Pantech Pursuit II Phone, Pink (AT&T)

Pantech Pursuit II Phone, Pink (AT&T) Review

Pantech Pursuit II Phone, Pink (AT&T) Feature

• 3G-enabled quick messaging phone with 2.8-inch touchscreen display and slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
• Customizeable home screen with social media widgets; AT&T Navigator GPS turn-by-turn directions
• 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 32 GB; access to personal e-mail
• Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time; released in July, 2011
• What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide

Pantech Pursuit II Phone, Pink (AT&T) Overview

Ideal for customers looking for a simple yet feature-rich messaging device, the Pantech Pursuit II quick messaging phone for AT&T features a cool and compact pocket-friendly design that slides open at the bottom to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The Pursuit II boasts a 2.8-inch touchscreen, full HTML browser for PC-like web browsing, pre-loaded social media apps on the home screen for one-touch access, and mobile e-mail capabilities.

Cool and compact, the Pursuit II features a 2.8-inch touchscreen display and slide-down full QWERTY keyboard (see larger image).

Enabled for use on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, you'll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music and more. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.

Three customizable screens make it easy for you to personalize favorite apps and contacts for quick access with the tap of a finger. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD expansion via optional cards up to 32 GB in size, music player, USB 2.0 connectivity, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Connectivity

Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6 Mbps speeds). Onboard GPS for navigation and location services Optional AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options. Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.

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Design and Hardware

Single-core 230 MHz processor (QSC 6270 ARM9) 2.8-inch touchscreen display (240 x 320 pixels; 262K color depth) Slide-down full QWERTY keyboard Removable battery

Communications & Internet

Pre-loaded social media widgets allows you to sync with Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter from home screen Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live). Personal e-mail capabilities Full HTML web browser

Camera

2-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, fixed focus Video capture capabilities

Multimedia

Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+

Memory

Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB. 217 MB internal memory

More Features

Speakerphone for hands-free communication. Hearing Aid Compatibility: M3, T3

Vital Statistics

The Pantech Pursuit II weighs 4.48 ounces and measures 3.98 x 2.40 x 0.59 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).

What's in the Box

Pantech Pursuit II handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide

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AT&T Services

High-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.

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Pantech Hotshot Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Pantech Hotshot Phone (Verizon Wireless) Review

Pantech Hotshot Phone (Verizon Wireless) Feature

• Sleek, affordable messaging phone with 3.2-inch touchscreen, onscreen QWERTY keyboard, and Opera web browser with Adobe Flash support
• Access to VZ Navigator for GPS turn-by-turn directions and V Cast Videos (optional services)
• 3.2-MP camera/camcorder; Bluetooth 3.0; 2 GB microSD card; free Verizon Backup Assistant; access to personal e-mail
• Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 342 hours (14.25 days) of standby time; released in October, 2011
• What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 2 GB microSD card, quick start guide

Pantech Hotshot Phone (Verizon Wireless) Overview

Designed to keep you easily connected via voice, text, and the web, the nicely affordable Pantech Hotshot for Verizon Wireless offers a sleek design, 3.2-inch touchscreen, and 3G data capabilities. The Hotshot has three home screens for customization, allowing you to add favorite contacts, pictures and shortcuts to those screens. Additionally, you'll be able to view your favorite video clips and sports or news highlights using the optional V CAST Video service.

Sleek design with 3.2-inch touchscreen (view larger).

Pantech Hotshot At a Glance: 3G connectivity 3.2-inch touchscreen 2 GB microSD card 3.2-MP camera/camcorder GPS navigation Stereo Bluetooth Personal e-mail

Never worry about losing a name or number again with Backup Assistant, a complimentary service from Verizon Wireless that automatically backs up your mobile contacts to your online address book. You can add, delete, edit and print your contacts online and send the changes to your mobile phone.

With popular must-have features like a music player, downloadable games and apps, and an integrated 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder, the Hotshot can keep you entertained all the time. Its virtual QWERTY keyboard makes messaging and emailing a breeze, and you'll enjoy web browsing via the pre-loaded Opera web browser with support for Adobe Flash.

Other features include Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 2 GB microSD memory card (with expansion up to 32 GB via optional cards), personal organization tools, a 3.5mm headphone jack, access to personal e-mail, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

Vital Statistics

The Pantech Hotshot weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 4.67 x 2.35 x 0.35 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 342 hours (14.25 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV-DO, Rev 0 3G frequencies.

What's in the Box

Pantech Hotshot handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 2 GB microSD card, quick start guide

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Verizon Wireless Services

Reliable 3G Network: With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps.

VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

Backup Assistant: This complimentary service automatically back up your mobile contacts to your online address book. If your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, or you decide to upgrade, easily restore your saved address book to your new phone. You can also add, delete, edit, and print your contacts online and send the changes to your mobile phone. There are no subscription fees for the service.

V CAST Video: Enjoy unlimited, on-demand access to full episodes of your favorite television shows from all of the major networks, plus the latest in local and national news, live and recorded sports and entertainment and weather. You will receive over 100 channels with over 250 full episode shows and an impressive list of live sporting events each month.

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Connectivity Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev 0 network Onboard GPS for navigation and location services Optional VZ Navigator service for GPS navigation with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions. Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals and includes stereo audio streaming. Hardware 3.2-inch ultra-slim touchscreen just 0.35 inches thin (240 x 400 pixels; 260K color depth) Onscreen QWERTY keyboard Removable battery Memory 2 GB microSD card included with support for optional cards up to 32 GB. Communications & Internet Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging Opera HTML browser with Adobe Flash support Personal e-mail access

Camera 3.2-megapixel camera with fixed focus and dedicated camera key Video capture capabilities Multimedia Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ Video player compatible with MPEG4, WMV, H.264, H.263 V Cast Video service optional More Features 3.5mm headphone jack Voice dialing capabilities Bilingual user interface (English/Spanish) Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, world clock, unit converter, notepad, calculator Speakerphone for hands-free communication. Hearing Aid Compatibility: M4/T4

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