Pantech doesn’t want to miss the Android ride. The company announced a new smartphone with specs very similar to the Google Nexus One and HTC Desire. Yap, we’re talking about a 1GHz Snapdragon-powered baby that rocks Android 2.1 and 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen. In addition, there’s a 5-megapixel camera on board, HSPA and WiFi connectivity,…
AT&T announced 4 new Quick Messaging devices, new services
AT&T announced a line-up of four new Quick Messaging Devices, which according to the company’s David Christopher are among their most popular and fastest-growing phones, offering consumers a great value for the money. The new phones announced include: Samsung Strive – highlights include a 2-megapixel camera and vertical sliding QWERTY keyboard. It will be available…
Pantech Sky IM-U560K is another Korea-only slider
Pantech is out with yet another Korea-only product. It’s the Sky IM-U560K, which main feature is gesture control, allowing users to scroll and slide without touching screen or keypad. Rest of the specs include a 2.6-inch touchscreen, 3-megapixel camera that can take both photos and videos, media player, “standard for Korean devices” e-dictionary, and we…
Pantech P9020 QWERTY phone clears FCC on its way to AT&T
A new Pantech device has been spotted while gaining the so much needed FCC approval in order to sell in the U.S. market. It’s the QWERTY keyboard-equipped Pantech P9020, which comes with a 3G radio that sings along AT&T’s bands (850/1900 MHz). The user manual is also on the FCC’s website and from there we…
Pantech Sexy Back is made for Korean girls
Pantech is out with yet another mobile phone which you probably won’t use, like ever, except in case you’re living in South Korea. According to our logs, chances are slim, but you never know… Anyway, the phone is called “Sexy Back” (IM-U530K) and it’s made for Korean girls who will be able to grab it…
Texter-friendly Pantech Impact launched by AT&T; Could be yours for 100 bucks on a contract
AT&T has added a new texter-friendly device in its portfolio – Pantech Impact. The phone comes with both full QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad, which [numeric keypad] interestingly sports haptic-enabled keys. Rest of the specs include a 3G radio, GPS, music player, camera that can take both photos and videos, email and IM clients. As…
Pantech Reveal Lands on AT&T
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’s Sky DuPont IM-U510LE looks like a famous lighter, costs $830
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…
Verizon Launches Twisting Razzle and Rugged Barrage
On top of the Nokia Shade, Verizon 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…
Low-end Pantech C180 clears the FCC on its way to AT&T
AT&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…