First Look: Pantech Link – quick messaging finally grows up
Section: Communications , Cellphones , Cellular Providers , Email / IM , Smartphones , Mobile Pantech was kind enough to send over their latest AT&T device, the Link.? The Link is part of AT&T’s 3G quick messaging line up and just became available days ago for $9.99 for new customers.? Out of the box impression: Pantech nailed this. Out of the box, the device reminds me (surely on purpose) of a BlackBerry Bold.? The phone is gorgeous, fit and finish are first rate; this phone could easily be mistaken for a $200 smart phone.? About the only difference physically: the Link is way thinner than most. The keyboard deserves a special mention here.? Pantech has struggled, in my opinion, to build a really good QWERTY keyboard.? From the Slate to the reveal, they just haven’t hit on thumb-friendly gold.? Until the Link.? This keyboard is near-perfect.? The keys are bubbled nice and high, a solid-feeling click is felt and heard when pressed, but not clunky or cheap feeling/sounding.? Width and arc of keys are perfect.? Typing on the Link (one if not the primary functions) is a joy, way above it’s class. Good looking, thin, nice textured back for grip and keys you can bang on, what else does a $9.99 phone need to do?? 3G, GPS, a camera with video (which can share live streaming video – neat huh?) round out the highlights.? AT&T is quick to point out a $20 text plan (or combination of text and data) is required with the Link. We’ll have a full review up in the near future
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First Look: Pantech Link – quick messaging finally grows up