Pantech Matrix Pro Dual Slider QWERTY Smartphone [AT&T Availability Confirmed]

AT&T have confirmed that they are to begin carrying Pantech’s Matrix Pro smartphone, which offers 3G (HSDPA) as well as GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard and sports dual slider format complete with QWERTY keypad, within the next few days.

Bearing a more than passing similarity to the previously featured Helio Ocean 2 smartphone (also developed by Pantech), the Pantech Matrix Pro, which serves to supersede the original Matrix, measures in at 4.17″ x 2.0″ x 0.85″ and comes with a 2.4″ 240 x 230 resolution display (not touchscreen, incidentally), 256 MB ROM and 128 MB RAM – which can be supplemented with microSD memory cards), integrated GPS with AT&T Navigator, a 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and stereo Bluetooth.

Pantech Matrix Pro Specifications:

• Dimensions: 4.17 x 2.0 x 0.85 inches
• Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Battery Details: 1320mAh Li-polymer battery
• Talk Time: Up to 3 hours
• Standby Time: Up to 10.4 days
• Technology: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
• Frequency: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (GSM/GPRS/EDGE); 850/1900/2100 MHz (UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA)
• Operating System: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
• Memory: 256 MB ROM and 128 MB RAM with MicroSD expandable memory (sold separately)
• Display: 2.4 inches; QVGA screen; 240 x 320 pixels
• Sliding 12 key and QWERTY keyboard

Offering a purported talktime of up to three hours and a standby time of up to just over 10 days, the Pantech Matrix Pro smartphone – full specifications of which can be obtained here – should become available within the next few days and will retail at around the $180 price point.

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