Pantech Crossover

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6/10

320 x 480 display
Android
World Phone
QWERTY, Touchscreen
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Speakerphone
GPS
Memory slot
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There aren’t a lot of budget-friendly Android smartphones on the market with built-in QWERTY keyboards. Most of the ones that do have QWERTY keyboards don’t come with built-in touchscreen displays as well. That’s where the Pantech Crossover comes in, as it features not only a 3.1-inch touchscreen display for input, but also a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that should make typing out long e-mails or text messages a piece of cake.

The Crossover carries modest specs. As mentioned earlier, it has a built-in 3.1-inch touchscreen display which has a native resolution of 320x480 pixels. It’s also equipped with a 600MHz processor and 512MB of RAM, which together handle the default operating system, Android 2.2 Froyo. Other hardware features include a 3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS with A-GPS, microSD card support, and microUSB connectivity.

AT&T definitely has a wide range of Android smartphones in its stable. But few are as rugged-looking as this one. At 146 grams and 14mm thick, it’s certainly quite hefty. But then again, thanks to its chunky design, it manages to pack a high-capacity 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery. It may not be as tough as any true rugged smartphone, but based on looks and physical attributes alone, this phone should be able to withstand more than its fair share of abuse. And that’s a good thing, especially since the default software may be a bit lacking.

Need To Know: Pantech Crossover

1. The combination of a touchscreen display and full QWERTY keyboard makes navigation and user input trouble-free. (The Good)

2. Very affordable through AT&T. (The Good)

3. Has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. (The Good)

4. Default software is outdated and probably won’t be updated to much later versions of Android. (The Bad)

Prices (Where To Buy)

STYLUS TOUCH PEN PANTECH CROSSOVER SMARTPHONE ATT AT&T from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: AT&T
•Located In: USA

$7.67

Pantech Crossover - Black (AT&T) Smartphone - BRAND NEW IN SEALED BOX!!! from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: AT&T
•Located In: USA

$69.99

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Pantech Crossover P8000 Unlocked Cellphone from TigerDirect

•Condition: New
•Availability: Not available
•Contract: No

$76.98

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Latest Reviews

Terrible multimedia capabilities

Armando Rodriguez from PCWorld (about 1 year ago)

5/10

As with other entry-level Android phones, with the Pantech Crossover you really get what you pay for. Sluggish performance, subpar call quality, and horrific audio playback make this phone a tough sell. If you have a text-happy teenager who doesn't use apps and who already owns a stand-alone MP3 player,... More

It has plenty to offer budget-minded Android smartphone shoppers

Jamie Lendino from PC Magazine (about 1 year ago)

6/10

AT&T has no shortage of Android smartphones available, but the Pantech Crossover is different. It features a distinctive design, a durable hard plastic body, and a very usable QWERTY keyboard. It's also quasi-rugged; Pantech calls it "sporty," though it doesn't meet any military specifications for... More

A nice device for the low-end market

Joshua Munoz from Android Central (about 1 year ago)

The Pantech Crossover is, without a doubt, one of the more unique Android phones on the market right now. That being said, unless you're absolutely dying for one of it's features (like the slide-out keyboard), I'd move along. It's not that the Crossover is a bad phone, per se. It performs well and would... More