Pantech Marauder Coming to Verizon August 2nd

And more Pantech news, but this time it’s for Verizon and it’s the Marauder which will be exclusive to Verizon. The Marauder is a 4G Android phone with a 1.2ghz dual core CPU and 1gb of ram but it’s priced low at $49.99 after a $50 m,ail-in rebate of course and don’t forget the obligatory new 2yr agreement that you’ll need as well.

Verizon Wireless and Pantech today announced the 4G LTE-powered Pantech Marauder^™ is coming exclusively to America’s largest 4G LTE network starting Aug. 2.  The Pantech Marauder provides first-time smartphone customers with a dual-interface option, allowing customers to fit the device to their lifestyles or specific needs.

Brought to market by Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD), the Pantech Marauder offers customers the option to choose between Starter Mode and Standard Mode.  Starter Mode is a simplified and more intuitive experience that is perfect for those who are new to the smartphone world.  This option eases first-time customers into the smartphone experience with the help of four easy-to-learn home screens featuring preset widgets and an uncluttered, easy-to-use lock screen.  Starter Mode also features a quick dialer icon that allows customers to make phone calls directly from the home screen.  Standard Mode is a general smartphone setting for those who are familiar with the Android^™ experience.  It offers up to seven fully customizable home screens and a customizable lock screen with quick access to frequently used applications.  All settings are maintained when switching between modes so customers do not have to worry about losing information.

The Pantech Marauder features a virtual keyboard as well as a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, making it the perfect choice for messaging aficionados and for those who want an excellent messaging experience.  With the 5-megapixel camera, customers can take pictures, capture high-definition video, and easily share them as well as video chat with family and friends, using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.

Additional features

Notification Curtain that displays quick on/off settings, phone settings, connectivity and sync, social media and email

On device help section provides guided tours for first-time smartphone customers to help learn the tips and tricks of their new device

1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM

Support for Google^™ Mobile Services, including Gmail^™, YouTube^™, Google+, Google Search^™and Google Maps^™, as well as access to the Google Play Store

Mobile Hotspot capable to share 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices

Share media with friends and colleagues wirelessly to DLNA^®-enabled devices

Bluetooth^® Version 3.0 Support Profiles: headset, hands-free, object push, advanced audio distribution (stereo), audio/video remote control, file transfer and phone book access

Daily Life Assistants such as clock, calendar and weather

Easy access email that is compatible with Microsoft^® Exchange, Yahoo! ^® Mail, Windows Live^®, AOL^®, Gmail

microSD^™ card slot with support for up to 32 GB

The Pantech Marauder will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Aug. 2 for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.  Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.  New customers that purchase a Pantech Marauder smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Share Everything plan.  Customers can purchase unlimited talk and text messaging with 1 GB of data for $90 monthly access.  Customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything for additional information on data plans.