AT&T Pantech Link

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

4

Pros:

Thin, smartphonelike design, Domed keys, Affordable.
Good GPS, nice keyboard.
Very inexpensive, Sturdy, light construction.

Cons:

Call quality is mixed, Browser is slow, Poor camera quality, Requires a data plan
The coolest features cost extra, Camera is only 1.3 megapixels

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Last revision on November 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Thin, smartphonelike design, Domed keys, Affordable
Good GPS, nice keyboard
Very inexpensive, Sturdy, light construction
Excellent Web browser. Fast UI. Sharp camera
Decent call quality with a couple small issues, Bluetooth stereo, Gets rated battery life
Very inexpensive, Sturdy, light construction
The Pantech Link is thin and sleek with a rubberized backing and a nice QWERTY keyboard. It has a 1.3-megapixel camera, a music player, 3G/HSDPA, and support for AT&T's new cloud services. It is also very affordable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Call quality is mixed, Browser is slow, Poor camera quality, Requires a data plan
The coolest features cost extra, Camera is only 1.3 megapixels
Expensive required data plan. Proprietary headphone jack
Camera not the greatest, Web browsing could be better, screen a bit too small, Interface is fairly plain
The coolest features cost extra, Camera is only 1.3 megapixels
The call quality could be improved and the HTML browser seems wasted on such a small screen

Expert reviews and ratings

The Pantech Link is a great messaging device with its slim build, compact QWERTY keyboard and a plethora of AT&T services and features. This smartphone costs $159.99 and can be purchased at wireless.att.com.Next Article » ...

By BrightHub on May 25, 2011

Sure, you don’t get easy PIM syncing or a high-end camera, but the Pantech Link is a solid QWERTY bar phone for someone who wants a cheap texting phone that also feels nice in the hand and looks good. The phone has support for an amazing number of...

By MobileTechReview on May 27, 2010

If you’re looking for a slim, affordable messaging phone, Pantech’s Link will set you back just $10 (with a two-year contract from AT&T). The Link is delightfully slim (just 0.39 inch thick); and though it’s array of features is a bit...

By Macworld on May 08, 2010

The Pantech Link is an inexpensive BlackBerry clone, but watch out for the required data...

By PC Mag on May 06, 2010

The Pantech Link is a decent phone for the price truly, without contract it’s only $160, with contract it’s $10. You can’t beat that price really, for that price it’s well worth it. Call quality is decent for the most part, as is...

By Testfreaks on April 28, 2010

The Pantech Link is a light, stylish phone for budget-minded texters....

By PCWorld on April 26, 2010

The Pantech Link is an absolute steal with an excellent array of midrange features, a great slim design, and a wallet-friendly price. We wish only that it had better call...

By cnet on April 16, 2010

In general, reviewers say they like the Pantech Link. Measuring a slim 0.39 inches thick, the Link's thin profile is one of the first things most critics notice. The domed keys on the full QWERTY keyboard also earn attention, with...

By ConsumerSearch on December 01, 2010

In the end, the Pantech Link provides some nice hardware, but it's held back by lackluster software. The keyboard is very good, especially for a device at this price point ($10 with a contract at launch). The slim shell and rubberized back make this...

By Phone Scoop on April 16, 2010

A device like the Pantech Link is perfect for the crowd seeking a professional featurephone without the frills and/or high costs of a smartphone. My father, who is an investment banker, has no interest in carrying a smartphone ("I check e-mail all...

By PhoneDog on April 15, 2010

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