Is the Pantech Link a good phone?

Question

Ok, so currently I am on a two-year contract with the LG Xenon (AT&T) and that contract is going to end in August 2011. (Thank God!) I only have unlimited texting and calling because I don't need internet because I have a laptop. So i need to know if the Pantech Link is a good phone that can last for two years. If you have the Pantech Link could you tell me how long the battery lasts, how long the phone has lasted you for, and if it is an overall good phone that can be kept for two years? I do take good care of my phones, and I have the LG Xenon right now, and it is still my first one, which is amazing because everyone who I've talked to about that phone said that they were on there like 3 or 4th refurbished model. Your answers would be much appreciated :)

Answer 1

Pantech Link battery lasts about 3 hours of talk time and 10 hours on stand by. Texting is a bit more variable but should last around 5 to 7 hours of continuous use.



The pros of Pantech Link is that it's small, good keyboard, has 3G capability (though you probably won't use it as you stated). It has a 1.3 megapixel camera that takes decent pictures. Its back casing is rubberized for better grip so you don't accidentally drop it. It's very slim, so you can probably fit it in your form-fitting jeans without an embarrassing "is that your phone or are you just happy to see me" moment.



The con is that its screen is relatively small, especially in today's touch-screen age. But this is to be expected since it's a candy bar phone with a full keyboard. And its call quality can be improved, though not a deal breaker.



This phone came out in the earlier part of 2010, and should last you for about 2 years if all you do is text on it. Pantech phones are pretty reliable overall.



If you receive advice for getting a smartphone like Blackberry and Android-based phones, or even iPhone, beware that AT&T requires those phones to have a data plan at $20/mo or higher, and they've separated data plans from messaging plans so unlimited text will be extra on top of the $20/mo data. Pantech Link is considered just a "messaging phone" and so it only has the monthly requirement of $15+ messaging plan, or $15+ messaging/data combo (e.g. $5 for 200 messages, $10 for 200 mb data).

Answer 2

The Pantech Link is a OK phone, its just a simple mid-range phone with not many flashy features, if you dont mind stretching your budget you could get a Android phone or BlackBerry instead, as they have many great features compared to the Pantech Link, which in my opinion is actually quite out dated.

Answer 3

I were given the Pantech P7040P and it purely value me like $60 and its exceptionally damn sturdy seeing as how i drop it commonly used. the purely subject that sucks is the inability of a headphone jack.

Answer 4

Pantech Crux Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Key Features



Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network

GPS navigation capabilities via VZ Navigator service

3-inch touchscreen display (240 x 400 pixels, 262K color depth) with haptic feedback

Virtual onscreen keyboard

Skype Mobile compatibility provides unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls and IM while in the U.S. to anywhere in the world. Plus, with Skype Mobile you get low rates to international land lines and cell phones (requires Skype account).

http://wireless.amazon.com/Pantech-Crux-Phone-Verizon-Wireless/dp/B0047T74ZO/ref=sh_br_ph_1?tag=partptl1-20

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