Is this a smartphone? I want a Pantech with quewty keyboard, but I don't want to pay for a data plan. Which Pantech models should I be looking at?
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It is not a smartphone. However, you can add one or access the internet if you want. This phone does have a quewty keyboard. Most of the pantech line does not require a data plan to use it.
2209628
It is only a Palm Data Assistant. It isn't a phone at all. PDAs aren't made anymore for this reason.
180264
Thanks Pat T!Do you have a uniden phone recommendation for me?Maybe with backlit keys? (I knw I am askg alot!) :)
1637362
no, its not a smart phone, it is not data-ready (no data-package required). But it is text-ready and there are various text packages available.
1367882
I loved this phone, but I never had data on it. I believe that you can connect to the internet, although I am not sure what the cost of doing so would be. I finally got a smart phone, but it is costly to have internet. Hope this helped.
609479
Hey, I have the n95 8GB (2 years?) -- which is an excellent phone. BUT, I keep running out of room. 8GB is just not enough memory, for me. Pictures, Video, Games & Music. So much stuff on there, and once you use about 6.5GB of space, the phone starts flipping out. There are times when a keyboard would be so useful. It's starting to become more of a problem, now that I'm on facebook, and on the go. As for games, which work well. Java games and Symbian Games, not a problem. But, for emulation, it doesn't work well at all. Well... any Nokia with the "ARM" chip, can emulate Nintendo beautifully, but playing it is another story. You can't really use the button mapper software to use the media keys as "A" and "B" buttons. Once you press the media keys, it will quickly end your game and bring up the music player -- every single time. Which is great when on the bus, and you want to listen to music, but not so great when you're trying to play a gameboy game. No room, no keyboard, no emulation. Nokia n95 8GB is great, but it's time to move on. I am waiting for the n97, that's my next phone -- and I'm counting the days.
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This is absolutely not a smart phone. There aren't many flip phones in Japan that are smart phones. Most of their smart phones are touch screen phones like America's phones. (I came from Asia myself so I'm used to these phones.) But if AT&T; is trying to charge you data for it then I don't know what to do. I was honestly considering Net 10 for mine. I still haven't activated it yet. Hope I was a little helpful. ^_^
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It clearly says it is AT&T--GSM phone, you can only go by what the seller advertises. As an Amazon Prime order--Amazon will make it right if not as advertised. *Call the seller to make sure there is a warranty for what ever phone you buy if important to you. This is my wife's phone and she very satisfied with it. Storage is on the short side with only 8GB of memory and no SD slot for more. The long promised WP 8.1 update would modernize this 2012 phone but has not been released for this phone--if ever but has for Nokia phones. You may want to consider the Nokia Lumia 820 or 920 which can be updated to WP8.1, the 820 at $170 and 920 at about $210.
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Hey Chaz! This phone is really one of the phone you can have for the price! Just make sure it has the latest Android version 4.22 or 4.3 as a pre-installed stock rom. It has a wifi, bluetooth 3+ and it has everything plus its really freaking fast.. The only annoying thing about it: No slip case to fit and very, very, and very hard to root! Other than that.. Go a head guaranteed! Cheers
672937
It is a Smart phone, but I have it set up with Verizon as a Basic phone, I do a lot of texting and the keyboard is awesome. It also takes great pictures!
1003804
Well, I like this phone a LOT! I can't find my tape measure so I found the specs @ cnet for ya. CHeck em out. Nice phone BTW had it over a year now, no probs. and acc. are CHEAP! http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/sharp-fx-plus-at/4507-6452_7-34854664.html
1138028
It's a smartphone (be sure to check the AT&T; plans for data charge fees; we use it only for text&talk;).
1878517
It uses a virtual keyboard. I liked the N900 keyboard, but this phone is much better than the N900 in many other ways. Use Swype - it's worth your time to understand how it works. It is a real time-saver.
1252490
It really depends on your requirements. it is not the most user friendly phone out there... it does save you on data charges, if don't use the Internet, vs a smart phone. I went from a smart phone to this, and have been tempted to throw it in the ocean more than once. on the positive, it does have the keyboard, which makes texting easier than a flip phone. would I buy it again? no. but it may suit someone elses needs perfectly. it does, after all, make and receive calls and texts! :)
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I have AT&T and do not have a data plan so I really only use the basic. I just wanted a decent phone with keyboard. The last couple of weeks I have had fuzzy and colored lines on my phone screen and I think the screen is going - but I bought it used and a bit abused. Otherwise I works well for what I need it for.
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I am at the same crossroad, but am beginning to step towards the N97 due to: (a)Full QWERTY keyboard, (b)faster processor, and (c)more memory, both internal and expandable. The widgets will be a nice touch too!
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I know it has a slider keyboard, great for texting as I do A LOT for my work, answering emails too! I have AT&T; service and had no problems getting it to work with their service. Just be sure to get the service there in Chilie with the right network-GSM!