Suggested parent phone: Sprint Power Vision SCP-8400 by Sanyo, $100 with rebate and two-year contract
Suggested kid phone: Sprint PCS Vision Phone SCP-3100 by Sanyo, $30 with two-year contract
You pay $9.99 a month for basic service on top of one of Sprint's regular monthly family plans; "parent" phone must have a subscription to one of Sprint's data-service plans (up to $25 a month) for frequent use.
Katie Hannon, 13, liked the latest and greatest extras, including instant messaging with AIM or Yahoo, texting, contacts and the ability to browse the Web
Carroll Hannon liked the clear, easy-to-read display and detailed maps, but she felt it was harder to use. The phone also inaccurately located her daughter at the mall instead of a friend's house.
