Two-faced smartphone

Oct 30, 2007 09:41 GMT  ·  By

Pantech duo will be available from now on in the U.S., exclusively from AT&T. The phone brings an innovative dual-sliding, double-keyboard design that suits both personal and business consumer needs.

The phone runs on windows Mobile 6, which makes it one of the most evolved such devices out there. It also brings HSDPA connectivity, which allows fast data transfers and easy file download. With this, another smartphone adds to the already large range of such devices that AT&T has to offer to its subscribers.

Pantech duo also provides access to AT&T's BroadbandConnect network. This is available in more than 200 major metropolitan areas across the U.S. and features average download speeds ranged between 600 Kbps and 1.4 Mbps. the phone makes it possible to easily type emails and large text entries with the help of a QWERTY keypad, while it also allows fast phone number dialing through the numeric keypad.

Users will be able to watch the most popular TV shows on the 240 x 320 pixel screen. Moreover, they will also benefit from excellent Internet browsing as well as email services. Pantech duo is a powerful smartphone, as it runs on Windows Mobile 6, one of the most evolved mobile phone operating systems.

"AT&T business and consumer customers alike now have a device that matches their form-factor preference - whether it's a phone keypad or QWERTY keyboard - while providing an outstanding voice and data experience whether they are on the other side of town, across the country or halfway around the world", stated Kent Mathy, president, Business Markets Group, AT&T. Because of this, "Pantech has hit a home run with the Pantech duo's trend-setting dual-sliding keyboards and other outstanding features that raise the bar in terms of looks and functionality", he further added.

Pantech duo will be available at AT&T from now on for the introductory price of USD 200 at the operator's retail stores nationwide and online, at the company's website.