Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20967 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Navy
• Brand: Pantech
• Model: C740 Matrix
• Released on: 2008-10-14

Features

• Quad-band/3G phone in blue with innovative dual slide/double keyboard design
• Compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS, Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and streaming video from Cellular Video service
• 1.3-megapixel camera (with video capture); Bluetooth stereo music streaming; MicroSD memory expansion; access to personal email and instant messaging
• Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time
• Includes: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to make messaging faster and easier than ever before, the Pantech Matrix features a cool convertible design that slides up to access the alpha-numeric keypad and slides sideways to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. You'll be able to quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, this GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share serve, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, access to instant messaging on the go, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

AT&T Service
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS 850/1900 MHz network (also known as WCDMA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) A majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.

You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.

With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster subscription music service, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)

The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

The innovative dual slide design offers both a full QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad, and the Matrix comes in red, green, and blue.

Phone Features
The Pantech Matrix features the unique dual-sliding, double-keypad design found on its sibling, the popular Pantech Duo smartphone. When holding the Matrix in a wide, landscape orientation, the QWERTY keyboard slides open for typing out email, IMs, and text messages. And the drop-down numeric keypad is ideal for sending quick texts and dialing on the run. A flip of the wrist initiates either keyboard to address any mobile need.

The Matrix's lean design houses both keypads and a large 2.2-inch, 262K-color screen in a device that measures just 0.78 inches thick, 4 inches tall, and 2 inches wide. The front of the face also includes a scroll wheel and dedicated music key in addition to standard send/end and soft navigation keys. The internal 45 MB memory can be expanded via MicroSD memory cards up to 4 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries, and it supports caller groups and ringer/photo ID.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 1.2), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

Other features include:

• 1.3-megapixel camera captures still photos and video clips (maximum length based on available memory)
• Messaging: SMS text and MMS picture/video
• Instant messaging and personal email via AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo!
• T9 predictive text entry
• Multi-lingual support: English, French, Spanish
• Organizer tools: Alarm, calendar, to-do, calculator
• Ringtones: 72-chord polyphonic and MP3
• Pre-loaded games, with more available for download from AT&T
• Flight mode
• USB connectivity, supports USB mass storage
• Bluetooth version 1.2 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Pantech Matrix weighs 4.66 ounces and measures 4.02 x 1.97 x 0.78 inches. Its 920 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).

Customer Reviews

This phone is great!
I was going to write a review on att but they are down for maintenance, so thought I would write one hear. Got this phone about 2 weeks ago and love it. I love the double slider, the keyboard is small but I love it that way. Might not be too great for a guy though. Phone calls are very clear, and I love the mp3 player. I had trouble finding headphones, and was about to get another phone cause I wanted headphones to listen to music, but I found some at the att store. Just so everyone knows, if you find headphones that say they are compatible with the duo, they will work for this to. They have the same connector. I have internet on my phone, which I do suggest getting. There is not much you can do with any phone now a days without it, unless you just want it for texting and calling. I wanna say that I have read all these reviews saying the battery life sucks and has to be charged everyday. I think the battery is fine. I have had 4 phones, and had to charge them all everynite, and so does everyone else I know with a cell. I would like to know what other phones people had before this one. If you are on it everyday, and searching the net and stuff, then yes, when you go to bed at nite, you will have to charge your phone. Don't think thats a big deal since you are sleeping anyway. I will say the camera kinda sucks, not to bad if your outside, but every little movement makes it blurry. Not a big deal for me though cause I just take a few pics to use as wallpaper. There is no zoom on the camera though and the directions say there is. It was a misprint or something I guess. One thing I really love about this phone is the memory. I already has a bunch, plus a slot for a memory card to hold more. One thing I don't like is that you can't have ringtones more than 300 kb, which sucks. But from what I hear, this is the case with all phones with an mp3 player ( unless its a gophone.) All in all, this is such an awesome phone, and I'm so glad I got it! Go buy this phone, you won't be disappointed!

I should have kept my Razr...
A nice enough device, and it works well. That said, like so many others, I bought this phone for the ability to text without having to use the number keypad; I love the dual slider for that reason. But...

...this phone is twice as thick as the V3 it replaced, it won't pair with my S9 headset or my HS820 bluetooth, there is ONE case made specifically for it, handling the phone almost invariably causes the ringtone to fire, there is no Chargepod adapter available for it (gotta love the Chargepod!), the menus can't (or can't easily) be modified, there's no zoom function for the camera, quick access to frequently-used menus isn't available, and there's no voice dial. If it wasn't for all its shortcomings, this thing would be perfect... but then wouldn't we all? And sadly, I don't text nearly as much as I thought I would.

I miss my V3 Razr. When I satisfy my 18-month corporate commitment, this phone gets retired.

Think twice before you buy a Matrix
I purchased this phone to make texting easier. For that purpose, it is a nice phone. However, after having the phone for 3 days, it slipped off my dresser (onto a carpeted floor) and the screen cracked. I have read other instances of the screen cracking while in the users pocket. I would recommend buying the insurance if you choose this phone.

Another annoying thing with the Matrix is the AT&T addresses (AT&T Now, etc...) in the address book cannot be deleted. Seems like this could be fixed with a software update.