Pantech Escapade world phone headed to Verizon; launching August 21st
It might not have a spot for microSD cards or even an EV-DO radio, but Pantech’s Verizon-bound Escapade is a special phone nonetheless. You see, the Escapade, which is all set to launch on August 21st, will be one of the few non-smartphones offered by Big Red that is capable of operating overseas on GSM networks. Without it, you’d pretty much have no choice but to get a loaner phone or pony up the big bugs for a smartphone. Spec wise, as we already alluded to, the Escapade is more like a blast from the past than anything new, but it does have a 2 megapixel shooter as well as GPS. So not only can you take some grainy snap shots while on vacation in Rome, but you can also navigate your way down its maze of winding roads and passages.
Where the heck is that screen for the Touch Pro2 from Verizon???
We dont care about this phone! we want more Touch pro 2!!!
Plus it’s only going to be $30 vmir. Not bad for any basic flip, much less a world phone.
your kidding right? say yes. who cares bring the omnia 2 august 21st
How big of bugs are we talking?
I see this as a smart move for VZW. Parent is sending their child overseas for a distant learning program but doesnt want to buy them a Storm or Tour. They pick this one up instead and save a few dollars. Important to have options available for consumers.
Please, continue on with the complaints about not enough TP2 coverage.
@ PandaBarr: Totally agreed about the child thing, but it doesn’t mean his father doesn’t want info on his TP2.
Big Bugs….big bugs!
I think BGR meant “big BUCKS” not big bug! Lol big cockroaches @ BGR kitchen!
hate to point this out, but still no wifi on another verizon phone
This would be decent if wasn’t a pantech. Their phones are always jank.
Who doesn’t have a phone lying around that they could use overseas? Why buy this crap when there are equivalents in your junk-drawer. Yawn!
If the parents got the cash to send their kid overseas for a learning program I doubt money is a very big issue for them.
this is a good addition you guys would be surprised at how many business users dont want smart phones.. my dad might actually get this he needs global but doesnt care for a smart phone
@ Warhed
…wait, BGR headquarters has a kitchen?