Review - Pantech Duo Dual Slider Phone

Reviewer: Huseyin Yedipinar
Vendor: Pantech (Global or USA) via AT&T Link
Price: $199.99 after Rebates and Subscription Agreement 

Here we have another smartphone, which is focused on answering demands of both texters and compact-lovers. The idea is to draw attention of everyone who enjoys technology, whether that’s a geeky-teen with friends to impress, or a business man who likes to answer messages on the go.  The phone feels like it is actually one piece, when in reality it is a three layered, four piece phone including battery.
Let’s first check what we get in the box, when we pick up the phone from vendor.

-Pantech Duo
-Travel Charger
-Lithium Polymer Battery
-USB Connection Cable
-3.5mm Stereo Headset Adapter
-Getting Started Guide
-Getting Started CD

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First Look at the Pantech Duo from AT&T

hyedipin got his hands on the new AT&T Pantech Duo and here is a video showing you his 1st power on and a look at the device.

If you missed hyedipin’s earlier coverage, here are his videos.

• AT&T Pantech Duo Launch Event
• Pantech Duo Unboxing

AT&T Pantech Duo Unboxing

Here is a little quick-video I did after picking up Pantech Duo from AT&T.

Video review, pictures and other coming up after playing with the device for a few days.

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Pantech Duo Press Event Video

Hi Everyone,
I had the opportunity to attend the Media Event at AT&T / Madison Ave, New York earlier today.
In this footage, you will have brief introduction, by AT&T, Pantech and Microsoft executives, followed by a few select questions, and wrap up.

AT&T, PANTECH DOUBLE-UP ON COOL WITH SLIM, DUAL-KEYBOARD PANTECH DUO

New 3G Windows Mobile 6 Global Smart Device Bridges Mobile Needs of Personal and Professional Lifestyles With Variety of Entertainment and Business Features

AT&T and Pantech announced today that the eagerly anticipated Pantech duo is now available in the U.S. exclusively from AT&T. The device features the convenience of both a full QWERTY and a numeric keypad in one sleek 3G device.

The Pantech duo is a global smart device that takes “cool” to a higher level in redefining form and function. Boasting an innovative dual-sliding, double-keyboard design, the Pantech duo marks a new breed of mobile handset — created to address the lifestyle needs of both business customers and consumers. In addition, the UMTS/HSDPA-enabled Pantech duo is one of the first devices in the AT&T portfolio to be powered by the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. AT&T has the broadest portfolio of Windows Mobile devices of any U.S. carrier.

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Video Tour: AT&T Pantech Duo

Eric Lin from Phone Scoop shares the Pantech Dual Smartphone with us. Eric goes over the layout of the phone in great detail. This is an exciting phone because of the unique dual slider. This is also Pantech’s 1st entry in the Windows Mobile Market.

Source : Phone Scoop

Update: AT&T launches!

Note: These are order dates, subject to change — not necessarily in-store dates.

Vendor - Model - Order Date

LG

• CG180 PIB (#64738) 10/2
• CU515 (Chiwoo)- (#64743) - 10/2
• 6555 (Inferno) - (#64731) - 9/18

Nokia 6555 (Inferno) RED - (#64767) - 10/11

SE W580i-Black (#64745) - 10/9

Samsung

• A127 PIB (#64750) - 10/16
• A517 (#64711) - 9/25
• A737 (Peridot)-Blue (#64746) - 10/16
• A737 (Peridot)-Orange (#64747) - 10/23
• A737 (Peridot)-Lime (#64771) - 10/23

Pantech Duo (C810) - (#64724) 10/9

Motorola

• V365 REBRAND - (#64755) LAUNCHED  ** Receipts expected Thu (9/6)
• V3xx-Fire Red - (#64759) - LAUNCHED
• Q9 (Tiger) - (#64730)- 9/25
• RAZR07-black - (#64758) - LAUNCHED
• RAZR07-pink - (#64754) - LAUNCHED ** Supersession from current 2G RAZR SKUs; — Silver will not transition to RAZR07

UTStarcom 5700 (#64703) - 10/9

RIM

• 8820 (#64737) - 9/13 ; Replaces 8800 (#64698); ** Supersession from current SKU
• 8310-Titanium (#64768)- 10/4; ** 8310 is Curve replace (w/GPS); ** Titanium ~ SS from current SKU
• 8310-Red (#64470) - 10/4

Sierra

• AC881 (# 64728) - 9/25  ** Supersession from AC875
• AC881u (USB)(# 64729)- 10/23 ** Supersession from AC875u

HTC Tilt (#64761) - 9/25 ** Supersession from 8525

Option

• HSUPA (ETNA) - (#64742) - 10/9  ** Supersession from GT Max 3.6
• HSUPA Express - (#64741) - 10/23 ** Supersession from PCI Express

Source: engadget mobile

AT&T rebates?

Boy Genius Reports has located an AT&T rebate form which gives us some more confirmation on some upcoming devices. This rebate form is good for phones purchased between September 16th, through November 3rd. Phones included are:

• BlackBerry Curve 8310 (with GPS)
• AT&T Tilt
• AT&T Tilt (with no camera)
• SMT5700
• Motorola Q9 Global
• Pantech Duo
• BlackBerry 8820

Source: Boy Genius Reports

AT&T: Tilt, Duo, Inferno and Q9 in October?

From engadget mobile:

These are all devices we know folks have been waiting for, so we’re delighted to finally hear some whipsers that launch windows are being put in place. First up, the AT&T Tilt — alias 8925, alias Kaiser  — is rumored to be priced at $299 on a two-year or $374 on a one-year agreement. The Pantech Duo, which Amazon jumped the gun on over the weekend, will be launching for $199 on a two-year, which makes the Amazon pricing a bargain already. The Nokia 6555 “Inferno” gets priced at $49.99 on contract — a steal for a sharp lookin’ 3G flip, we figure. Last but not least, the Motorola Q9 global finally materializes for a cool $299, putting it head to head with the Tilt. All four of these are supposedly scheduled for shipment to stores on October 1, making for a very interesting month. Everyone know which of the four they’re choosing yet?

Editor’s Note : Tilt/8925/Kaiser for me ~ Susan

Source: engadget mobile