Pantech's Vega IM-A650S launched in Korea, packs Android 2.1 and a bit of kimchi

Pan-who? You know, the guys behind the long-forgotten Helio devices? Doesn't matter, because the Korean firm's back with a follow-up model to its Sirius Android handset. Dubbed the Vega (IM-A650S), Pantech's latest 4.02-ounce offering -- a mere 0.14 ounces less than the Samsung Vibrant -- is pretty much just a lighter rehash of its predecessor: 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 3.7-inch 800 x 480 AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, Android 2.1, 5 megapixel camera, 500MB internal storage, and 8GB external memory to boot. If this phone's somehow tickling your fancy, then you're in luck -- Pantech claims to be "in talks with AT&T and Verizon" to bring this baby to US of A. They better hurry up though -- that Froyo ain't gonna stay frozen forever.

[jroff Posted Jul 21st 2010 9:41PM]

is it just me or does that UI look like a knockoff of both the iOS and touchwiz?

[Plazmic Flame Posted Aug 3rd 2010 8:08PM]

@jroff

I hate that manufacturers are making the Android UI look like Android.... this is why Stock Android UI is always the way to go, except for HTC Sense...

[AppleAndroid Posted Jul 21st 2010 9:45PM]

has the number of android phones touched 100 ?

[The Stig Posted Jul 21st 2010 9:51PM]

So this is where the AMOLED screens are going to.......WTF!

[juanvaldez Posted Jul 21st 2010 11:46PM]

@The Stig I know there is a shortage, but the big news is with HTC so I'll assume you are referencing that.

This device will sell maybe 200K, if you think that'll make a difference to HTC you are wrong. Also, they might be procuring from LG which isn't HTC's supplier.

[iZach Posted Jul 22nd 2010 2:15AM]

This phone is actually nice looking in the front. The back looks bulky yuk.

[Arithmetic Posted Jul 22nd 2010 3:16AM]

I dig it, like the wallpaper too. I just want the .apks that come with it lol so I can load them on my Evo.

[TGrant Posted Jul 22nd 2010 7:14AM]

I'm not going to lie Lai. I really like your use of kimchi.

[OnFive Posted Jul 22nd 2010 8:05PM]

That thing is ugly, looks like pantech will be the first company to get to the party after its over...