Pantech C520 Breeze Phone, Black (AT&T)

by Pantech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 0.7 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001TH8X3E
• Item model number: C520
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,425 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sleek and streamlined for those looking for an easy-to-use clamshell phone, the Pantech Breeze features a larger display font and keypad with backlighting, simplified user interface option, and one-touch Quick Call keys for frequently called numbers. This affordable quad-band GSM phone is great for roaming the globe, and it offers access to some of AT&T's more advanced services like MEdia Net, email, instant messaging, and games. The Breeze also features a VGA camera for still photos, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets, dual LCD screens, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Three programmable Quick Call buttons lie below the LCD, while the keypad offers over-sized numerals (silver version shown).

AT&T Service Options
This phone operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"), with availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. This third-generation, high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

Phone Features
The Pantech Breeze was designed for those who want the most important features, literally, at their fingertips. It offers a combination of easy-to-use features, including a simplified user interface option, larger display font and keypad with backlighting, and one-touch Quick Call keys for frequently called numbers. Additionally, the Breeze has dedicated keys for easy access to a camera and speaker phone features. The internal 2.2-inch LCD has a 176 x 220-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors for exceptional depth, while the external screen measures 1 inch and has 65K colors and a 96 x 96-pixel resolution.

The VGA-quality camera shoots still photos with a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels--perfect for sharing via email or MMS messaging service. It also has a 4x digital zoom and an LED flash for snapping pics in low-light conditions. This phone can also capture short video clips.

Because the Breeze is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation; it also includes a headset jack for wired earpieces.

In addition to voice calls, text messaging (SMS), and MMS capability, you can also connect via Instant Messaging (IM) services such as Windows Live, Yahoo!, and AOL. The Breeze has a hearing aid compatibility of M3/T3.

Vital Statistics
The Pantech Breeze (C520) weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 4 x 2 x 0.7 inches. Its 850 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 10 days (240 hours) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Phone for Most Users, September 2, 2009

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Cadillakin (Central Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pantech C520 Breeze Phone, Black (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

The Pantech Breeze is a simple phone. It does not overload the user with options that are overly complex. But one must be able to plug in the charger into a small 3/8ths receptacle and do some minimal configuring to use it effectively.

I'm old enough to get a senior discount in many circumstances. I wear glasses and my hands are not as steady as they once were, but this phone is NOT difficult. The charger plugin is small, but like the USB plugins that we all are accustomed to, one must be steady and place it into its receptacle. If it doesn't go in one way, turn it over, and it will go in the other way.

When I received my phone, I turned off the simple Breeze mode, and put it in advanced mode. Then I went thru the menus and configured it to my liking. It gives just a few choices for wallpaper and I wasn't too happy with any of them.. I found that the big internal clock on the main screen suited me perfectly. I chose the blue digital on the dark background. That particular clock choice takes the place of the wallpaper.. Perfect for me. You can also configure a clock for the external part of your phone. When not active, clicking on the side button for two seconds lights it up so that we can easily see the time of day.

Shortcuts on the main screen is very helpful. Instead of digging thru the various menus to find alarms, the calendar or magnifying glass (that's right.. the phone even has a magnifying glass) our missed calls, the calculator, stopwatch, or any of the other options, shortcuts allows you to easily access those with just one click. So, we click on shortcuts on the main screen and there is an easy menu for us with all our most-used options. Doesn't take but two or three seconds to get where you want to go.

The camera included is satisfactory... I played with it for a minute.. It's there if you need it.. but the Breeze is not really catering to those of us who need highly sophisticated architecture or electronics. I have a camera already. In fact, I have two. And my wife has a camera also. There is no music player, per se. Nor is there much storage for many pictures or songs.. but you can store some pics and some sounds or songs for your own pleasure or you can associate them with different callers in your address book to provide an individualized ring or picture when you get incoming calls from those persons.

The bluetooth is handy. For those of you who don't really understand bluetooth, it is just a means for devices to wirelessly communicate at short range. So, if you have a file, a pic or a sound file that your wife might want on her device too, you can just connect them with Bluetooth and transfer the files back and forth. It's very easy. You just find the file on your phone in My Stuff, then use options to send it by bluetooth. First, before any transfers occur, devices must be "paired" so they recognize each other. Read the manual for instructions..

The Breeze is very attractive with rounded edges and is very light. It's a deep gray. The gray keyboard has a nice, modern, blue-lighted hue to it when you open it for use. Also, the keys are big, separated well... so we don't fumble too much. The internal screen is ample and bright for our needs. You can turn down the brightness to save battery life, but I keep mine on high. I only talk on average, once or twice a day, so I don't need to worry much about the battery running down too fast. You can quickly quiet an incoming call by simply pressing the long button (key) on the side. Placing it in "vibrate only" mode is done simply, by pressing the # key. Restoring it to ring mode is done in the same manner, just press the # key.

Voice quality is clear.. Sounds are generous, a little on the louder side.. You can turn them down if you wish. When receiving the phone, it will be configured to beep on every key touch. You can configure it for silence when pressing keys. (keytone type & keytone volume) I won't bother with all the configurations and tips... Otherwise, this review will turn into a book...

There is much to like about this phone. I'm very tech-capable, but for my needs, this phone more than fits the bill. For those who are really into gadgetry and configuring electronics till the cows come home, this might not be your phone.. But for those of us who use phones in a practical manner to communicate with friends and family, I rate this phone very high..

Edit: There is one valid criticism that I've seen in some of the reviews. AT&T does load up this particular phone with their own phone numbers(Check Bill, Customer Care, etc..). My wife uses a different model and her phone does not have all these "extra" phone numbers. These are hard-coded into the phones programming so these numbers cannot be deleted. Annoyingly, they sit right at the top of your phone list. So, upon opening your contacts, you will see all these da*n AT&T numbers and must scroll down to find your friends. There is however a WORKAROUND that will put these AT&T numbers under your more valued personal contacts. Just add a space to the very front of the name in your contacts list. So, if you have Joseph in your contact list, put a space right in front of his name.. This brings all addresses with a space to the top and they will be alphabetized. It's not much trouble to do it.. only took me about 3 or 4 minutes to do my 25-or-so contacts. And when you add a new contact, the same.. put the space in. And you're all set.

Enjoy!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars nice phone, June 3, 2009

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BklynBabe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pantech C520 Breeze Phone, Black (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I just bought it for a senior citizen. I was able to program the 123 keys easily. The screen is large and very clear with large font options. The ringer is loud. The keys are large and easy to press and everything is clearly labeled. I like the magnifying glass feature lol.

I would not say, however, the phone is extremely easy to use or intuitive for "senior citizens". The menus take some work to maneuver. I also think it is wrong of AT&T to load up their own numbers with no way to delete them. And the charging plug is hard to manuever to, especially for a person with arthritis-not a smart move there. Overall, it was a good upgrade from the old phone and a good idea if you have an elderly person who needs a cell phone but doesn't quite get how to use them.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good phone for seniors (no frills), September 13, 2009

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Matthew James (Claremore , Ok USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pantech C520 Breeze Phone, Black (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

This phone was purchased by me for my 67 year old mother.
she had the same phone in bone color and loved it right up to the minute she forgot and washed it.
the A,T&T store wanted $480.00 for a replacement and said it would take a week to get?
I purchased it from you on-line for much less and had it shipped overnight and it was still $200.00
cheaper than what they wanted. she would not go for any other phone. she likes the size of the buttons and the simple one touch features this phone offers.
Me i'll keep my samsung eternity because of all the pictures i take with this phone and the memory it has. but for someone that wants a no frills phone that is easy to use this is it.
JUST DO NOT PUT IN THE WASHING MACHINE BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT TAKE THE ABUSE. (BUT WHAT PHONE WILL??)