AT&T has announced a new, cheap slider from Pantech that has a standard number pad on the front and a full, portrait, slide-out QWERTY keypad.The aptly-named Reveal also includes GPS services, 3G speed, and a new browser (Opera Mini, I believe – they were showing it off at CTIA). If you’re thinking of grabbing one, Pantech is giving away one Reveal a day for the next five days – all you have to do for your chance is become a fan on Facebook and leave a wall post. Otherwise, the Reveal will be running for $79.99 (or free) on a two-year contract.

[via BusinessWire]

Pantech has recently unveiled its most expensive phone to date – Sky DuPont IM-U510LE, which for $830 makes sure your handset is affiliated with the famous lighter all with its golden accents. In the era of “no smoking anywhere,” this could easily become a collectible item for die hard cigar smokers.

Specs wise, there’s a 3-inch 240×400 pixels touchscreen, GPS, DMB-TV mobile TV receiver, media player, and of course a microSD memory card slot. As for the size, the DuPont IM-U510LE measures 106.8×50.8×11.15 mm and has a weight of 90 grams. Korea’s SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) is selling the device, just in case you’re wondering…

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On top of the Nokia Shade, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is also launching another flip, the Barrage, and the Razzle, sporting a full QWERTY keypad. Both scream mediocrity, but the Pantech Razzle’s kind of cool in that it twists in the middle depending on if you need to do some texting or want to listen to the external speakers. Useful? No. Gimmicky? Yes. It also has a 1.3 megapixel camera, EV-DO 1x, and stereo Bluetooth support. The Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Barrage sure sounds like it could handle one, as it has been built with military-grade ruggedization, and packs push-to-talk capabilities often needed in rough work environments. 1170 mAH battery, dual speakers, and a 2.0 megapixel camera round out the Barrage, but aside from that, though, it’s pretty much your run-of-the-mill flip. The Razzle will be out on October 6th. for $69.99, and the Barrage will be available for $129.99 on contract on October 1st.

[via PRNewsWire, Motorola]

AT&T (NYSE: T) will be adding a new low-end device, Pantech C180, to its portfolio, most likely as part of its prepaid offering. The entry-level device comes in a candybar form factor, sporting a music player, FM radio, WAP browser and a memory card slot. It even lacks Bluetooth connectivity and camera, meaning you’ll probably be able to grab it for under $50. Not a bad choice for your forth mobile phone or elderly parents — otherwise, I’m not sure who needs this in the time of app stores and location-based services…

[Via: PhoneScoop]

South Korea’s third largest phone maker, Pantech, announced that Qualcomm (NSDQ: QCOM) would become a minority shareholder in Pantech Co. Ltd. and Pantech & Curitel Communications Inc. The move comes as a result of Pantech’s plan to convert portion of its debt into equity.

Qualcomm won’t take an active role in the company management, and will get no more than 15% of Pantech’s common shares. According to Qualcomm Korea’s Dr. Cha Young Koo “this conversion will create a stronger platform on which Pantech can continue to build its prior successes in developing unique and innovative products.”

Pantech sits in the shadow of two other Korean handset makers – LG and Samsung, and in that sense plans to further push handset shipments to Japan and the U.S. We’ll see how that goes…

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Remember Pantech’s TruEmotion user interface? Well, it’s live now with the first phone called Sky IM-R470S, which is available in South Korea via SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM).

From what we can tell, the new device is a true multimedia monster, sporting just a few buttons and a huge 3.2-inch WVGA (800×480 pixels) touchscreen, which has a 160 degree viewing angle. Rest of the specs include mobile TV (DMB) receiver, GPS, Bluetooth, accelerometer, proximity sensor, 3 megapixel camera, 4GB of internal memory, and a media player that can handle an array of video files such as H.264, MPEG4, DivX and XviD.

In a nutshell, it’s quite capable device that you probably won’t see outside of Korea for the time being. Hopefully, Pantech is negotiating with some carriers in Europe and U.S. as we speak to export this baby. Keeping our fingers crossed can’t harm, that’s sure.

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A few images have leaked this morning of the new CDMA/GSM world-phone from Verizon (NYSE: VZ) known as the Pantech Escapade WP8990VW… Ah, that’s the kind of name that just rolls off the tongue, isn’t it? The Pantech Escapade on Verizon will feature a maroon exterior with a black interior. There’s microSD action, a 2MP camera, 2.5mm headset jack and SIM slot. Oh, and of course, the device is a flip-phone, as you can clearly see.

Remainder of the details on this one are a little sketchy at best, so we’ll have to hurry up and wait. No pricing or launch details are known yet, so stay tuned for more. In the meantime, you can check out a few more images below.

[Via: PhoneArena]

Pantech has unveiled a new device which you probably won’t see anywhere on the streets of the Western hemisphere except maybe in the hands of few Korean tourists. It’s yet another Pantech’s Korea-only model marked IM-U460K, also known as the Pantech Love Actually.

The all-touchscreen phone is offered through KTF and comes with 3-inch WQVGA display, HSDPA connectivity, mobile TV receiver (T-DMB), media player, 3 megapixel camera along with front-facing camera, changeable back plates, and of course a microSD memory card slot. Size wise, the Love Actually measures 104.9×54.6×12 mm…

Finally if you care to see some video, a short demo of Love Actually follows after the jump. Enjoy!

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It’s all about UI these days and we’re seeing a growing number of companies adding their own bits to the table. South Korea’s Pantech thinks they shouldn’t be an exemption, hence they’ve unveiled their user interface called TruEmotion.

From what we’ve heard it is simple to use, “intuitive and dynamic” interface with some sexy 3D transition effects.

The first device that will ship with TruEmotion UI will be the 3.2-inch VGA touchscreen-equipped Pantech IM-R470S, which will debut in Korea next month. No word whether they’ll bring it to the Western hemisphere at the moment, but I don’t see a reason why not…

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What, you thought the well of AT&T device leaks had dried up yesterday? No siree, two more have bubbled up, with more likely in the wings. First off, the Pantech Aladdin offers a full QWERTY keypad, sliding out portrait-style, a 1.3 megapixel camera and 3G via AT&T (NYSE: T)’s HSDPA network. That should be more than enough for your avid texter, especially if it’s got a sweet price point.

If you’re looking for something a little more upscale, the LG Monaco will be packing Windows Mobile 7, a landscape QWERTY keypad, a 5 megapixel camera and a 3.2″ WVGA touchscreen.While those are some serious specs, the most interesting thing about the Monaco is the mention of a pico projector accessory.

The Aladdin is aiming for an August 17th. release date, and the LG Monaco is marked for September 28th. Just remember, this info can change over time, so it would be safe to expect a couple weeks delay, especially on the Monaco since Windows Mobile 6.5 has yet to even show its face on a commercially available device yet.

[via Engadget]