Pantech C610 Phone, Red (AT&T)

by Pantech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 1.8 x 0.7 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001H55T7G
• Item model number: C610
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,393 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy 3G connectivity without breaking the bank with the stylish, feature-rich Pantech C610 from AT&T, which enables you to quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, this GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share serve, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, digital audio player, Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, MicroSD expansion, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Enjoy fast 3G connectivity with the easily pocketable clamshell Pantech C610.

AT&T Service Options
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS 850/1900 MHz network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services. It also gives AT&T 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 video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which 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.) 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.

You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that 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.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster subscription music service, 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. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)

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.

The C610 includes Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, a digital audio player, and 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder.

Phone Features
Weighing just 3.25 ounces, the easily pocketable Pantech C610 offers dual LCDs--a 2.2-inch, 262K-color screen under the clamshell (with a 176 x 220-pixel resolution) and a 1-inch monochrome screen on the clamshell's face, which provides current time, incoming calls, and battery level. It has a bright red exterior with a contrasting platinum finish for added style. Underneath the clamshell hood, you'll find a standard alpha-numeric keypad complemented by send/end keys, two soft keys for navigating menus, and a five-way navigator--which includes a toggle that provides a shortcut to the phone's instant messenger as well as the contacts list.

The internal phonebook can handle up to 500 contact entries, and each entry can store up to five numbers, two email addresses, a Web URL, and a memo. It also supports caller groups as well as ringer and photo IDs. The phone has a 44 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size).

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 1.2), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

The 1.3-megapixel camera provides six resolution choices (ranging from 1280 x 1024 to 176 x 144 pixels pixels), and it features an integrated flash, three quality settings, four white balance settings, and a self timer. The phone can also capture videos in two lengths--short clips for sending via MMS and for as long as you have available memory for saving to your computer--and you can choose from two resolutions (176 x 144 or 128 x 96 pixels).

Other features include:

• Digital audio player with in-phone playlist creation and equalizer; compatible with a wide variety of formats (including MP3, WMA, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, and WAV)
• Pre-loaded games (including Tetris, Bubble Bash, Dinner Dash 2) with more downloadable from AT&T
• Messaging: SMS text and MMS picture/video
• Instant messaging via AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live Messenger
• USB connectivity with USB mass storage capabilities
• Organizer tools: Alarm, calendar, to-do, calculator
• Ringtones: 72-chord polyphonic and MP3
• Bluetooth version 1.2 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Pantech C610 weighs 3.25 ounces and measures 3.67 x 1.81 x 0.72 inches. Its 950 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 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not satisfied, December 6, 2008

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Mark Finch (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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We purchased three Motorola Razr2 V9x phones (black) about a month ago and we're in the process of returning them now. Our initial impression with the phones was that they were sleek, sturdy, well-built, slim, nice screens, and attractive. But after using them for a couple of weeks, their flaws (in our eyes) surfaced. The battery life is much lower than our previous phones (one of them a Sanyo Katana), the sound quality during a call sounds muffled, and many calls were dropped. To Motorola's credit, we've never had ATT wireless before, so the dropped calls could be ATT's fault. Also, the buttons along the side of the phone are tiny and very difficult to distinguish by feel. I frequently adjust the earpiece volume during calls using the side volume buttons, and the volume buttons on this phone are very awkward to use. There is a button on the other side of the phone that activates the camera, and I frequently press that button during calls unintentionally, causing the camera to come up (very annoying). While the buttons on the keypad seem sturdy and look nice, they're also not very distinguishable and therefore difficult for me to use accurately (but I have big hands). The purchasing experience on Amazon was great, but the "exchange" process has not been easy. Amazon does not exchange ATT cell phones, so we had to return them. But when you return them, you can't get the new account discount through Amazon since your account is already active. And if you cancel your account, you can't purchase new ATT phones from Amazon for 60 days. The end result of all this is that we're having to return the phones to Amazon and order new ones through ATT. ATT is fortunately going to price-match Amazon's price for purchasing phones with a new activation.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars cell phone, September 3, 2009

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Raymond Ward "unhappy" - See all my reviews
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The home charger did not work and the battery sucks, it want stay charged for no more than 2 days, with little usage. DO NOT RECOMMEND

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic phone, July 7, 2009

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geekspice (NYC) - See all my reviews

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Saved me from buying an overpriced iPhone. The only downside is that they don't have a signed GMail app for it yet.