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Pantech Matrix / Pantech C740

Pantech Matrix / Pantech C740

81 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (5)
portability (4)
performance (4)
camera (3)
GPS navigation (3)

Negative
design (3)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of Pantech Matrix / Pantech C740. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the camera and performance. The GPS navigation and usability also get good views. Some have doubts about the reliability and design, and opinions are divided on the sound.

portability, usability, GPS navigation, performance, camera

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Pantech Matrix / Pantech C740 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pantech Matrix / Pantech C740

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Pantech Matrix / Pantech C740 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and durability. The price and performance are also appreciated, but many are critical about the reliability. There are mixed views on the camera and sound.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Nick Mokey (digitaltrends.com)

Pantech Matrix Review

The Matrix's $80 price tag makes it hard to knock this phone for what it is.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Pantech Matrix C740 (AT&T)

The Pantech Matrix C740 for AT&T uses its dual-slide form to easily pivot between talking and messaging modes.

User-friendly dual-slide design. Very bright screen. Excellent battery life.

Basic IM and e-mail clients. Slippery QWERTY keypad can be difficult to type on.

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Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Nicole Lee (cnet.com)

Pantech Matrix review

Pantech pioneered the dual-slider handset design in North America with the Helio Ocean , which could slide vertically to reveal a number keypad and slide horizontally to reveal a QWERTY keyboard. The company also introduced the Pantech Duo , a Windows...

The Pantech Matrix slides both ways to reveal both a number keypad and a QWERTY keyboard. It has a megapixel camera, HSDPA, A-GPS, and access to AT&T's broadband services.

The Pantech Matrix suffers from tiny navigation keys and a flat keypad. The handset is also on the bulky side.

The Pantech Matrix is a pretty good dual-sliding multimedia handset, but we just weren't pleased with the keypad design.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Pantech Matrix Review

The evolution of text messaging has come by very far from its introduction to mobile phones. Calling someone with a device is necessary to keep in touch, but texting has become all the rage. From younger children to older adults, texting has become the...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Video Review: Pantech Matrix

Pantech rolled out a new dual-slider messaging device for AT&T with 3G. Here is our take on it.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Bright Hub (brighthub.com)

Pantech Matrix Review

The Pantech Matrix has plenty of features and additions which make it a decent mobile device. Find out what these features and additions are in this Pantech Matrix review.

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by (about.com)

Pantech Matrix C740: Unique Dual Slider

While the Pantech Duo has taken the smartphone route, the quick-messaging Pantech Matrix C740 is a cell phone that packs the same dual-sliding, double-keypad design.

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Expert review by : Nicole Lee (cnet.com.au)

Pantech Matrix review: Pantech Matrix

Pantech Matrix

The Pantech Matrix slides both ways to reveal both a number keypad and a QWERTY keyboard. It has a megapixel camera, HSDPA, A-GPS, and access to AT&T's broadband services.

The Pantech Matrix suffers from tiny navigation keys and a flat keypad. The handset is also on the bulky side.

The Pantech Matrix is a pretty good dual-sliding multimedia handset, but we just weren't pleased with the keypad design.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Adrian Covert (gizmodo.com.au)

Lightning Review: Pantech Matrix Dual Slider Mobile Phone

The Gadget: Pantech's Matrix dual sliding phone was just announced today on the AT&T network. Unlike last year's WInMo-running Pantec...

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (letstalk.com)

Pantech Matrix

I really don't like this phone I have only had it since august, I take really good care of it, and pieces are falling off. Also when I go to set my alarm for the morning I set it at midnight for 6 am and it tells me I have 13 hours left until the alarm...

Jan, 2010

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