Pantech Breeze III From AT&T – Review, Specification, Features, Price

Pantech introduced the Breeze III entry level messenger phone through the AT&T carrier on July 19 2011. It is not a Smartphone and is specifically designed for those who are more interested in only making calls, receiving calls, and sending and receiving text and multimedia messages.

Pantech Breeze III From AT&T

Specifications

• Design: Clamshell
• Display: 2.2 inch (240 x 320 pixels) 262,144 Colors
• Display Secondary: 1.38 inch (128 x 138 pixels) 65K Color
• Camera: 1.3 Megapixel (1280 x 1024)
• Camera Features: Video Recording, 4x Digital Zoom
• Storage Internal: 80 MB
• Storage Removable: microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB support)
• Bluetooth: Yes
• USB: microUSB (with Charging Support)
• Network GSM: 850, 900, 1800 1900 MHz
• Network UTMS: 850, 1900
• UTMS Data: Yes, EDGE
• HSPA Data: HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
• Navigation: GPS
• Battery: Li-Ion 920 mAh
• Talk Time: 5 Hours (Claimed)
• Stand By Time: 336 Hours (Claimed)

Features

The Clam Shell design for the Breeze III closely resembles the design for the Breeze II. When close the cover sports a color secondary display which is used to show the date, time and Caller ID along with Caller ID Picture if it is set to. Below this display, there are three LED icons that turn on where there are unread messages, missed calls or if the battery level drops below a certain level. The main screen and key pad are revealed on flipping open the Clamshell. The 2.2 inch main display on the Breeze III offers good contrast colors and sharp graphics and text. The interface comes in two modes, “Breeze Mode” and “Advanced Mode”. The former is designed for ease of use and can be set for senior citizens and teens that are getting their first phone, and the Advanced Mode opens up the complete functionality of the phone for those who are more experienced. The address book stores up to 1000 entries and each contact can be tagged with six numbers, Photo ID, three email addresses, five Instant Messenger IDs, web site address, display name, street address, birthday, social network ID, company name and more.  A leading feature of interest is the Pill reminder for medications that may be useful for all age groups. There is also basic mobile email through which you can access your internet email services. The GPS is accessible by using the AT&T Navigator and a basic att.net web browser allows you to browse the internet. There are a few games pre-installed and more can be downloaded from the AT&T App-center.

Pantech Breeze III From AT&T

Verdict

The Pantech Breeze III has a slim and stylish clam shell design that is easy to pocket and handle. The bright color display is clear and readable and the interface is customizable. The well spaced navigation keys make it easy to control the phone and the numeric keypad keys spacing is also comfortable with enough tactile difference that after a bit of practice you can dial numbers and compose text messages without looking at the screen. The two interface modes cover both the novice beginner as well as the advanced experienced users. There are not many design and feature improvements over its predecessor, the Breeze II. There are also some Advanced Mode features that are either not available or disabled in the Easy Mode which can be a bit annoying. Overall, the Breeze III from Pantech is definitely not a smartphone and does not pretend to be, and for the budget price it is a very good option to consider as your first phone, or even if you are looking to remain in the budget phone and want a phone with all the basic telephony and messaging features, as well as some advanced features.

Price

The Pantech Breeze III is available with the AT&T carrier for $39.99 after a rebate and a two year contract. The Mobile Email Service is an additional $5 per month subscription over the regular monthly charges.