Sprint Announces Sanyo SCP-3200 Vision Phone – With Parental Control

Sprint has released the Sanyo (OTCPK: SANYY) SCP-3200 as the Sprint (NYSE: S) PCS Vision Phone SCP-3200. That’s a long name, but we guess Sprint wanted to get across the phone’s Sprint Vision capabilities from the get go. But, the real interesting thing about this phone is its Parental Control feature – allowing parents to keep their kids on lock-down by controlling their wireless and web access. No more worrying that your snot-nosed kid will rack up hundreds of dollars in text messaging fees or wander into shady mobile web sites.

For about $50 (with 2-year sentence contract, $200 without) you get Bluetooth, Speakerphone, GPS capability (read: need to pay extra for GPS functions), and compatibility with the optional Sprint Family Locator service – in your choice of Black, Blue, or Pink. It’s pretty much a no frills device – basically marketed at families (read: children). And, the Parental Control feature is a must-have for moms and dads everywhere!

Press release after the link.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — 06/20/2007

Keep your family connected with the Sprint PCS Vision Phone SCP-3200 by SANYO®. Exclusive to Sprint, this stylish clamshell-style camera phone is offered in three vibrant colors for optimal personalization. The SCP-3200 by Sanyo features Sprint Vision® services for quick and easy web access, e-mail and text messaging. The attractive handset has a built-in antenna and provides the benefits of Bluetooth® capabilities. It also features a high-quality SANYO speakerphone. Parents can easily access the Parental Controls tool to limit phone call access or web usage. The GPS enabled SCP-3200 by Sanyo is compatible with the optional Sprint Family Locator as well as Sprint Navigation for audible turn-by-turn driving directions.

ENTERTAINMENT

• Sprint PCS Picture Mail(SM) enables easy sharing of images instantly
• VGA Camera
• Text and voice messaging capable

PRODUCTIVITY

• Sprint Vision services include web access, e-mail and text messaging
• Bluetooth® wireless technology: headset, hands-free car kit, file transfer
• Wireless Backup capable
• GPS enabled
• Voice-activated dialing
• High-quality speakerphone in a new, modern design
• Parental Controls limit phone and web access
• Internal phone book with up to 300 entries
• Phone as modem capable
• Voice memo/recorder
• Personal organizer including scheduler, to-do list, world clock, calculator, stop watch and alarm clock

PERSONALIZATION

• Three stylish colors: Midnight Black, Playful Pink, or Atlantic Blue
• Downloadable screen savers and ring tones
• Picture Caller ID

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 3.5″ x 1.8″ x 0.8″ Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Main Display: 1.1″ x 1.4″ TFT (128 x 160 pixels)
• External Display: 0.91″ x 0.45″ STN (96 x 32 pixels)
• Standard rechargeable Lithium (LiIon) battery provides up to 3.8 hours continuous talk time
• Pricing: $199.99 SRP; $49.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement

[Via: Mobility Site]