For folks looking for a simple, no-fuss (and certainly no-frills) cell phone, the Pantech Breeze C520 that is being offered by AT&T must certainly have made the shortlist, after all, it’s going for $29.99 on contract. If white isn’t your choice of color, at least you’ll have another color option to pick from as a black version will be available. Features of the Breeze will include a VGA camera, video capture capabilities, and EDGE data connectivity.

Pantech has unveiled its Matrix Pro smartphone, which will be available via AT&T. This Windows Mobile 6.1 powered device can be considered as the successor to the Pantech Duo, which was launched way back in Oct 2007. The most noticeable feature of the Matrix Pro will probably be its sideways-sliding QWERTY keyboard. While there isn’t any information on when the phone will be available, word is that it will be retailing for $179.99, and will have the following features:

• 850/1900/2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA
• 2 megapixel camera
• Stereo Bluetooth
• microSD card expansion (up to 32GB)

Pantech has come up with the IM-S410 with a rather unique feature, which is Wind Recognition. In case you were thinking of something rude, it’s not that, rather it will be able to evaluate the amount of wind that blows through the microphone, and you can use that to do tricks like blowing on an image of a flower to see its petals flit away. It’s quite a novel idea, though it really has no practical use.

Most mobile phone users out there haven’t handled a Pantech phone before, but that’s probably because the phones aren’t too widespread outside of South Korea, though it didn’t stop the company from shipping more than 10 million handsets last year. The latest handset from Pantech is the Sky Wind, and as its name implies, it has something to do with wind. The phone actually features “blow-controls”, which allows users to get the phone to switch wallpapers, adjust the phone’s brightness or even snap a photo by blowing over the phone’s microphone. The handset has an Emotion Engine, which is developed by Fantalog Interactive. Of course, all of this is certainly a gimmick, but it’s a cool gimmick nonetheless. The Pantech Sky Wind will be available in February, though there isn’t any official pricing on the device just yet.

With Valentine’s Day not too far away, Pantech must be gearing up to cash in on the hype, as it has released the Pantech Cupid IM-S390. While this CDMA phone’s name might sound a little soft, it does boast an impressive feature set, not least the built-in TV tuner. Other specifications of the Pantech Cupid IM-S390 include:

• Support for CDMA / HSDPA (7,2 Mbps) network
• Dimensions: 103.5 h48h12 ,5-13, 5 mm
• Weight: 88.2 (90.5) gr. Depending on the type of battery
• Display: 2.3-inch, a resolution 240h320 points, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• Camera: 1.3 MP, CMOS
• Memory: 80 MB available user extensible through the use microSD cards
• Electronic Dictionary
• Sound: 64 x-tone polyphonic MP3 Player
• Video: VOD, built-in TV tuner (TDMB)
• Other functions: calendar, scheduler, alarm clock, list, Blogs SKY, text and voice notes, rentals, calculator, stopwatch

While the Pantech IM-S400L Sky Oz is only available in Korea, it has a rather interesting feature called the Glide Sensor, which turns the phone's keypad into something like a notebook's touchpad, greatly improving the web browsing experience on the phone. Features of the IM-S400L include:

• 2.6" LCD display
• Digital DMB TV tuner
• Subway map
• Electronic dictionary

Pantech has announced the Pantech C630, which will be available on AT&T for $39 on December 12th. Users will have to agree to a 2-year contract in order to get the $39 price, but seeing that the phone is going for cheap, it’s not that bad a deal. While the phone might seem a little budget-oriented, it certainly has some good features for a budget phone, which include:

• 3G
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• 1.3 Megapixel camera
• microSD card expansion

Korean music fans will be taking a close look at the Pantech Presto, which is a touchscreen phone being offered by SK Telecom of Korea. The phone will have a one-touch button to access music playback, and will be going for about $560 in South Korea, though there isn’t any word as to whether the phone will be available outside of Korea. Features of the Presto include:

• T-DMB TV tuner
• 3G HSPA radio support
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Memory card slot
• Pre-loaded electronic dictionary

It was pictured before, and now it’s finally official. Pantech and AT&T have announced the “world’s thinnest QWERTY keyboard” handset, which is definitely aimed at messaing junkies, as it sports a full QWERTY keyboard and is also very slim, if you’re a fan of slim devices. Aside from the full QWERTY keyboard, the Slate also features Bluetooth, video recording, 1.3 megapixel camera, email, instant messaging and support for AT&T’s Media Net.

While Pantech is claiming that its Slate is the world’s thinnest QWERTY phone, it definitely won’t be able to claim that it’s the world’s prettiest, not by a long mile. The phone isn’t too expensive at $50, but whether you’ll be able to stomach its looks is another thing. The blue version of the phone has been pictured here, and it’s supposedly trickling into AT&T stores.

You’ve seen the official-looking picture of the Pantech Slate, which claims to be the world’s thinnest full QWERTY device, now take a gander at a live shot of the phone, do you still want it? It doesn’t look like the phone will be available in the color that it’s currently pictured in, but that shouldn’t be too much of an issue for prospective buyers. According to Engadget, the phone should go on sale by the end of the month and will be priced below $50, though it will be missing 3G.

Fancy a full QWERTY keyboard, but don’t want something that is as thick as your thigh? Pantech has launched what is claims is the world’s thinnest device with a full QWERTY keyboard. The phone will be going for $49.99 on a two-year contract, and mail-in rebate for AT&T users. Features of the phone include a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Mobile Email, instant messaging, and will be available in Black and Royal Blue and should be available in October.