Sanyo SCP-3200 Review
When it comes to a phone that has plenty of ways for parents to monitor and restrict the use of options and services, no one can beat the Sanyo SCP-3200. Loaded with all sorts of ways for parents to customize the phone usage for children living in the home, the SCP-3200 allows for restriction of the receipt and sending of text messages. The systems also allows for the screening of inbound phone calls and includes the ability to maintain a list of numbers that can be blocked for both inbound and outbound usage. As an offering with Sprint cell services, the SCP-3200 includes the Sprint Family Locator software, which can help parents know where their kids happen to be and verify if that is a place they are allowed to visit.
Along with the parental controls, the SCP-3200 features nationwide walkie-talkie type communication ability, which makes it easier to keep up with all family members. The VGA resolution camera comes with a digital zoom feature and will take crisp and true color images that can be emailed or downloaded later.
With a crisp audio pickup, the SCP-3200 includes speakerphone capabilities that will always yield a clear signal, making the phone ideal for hands off usage. As a bonus, the unit is budget priced, which makes it easy to get one for every member of the family.
Pros
-With the Sanyo SCP-3200, you get:
-Ability to Restrict inbound and outbound calls
-Sprint Family Locator feature
-Camera with Digital Zoom
-Nationwide Walkie-Talkie feature
Cons
-A few things to remember:
-No video clip capability
-May require vendor intervention to unlock some services
-Programming may be hard for some people to follow
Overall
The Sanyo SPC-3200 is definitely a family friendly unit and a great way for busy families to stay in contact with a touch of a button. While not loaded with bells and whistles, the unit is a great way to introduce kids to responsible cell phone usage.
A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is a small telephone switch that a company or organization owns.