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(More customer reviews)The good:
The PN-300 is a PHONE. It is not a palm top computer ... it is not a camera ... it is not an Ipod ... it is not a GPS navigation system ... it is not video player ... it is not an internet access device ... it is not a media storage and playback device ... and it is not a video game player Yup, that's all good. What else? It has good reception. It has excellent voice quality. The battery life is very good, and it has all the features you need to use it as a PHONE. Like what? A one button speakerphone with good sound quality, voice dialing (the good kind which records your voice), the ability to assign individual ring tones to contacts in your phone book, and most beautiful and wonderful and best of all, THE FONT SIZE IS BIG ENOUGH THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE 15 YEARS OLD TO READ IT! The clock on the main screen is big and easy to read, and the ring on high is actually loud enough (what a concept!?) The menu and customization features are reasonably comprehensive, and include what you need. In general, this phone is easy to hear, easy to use, easy to see (relative to most others), has clear/clean voice quality, and good reception.
The negative?
OK, it's not perfect. Reception may not be as good as the very best out there right now. That said, reception and transmission seem as good as most that I've tried, and quite adequate. It isn't tiny. It's about the size of my (lost) LG 6100. It's an inch thick and when the stub antenna is added, 4 ¼ inches long. The front screen is difficult to read (Pantech apparently feels that pretty is far more important than functional) and though the front screen is better than most, it could be a lot better (and by that I mean it could be easier to read as opposed to being a color screen with macroscopic font and photo caller ID)
What would I change? Well, since it isn't a PDA, camera, GPS, web surfer, Ipod, video game player, it seems like it could be less chunky. An internal antenna, top quality reception/transmission, and a significantly more compact package would be nice. I'd make the front screen high contrast black on white. I like to see an option for black on white display theme (the PN-300 does include a white wallpaper choice ... indicating there is at least one genius at Pantech). A choice for a larger font size and a longer list of ring tones would be useful.
Conclusion: I couldn't find any user reviews on this phone, and I was a bit worried that it would be lacking in the features I've used and seen on other current phones. I'm pleasantly surprised with this phone. It is not a stripped down minimalist, make a call only, device. The local Verizon store didn't have the PN-300 and the person I asked about it suggested it was garbage. To that salesperson, who hadn't been shaving long, I'm sure it is. To someone (over 40 crowd?) who doesn't have perfect vision or hearing, and doesn't want their phone to be a tiny personal computer, the PN-300 is an easy to use full featured cell phone, and is easily comparable to most of the current crop of LGs, Motorolas, Samsungs, etc. No, wait ... since the PN-300 does not have all the stuff apparently demanded by the under 30 crowd, it's infinitely better.
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The PN-300 offers you the features and options you really need. Spend less time figuring out your phone and more time talking with friends and family. The PN-300 features a silver and black case, an easy-to-use menu with large font, large dial keys, text messaging capabilities, and a speakerphone for voice activated dialing.
Design Flip open the PN-300 to reveal its clear and bright 60 x 128 full-color screen. A supplementary display on the front cover of the device can display call information, date, time of day, battery and signal strength, and more. A handy 5-way navigation key on the button pad provides access to most of the phone's menus and functions. Keys on the left side control call volume, and the top right side of the phone houses the antenna. There's even a handy button on the left side of the phone that allows you to toggle between the date and time on the external display. Lastly, a charging port is placed on the lower edge of the unit.
Calling Features The PN-300 can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in ringtones, while more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon's Get It Now service. Lastly, a speakerphone lets you talk hands-free, allowing you the convenience to do other things while talking on the phone.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools Sending messages with text is a snap with the PN-300. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the PN-300 including a calculator, a calendar, a notepad, a voice memo recorder that allows you to record up to 30 seconds of information, a stopwatch, and an alarm clock.
Imaging and Entertainment As mentioned, the PN-300 is fully capable of sending and receiving text messages. You can receive sports scores, traffic, weather reports, news, and even your horoscope via text alerts (additional Verizon messaging charges apply).
Vital Statistics The Pantech PN-300 weighs 3.32 ounces and measures 3.43 x 1.93 x 0.98 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.38 hours of digital talk time, and up to 190 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz CDMA frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
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