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]

Pantech has a released a new slider device in South Korea to celebrate its 10th anniversary. However, the so called SKY IM-U440 Hommage doesn’t come with some new breath-taking features. Its unique selling point is in the array of 112 multicolor LEDs placed bellow the screen to indicate the phone’s current mode. Appart from that, expect all the standard features of a Korean handset — including mobile TV tuner, noise reduction technology, media player, and of course a microSD memory card slot. SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) and KTF will carry the device, and we’ve no idea whether the Hommage will ever be transferred to the Western hemisphere…

[Via: Engadget]

South Korean device manufacturers are set to take a huge chunk of the US market in 2009. This new information comes from Taiwanese market sources via DigiTimes:

“Samsung and LGE have continued to increase their penetration in the US handset market since 2008, and the two companies are expected to grab the top and second spots respectively in the US this year”

If you work for Samsung or LG, or simply love the handsets they push out… This will no doubt be music to your ears. Samsung in particular is looking to hold a 25% market share in the US in 2009… Up a tad from 23.7% in Q4, 2008.

Today we’re presenting you with yet another Pantech’s device which you probably won’t see around in the Western hemisphere. It’s the WPP-8000 and it’s not a regular phone. Launched through LG Dacom, this simple looking candybar doesn’t rely on standard cellular networks (like GSM or CDMA) — rather it works through wireless LAN using the carrier’s iHub service. As a result, users can access latest news and other information without extra data charges.

It’s also important to add that despite the fact it’s a WiFi phone, the Pantech WPP-8000 can display standard information on its small screen such as caller ID and can be also used for text messaging. Think of it as an experimental device, and if proves successful, Pantech will make more of these…

[Via: Unwired View]

Remember that Pantech Breeze phone designed for seniors, we’ve covered in May of last year? Well, AT&T (NYSE: T) is now offering the device in black.

Aside from the new color, rest of the specs remain unchanged and include three programmable quick-call keys, simplified menu, large font on a bright display, VGA camera, Bluetooth connectivity support… and that’s about it. As you can see, the new color option doesn’t add much, making the Breeze an ideal entry-level clamshell for those in the 70s and 80s, or at least that’s the way I see it.

Finally, just like the original version, the black Pantech Breeze could be your grandpa/grandma’s for $29.99 after a two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate.

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

AT&T has nailed down a date for the sequel to their popular Pantech Matrix. We had spotted this one coming through the FCC, so no huge surprises here. Most interestingly is tri-band 3G, allowing you to roam and still keep your high data speeds (an easy recipe for a fat bill). Specs for the curious:

* Dimensions: 4.17 x 2.0 x 0.85 inches
* Weight: 4.3 ounces
* Battery Details: 1320mAh Li-polymer battery
* Talk Time: Up to 3 hours
* Standby Time: Up to 10.4 days
* Technology: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA*
* Frequency: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (GSM/GPRS/EDGE); 850/1900/2100 MHz (UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA)*
* Operating System: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
* Memory: 256 MB ROM and 128 MB RAM with MicroSD™ expandable memory (sold separately)
* Display: 2.4 inches; QVGA screen; 240 x 320 pixels
* Sliding 12 key and QWERTY keyboard

You can get your grubby mitts on this dual slider starting February 24th., a scant 5 days away.

[via AT&T]

Pantech is out with yet another Korea-only device. What makes the IM-S410K aka Sky Wind stand out from the crowd is that it recognizes short and long blows via microphone to do such things as switching wallpapers and adjusting screen brightness. Moreover, if you hold the phone with both hands and “use” one of those ultra-strong blows, the Sky Wind will trigger a camera to snap a picture.

In addition to recognizing blows, the device packs an accelerometer and can also detect moves through camera. All this is possible due Pantech’s three-year long exclusive agreement with Fantalog Interactive which provided its Emotion Engine software for the device. Finally, as a result of this deal, I guess we’ll see more “emotion-aware” phones coming out from Korean manufacturer in the near future. Hmmm, and I wondered what happens when you “switch from suck to blow.” (from “Spaceballs“).

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

Again and again, we see Pantech (sort of) selfishly announcing new device for South Korean market, only. This time they showed us the CDMA-based Cupid IM-S390, which as you may guess, is designed to be a hit among the female youth.

We’ve no all the spec details. However, we’ve heard the 12.5mm-thick slider will boast a T-DMB TV tuner, memory card slot, possibly a music player, and such pre-installed apps as electronic dictionary and subway maps.

The Cupid IM-S390 will be available within 5 days in three colors — white with pink, white with lime and black — with an estimated price of 40 won. That’s with a contract, I guess.

[Via: Unwired View]

Pantech is out with yet another Korea-only handset called Sky IM-S400L. The stylish slider is made to sing along CDMA networks and also has a solid 2.6-inch screen. However, what really sets the IM-S400L apart — or at least Pantech thinks so — is its keypad which uses the so called “Glide Sensor” technology. Apparently, thanks to this tech mambo-jumbo, users should expect the keypad to operate like a laptop trackpad. Are we talking about a “capacitive touchscreen kind of technology here or what?” It certainly sounds like that.

Anyway, most of us will never be able to find out more about this phone as we’ve no information it will ever leave South Korea, where interested buyers could grab it for about $395. Kinda steep for a feature phone, but I guess that’s the price for an unlocked device.

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

Here’s one more handset made by South Korea’s Pantech, which you’ll probably never see. It’s the touchscreen-equipped Pantech Presto, which is offered through SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) (model name SKY IM-U310) and KTF (model name SKY IM-U310K).

According to the manufacturer, Presto is a music phone as its name indicates — Presto is a rapid pace in music — and is therefore featuring a “one-touch” access to the music player.

As for the rest of the specs (aside from touchscreen and music player), Presto sports a DMB-T mobile TV tuner, 3G HSPA radio, Bluetooth, memory card slot, and just like some other Korea-only devices we’ve seen, an electronic dictionary app.

Pantech Presto should hit the stores (if it already hasn’t) of South Korea anytime soon and will be sold for 700,000 won (about $557).

[Via: JampBLOG]