Pantech Slate C530
Average Ratings
Amazing
Where should i start? How about the fact that its a full qwerty keyboard but its 3.7mm thinner than a moto razr. It's also the thinnest phone with a qwerty keyboard. The button are awsome and texting is easier than breathing. it may not have all the features of a smartphone, but it sure looks like one. all i do is text and call, i dont need a virtual cup of beer or a virtual popcorn popper. other than that its just amazing, another pro is because its NOT a smart phone, dont expect much lag, get a smart phone and test your patience. all in all 5/5 pantech, good job.
Great for texting, Not much else
I have had this phone now for over a year and I'm getting pretty sick of how limited it can be, but I also want more than just a texting phone. Which is exactly what this is, Just a texter.
But this thing is definitely durable. i was riding my bike to my friends house and it fell out of my pocket, when i picked it up it had a very prominent tire mark on the back, yet it has still worked to this day, never needing a replacement :P and i kid you not the only car to go down that otherwise deserted road was our other friends moms mid sized SUV... YAY! lol
pretty much tho the Pantech Slate is a texting phone. the best feature is the awesome keyboard that i will miss. the camera isn't great and personalizing it is limited :/ calling isn't very clear either. for the free ATT starter its an amazing first phone.
If you are looking for just texting , then this is perfect. If you want more, I might get something else.
not a fan
If all you want to do is talk and text, you should be fine. I personally thought the keyboard was too small. I have had the phone for at least 6 months and now some of the ringers/vibrate function just stopped working. Honestly my battery life on it has been great, but I try not to run the battery empty. I am currently shopping for a new phone just because I am tired of dealing with the headache of this one.
Would NOT recommend
The key board is the phones best feature. Buttons are raised, easy to use/see. The battery life however is really horrible. I bought this phone because Iâm more of a text and internet phone person, rather than the old fashion talking on the phone kind. You can only text (or call) for about a ý hour before you lose a bar or two on the meter. Iâve had to buy a car charger just to use the phone while out of the house. I would not recommend this phone to anyone who actually uses their phone throughout the day. Also, phone call quality is really low. It gives people the impression that youâre a million miles away, which sucks!
Picture and video are great; LED screen in nice; comes with a few built in apps, which I donât use, but you might like (I like to pick my own:) slim and fits well in your pocket or purse.
Rather bulky though when trying to hold for a phone call. Text message sounds and alerts are limited to manufactures picks, and not all ring tones can be uploaded. I found that out the hard way. Also, vibration mode is very week. Iâve missed calls/text due to not âfeeling or hearingâ the phone. Iâve had mine for about 8 months and online now looking for a replacement.
L-O-V-E it!
This is my first phone and I am in love with it, even though there is some things I don't like about it. It's kinda wide, but the thinness is makes up for it. I can barely find a case for it.
Pros:
-Texting
-Blue tooth
-Ring tones
-Video
-Speaker
Cons:
-Camera
-No USB
-Battery
pantech c530 great phone
This is a great phone I have had good phones , many of them now I am not an expert just a phone nut and I like trying out all kinds but I won't buy new when I can get used for way less lol and i got this one second hand and I love it and I put it down and try others and end up getting this one back out and selling my newer ones , it is just great for texting and the reception is great and come on most of us only care about those 2 options and the email is great to so why get other phones unless your like me but keep your slate cause you will go back to it trust me , it is that good . thanks for reading , hope it helps someone.
Super Phone
Pros:
+Fast OS
+Fast on Internet
+Reception
+Textured feel on back of phone
+Phone has a solid feel in regards to construction
+Mobile email
+Multiple alarms (alarm clock function)
Cons:
-No Micro SD slot
-No USB port
-Camera photos don't take up full screen when used as a wallpaper
-Camera is so-so
-Short ringtones
This is one of the best phones I have used - I switched back to it after I was fed up with BlackBerry having issues with pushing emails... this phone sends me a text when I get an email, much faster than my BB would notify of an email! I feel bad for having thought this phone wasn't enough!!
This phone definitely has a good feel - it's easy to hold onto while talking and the buttons all feel sturdy, especially the navigational buttons, which almost feel made out of metal - kind of hard to say if they are - but nonetheless they feel sturdy.
This is a great phone for someone who wants something in between the basic of the basic and the complexity of a smartphone
Good Overall Phone
this is a good phone for the pricea as long as you know what you are paying for.
Pros:
display
keyboard
reception
decent camera
design
Cons:
keys click
battery life
keys are small
I have only had one problem with this phone. It stopped charging for no apparent reason one day, but i was promptly sent another one.
i have no real complaints, but no praises either.
Can we say "Textacular?!"
The Pantech Slate...what can I say?! It does texting super well, the screen has sharp colors, perfect for those who like flashy wallpapers. You can use mp3 clips up to 15 secs long as ringtones, the QWERTY keypad is one of the best I've ever used, and the phone itself gets decent reception and has a good battery life to it.
The Pantech Slate, it is a messaging device that looks like a smart phone, and it is totally worth getting! You will not be disappointed with this phone.
best phone in the history of man kind
this phone is craaazzyyyyyyyy awesome. it feels really good in my hand. u see i had the pantech duo before. and the funny thing is the internet on this phone is like 5x faster than the duo. which is a smart phone.
Pros:
-GREAT keyboard, really spaced out and i can txt really fastly.
-fast, and easy to get to things.
-button on the side for camera.
-i can hear AMAZINGLY the person talking to me
-the speakers awesome.
cons:
theres only two
-not that many background pictures to choose from
- the camera is not as amazing as i would like to be.
but hey i mean i bought it for txt and talking on the phone.
BTW. people say the battery life sucks.
its doesnt.
i mean if u txt freakin constanly than maybe it ll go down a bar. but i think its awesome.
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