Sanyo S1 Review
Consumers who want a phone with a variety of features and sophisticated styling will be pleased with the Sanyo S1. At only 2.5 ounces, the S1 is as simple to take to work as it is to take hiking. More than just a cell phone, the S1 comes with Bluetooth capabilities and allows access to e-mail and the Internet through the Sprint Vision network.
The security features offered by the S1 will appeal to parents and business consumers. Keys can be manually locked or the S1 can be set to lock automatically after the phone has been idle for 15 seconds. Incoming and outgoing calls can be restricted to those which are included in the phone’s 200-entry phonebook giving the consumer full control over contacts.
Using Bluetooth, the S1 can be tethered to a laptop for web browsing. This feature can also be secured through the use of a lock code. The S1 supports instant, text and multi-media messaging. Other features include voice recognition, a speakerphone, a calendar, an alarm clock, a calculator, and a stopwatch.
Pros
-Several security features
-$95 with a one-year contract
Cons
-Call quality can be poor
-Short battery life (about 3.5 hours)
Overall
Seasoned consumers who are looking for a phone mainly for the purpose of making calls may be unhappy with the call quality of the S1. The phone does come equipped to perform multiple functions and at a list price of $95, some consumers might be willing to overlook the inconvenience of garbled calls.
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