Sanyo SCP-3200

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.