Pantech C810, AT&T's homage to the Helio Ocean
What would you get if you crossed a Helio Ocean, Windows Mobile 6 Standard, and UMTS? This here Pantech C810, naturally. Boy Genius Report has pictures of the AT&T-branded device being called "Mustang" and "Duo" internally, though it's not known whether either of those names will make it to production; features are said to include a 3G radio of some sort (either UMTS or UMTS / HSDPA), microSD expansion, that wild dual-slide action with a numeric keypad in one direction and a full QWERTY deal in the other, and a 65,000-color display -- but other than that, we're in the dark. It's rumored to be hitting as soon as next month for $250 on contract, and if this all checks out, we suspect AT&T may have a difficult time keeping 'em stocked.
Update: We've heard from several folks that this device may actually be the C810, which would be more in line with Pantech's naming convention for AT&T devices. We'll keep you updated.
Update: We've heard from several folks that this device may actually be the C810, which would be more in line with Pantech's naming convention for AT&T devices. We'll keep you updated.




















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
casey.bechtel @ Aug 28th 2007 3:09PM
hahah first i think
casey.bechtel @ Aug 28th 2007 3:10PM
were can i get one now !
derX @ Aug 28th 2007 3:26PM
They say you can't buy love or happiness...I will, in the amount of $250, sportin' 3G radio, a 65k screen (hey, *shrugs* what can yah do about it?), and that dual sliding form I love so much. The camera BETTER be at least 1.3mp, though.
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I love Windows Mobile, but I think the OS might be a little complicated for its target audience. I mean, from the form factor, I'm guessin' this is aimed at tweens. If you look at popular tween devices--the enV, the V, the Sidekick line--you see they have simple OS's with QWERTY keypads. I wonder if Windows will beneficially or deleteriously affect the phone's performance. But, then again, it may not, the Dash has been very successful in this age group. Only time will tell.
Also, if this beast is sportin' WM6, you think they'll finally launch the updates for the phones to be updated, by then?
Steven @ Aug 28th 2007 3:53PM
I agree. The only turnoff for me is that it is WM6. A simpler OS would be great...
bc2188 @ Aug 28th 2007 4:32PM
The device is actually named the Pantech c810 not c180.
frank @ Aug 28th 2007 5:03PM
I think WM6 pretty much sucks too but I look at it as the lesser of two evils. It's either that or some totally new, barely supported, completely closed, proprietary OS (Helio, anyone?). In that case, I'll take WM6 since there are at least a million apps and hacks for it.
Elias C. @ Aug 28th 2007 6:09PM
I wish it had a similar OS as the Helio Ocean. That UI looked so much smoother then anything WM can do. Still, being a Canadian and having to search for many moons for a Sidekick replacement...this may just be it.
Goodman @ Aug 28th 2007 9:31PM
I actually HAD a Helio Ocean, and while it was one sweet piece of hardware, the OS just ruined it for me. After enjoying my Sidekick for years, there's no way I could see using an internet phone like the Ocean that can't multitask. I returned it in a week. So to me WM6 on an Ocean-style device sounds pretty neat. (Meanwhile, I'm back with my Sidekick.)
Mr.Tecjunke @ Aug 28th 2007 10:06PM
This model is actually the Pantech C810 & At&t will be marketing it as the Mustang,no code name but just like the Samsung BlackJack is really the SGH-I607,so that's the american cellular industry newest thing,anyway visited a local At&t store today and found out from an associate that this phone will launch early sept,around the 14th...seen a advertisemet spread for the C810/Mustang and I must say pantech is slowly beginning to make a name for itself;first the ocean & now the mustang...SWEET!
Elias C. @ Aug 28th 2007 10:43PM
Mustang is by far the most ridiculous name I have heard...especially for a phone.
Spencer @ Aug 30th 2007 11:08AM
Is this running professional or wm6 standard?
Neely1967 @ Sep 17th 2007 4:59PM
All I can say is WOW... I am lucky enough to get to try one of these out! The back of the phone is the battery, not a cover and a battery, the model printed is Mustang (C810) Test Sample.
I was using a Cingular 3125, by HTC, which has completely disintegrated :( and this phone blows it out of the water. I had also used a Cingular 8125 (by HTC) for a while, but it was really a BRICK, just too big to carry around. The Pantech C810 is the same size as my Cingular 3125 closed, (the 3125 is very similar in size to a Motorola Razr) but I get the QWRTY key board that I lost when I downsized from the 8125.
The 3G data in it is much faster than GPRS or EDGE; I downloaded several megs worth of email in just a couple of minutes. On the 3125, I would have started the process and walked away for it to complete.
I liked Windows Mobile already, so the new version 6 is a plus for me, the interface is a little different so I am not sure if there is a professional or standard or how to tell. I did notice in a menu there is a windows update option, but under risk of a beating, I could not make any changes to the phone. (I will wipe the email)
When this hits retail, and it is not online yet, I want to buy one!!!