Pantech Burst
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- AnonD-12146
- tes
- 16 Dec 2012
Awesome phone, Came with Android 2.3 and updatedt ICS.
Sofar no issues since update. Performs well, no lags, Wonderful new features.
With ICS you will save battery more.
Only the drawback is battery drains fast with 3G or 4G data access. Also bit getting heated. If using only for calls, sms, less entertainments, you may use a single ull charge for 2 -3 days. At this price this is an unbelievable gadget. Highly recommending.
(Pc suit still does not recognize the phone with Windows 8 for me/ 7 is ok)
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- Not a fan
- FEB
- 12 Dec 2012
Pantech Burst is an AWFUL phone. Trust me, I work for AT&T and I have seen about 30 of them come back to the store where they have completely shut off and won't come back on. I would NEVER purchase a pantech phone. You people want to be cheap and buy a phone for a dollar, then get pissed at your carrier because the phone doesn't last for2 years....
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- Selenia
- kAM
- 12 Dec 2012
ben, 10 Dec 2012have been using ds fone for abt 3 months nw... so far m dam... moreDo you root your phone? If not, look it up and then upgrade to ICS. The upgrade has some improvements to battery life, stability, speed, voice quality, and connectivity. However, it comes with acute annoyances to be quashed. The AT&T bloatware is much more in the update. It reinstalls itself if uninstalled as root. Worst is the AT&T Smart wifi app. Even if never used, it will override wifi sleep settings to sleep with screen off, increasing data usage and screwing up apps like voip and push IM(was that intentional AT&T?). Another iPhone in the making. To kill it, download system tuner after rooting and disable all check boxes for it under start ups and events. Now you quashed AT&T's control over your wifi. You can do the same to other bloatware to make it invisible to system and not startup. The annoying new boot sound can be killed with silent boot. The annoying launcher can be replaced, and used to hide other unwanted apps not in startup events, foisted upon you by AT&T. A swap file(via swapper 2) and aggressive oom kill settings can keep it going smooth for days without reboots. For battery meter inaccuracy, use battery calibration to delete stats file at 100% charge. Reboot a few times and notice it falsely go down. Now, wait for 10% or so supposed battery. Plugin to outlet. Use system tuner to wipe cache and dalvik cache. Reboot. Notice +20-30% battery added. You just fixed the battery meter :) Should work fine from here on in. If you don't want to root, I can show you how to use Green power free to override Smart wifi though it is a crude workaround that occasionally still allows connection interruptions, though keeps it going with screen off.
Despite all this, it is a nice upgrade and more stable than Gingerbread after these fixes. Voice quality is much improved, too. Use force 2D acceleration and watch the interface fly, with reduced battery consumption.
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- AnonD-72566
- saS
- 12 Dec 2012
Greetings...
For the record I bought this device in Sept of this year. Off of Ebay. So you know..... When I turned it on, it had me when the screen came on.... The Super AMOLED screen is awesome. The screen is not 1024x whatever (actually 480x800), or higher , but... So WHAT.. It is clear. Except in bright sunlight... Slightly washed out look. But still legible.
Only other gripe for me is my older Huawei u8650, was brighter in the SUn. And had a sensor in front as do most, that controlled ( user option ) the screens reaction to ambient light...
Only negative, actually...
Pantech has right on their website how to re-configure their Burst to download ICS... EZ.. JUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.... Read. Then re-read to digest. Simple actually though.
Performance BLEW AWAY what I was expecting...
QUICK page refreshes. Little or ( most likely )NO hesitation in going from app to app.
Looks right, actually it "punches way above it's weight", pricewise... It has 4g LTE. Works with T-Mobile in NY here... BUT T-Mobile's towers are sparce.... During the storm, T-Mobes service defaulted to AT&T.. So I switched. MUCH better service. The phone comes into its own. Even T-Mobes phones have probs. So don't write about the Burst. It's the carrier.
The battery is ok... Only ok. But I have multiple accounts ( 5 ) pushing email to me. As well as other services running.
Volume is ok. Just. Not slanderously quiet. Better when updated to ICS.
All in all an EXCELLENT user experience.. I am a Pantech fan now... Looking to upgrade to the Flex.. Why... DUnno... 'Cause I can.. And I like like a good brand.. The website's help upgrading, for me, goes a long way. THIS Company, thus far is commited to after sale support. Gotta love it!!
Great product. Good product support. Good looking.
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- ben
- rKj
- 10 Dec 2012
have been using ds fone for abt 3 months nw... so far m damm pleasd wit d overall performance of dis baby.. m thinking abt upgrading to ics nw, cn anyone plizzz tell me if der is any lapse in performance or user experience after upgrading to ics coz i hv seen some negative feedback after upgrading to ics... ur honest opinion n feedback r most welcome.... tnx
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- vicky
- U$0
- 10 Dec 2012
Niks, 10 Nov 2012i have heard that upgrading the phone to ICS has some issue... moreDownload widgetsoid from app store and provide administrator access
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- munna
- utx
- 09 Dec 2012
hi i am muna i want to buy pantech burst
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- Ravi
- KSe
- 07 Dec 2012
Using this phone since 10 days. My experience is its an AWESOME phone. The Specs are simply mind-blowing. I bought it for 11500 on eBay.in. It has almost all the features of Samsung Galaxy SII.
1) The screen is Super AMOLED which is superb
2) 1GB RAM which we can't find in phones below 20K price
3) 1.5Gh Processor makes tasks butter smooth (I have installed almost 120 apps like games, launchers, news apps, mail apps, FB app,G+, etc..)
4) ICS is a breeze on this phone
5) With in India one doesn't worry abt battery life coz 4.5 Hrs batter back up mentioned is with LTE connectivity which is not available in India as of now
6) Camera quality is quite good & camcorder is satisfactory.
I use Wi-fi continuously through out the day & once I'm back in my home I'll switch it to 3G but it still gives me a solid 1 & 1/2 day with heavy data usage & calls.
Its really hard to find good accessories like screen guard & phone protector for this phone in India as this was not launched here. In eBay you can find some sellers.
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- olaemrys
- ftK
- 06 Dec 2012
AnonD-82075, 26 Nov 2012I have been using this phone for the past one week. I have... moreplease is there a way i can change the font of pantech burst without rooting the phone
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- Azeez
- Xut
- 04 Dec 2012
i m using burst for last month damn great phone more powerful then s3....awsun device from pantech
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- AnonD-85491
- QsE
- 04 Dec 2012
Nels, 28 Nov 2012where i will buy this mobile please help meeBay is a great place. I bought one for $110 with free shipping.
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- olaemrys
- ftK
- 03 Dec 2012
is there a way i can change my font without rooting my phone?
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- aa
- gFK
- 29 Nov 2012
Nels, 28 Nov 2012where i will buy this mobile please help meAmazon or ebay
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- Nels
- tUa
- 28 Nov 2012
where i will buy this mobile please help me
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- AnonD-82075
- vIf
- 26 Nov 2012
I have been using this phone for the past one week.
I have upgraded it to ICS 4.0.4
The battery life is satisfying even with heavy usage.
It lasts a day long.
I don't think rooting with any custom ROM is really necessary for this phone when you upgrade it with the stock ICS, coz it gives out it's ultimate performance.
Another thing I came through was that the adreno 220 GPU in this device is very powerful than that of Galaxy S3's Mali 400.(I had it compared and the results was awesome)
Amazing screen.
Fast processor.
Good Battery.
Low audio quality.(rear speaker is not very loud)
Network works fine.
Overall good budget phone!
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- kalyan
- rAe
- 24 Nov 2012
AnonD-80731, 23 Nov 2012coz every one is not intelligent ! and every body goes for ... moreexactly
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- AnonD-80731
- u1A
- 23 Nov 2012
coz every one is not intelligent ! and every body goes for big brands !
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- AnonD-61753
- U@7
- 23 Nov 2012
If phone is that good then why popularity is 0.1 percent in gsmarena?
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- AnonD-79652
- vGc
- 22 Nov 2012
Awesome Phone ! I own one ! :)
Performance is Outstanding --- 10/10
Battery is not so best ! Last a day or two depending on your usage --- 08/10
Ics needs improvements --- 05/10 just be on GB
Phone Build is good --- 09/10
Camera quality is Nice 5mp --- 09/10
Overall --- 9/10 if you have GB :(
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- ujjwal
- utS
- 18 Nov 2012
In my opinion this is very good phone . I own one peice .
A small review.
Performance - 10/9.5 ( Till now every damm game runs flawlessly. )
Battery - (on 2G) 9/10 ( runs 1.5 complete days on full recharge with moderate usuage.
Overall UI - 6/10 .. Furthur root and improve :D