PCS Phone Sanyo SCP5300 (Sprint)

by Sanyo

Product Details

Product Manual [1.96mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 1.9 x 1.1 inches ; 4.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007H39T
• Item model number: SCP5300
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,667 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As of today, the SCP-5300 is my all-time favorite., October 22, 2003

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Adam Wyland (Hinsdale, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PCS Phone Sanyo SCP5300 (Sprint) (Wireless Phone)

When my fiance and I started with SprintPCS, we both chose Sanyo vision phones. This was in July of 2003. I chose the SCP5300 for it's "manlier" look and she chose the SCP8100. Both of these phones have performed so incredibly well that I almost feel I am ripping SprintPCS off. Both models boast exceptional service at both my house (Hinsdale, IL) and my work (Wheaton, IL). The phones have an incredible amount of memory space, and both offer more features than any other phone on the market (and I can honestly say this after months of research). The SCP8100 has one advantage over the SCP5300 in that it allows you to send a recorded message to another vision phone. This is a fun feature, but the 5300 includes a much more attractive menu, better picture quality, a flash and zoom.

The phone is AMAZINGLY durable, and even after being dropped several times on the driveway, it shows no sign of a scratch. The screen is also impressive - it is 1/2" or so larger than the 8100's, and avoids dust or face-scratches.

I would recommend the 5300 for those who are willing to spend more money. I recieved a discount that brought the price of the phone down to $129. My fiance's discount brought the price of her phone down to $99. The 5300, with the improved camera and little extra features here and there, is WELL WORTH the extra $30.

SprintPCS, as a service, has been the root of many complaints before. I, personally, have had few problems with the service. The fees are priced better than the other leading phone services, and the vision internet is free (with 2000 or more minutes). Vision is amazing - like owning a laptop, not a phone... I find that I can spend hours playing around while on the train, or at lunch. SprintPCS is a PCS service, so the clarity of the calls is superior to all analog services, and I have never experienced a dropped call, although other people on this board apparently have.

There is one thing about SprintPCS that I will complain about, though. The customer service SUCKS. I called customer service numerous times to ask about special deals, and the ignorance is incredible. I had to repeat my long story to almost 5 people, and I found that each of them had someone else to transfer me to, no matter what. Sprint really needs to clean up their act in this aspect - It's HELL to make a call to them, but, hey... if it keeps angry customers from calling...

Anyway, I HIGHLY recommend this phone in all it's goodness. In my opinion, it is the top of the ladder when it comes to the cell phone selection today.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Phone!!!, October 20, 2003

By 

Susan Shams (West Des Moines, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PCS Phone Sanyo SCP5300 (Sprint) (Wireless Phone)

This is an unbelievable phone. Sanyo has done it again. My previous phone was the Sanyo 4900, and I was very loyal to it. I had never had any dropped calls or problems with the battery, but I wanted to upgrade. I decided to stick with Sanyo, since I had not had any trouble whatsover with them. I am glad I did.

This phone is great. First of all, the design is so sleek. It looks very sheik. The screen is very large, with instensely crisp and vibrant colors. The camera is awesome, the quality is better than any average digital camera. Navigating through the very colorful menu is also eye candy. Not only is it very easy and self explanatory, the pictures that accompany the menu are very pleasing to the eye.

My favorite thing, is that you can assign a different ringer and picture to each and every number in your phone book. I have taken pictures of my family and friends and have assigned it to their number. I see their picture when they call.

If you want an awesome phone, with great features and great functions, then this is the phone for you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT PHONE, April 20, 2003

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ju-c "ju-c" (westbury, ny United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PCS Phone Sanyo SCP5300 (Sprint) (Wireless Phone)

I have had nothing but delight with phone. the integrated camera functions very well, the dual color screens are very clear bright. And even with extended camara, internet and video game use, the battery keeps on chugging. I have yet to have any problems and this is easily the best phone i have ever had.