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Pantech’s new suit is aluminium

Chris Davies, Jan 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

Pantech seems to have crept up from behind and managed to make something of a name for itself in the cellphone business, striking an interesting balance between functionality and style. That's not to say that they necessarily have the best timing. For instance, from the press release for their IM-U170: "The IM-U170 will come to the fore as a breakthrough in the metallic mobile phone segment" Now not wishing to pour the sloppy water of scorn onto you, Pantech, but you might have noticed the sleek aluminium iPhone Apple quietly announced the other day. So let's look at the U170 in the same light that most other people will (albeit in Korea, apparently its sole market). Read The Full Story

Pantech launches new widescreen DMB

Rue Liu, Dec 13th 2006 Discuss [0]

Pantech has just announced the launch of their Sky brand IM-U160 handset, a new terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) handset that can be used as a portable TV with its wide LCD screen. Featuring a 2.6-inch wide QVGA LCD screen and a width to height ratio of 15:9, the IM-U160 aims to deliver a better visually enhanced TV viewing experience for mobile phone users. The IM-U160 sports just a minimal set of touch sensitive buttons on the face with a hidden slide-out conventional keypad below. The internal memory has a capacity of 184MB and can be expanded via external Micro SD card. Other features include 2-megapixel camera and Mp3 player. To be a Korea-only release for now. Read The Full Story

Pantech concept wins design award

Chris Davies, Dec 5th 2006 Discuss [0]

Sometimes you get press releases through that are basically companies crowing about whatever award they've won recently, often awards that you've never heard of and, oddly, never hear of again afterwards. But here's one occasion when I think a company deserves it - Pantech have won the iF Design Award for Excellence & Innovation for, among other things, their Flexus 03 concept cellphone. A slender slider with a trackball and Moto PEBL-esque keypad, here's hoping the Flexus 03 gets earmarked for production soon! Read The Full Story

Pantech to Launch ‘Auto Pop-up Display’ Satellite DMB Phone

Staff Editor, Sep 5th 2006 Discuss [25]

Seoul, South Korea - September 6, 2006: Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone manufacturer in South Korea, today announced the launch of the IM-U140 handset, a satellite digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) handset that provides users with a genuinely unique mobile phone experience via its innovatively designed display screen. The LCD display is designed to pop up automatically at a 30 degree angle when users push a button next to the screen, optimizing user’s angle of view. The display adds significantly to users’ enjoyment of movies and TV programs, maximizing the user-friendly nature of the phone. The 2.6-inch wide QVGA LCD is the largest display featured on a DMB handset in Korea, further augmenting the portable TV viewing experience. Read The Full Story

Pantech & Alltel To Launch PN-218 Handset

Staff Editor, Aug 17th 2006 Discuss [0]

Seoul, South Korea - August 18 2006: Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone manufacturer in South Korea, today announced that it has signed an agreement for the supply of its compact PN-218 handset to Alltel Wireless, owner and operator of America’s largest wireless network. The Pantech PN-218 phone - a CDMA handset to be sold by Alltel under the Pantech brand in the U.S. - is targeted at young, trend conscious consumers and incorporates an enhanced, compact unique design to provide users with a superior yet practical range of easy to use applications. Read The Full Story

Pantech Launches Its First Branded Handset in Canada via TELUS

Liaw Kim Poh, Aug 16th 2006 Discuss [1]

SEOUL/TORONTO - August 16, 2006: Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone company in South Korea, and TELUS, Canada’s second largest CDMA service operator, today announced the Canadian launch of the Pantech PN-3200. The launch, in partnership with TELUS, marks the first time that Pantech has provided handsets under its own brand in Canada. Targeted at young trend setters, the slim, modern PN-3200 handset combines a sophisticated design with practical and wide ranging functionality, including Bluetooth applications. Read The Full Story