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Lots of people complain that you cant do anything else, but I dont see why that as an issue, although it would be nice to be able to swap between functions quickly<br /><br />Cons<br />1. Locks up on a fairly regular basis and requires restart. Sometimes you have to pull the battery out. Other times the thing would restart without warning<br />2. Low battery life. The thing wouldn't go more than 36 hours on standby, would give about an hour of talk time and would go 4-6 hours with intermittant texting. To make matters worse the warning the thing gave you to warn you of low battery was frustrating. What happened to a flashing battery symbol? The thing would light up and interrupt you with a message and vibrate or play a tone. Why not conserve some of that power instead of wasting it on letting you know every 5 seconds.<br />3. Poor antenna. In urban areas I'm sure it's not too much of an issue, but I lived in the suburbs and had to find juuuuust the right place in order to get a signal. Even then sometimes it would just suddenly disconnect calls. It seemed like I either had 4 bars or none.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=34506#review34506 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=34506#review34506 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:18:33 GMT <p><i>seengreenierdays submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>i went with helio almost two years(contract up in Nov. yay)and I've had 5, yes 5 of these phones<br />they are not durable and you cant really protect them cuz they don't have a protective case for them.<br /><br />some of the features of this phone are cool, like the web browsing and YouTube. but this isn't a work phone<br />i still cant figure out how to do everything<br />and the message folders suck took me months to find the sent box<br /><br />and when i answer the phone, and the person starts talking, the speaker makes a weird and loud hissing sound for about a sec(it's done this on all my oceans)<br /><br />helio is a great idea, they just need to get their shit together, not impressed with them at all.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=30130#review30130 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=30130#review30130 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:58:07 GMT <p><i>DeimosX60 submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I got to play around with my roomate's new Ocean, and once I got ahold of it, it was kinda hard to give it back. lol.<br /><br />Pros:<br />-The dual slider configuration is fun for text junkies.<br />-Very good internal memory<br />-Excellent sound and display quality.<br /><br />Cons:<br />other than it's bulky size, I really didn't find anything bad about this device. If you're a helio owner, and looking to upgrade, I'd highly advise getting one.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=30039#review30039 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=30039#review30039 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:56:31 GMT <p><i>lilbadkevin submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>When I first got this phone I loved everything about it. I did allot of research and it appeared there was nothing out there that was better than this phone. Everyone thought it was the coolest phone ever, I even got 3 people to switch. Those 3 people now hate me! After a week with the phone you start to notice the bugs. And trust me, they are not fun. You can't text moto razr phones (because if they reply it shows ur own number as the sender). The phone restarts, shuts down, it has a mind of its own. Now keep in mind, my phone is not "defective" because the other 3 people are having the same exact problem. Another thing that sucks is that when you are listening to music, you can do NOTHING else except surf. Thats cool, but you need to make a phone call, or get a number, or send a text, or get gps, you now have to change menus, stop the song, find your way out of the player with several clicks. It's annoying. I called Helio and their customer service is pretty bad. Once in a while you will get someone that really knows their job, but most of the time they are completely uneducated. This phone needs help seriously! I'm leaving and selling my phone on ebay. I hate it!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=29790#review29790 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=29790#review29790 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:00:41 GMT <p><i>Akashrahi submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I personally love with phone of has everything! 3G , MMS, Google Maps, ETC. The user interface is very nice and the camera takes very nice pictures. The email is great! The slide up keyboArd is cool but the buttons sort of sink in.<br />the slide out keyboard is sort of exactly like the rumor. In that case the Helios ocean Is 4/5 but I would definetly recomend this phone with Helios $99.99. Month for unlimited price!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=29238#review29238 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=29238#review29238 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:05:58 GMT <p><i>bajanmom submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have had my Ocean for about 4 months.. It really is a nice phone.. I love all the tech stuff it does.. The durability of the phone is less than to be desired.. Ok when I first got it it had "software" problems that Helio had to replace it like 4 times.. Now I dropped my phone and it slid up and out at the same time, Broke off a low impact fall it must have been the angle it hit.. Ok fine paid the insurance got another one.. This one the phone microphone keep coming in and out.. Well I called tech and they said sounds like water damage.. My reply my phone has never been in water. They informed that being in humid conditions can cause water damage in the Ocean.. OK It's humid where I live so I can't help that.. I guess the Signal will keep making money off me.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28908#review28908 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28908#review28908 Tue, 13 May 2008 18:13:55 GMT <p><i>dhand submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Pros: Connects me, in every way to my internet world<br />Love the hard dialing pad along with the slide out keyboard<br /><br />Cons: Cant set mp3s that I place on it as a ring tone<br />speaker phone isn't very loud<br /><br />Had it for 2 weeks, and LOVING it<br /><br />Had the T-Mobile Wing before, WHEW what an improvement</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28702#review28702 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28702#review28702 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:21:38 GMT <p><i>Jared75684 submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>So, having only owned the Ocean for a total of 48 hours, I am absolutely 100% in love with it. When PC Mag said it was the Sidekick killer, they were totally right, as I've owned a Sidekick 2, 3, and a Sidekick Slide and this phone destroys them all.<br /><br />It has a great browser, and with Helio putting out the Opera Mini browser, the internet experience can definitely rival that of the iPhone. I have had great signal with the phone, and excellent call quality.<br /><br />Pro's: Call Quality<br />Signal Strength<br />Design<br />Keyboard<br />Camera<br />Push Alerts for ALL email providers<br />Integrated Messaging in ONE SPOT!<br /><br />Con's: Only one I have is that with the numerical pad slid up, when you access the camera, it only will let you snap a picture in the 320x240 mode, and I hate that.<br /><br />Overall, phone is excellent. Congrats Helio and Pantech for a job well done.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28689#review28689 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28689#review28689 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:26:59 GMT <p><i>bgdg1968 submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>this phone is great i switched from a 8525 and the difference is really good for me i don't need something so business centric everything works great email is awsome can have push and not run the batt down in 4 hours the gps works in my house and even shows where i am in my house on google maps camera is nice takes way better pis than my 8525 and the best thing is i don't have to soft reset 2 or 3 times a day if your looking for a full featured phone without a bunch of stuff you won't use i say get an ocean</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28584#review28584 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28584#review28584 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:30:44 GMT <p><i>Eric Lee Elliott submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Wish I could praise the Ocean phone &amp; Helio as I like the plan, cost &amp; capabilities it was sold as having.<br /><br />Fry's sold me Ocean as a PDA phone with fast 3G service and capability to use as modem to my notebooks. <br /><br />Per Helio Technical Support:<br /> Use as modem is prohibited<br /> Windows only! Mac not supported, Linux not supported.<br /><br />Most of my emails are truncated. Loading remainder of email is slow. No option to always load full email. No graphics in emails. Must command it to download from my email address. It might push email from Helio or AOL, not from my email address.<br /><br />No weather map seen so far. No video has played or even moved a bit.<br /><br />GPS is sure I am 7 miles from here. Can't get it to quit the route I did not enter. Can't just see my location on map without it playing routing games.<br /><br />Font is too small. Useless in sun light.<br /><br />It might be a good phone, but I have only talked to Helio on it. Other calls had long delays before rings &amp; got no answer.<br /><br />Wish I could praise the phone &amp; Helio as I like the plan, cost &amp; capabilities it was sold as having.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28564#review28564 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28564#review28564 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:07:51 GMT <p><i>ThisKory99 submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have posted a FULL Helio Ocean Review here on youtube.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzJcWKz3zRY</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28514#review28514 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28514#review28514 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:50:51 GMT <p><i>thedukejr submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have had this phone for about 7 months and I love the phone but hate the service. The phone has almost everything you would want in a phone but you have to deal with Helio's crappy service<br /><br />Pros:<br />Really good camera<br />Keyboard<br />AIM, Yahoo Messenger<br />Emails<br />Easy way to find contacts<br />Fast internet (when it is working)<br /><br />Cons:<br />Bad Service<br />Kinda big and bulky (definitely need a belt clip)<br /><br />Although I love the phone I am still going to switch to a different carrier and get the new Pearl so I can actually use my phone and not have to deal with their customer service who keep you on hold for a min of 30 mins for the simpliest task and still mess up.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28459#review28459 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=28459#review28459 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:05:48 GMT <p><i>Naytess submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>...and I'm wondering how I was able to live without it beforehand! I left Sprint after being one of their (few) loyal customers for almost 8 years for this phone! For me, I don't need full PDA functionality but, close to it. I tried 2 PDA's in the past (HTC Pocket PC &amp; Moto Q) but, the lack of customization I was used to with regular cell phones coupled with the boring layout of a Windows based device drove me to revert back to the regular clam-shells (this is also partly because of how Sprint limited their Windows based devices at the time). I work with computers (Microsoft/Windows) all day...so, when it comes to my cell phone I'd prefer to have something "different", and more fun. ---> Enter the Helio Ocean!<br />This is EXACTLY what I had been waiting for! The attractive UI illuminated through the 18-bit screen is so refreshing! The features that are standard on this device &amp;/or a free download should make all non-Helio users reconsider! <br />I can only think of 3 "cons" for this device:<br />1) Numeric keypad layout - because the keys are on a "curved horizontal" layout, it makes one-handed dialing or texting VERY difficult in that it's too easy to hit the wrong key.<br />2) Lack of customization for message alerts - there's only 6 preloaded choices for text/email/IM alerts w/o the ability to download others to assign.<br />3) Removal of battery - this is probably my biggest complaint about this phone. In making the battery edges flush with the device, this makes removing the battery extremely difficult. Normally, I have to use a credit card to pry the battery out!<br />However, I still gave this phone an overall rating of "5" because those 3 cons are easily lived with when compared to all the fantastic features this phone offers! At this point...I have a really hard time imagining what Helio/Pantech will think of next to upgrade from the Ocean!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27999#review27999 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27999#review27999 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:51:52 GMT <p><i>bilbro51 submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have never owned a device with so may features. I love all the features that this phone has. Especially the flashlight. Great phone. Get one soon you'll enjoy it.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27991#review27991 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27991#review27991 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:05:04 GMT <p><i>KANDY submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>when i first saw this phone my best friend had it. i asked her where did she get her phone from and she said helio, i was like what is helio and she told me it was a new wireless company that had just started not to long ago. i played with the phone to see what all it could do. when i saw that the phone could slide two ways i flipped out like i have to have it. then she told me about the features the phone had on it, myspace access, internet search, garmin, camera, and on and on. i think the coolest thing on the phone is that you can type using letters instead of having to us the number key pad to type a message. i love to text and get on myspace so this phone is prefer for me. the cool thing too about were i got my phone from was online at a place called finawireless.com you can order everything right there on the website, and if you have any questions you can call and speak with a rep and they are so helpful. the plans they have for the phone are so sick they make verizon and sprint look so over priced. i got the unlimited plan for $99/a month with unlimited everything hey u can't beat that. this was the best investment i have made in a long time i hope other people do the same.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27316#review27316 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27316#review27316 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:59:38 GMT <p><i>BeaDis submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The ocean i must say is freakin awesome! I must say! I love everything about this phone. The only thing i dont like about it is that it freezes.. aka the bugs on this phone. OVERALL, this phone is worth the money! :P</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27202#review27202 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27202#review27202 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:24:28 GMT <p><i>Punky_kitty2 submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have the heat. But the new job I have now this would be the best. Considering Helio is by far the best so far. This is the one my eyes have been set on for many months now. I wish one day to be able to afford this phone and deposit. Have some mercy of the price helio ^^. Another thing those of say the size is much to big. Get A NORMAL PHONE!!!! Have a nice day.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27161#review27161 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27161#review27161 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:57:22 GMT <p><i>El Guatemalteco submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>0</b> (out of 5)</p><p>well my review it sucked</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27118#review27118 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=27118#review27118 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:25:33 GMT <p><i>Chef Brd-Jason submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The Pantech Helio Ocean<br />Spectacular device, well recommened great phone and service, but it has only a few defects that are minor and fixable.<br />pros;<br />-Great speakers<br />-great sound qality<br />-brilliant 3mp camera w/ flash and mirror<br />-smooth sliding<br />-nice and creative duo sliding, first phone to do this.<br />-kills the duo<br />-fast 3g internet<br />-beautifull design<br />-nice video capturing<br />-fast screen change when sliding to keypad<br />-nice hard buttoned qwerty key pad <br />+more positives<br /><br />cons;<br />- the internet does seem to slowdown after a while, just delete the cache and it will be back to normal.<br />-the numeric pad could have been design better, crammed and not the best from pantech.<br />-very large for a phone nearly the same size of a sidekick.<br />-you can only use frames for pictures in lower resolution.<br />-lowest all in plan is $65 a month with only 500mins.<br /><br />Rated a overal 5 out of 5 for its minor flaws and great service amoung its great features, looking forward to see the oceans update. Very popular phone, age approximation 8 and up, this phone was specifically designed this way to catch the attention of the youth and at its new price of $145 it will be successfull.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=26761#review26761 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=1082&r=26761#review26761 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:40:49 GMT <p><i>kaustic submitted this review of the Pantech Ocean:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Awesome device. Internet is fast, especially when compared to other carriers. If you're into Messaging, you will find NO better device than the ocean. It is sometimes buggy, however I love it. It's everything I expected and then some.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=1082