Pantech Link Phone (AT&T) | Review And Specification Mobile Phone

Pantech Link Phone (AT&T), Ultra-slim and boasting a full QWERTY keyboard, the Pantech Link mobile phone is one of AT&T's new line of Quick Messaging Devices, which will help you stay on top of all your communications--from voice to e-mail to instant messaging to social networking. With an extra-large 2.4-inch LCD screen, the Link makes it easy to update all your social networking sites using AT&T's Social Net application, where you can view and manage updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.

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 as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. See more details on optional AT&T services below.

The Pantech Link also features a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB), digital audio player, personal organizer tools, access to mobile email and instant messaging services, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Next Generation Messaging and Data Services
Offering an advanced messaging experience designed by AT&T, this phone's familiar text messaging experience is enhanced with group messaging and "reply all" functionality for up to 10 contacts, a threaded conversations format, a consolidated inbox, and enhanced multi-media display.

Additionally, with the free AT&T Address Book service, you can sync your contacts to an online address book, enabling you to access and manage your mobile contacts from your handset--or your PC. From the online interface, you can import contacts from other Web-based address books, such as personal e-mail accounts, as well as send text messages to your contacts' mobile numbers.

The AT&T Mobile Share service helps you quickly transfer photos and videos captured on your mobile phone (up to 10 MB) to other destinations--including home computer, social networking sites, other people and a personal Internet-based storage locker from AT&T. AT&T Mobile Share is available for $10 per month for 50 media transfers; you can also pay per use at $0.35 per transfer. The service also includes 250 MB of online storage at no additional charge.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).

• GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.

• 2.4-inch LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels, 262K color depth)

• Full QWERTY keyboard

• 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities (15 fps)

• Multi-format digital audio player compatible with MP3 and WMA formats.

• Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits.

• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.

• 80 MB internal memory (shared between MP3 player and camera)

• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).

• Conversation view messaging displays messages in time order from contact.

• Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)

• Web browser

• Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, and more

• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

• Hearing Aid Compatible (M3/T3-Rating)

Vital Statistics
The Pantech Link weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.39 inches. Its 930 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 Link handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

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 3.6/7.2 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.

AT&T Mobile Music enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal.

AT&T's Video Share service enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) While using Video Share with family and friends is a fun way to communicate, it's also very useful for business. For example, a majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.