A Quick Look at the Pantech Reveal

I get a lot of stuff for review and like to share. Three days ago Pantech announced their new Double Keyboard Slider messaging phone called the Reveal. of course I got one ;)  so I figured I’d share some quick picture with you… I’ve also included the full press release as well..

— Pantech Wireless, Inc., – the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea’s largest mobile phone manufacturers – today announced the launch of Reveal, a full-feature double-keyboard phone, optimized for texting and emailing friends, flirts or family members, and surfing the Web.  Reveal is the first in AT&T’s new line of quick messaging phones to hit stores, and is another example of an exciting Pantech handset at an attractive price.   Available today in a glossy red or blue, Reveal is a perfect gift for any trendsetting teen or tween. 

I’ve only been using it for a two days, but I love phones with keyboards, all of my last few phones have had them. So far I can’t say too much about it, it’s easy to use, the screen is nice and large, and it’s lightweight. Signal is strong, but that’s why I’m on AT&T, they’re the 3rd carrier I’ve tried and the first I can get calls in my house so I’m sticking with them…

Anyway, here’s a bunch of pictures:

Reveal is a slim, responsive slider that features an open-faced numeric keypad on the front of the phone which glides up to uncover a full keyboard underneath.  Uniquely, both sets of keys stay active simultaneously, giving users fast access to numbers and letters at the same time – providing a truly quick messaging experience.  Ideal for updating statuses with new pictures and videos, texting, IMing or emailing friends, Reveal keeps everyone connected to their digital life at every moment of the day.  All of this happens at the speed of 3G, which makes playing and managing music and videos a breeze. 

Reveal is one of the first phones to come preloaded with AT&T’s new HTML mobile browser and att.net home page, which combines the best of full and fast HTML browsing with custom features for personalizing favorite bookmarks and local searches. 

Reveal features a wide range of cool options that include:

· Two, Always-active Keyboards – Full QWERTY and numeric keyboards stay active when both are open to make writing messages with numbers and letters easier than ever. 

· Music and Video – Discover, play, store and manage your favorite music and video using AT&T’s portfolio of mobile music services, including Napster & eMusic Mobile.

· 3G Speeds – The nation’s fastest 3G network makes browsing the Web, updating your status, and streaming music and video fast and enjoyable.

· Navigation – AT&T Navigator provides voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions in real time.

· Video Recording and Picture Taking – Take and share pics and video clips using AT&T’s Video Share calling.

“We set out to do something different with Reveal, and we are confident that we have created a phone that provides our customers a fantastic messaging and browsing experience,” said Patrick Beattie, vice president of sales and marketing, Pantech Wireless, Inc.  “Also, by including two full keyboards that work at the same time, users can now maximize voice calls and data use.”

In step with the launch of Reveal, Pantech is hosting a contest on Facebook.  Beginning today, and running for the next five days, Pantech will be giving away Reveal phones.  Anyone who becomes a fan of Pantech by visiting www.facebook.com/PantechUSA, and makes a Reveal-related post on the Fan Page Wall is eligible.  A new winner will be announced every twenty-four hours.

Reveal is currently available for $79.99 after a two-year contract and an AT&T Promotion Card mail-in-rebate of $50 at AT&T company-owned stores and online at www.wireless.att.com.  For more information about Pantech products, please visit www.pantechusa.com.

3G not available in all areas.

Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T’s owned wireless network coverage area.  Up to $36 activ. fee applies.   Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers.  Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $175.   Some agents impose add’l fees.  Unlimited voice services: Unltd voice svcs are provided primarily for live dialog between two individuals.  No additional discounts are available with unlimited plan.  Offnet Usage:  If your mins of use (including unltd svcs) on other carrier’s networks (“offnet usage”) during any two consecutive months or your data use during any month exceeds your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate your svc, deny your contd use of other carriers’ coverage, or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage.  Your offnet usage allowance is equal to the lesser of 750 mins or 40% of the Anytime mins incl’d with your plan (data offnet usage allowance is the lesser of 24 MB or 20% of the MB incl’d with your plan).  Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.

AT&T Promotion Card:  Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2-year contract is 129.99.  Allow 60 days for fulfillment.  Card may be used only in the U.S. is valid for 120 days after issuance date but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps.  Card request must be postmarked by the date set in the terms and conditions & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to receive card.  Offer expires November 21, 2009

Video Share not available in all areas.  Video Share requires the sender and receiver to have compatible feature & be in a 3G coverage area to share video.  Both sender and receiver will be charged for any call minutes.  Only the sender will incur Video Share usage charges.  AT&T is not responsible for the content of any video.

Pantech Reveal Contest.  No purchase necessary.  A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.  Legal residents of the United States 18 Years and older.  Void where prohibited.  Contest ends 10/26/2009.  For official rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit, http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=157096539582&ref=mf.

Sponsor Pantech Wireless, Inc., 5607 Glenridge Drive, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30342.

About Pantech Wireless, Inc.

Pantech Wireless, Inc., an Atlanta, GA based subsidiary of Pantech & Curitel and Pantech Co., Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America as part of the Pantech Group. For additional information, visit the PWI website at www.pantechusa.com.

About Pantech

Pantech Group, through its affiliates – Pantech Co., Ltd., Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc. and Pantech C&I Co. – is one of Korea’s top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 2,500 employees and 8 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit www.pantech.com.