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Sanyo SCP-6400 Review Based on a Technical Analysis

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Sanyo SCP-6400

The Sanyo SCP-6400

This Sanyo SCP-6400 review is based on a technical analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not an actual hands-on review. It outlines the best and weakest sides of the Sanyo SCP-6400. The strongest points are listed with a (+) sign while the weakest points have a (-) sign before them. This Sanyo SCP-6400 analysis is generated automatically based on our specifications for that phone and given the fact that manufacturers do not always detail technical specifications clearly, some information may be missing.

  • (+) Weight and Size: The Sanyo SCP-6400 weighs only 2.65 oz. This is rather lighter than many ther phones and should make it comfortable to carry around
  • (-) Camera: It doesn't feature a camera, which is not necessary but may be useful and make your experience better.
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  • (+) Phone Book: It can store 300 phone book entries
  • (-) Built-in Speakerphone: It doesn't include a built-in speakerphone, yet, a speakerphone is useful in some situations and it's important to know that various other phones do have a built-in speakerphone.
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  • (-) Battery Performance: It has only a maximum rated standby time of 260 hours and a talk time of 150 minutes, and it may be too low for your needs, especially if you travel a lot and plan to use your cell phone often
  • (-) Color Display: The Sanyo SCP-6400 doesn't have a color display but if the phone doesn't have a camera, color is not a necessary feature, except that it can help browsing the wireless web or playing games.
  • (-) Analog Roaming: It doesn't support analog roaming. Analog is the older North-American cellular technology, however North-American networks are increasingly converting to large digital-only networks, which makes analog a not-so-useful feature (check coverage maps for your area to discriminate on that aspect).
  • (-) Bluetooth: It is not Bluetooth-enabled. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or exchange data with your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance.
  • (-) Infrared: It doesn't have an infrared port. Infrared is convenient, especially if you own a laptop (most laptops are infrared equipped), you can then use your computer to transfer contacts, ringtones or pictures (if the phone supports these functions) to the Sanyo SCP-6400.
  • (+) Voice Note: It features voice notes . A voice note system is quite useful to make quick notes and reminders while on the road.
  • (+) Free Custom Ringtones: . It seems to support ringtone customization in a do-it-yourself manner, but we recommend double-checking. To help assess this phone's behavior with ringtones, check out the ringtone compatibility list.
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