OMG! Sprint Announces Ultra-Affordable Sanyo SCP-2700

Not all text messaging fiends care about 3G data for browsing the Web or streaming video. Many of them are just looking for a simple, straightforward device with a full QWERTY keyboard. The Sanyo SCP-2700 is just that, which will costs only $29.99 (with two-year agreement and after $50 mail-in rebate) when it goes on sale in May. This 1xRTT device, available in Deep Blue and Impulsive Pink with a subtle floral pattern, also lets MySpace and Facebook users post updates and photos on the go. Not only does the SCP-2700 support threaded text messaging, it comes with a dedicated emoticon key. Its 2.2-inch color display will give you plenty of room to read both incoming texts and for accessing Sprint Mobile E-mail (with support for AOL, Gmail, Windows Live, and Yahoo). You can also use this phone for getting turn-by-turn GPS directions via Sprint Navigation. A 1.3-MP camera, Sprint Family Locator, and Bluetooth round out the features. Full specs after the jump.

Sanyo SCP-2700 Features

ENTERTAINMENT AND PERSONALIZATION

· 1.3 MP camera with 12-step digital zoom with 2x magnification

· Sprint Picture Mail – also comes equipped with Sprint’s Social Zone, allowing access to Photobucket, MySpace and Facebook, allowing users to post mobile photos and updates from virtually anywhere, anytime

· Downloadable screensavers, ring tones, applications and games

· Sprint Family Locator allows families to locate their loved ones

PRODUCTIVITY

· Text messaging capable with threaded messages and quick-access button

· Dedicated emoticon key to quickly add flair to any message J

· Sprint Navigation with GPS-enabled audio and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, one-click traffic rerouting and more than 10 million local listings

· Sprint Mobile Email for access to POP3 email, including AOL®, Yahoo!, Windows Live™ and Gmail as well as corporate email

· Integrated Bluetooth^Ò wireless technology

· Rear-ported speakerphone with dedicated key

· SMS Voice Messaging-capable

· Voice-activated dialing

· Wireless Backup to manage contacts list in the event that the phone is lost, stolen or damaged

· Restrict and Lock allows the user to set limits on when and how the device is used

· Built-in tools, including calendar, scheduler, to-do list, world clock, calculator, stopwatch and alarm clock

· Internal phone book to hold up to 600 contact entries (allows 7 phone numbers, 3 email addresses and 1 web address per contact entry)

SPECIFICATIONS

· Two color options: Deep Blue and Impulsive Pink

· Dimensions: 4.3″ x 2.4″ x 0.6″; Weight: 3.4 oz.

· Internal display: 2.2” 65K color TFT LCD (320×240)

· Standard battery: Rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery provides up to 4.8 hours continuous talk time