Sanyo SCP-6600 Cell Phone Reviews

Camera: Although the Sanyo Katana doesn’t sport a 1.3-megapixel camera, it takes decent pictures for a VGA camera. Image quality, though occasionally blurry when trying to capture moving objects, is decent on this cell phone; some images were even crisp with detail. The Katana doesn’t have a flash, but we didn’t miss it. While we do appreciate the ability to send pictures immediately after snapping them , we don’t like that they aren’t stored in the Sent box located in the Messages menu. This is likely because you should be logging onto the Sprint Picture Mail site to track what you’ve sent.

Connectivity/Bluetooth: We were able to easily connect to a Bluetooth headset (call quality was acceptable with the Motorola H500).

Style aside, the real head turner is the cell phone’s large display. Colors are rich, and images are crisp. Plus, if you’re typing in a number, the font is larger than what you'll find on most cell phones. Additionally, the display is easily viewable in most lighting situations.

Keypad: Flat keypads are all the rage, and the Katana didn’t forsake this trend. The blue-backlit keys are actually cool and a bit retro, with clear plastic casing covering each key. Don’t worry, it's still a flat keypad. The keys are large and spaced far enough apart that misdials rarely occur. But our favorite key by far is the dedicated Speaker button; it’s easily visible and in a spot where it’s never accidentally pressed. The best thing about this keypad is that it’s comfortable to use, whether you have small hands or larger digits.