Pantech Matrix C740 Phone, Black/Green (AT&T)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 0.8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001HX36D2
• Item model number: C740 Matrix
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,149 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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Designed to make messaging faster and easier than ever before, the Pantech Matrix features a cool convertible design that slides up to access the alpha-numeric keypad and slides sideways to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. You'll be able 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, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, access to instant messaging on the go, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

AT&T Service
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 innovative dual slide design offers both a full QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad, and the Matrix comes in red, green, and blue.

Phone Features
The Pantech Matrix features the unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design found on its sibling, the popular Pantech Duo smartphone. When holding the Matrix in a wide, landscape orientation, the QWERTY keyboard slides open for typing out email, IMs, and text messages. And the drop-down numeric keypad is ideal for sending quick texts and dialing on the run. A flip of the wrist initiates either keyboard to address any mobile need.

The Matrix's lean design houses both keypads and a large 2.2-inch, 262K-color screen in a device that measures just 0.78 inches thick, 4 inches tall, and 2 inches wide. The front of the face also includes a scroll wheel and dedicated music key in addition to standard send/end and soft navigation keys. The internal 45 MB memory can be expanded via MicroSD memory cards up to 4 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries, and it supports caller groups and ringer/photo ID.

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.

Other features include:

• 1.3-megapixel camera captures still photos and video clips (maximum length based on available memory)
• Messaging: SMS text and MMS picture/video
• Instant messaging and personal email via AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo!
• T9 predictive text entry
• Multi-lingual support: English, French, Spanish
• Organizer tools: Alarm, calendar, to-do, calculator
• Ringtones: 72-chord polyphonic and MP3
• Pre-loaded games, with more available for download from AT&T
• Flight mode
• USB connectivity, supports USB mass storage
• 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 Matrix weighs 4.66 ounces and measures 4.02 x 1.97 x 0.78 inches. Its 920 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours 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

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SLIM PHONE ON THE MARKET, November 12, 2008

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Stephen M. Rosenman (Marlton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I recently returned the LG enV2 for the Samsung Sway. The Verizon employee talked me into the LG and I went along since I always loved LGs. However, the enV2 wasn't for me becasue it was too heavy and felt uncomfortable talking on it. I really needed the best PHONE out there, not necessarily the best text messaging device. Therefore, I went with the Sway. In short, it is the best (by far) phone out there if you do not plan to text heavily or use tons of data service features. It is light, super sleek and crystal clear. Build quality is supurb (looks and feel like all metal even though the back is plastic) and speaker phone is loud and easy to use. Screen is the nicest I have seen--bright and crisp. Camera is sufficient at 2MP. User interface and operation is simple and great to navigate. While keypad looks a bit cramped at first, it is not in actuality--in use it works great.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pros and Cons, January 14, 2009

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J.SC "J.SC" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I don't really have anything new to add, but I know when reading reviews I find it helpful when people weigh in one matters brought up in previous posts. To that end, my opinion:

Pros
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*The phone is nice looking, especially relative to the current crop of Verizon phones.
*It is thin.
*Minus the problem sliding it open (discussed below), it seems durable, at least for a slider phone.
*The sound quality, whether using speaker phone or not, seems good.

Cons
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*UPDATE: The battery life varies. My original Sway had terrible battery life and I lambasted it in this critique. Since, however, I have gotten a replacement and it gets respectable battery life. With my first Sway I was recharging every night even with minimal usage (1 hr talk, 25 txts sent). I took it back to the Verizon store and they told me the battery was fine and it was just because I lived in an area with weak service and, as such, the phone was fine and they wouldn't replace it. I pointed out that, though the phone is only advertised as having *up to* 270 min, I should still reasonably expect something in that neighborhood (especially since I didn't have any issue with my previous phone). 100 min wasn't anywhere near 270 min. After some back and forth, they agreed to give me a new Sway even though they were convinced it would change anything. Lo and behold, though, the new Sway gets good battery life - 3 or so days worth with usage of approx 180 hours talk time and 100 txt msgs sent and recvd.
*As previous reviewers have discussed, the texting does lag. Its noticeable, and is certainly annoying at times, but I would also say it is bearable.
*You do have to push on the screen to slide the phone open. This is the one question about durability I have. Will always pushing on the screen eventually cause damage to the screen? I don't know yet but it is a concern. This obviously also causes the screen to always have finger prints on it, but that doesn't bother me.
*The vibrate function isn't particularly strong and is not always noticeable. I feel the vibrate if I am wearing jeans (tighter than slacks) but don't always feel it when I am wearing business slacks (looser than jeans) or if I have the phone in a jacket pocket.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great phone once you fix the kinks, April 7, 2009

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D. Wang (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I added this info earlier as a comment, but I thought I should post it as a review so more people can see it. This phone is great once you work out the kinks (text delay and battery life). After searching the web for hours on how to fix the text delay and miserable battery life, i found some answers. Both have worked for me:

1. The text delay can be fixed with a software update from Verizon. Just go to your nearest Verizon store and ask them to upload the latest software. It takes about 30 minutes and is free.

2. Someone was kind enough to post a solution to the battery problem, so I thought I'd share it. Follow these steps:
- Plug your charger into your phone.
- Take out the battery. Wait 10 seconds.
- Put the battery back in.
- Let it charge.

If that method doesn't work:
- Remove the battery. Wait 10 seconds.
- Plug the charger into your phone.
- Put the battery back in.
- Let the phone charge.

Once the battery is fully charged it should have a few days worth of power. Previously, my phone would only last 1 day, but now it lasts for 3-4 days.

Apparently the phone is screwy and doesn't read the battery capacity correctly. After charging it for only a short while, it will think the battery is full and stop charging even though it's not. Anyone else notice that the charge time is really short? Anyways, doing the battery trick should make the phone realize the actual battery capacity so it charges all the way. Good luck!