MOBILE

If there's one criticism my blog is guilty of, it would most likely be my penchant for writing about the latest converged high tech handsets, the likes of which obsolete even the best laptop computers of yesteryear. It turns out that sometimes users don't want to have to read a manual the size of a phone book to get started or break the bank to bring home the latest gadget. To you I present AT&T's latest candy bar, the Pantech C630.

The compact C630 has numeric keys that glow white when pressed and comes with a small joystick to provide easy handling during text and instant messaging, advanced turn-by-turn directions via AT&T Navigator, music listening via AT&T Mobile Music, and fast Internet browsing.

An integrated 1.3-megapixel camera captures both photos and videos, and AT&T Video Share lets customers have two-way video conversations over fast 3G speeds. Finally, Bluetooth wireless technology allows for wireless communication.

The Pantech C630 will be available starting this Friday for $39.99 after a two-year service agreement and mail-in rebate.