You can either use your employer's Outlook Web Access or use Sprint's own Mobile E-mail Personal Account. The latter requires a software download and a rather tedious Web interface that will link your work e-mail to the phone, so it's best if your company has OWA running.
The messaging interface is very intuitive. Navigation is easy, and you can choose how many messages you want to see in your in-box. Do note that you have to switch between different in-boxes for your different e-mail accounts. Also, for your work account, you can't get to any of your other incoming mail folders aside from the primary in-box. This can be annoying if you have filters set up to redirect your mail to separate e-mail folders.
Also on the SCP-2700 is a 1.3-megapixel camera. It can take pictures in three resolutions (1,280x960, 640x480, and 320x240), and three quality settings. Other camera options include a brightness setting, five white balance presets, plus a manual mode, sharpness control, contrast, a self-timer, up to 12x digital zoom, five picture modes, multiple shot settings, fun frames, eight color tones, three shutter sounds, and a silent option. Photo quality was poor: images looked washed out and dull with quite a bit of pixelation as well. There's no camcorder built in.
You can customize the SCP-2700 with different screensavers and ring or alert tones. It comes with a few games, like demo versions of Block Breaker Deluxe 2 and Monopoly Here & Now, and Guitar Hero World Tour. It also comes with NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, NFL Mobile Live, and Social Zone in the Applications folder. If you want, you can purchase more graphics, ringers, games, and applications via Sprint's Web browser.
Performance
We tested the dual-mode (CDMA 800/1900; 1xRTT) Sanyo SCP-2700 in San Francisco using Sprint's service. Call quality was very impressive. Callers could hear us loud and clear without a lot of background sound. We could hear them clearly as well, though there was the occasional static and hiss. Speakerphone quality wasn't as good, with a bit more of a tinny quality to the callers' voices, but we could still carry on a conversation.
The SCP-2700 has a rated battery life of 4.8 hours talk time. We only got a tested talk time of 3 hours and 11 minutes in our tests. According to FCC radiation tests, the Sanyo SCP-2700 has a digital SAR rating of 1.25 watts per kilogram.
User reviews
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Sanyo is best by far!
by karchj on July 13, 2009
Pros: I originally bought the Rant and got no reception. Bought the Sanyo SCP 2700 and it has been great. Texting in speed time w/ this qwerty keyboard. The conversation thread is very nice.
Cons: Would have like more variety of colors and accessories. The deep blue isn't as bright blue as the pictures show. Buy the screen stickers as the display will scratch easily. Display does not go to sleep when texting.
Summary: Nice to get away from the flip. Texting is made easy with this phone. Sanyo has much better quality signal no matter where you are!
Summary: Nice to get away from the flip. Texting is made easy with this phone. Sanyo has much better quality signal no matter where you are!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Major flaw... can't hear it ring!!!
by KerryLotion on July 11, 2009
Pros: Camera works great, and this phone will actually call me to remind me of an impending appt... which leads to the problem... you won't HEAR the call come in...
Cons: The speaker placed on the back of the phone is so poor, I've never heard it ring.
Summary: I don't know what problem CNET found with the camera, it works great - takes as clear a picture as any of my other 1.3 MP phones prior. ...
Summary: I don't know what problem CNET found with the camera, it works great - takes as clear a picture as any of my other 1.3 MP phones prior.
BUT the speaker is GARBAGE. You can NOT hear it ring - the only speaker is on the back of the phone - and not only is it garbage but it's muffled by laying the phone down. I bought 2 ringers immediately after purchasing the phone - they sound AWFUL. Static is so bad, you can't make out the lyrics at all. And I haven't received one phone call that I answered from actually HEARING it ring.
In my purse or laying on the counter, the phone is useless. In my hand on vibrate, I can make AND receive calls.
Again, the camera works great (no vid tho). SPEAKER BLOWS.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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THIS PHONE IS FANTASTIC! AND THE PRICE IS EVEN BETTER!
by KIMBERLYDALE2005 on May 13, 2009
Pros: KEY GUARD, RING TONES, NICE TO LOOK AT AND HOLD, TEXT MESSAGES FOLLOW A THREAD IN ONE CONVERSATON. NAVIGATION GREAT. GIVES MORE INFO THAN JUST DRIVING DIRECTION.
Cons: BATTERY LIFE MIGHT NOT BE THAT GREAT
Summary: purchased this phone from Sprint and I love it. It does not have Sprint TV, Sprint Radio nor does it support Pandora. If you can live without those, then it'...
Summary: purchased this phone from Sprint and I love it. It does not have Sprint TV, Sprint Radio nor does it support Pandora. If you can live without those, then it's very nice. You can access the internet, texting is very very easy, the Navigation is great! Not only doe sit give you directions, but it will give you address and phone numbers in 10 seconds. It has pleasant ring tones, feels nice in your hand, comfortable fit while using. Some will complain about the keys being small but I thought the same about the Blackberry. If the keys are bigger than you will have a bigger phone! I've had the Motorola Q (which was a mistake to purchase), Samsung Slider phone (which was a great buy for a small compact phone that did a lot) and my husband uses the Blackberry Curve 8330 which to me is a lot of hype because of the name Blackberry. So, with all that being said, I am satisfied with the phone. I would buy it again or for someone. Also, the price is fantastic!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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the phone is all together good(:
by briannababii on November 24, 2009
Pros: i dont know what people are saying, that you cant hear the phone ring...this phone is louder than my phone from verizon. the key board is wonderful, you get used to the small keys.
Cons: the only problem i have with my phone, is that (and this could just be sprints problem), my phone isnt getting text messages. also, the camera isnt the best. but the sound quality when your on the phone is good.
Summary: the camera isnt the best.
the sound qualities good.
the key board makes texting easy.
i dont use the internet so i cant say how that is.
i really love ...Summary: the camera isnt the best.
the sound qualities good.
the key board makes texting easy.
i dont use the internet so i cant say how that is.
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Do not buy this phone.
by Bejule on November 8, 2009
Pros: It's pink. And compact.
Cons: I can't hear it ringing. It calls people when no one is touching it. The lock feature does not work. You can't see the keyboard during the day. The keys are too small for fingers. It is NOT user friendly in the least.
Summary: I hate this phone. I like the way it looks but that is it. The biggest problem is seeing the letters on the keyboard during the day. When a key ...
Summary: I hate this phone. I like the way it looks but that is it. The biggest problem is seeing the letters on the keyboard during the day. When a key is touched, it automatically lights up and makes the letters impossible to see. They are fine when unlit. It is very hard to see the punctuation marks also. The keys are too small for most people. The phone's locking feature does not work properly and it calls people when it is in a purse or pocket. The ringers are almost impossible to hear. This is an awful phone. I have had several other phones and have had Sprint since 2001. This is the first time I have hated the phone. And I really hate it. When I have pulled it out of my purse, several other people have told me they have it and hate it as well. When I looked on the Sprint site, it got a 4 star rating. I don't see how. It is absolutely an awful piece of phone equipment. If this were my only experience with Sprint, I would cancel my contract and never return. I have had the phone for a couple months and thought it would grow on me. It has not. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Download Opera Mini (google it from phone)
by pcmedics911 on November 1, 2009
Pros: Web Browsing great with Opera Mini
Picturemail is a snap
NFL Network
email accounts easy to setup
Keyboard is better than most phones at this price pointCons: No videomail! grrr
No NFL Games live with NFL Network
Needs more apps!Summary: It's so much better when you download Opera Mini web browser (google it on phone and download it). Email, picturemail and the conacts wireless sync is great to have. ...
Summary: It's so much better when you download Opera Mini web browser (google it on phone and download it). Email, picturemail and the conacts wireless sync is great to have. Needs videomail to take advantage of the phone's mediocre camera. Will fit most people who want a good phone that is easy to navigate through and get back to the home screen with ease.
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Great for texting. Bad for media.
by valencia13 on September 26, 2009
Pros: With a full QWERTY keyboard, it is easy to text and email. Organizes texting into a conversation between you and the other person.
Cons: It's hard to find free ringtones. I believe it's impossible to watch videos (like on youtube), and get other free media.
Summary: I like it, because I mainly text, I like the IM'ing capabilities, and the internet's kind of fast. It's also my favorite color, blue. I hate the ...
Summary: I like it, because I mainly text, I like the IM'ing capabilities, and the internet's kind of fast. It's also my favorite color, blue. I hate the fact that I can't watch videos and I had to go through only God knows, just to figure out how to get free ringtones. I have yet to figure out how to get videos to work.
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messaging, and myspace
by misstiffanynicole on September 22, 2009
Pros: NOTHING!!!!!
Cons: this phone is sucks ass! you cant download a ringtone without it sounding like crap! too bad I wasted my 2 year upgrade for this POS! I DONT SUGGEST THIS PHONE TO ANYONE
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All in All a REALLY REALLY awesome phone!!
by red_head_ginger on September 9, 2009
Pros: I really like the full keyboard, and all the options with... basically everything!!
Cons: The only thing I wish was better was the camera, and I wish that after you send a text you aren't stuck on the screen that shows who you've texted for the entire day!
Summary: I really enjoy this fun, and this might just be me who texts a lot, but I have to push on the keys really hard for the button to show ...
Summary: I really enjoy this fun, and this might just be me who texts a lot, but I have to push on the keys really hard for the button to show I actually hit the key! And I have a lot of friends who have verizon and sometimes I don't get they're texts right when they send it for some unknown reason. But if your looking for a good, reliable phone then this is the phone you seriously want to look into.
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BEWARE OF CHARGER
by pebb58500 on August 1, 2009
Pros: I LOVE KEY BOARD EASY 2 USE
Cons: BEWARE OF CHARGER IT BREAKS VERY EASY.. AND STORE WILL NOT REPLACE
Summary: THIS IS A GOOD PHONE MADE WITH A BAD CHARGER..
Summary: THIS IS A GOOD PHONE MADE WITH A BAD CHARGER..
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sanyo
- Part number: SCP2700BLUSPT
- Description: A full QWERTY keyboard with an easy-to-use menu, the SCP-2700 makes texting, emailing and chatting a snap. Staying connected has never been so easy.
General
- Product Type Cellular phone With digital camera
- Service Provider Sprint Nextel
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.3 in
- Weight 0.2 lbs
- Body Color Deep blue
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Phone Design Candy bar
- Antenna Internal
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Voice Dialing Yes
- Call Timer Yes
- Voice Recorder Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Speakerphone Yes
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0
- Additional Features TTY compatible, PictBridge direct printing
Communicator Features
- User Memory 16 MB
Phone Memory
- Phone Book Capacity 600 names & numbers
Messaging & Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Messaging Services Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger)
- Mobile Email Yes
- Supported Email Protocols POP3
- Internet Browser Yes
- WAP Protocol Supported WAP 2.0
- Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.0
- JAVA applications Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages, Voice mail, E-Mail
Ring Tones
- Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 72
Digital Camera
- Camera highlights PictBridge printing capability provides a convenient way to print photos from your phone.
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 megapixels
- Still Image Resolutions 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 960
- Digital Zoom 12
- Self Timer Delay Yes
Organizer
- Alarm Clock Yes
- Calendar Yes
- Reminder Yes
- Calculator Basic
- Additional Timer Functions Stopwatch, Countdown timer
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Diagonal Size 2.2 in
- Color Support Color
- Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)
- Features Screensaver
Miscellaneous
- Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
- Included Accessories Battery, Battery door, AC phone charger
Power
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Technology - Lithium ion
- Capacity 840 mAh
- Talk Time Up to 288 min
Product series
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Sanyo SCP-2700 - impulsive pink (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Sanyo
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 288 min, With digital camera, 0.2 lbs
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Sanyo SCP-2700 - deep blue (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Sanyo
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 288 min, With digital camera, 0.2 lbs
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.sanyo.com/
- Address:
2001 Sanyo Ave.
San Diego, CA 92173 - Phone: 818-998-7322 Ext. 464
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