Pantech Duo 2 C820 in the works for AT&T
We've learned that Pantech and AT&T are apparently hard at work on the successor to the Duo C810 smartphone, a Windows Mobile 6 Standard device whose claim to fame is its dual slide mechanism in the same vein as the Pantech-sourced Helio Ocean. The Duo 2 -- model number C820, naturally -- is said to feature a rounded black case that recalls the look of Motorola's old MPx200 and clocks in with dimensions very close to those of the HTC Vox. We're also told that the dual slide feel is "excellent" with well-illuminated buttons on both the numeric and QWERTY pads; the QWERTY side is apparently the easier to use of the two, with the numeric side being just a bit difficult to navigate by feel alone. Up front, the 2.4-inch screen is QVGA (who'd have thought?). Along the four edges you'll find a Pantech proprietary charge / sync connector and a microSD slot protected by a hard plastic cover.It doesn't sound a heck of a lot different than the phone it replaces so far, but here's where it gets a little interesting: the C820 moves up from a 1.3 to a 2 megapixel camera and packs Windows Mobile 6.1, which apparently is already pretty well customized for the carrier thanks to the inclusion of apps like MobiTV and AT&T Music. Follow the break for software, memory, and processor details; since we might be waiting a while for a release, you may as well get all the info you can in the meanwhile, eh?
Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
CE OS 5.2.19581
Available storage 110.03MB
Total Storage 121.98MB
Available memory 30.8MB
Total Memory 64.04MB
ARM1136EJS (MSM7201A)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
fincan @ May 5th 2008 11:24AM
Every designer who puts a proprietary charge connector should be tied down with those proprietary power/sync cords and slapped with a trout, for at least 2 days, or until they swear they won't do it again and sign a binding paper.
Michael @ May 5th 2008 11:27AM
Yeah, Samsung used to have both a pin-style connector, as well as a flat data/charge port. Now their phones ONLY have the flat connector, which kind of sucks.
Anyways, I like how Motorola uses a mini USB port for their cell phone charge connector. Seems to make sense as it's a fairly common thing to have as most digital cameras come with the same cord.
Paul Oberle @ May 5th 2008 12:29PM
The speakers on the Pantech Duo #1 where the absolute worst ever!. screw fixing the phone with all your functions and improvements. put a GOOD speaker and speakerphone in the PHONE!
Brad @ May 5th 2008 2:31PM
Also, I wasn't a big fan of the plastic body. I would really prefer a more durable material than plastic; it just feels too flimsy for me.