Pantech Impact P7000 Phone, Pink (AT&T)

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Product Description

A nicely affordable way to stay in close communication via a variety of messaging options, the Pantech Impact for AT&T features a unique sideways flip design reveals a full Qwerty keypad and large internal display for optimized messaging and web browsing. On the outside, the Impact has a high-gloss faceplate with an OLED touchscreen that lets you send text messages, make calls, and control your music library without having to open the phone. And each time the touchpad below the screen is pressed it springs to action, reacting to finger taps with a soft, tactile buzz.

The Pantech Impact features an OLED touch dialing face that lets you send text messages, make calls, and control your music library without having to open the phone.

Flip the Impact open to find a full QWERTY keypad, a large color screen--perfect for watching video clips, viewing friends' profiles, or flipping through pictures--as well as speakers and shortcut keys to IM, text, email and multitasking features.

This phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can multitask with email, messaging or looking up a contact while making a call. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. It's also compatible with a variety of optional AT&T services, including Mobile Music (with streaming radio and over-the-air music purchase downloads), Video Share, Mobile Banking, and Social Net--a free mobile social networking application that combines access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and customizable news feeds within a single application.

The Impact comes preloaded with AT&T's new HTML mobile browser and att.net service, which combines the best of full and fast HTML browsing with custom features for personalizing favorite bookmarks and local searches. Other features include 2-megapixel auto-focus camera/camcorder, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB), Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal email and instant messaging services, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

Key Features

Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
Clamshell phone with OLED touchscreen dialing pad featuring a soft, tactile feedback, allows you send text messages, make calls, and control their music library without having to open the phone. The external screen displays current time, incoming messages and calls, signal strength, and battery life.
Flip open the phone to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard and 2.6-inch LCD screen for typing longer messages and browsing web and social networking sites.
2-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities as well as brightness and white balance settings, a self timer, and multiple quality settings.
Digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC+ formats. Other features include ability to create and manage playlists on the phone, transfer files to phone from PC, and customizable equalizer.
MusicID music recognition service with lyrics, artist bios, and more
Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (80 MB internal memory).
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN).
Access to personal email (AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live, Gmail)
Mobile web browsing
Voice memo recording
Organizer tools including alarm clock, calendar, notepad, voice memo, calculator, tasks, stopwatch, unit converter
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Address book with up to 1000 contacts with each storing 5 numbers, 2 email addresses & a picture ID
Send business card information as a multimedia message
Speed Dial (8 entries + 1 voicemail default)
TTY/TDD support

Vital Statistics
The Pantech Impact weighs 4.49 ounces and measures 4.19 x 2.04 x 0.7 inches. Its 930 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 336 hours (14 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).

What's in the Box
Pantech Impact handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

A flip of the phone reveals a full physical keyboard and a second display screen, allowing for a fuller experience when typing longer messages.

AT&T Services

High-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6/7.2 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you 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 full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

AT&T Mobile Music enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, 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.

The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application 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.

AT&T's Video Share service 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.) While using Video Share with family and friends is a fun way to communicate, it's also very useful for business. For example, 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.

Product Details

Clamshell phone in pink with touch-sensitive OLED dialing face with haptic feedback flips open to reveal full QWERTY keyboard and 2.6-inch LCD screen
Compatible with optional AT&T Navigator turn-by-turn GPS, AT&T Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and streaming Cellular Video services
2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion to 32 GB; access to personal email and instant messaging services
Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 336 hours (14 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

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Customer Reviews

SO STYLISH, and Functional, TOO!

Review Date: January 22, 2010

Reviewer: Paideia, Arnold, MD

I am a Mom that learned texting out of necessity because of my texting fiend boys. Never thought I would want to upgrade phones for that express purpose, but....This phone rocks. The keyboard is so user friendly and way easier to type lengthy messages than a non Qwearky (sp) keyboard. The touch screen on the outside is nice and sensitive, does what you want. The inside screen's "looks" are incredible, the colors, the font's the navigation, all very, very good in my opinion. The speakerphone is amazing, better than my expensive home phone speaker capability. The Pink option, again, is something I thought I'd never want. I am 41, not 17. However, there were limited colors (some would consider this a drawback) and my son wanted blue (he loves his phone BTW, TOO!). So, asked to see the pink. I really like it. It is a pearl pink, nothing neon_y and the texture to the exterior band of pink on the outside face subdues the look further. Love the inside colors too. My son's blue is a really neat trendy lookin blue as well. Haven't tried all the bells and whistles yet, but look fwd to. Really, really pleased with phone use, texting, sound, coverage, battery life, add on's available, etc.,etc. Read on another site a pretty in depth review that really only knocked the phone for the camera and video capability (and even then, not by a realy significant amount).

Stylish and functional phone all in one

Review Date: March 6, 2010

Reviewer: CJ - MO, Missouri, USA

I have had my Pantech Impact for a few weeks and I am extremely happy with it. I did have a Blackjack 2 but I wanted something a little better looking and easier to use. I am very satisfied with my selection of the Pantech Impact. It's sleek and stylish and has many great functions. Best of all, it doesn't require a costly premium data plan. (Standard text messaging plan is required.)

The Impact has many cool features, but below are my favorites:
* Fun pink color (also available in blue)
* Full physical qwerty keyboard with great spacing between letters - very easy to text
* Easy to learn how to use the various features
* Great call reception
* Able to access contacts, text messaging, and switch phone to vibrate mode by pressing a key on the keyboard
* 3 short-cuts can be set up for the most frequently used functions
* Easy to find other frequently used functions from the menu
* Conversation mode for text messages
* Can set up photos as caller IDs for each of your contacts
* Colorful, clear screen when you open the phone

The battery life is average to above average. I've had to charge about every 2 to 3 days (after light to moderate use). The main downside to the phone is it's hard to get a clear picture with the camera. It's difficult to hold the phone still and keep your fingers from blocking the camera. However, it's been okay for occasional, spur-of-the-moment photos.

I think the Impact is a great value phone for anyone looking for a nice looking phone with a keyboard, a variety of features, and lower monthly data fees than many of the smart phones. Great phone for adults or teens.

nice phone but some drawbacks

Review Date: February 1, 2010

Reviewer: Randy White, Houghton Lake, MI

I have three complaints with this phone. First problem - The camera you are unable to use the camera with the phone closed you must open it. Then your finger will be on the lens so it's awkward holding the phone while taking a picture or shooting video. Second problem - if you want to listen to the mp3 player you have to buy a headset designed for this phone due to the type of input required. Third problem - the touch screen is too sensitive and difficult to use I'm constantly pressing the wrong key then have to delete and start over. I have tried adjusting key sensitivity but I believe that's for the qwerty keyboard inside. I pretty much like everything else about the phone. It has very good, clear reception and the qwerty keyboard buttons are larger than on most blackberry models real useful for texting.

Don't Care fot this Phone. Original Problems with Amazon were resovled well..

Review Date: January 31, 2010

Reviewer: D. Figueroa, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico

Qwerty keyboard is easy to use, buttons are pretty big, but the touch screen is way too sensitive and easy to hit the wrong number, even when set on lowest sensiivity. I did NOT want a smart phone because I don't use a phone for dqata much and the [...] required contract for a smartphone is ridiculous. This phone doesn't require the 2 year committment to data access. It was only [...] per month nad cancellable at any time.

But there were some problems with the phone.

Amazon is supposed to ship this phone with a new sim card. They forgot to put it in the box and when AT&T went to activate the phone, they had to deactivate my old sim, so I was stuck without any phone at all (I later found out that the phone itself had a defective sim card reader).

I eneded up at the AT&T corporate store and got a new sim card and they transferred my contacts for me. My contacts displayed very stangely and wouldn't switch the sorting and added numbers and '/' at the end of the contact name. Also, searching for a contact was impossible. The tech at AT&T didn't even test it. It did take me over an hour in the store, it was so mobbed and honestly, the corporate people aren't all that helpful.

Amazon overnighted a new sim card, which they told me to keep as a spare in case I ever lose the one I got from AT&T.

Update 2/7/10: After calling Pantech about the sim card problem, it turned out that the phone's sim card reader was defective. I called Amazon again and spoke to a supervisor who went out of his way to get me a new phone in time for my move to Mexico.

The phone was replaced and shipped overnight at no charge at all.

If you find you're having problems with a phone, call and if the first CD person doesn't help, ask for a supervisor. I am now completely satisfied with the results of the transaction. The same phone at the AT&T store would have been 99.00, less a 50 dollar mail in rebate that would have taken weeks or months to arrrive.

As far as the Pantech Impact itself, I ended up trading it in on a different phone. The touch screen, while very 'cool' looking, is way too sensitivie and is inconvenient to use without opening it to use the qwerty keyboard. Once you dial that way, you then have to close the phone in order to turn off the speaker phone. I liked the Pantech Reveal much better. Simpler to use and much smaller as well.

False Advertisement

Review Date: December 22, 2009

Reviewer: coton, OK

For those of you who want a phone to be a phone first with a few extras then this is a nice phone. However, I cannot recommend this phone until Pantech (1-800-962-8622) corrects the mistake that they have made in advertising this phone. Their web site ([...]) as well as every other web site advertising this phone including AT&T's say's that this phone has "Speaker-Independent Voice Commands". IT DOES NOT HAVE THIS FEATURE. If you are like me and need true hands free system that can be used with Bluetooth or even the speaker phone this is not the phone. AT&T's solution to this problem was to add their "Voice Dial" to my account and graciously charge me $4.99 each month to dial *8, press talk, listen to prompt, say who I want to call, listen to some more prompts. But first I have to set up a separate contact list (limit of 20) on their web site because it does not use the contact list that you set up on your phone. This is not hands free, you can dial the number faster than you can go through this process.

If you have already purchased this phone please call Pantech and insist that they give us a software update or recall this phone. AT&T should pull it from their line until the problem is fixed. I believe that false advertisement is against the law. Even if you haven't purchased the phone still call... Don't let Pantech and AT&T get by with this or it will only get worse.

Now for the phone itself, I really like this phone. I waited an additional two years before upgrading my phone from a Razr. So for four years the only way that I could talk was to use the speakerphone or Bluetooth because the ear piece was rotten. Call quality on this phone is excellent. It is almost like talking on a landline. With it having two stereo speakers the speakerphone is also excellent (phone has to be open to work). For you music lovers it does not have a headphone jack, you will have to use Bluetooth or an adaptor (I thought a headphone jack was standard anymore). It is a little heaver than the Razr but it fits nicely in the hand and pocket. The front of the phone has a small window and a key pad below. The numbers are easy to see and well spaced. They do have haptic feedback when pressed and you can adjust the sensitivity level and vibration strength of the keys. It does take a little bit of getting use to but it is really not too bad. You will need to get the protective film for this phone and I would also recommend a protective cover. They make a clear one.

You can enter 1,000 contacts with and with each contact you can enter 5 numbers, 2 e-mails, address, web URL and a memo if you save to phone. If you save to sim it is only 3 numbers and 1 e-mail. You can also group your contact and add a photo ID which will not show up on the front of the phone. The alarm which I find myself using for 5 min. cleanup warning in the classroom and for meds is quite loud and you can set it to repeat. You can choose from different ring tones and a single time, daily or weekend modes. The calendar works a lot like MS outlook calendar, nice. This phone also has a notepad, a voice memo recorder, a world clock, a calculator, a tip calculator, a unit converter, a stop watch, and a timer. There are 8 speed dial numbers. Remember this is not a smart phone but it is packed with organizational features. Another nice feature is that you can increase the font size and have two different font styles to pick from. This makes the phone very easy to read.

I did not purchase the phone for the camera so I will let some else speak to that. I did try it out thou and the phone has to be flipped opened to take the picture. The web interface is nice and comes up quickly and I did not experience any lag time during browsing. The screen however is a little small. But here again, I did not buy the phone for web browsing and will cancel that feature before my 30 days are up. I am not a big texter but I did find the key board easy to use. I like the toggle button better than the arrow keys even if it does take a little more room (personal taste).
If you do want to purchase the data package you can also watch TV clips or full length shows. I have it free for 30 days so I tried it out. I was very impressed; however the phone did get warm after 40 min. of use and took quite a while to cool down. I am not sure that the heat generated by this feature is good and on the thin circuit boards in these phones. I would not recommend using this feature very often not to mention the damage it is doing to your eyes. Just a thought.

I have been on the Phone with Pantech and AT&T since the 16th and the "Speaker-Independent Voice Commands" issue has not been resolved. I have talked to several people at Pantech all of which promised to call me back. I am still waiting!!! As you can tell from above I like the phone, but I want was advertised which is one of the reasons that I purchased the phone. Please help me to convince Pantech and AT&T to fix this problem and call Pantech at (1-800-962-8622).

Update, just got off the phone with Alex at Pantech and the official line is that is was a mistake on the part of the advertisers or that perhaps AT&T remove this feature during the beta testing. The bottom line is that there probably will not be an update for this phone in the near future if ever. My phone is going back and I will start the process again of trying to find a phone with voice clarity, speed dial, Speaker-Independent Voice Commands, and the productivity features that I have come to expect on a phone. Any suggestions?

admin on December 24, 2009 | Filed Under Cell Phone Review

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