The latest addition to the growing prepaid phone segment comes from Pantech. The device is called Caper, and according to Pantech, this device is designed for the teen market. Judging by Caper’s focus on texting, multimedia messaging, and instant messaging, he’s a focal point that stands out rightly.
Pantech has provided a full qwerty keyboard that has a good tactile feel and is typical for this style of phones. What’s lost in the mix is the fact that the phone has connectivity features that you wouldn’t expect on these phones, Bluetooth technology comes built-in, allowing the user to connect to various Bluetooth-enabled devices. Continuing with wireless technology, the phone also manages software updates over the air.
Since the phone is prepaid, there are no contracts to speak of. This phone is a CDMA phone, so it will work with any carrier running a CDMA network. Verizon would be the carrier of choice for this phone, although as stated above, you can buy the phone without a contract.
The multimedia capabilities of this phone are pretty standard. You have a 1.3 megapixel camera for starters, a bit dated, but remember this is not a high powered smartphone. The camera works well within the parameters of taking photos on the go. The multimedia feature set is completed by the capabilities of the music player. The phone will support radio streaming, subscription music services, and more.
It’s easy for a phone like the Caper to get lost in all the fuss surrounding touchscreen devices. In some ways, it would be hard to sell for a teenager who has friends who enjoy more powerful phones like the Droid 2 or the Palm Pixi. That said, the Caper handles more of its own characteristics; And the no-contract option makes this device a quick sell for parents making phone purchase decisions for their teens.
Ideally, this phone is almost perfect for that tweens or teens who are trying to stay connected with an emerging social life. The price of this phone is perfect for parents who are financing the social life of teenagers.
Reflexes
* 2.2 “display with a full QWERTY keyboard for quick and easy texting, email and instant messaging
* Compatible with Bluetooth for safe, hands-free conversation while driving
* Check your mobile email, chat via mobile instant messaging or surf the mobile web
* Excellent prepaid phone features an account balance screen
* Take photos with the 1.3MP camera and send them to your friends through multimedia messages
Compatible rate plans
* Device compatible with voice plans: yes
* Available for purchase without service plan – Yes
The Pantech Caper is available at local Verizon mobile stores or online through Verizon, Wirefly gold CSE Wireless.