Pantech Jest - blue (Verizon Wireless)

• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 39 reviews
• My rating: 0 stars

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• 7 stars

  Looks like a great phone!

  by brianv11 on July 26, 2010

  Pros: - Large, clear screen.
  - Slide-up motion seems very solid, and snaps in to place quickly.
  - Nice camera for a non-smart phone.
  - Does not require any kind of data plan.
  - Dedicated keys for music and texts.
  - Threaded text messaging available.
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  Cons: - Optical d-pad seems difficult to use.
  - No 3.5mm headset jack.
  - Keyboard is a little on the small side.

  Summary: My favorite parts about this phone are the music player and how easy it is to text message with the phone.
  My least favorite part is the optical d-pad - ...

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  Summary: My favorite parts about this phone are the music player and how easy it is to text message with the phone.
  My least favorite part is the optical d-pad - just because I don't understand why Pantech used it instead of physical direction keys.
  I would recommend this phone for anyone who would like a texting phone without sacrificing other great features like a music player, decent camera, and video camera. This is why I chose this phone over the Samsung Intensity and LG Cosmos. I would also warn that the phone does take some getting used to.
  Also, if you are planning on getting a data plan, I wouldn't consider this phone. If you are already buying a data plan, there are much better phones to get. If, however, you're limited to Verizon's wonderful "feature phones," this is a great choice for a texting phone.
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  I've had the phone for a couple of days now, and I'm definitely happy with it.
  The physical form of the phone is very nice. Closed, it fits comfortably in your hand or pocket, and with the keyboard exposed it is a bit taller than a CD. On the sides of the phone there are 5 keys: a volume rocker, a speakerphone button, a camera button, and a button that brings up a kind of "quick menu." The micro-SD card slot is on the top, and the USB/Charger port is on the right side. The front of the phone has four physical keys (talk, music, clear, and end), two touch-activated soft keys, and the optical d-pad. When the phone is closed, it automatically locks the keypad, and you must press "OK" to unlock it. This is a good function so that you don't press the touch keys while the phone is in your pocket, but if you slide it down accidentally while doing something (taking a picture), it cancels everything you were doing. I haven't found a way to disable this yet.
  The optical d-pad is one of the more unique features of this phone, although it may not have been the best choice. To move the cursor or move through the menu items, you have to swipe your finger along the pad. To press OK, you press down and use it as a physical button. The d-pad will take some getting used to, but its sensitivity is also customizable. Personally, I don't understand why Pantech didn't just use a normal directional pad - it would make things much easier.
  It seems very customizable, and I like the ease-of-use. The phone has guided setups for every basic area of settings (display, sounds, general phone setup), so it takes very little time to set up.
  I've already used the micro-SD card to load some songs in to the music player, and they play very well. The speaker is loud and very clear for a basic cell phone. Unfortunately, there is no 3.5mm headset jack, so I'll have to buy an adapter to listen to my music through my headphones. Once the songs are loaded on, the music player is very easy to use.
  Messaging is one of the best parts of this phone - this seems like it was the main goal in designing the phone. There is a dedicated messaging button on the QWERTY keyboard, which takes you directly to the screen for sending a new TXT message. Incoming texts can be organized by time received, or by contact (also called threaded messaging). Organization by contact allows you to look at the texts in a conversation view, with the entire conversation organized on one screen. The keyboard is also fairly easy to use, although the small buttons may take some getting used to depending on what phone you had previously or the size of your hands. From my limited texting so far, it seems that the phone suggests words while you're typing based on what you've texted previously. I'm sure you can turn this option off if you want.
  The camera is 2.0 megapixel and seems to take pretty decent pictures. It also includes a video camera - something not available on most of Verizon's texting-oriented "feature phones." Options for the camera include changing resolution, a self-timer, brightness, white balance, shutter sound and color effects.
  
  Updated on Jul 26, 2010

  I just discovered another cool feature - the phone has a limited form of multi-tasking. Once you play a song, you can exit the music player and still have the phone play the song. It displays as a little banner across the top of the home screen. So far, I've been able to send a text message while the music was playing, but I haven't tried anything else. To exit the music entirely, just click end twice.

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• 9 stars

  I received my phone six days ago, and I really like it!

  by browne13 on July 22, 2010

  Pros: The size of the screen and options to enlarge font. I also like the animated graphics for the wallpaper that are included. The contact list is easy to use.The qwerty keyboard is easy to use. The clarity of the sounds (voice, etc,)are also very good.

  Cons: The scroll was a little difficult to learn but I had it handled within a day.

  Summary: I really like this phone and recommend it highly especially to those that want a phone that looks up to date yet is simple to read and use. This phone ...

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  Summary: I really like this phone and recommend it highly especially to those that want a phone that looks up to date yet is simple to read and use. This phone is also a great size and weight. The contact list is very accessible as are all the tools and settings. I love the large screen and the options to update the phone to a smart phone if wanted. The keyboard is easy to use and the sound quality is also good; although I do not plan to use this phone as a music player because I have an ipod touch. I will use this phone for mostly for calling and texting. So far, I love my new Pantech Jest!

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• 1 stars

  Very horrible phone never works. Don't buy.

  by clandsom on May 20, 2012

  Pros: None. Nothing Good.

  Cons: RAndomly shuts off.
  Touch keys malfontion.
  Freezes.
  Won't charge have to keep plugged in.
  Having to Replace it multipulo times.
  pocket dials all the time.
  and the list goes one and on.

  Summary: Never buy you will regret it.

  Summary: Never buy you will regret it.

• 2 stars

  Awful phone do not buy!

  by laurabell2300 on December 22, 2011

  Pros: Has terrible battery life
  can not withstand anything
  is very sensitve
  not good for children
  short battery life
  and the list continus.........................

  Cons: Has a large screen
  has good sound quality (depending on what you are listening to)

  Summary: This phone is the worst phone i've ever had it dies all the time, every time i close it to hard it shuts off if it even gets a ...

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  Summary: This phone is the worst phone i've ever had it dies all the time, every time i close it to hard it shuts off if it even gets a droplet of water it shuts down. Randomly turns off when its on full battery

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• 5 stars

  DON"T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

  by kcarden60 on November 14, 2011

  Pros: It's a cute phone. Nice large screen. Fun and easy keyboard.

  Cons: It does not work if it's not plugged in. This seems to be a common problem that happens with every jest phone. The optical pad is kind of annoying and can be frustrating.

  Summary: Probably only 1 out of 10 of these don't have the charging problem.

  Summary: Probably only 1 out of 10 of these don't have the charging problem.

• 1 stars

  Worst phone for reliability

  by ZeoLiTeLV on September 21, 2011

  Pros: Big contact list. Easy to text.

  Cons: I am on my 4th Jest and 3rd battery. Twice the phone has left me stranded, broke down, and using a strangers phone to call for help. Everyone of these did the same thing, involuntary shut down, only works when plugged into a wall. I pay Verizon 1.99 a

  Summary: Don't get this phone, unless you want a house phone. It only works plugged into a wall.

  Summary: Don't get this phone, unless you want a house phone. It only works plugged into a wall.

• 7 stars

  Pretty Good Phone...

  by corabee101 on August 8, 2011

  Pros: Good MP3 Player, Nice Keyboard, Good Volume

  Cons: Short Battery Life

  Summary: This phone has worked great! I've been using it for about 10 months and no problems so far. I really like the MP3 player and the browser.

  Summary: This phone has worked great! I've been using it for about 10 months and no problems so far. I really like the MP3 player and the browser.

• 4 stars

  Worst Phone I have Ever Owned

  by nyangel22 on July 19, 2011

  Pros: Volume Level, Easy to text

  Cons: Battery, turns itself on and off

  Summary: Last October, I switched phone service from AT&T to Verizon. Because I loved my Pantech Link, I decided to stay with the company. That was the biggest mistake ...

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  Summary: Last October, I switched phone service from AT&T to Verizon. Because I loved my Pantech Link, I decided to stay with the company. That was the biggest mistake I ever made. Less than 6 months after I got this phone, I had to get a replacement because it wouldn't recognize the battery. The replacement phone worked really well for awhile, but a couple of weeks ago, I started having problems. It would randomly turn itself off. Whenever I closed the keyboard, it would turn off. Then, it would start going into service mode, telling me to "power cycle" my phone in order to make or receive calls--except the buttons wouldn't work, so I couldn't turn it off. The final straw came yesterday, when I tried taking the phone off of the charger. I started getting the screen that told me there was no battery in the phone. So, for a 2nd time, my phone won't work off of the charger. My 2nd replacement should be here by Friday or Monday at the latest.
  
  Let the countdown to Upgrade begin: 10 months 14 days to go.

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• 10 stars

  Good messaging phone

  by narn3049 on July 12, 2011

  Pros: Works good, nice keyboard, no flaws. Social app, cool features

  Cons: First device broke, it continuously shut off and screwed up, and i got a new phone out of it. Scroll hard to get used to

  Summary: An excellent phone, I got this phone in July of 2010, and the first phone failed on me. It shut off tons, well I ordered a replacement, and it really ...

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  Summary: An excellent phone, I got this phone in July of 2010, and the first phone failed on me. It shut off tons, well I ordered a replacement, and it really has changed all I like on this phone, I LOVE IT, has a nice keypad, and runs really good. Here is my initial review from phonescoop.
  
  efinitely a phone you should choose.
  
  Also My father purchased this phone RIGHT after we saw it launch from Verizon. It had just been released to the website. So we went to the store that has the phones where we usually see them or get accessories, and they informed us it was online only and was out of stock. So then it was in the stores and online and then it was out of stock again. Definitely a hot seller.
  
  Well we got one and after 1 almost 2 days of experimenting the phone isn't that bad of a phone. It's got a big screen and compared to my Motorola Rival (Previously I owned the Voyager) i gotta say both phones are pretty good.
  
  Pros:
  Big screen
  good keypad
  all the features
  social app
  cons:

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• 1 stars

  I hate this phone!

  by jenngood on July 3, 2011

  Pros: none - sucks

  Cons: I hate this phone! Every time I turn the phone off I have to take out the battery before I can turn it back on! The headphone jack plug causes the phone to mute after taking my headphone out. The touch technology on the buttons takes me to places I don

  Summary: I hate this phone! Every time I turn the phone off I have to take out the battery before I can turn it back on! The headphone jack plug causes ...

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  Summary: I hate this phone! Every time I turn the phone off I have to take out the battery before I can turn it back on! The headphone jack plug causes the phone to mute after taking my headphone out. The touch technology on the buttons takes me to places I don't want to go

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