AT&T Quickfire phone is launched

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AT&T has released the availability of the AT&T Quickfire phone, a quick messaging mobile phone designed to make messaging faster and easier.

The Quickfire phone is equipped with quad band GSM and a tri band for speedy transfer of data. As the phone will run on AT&T high speed 3G HSDPA networks it will allow the user to download music with Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile. The phone also includes the AT&T Navigator so the customers will get voice help on the directions and traffic information. The Quickfire phone boasts about the AT&T cellular video (CV) service through which the users can watch and download news or music videos with HBO Mobile or sports on ESPN.

The AT&T Quickfire comes in a slider form factor, and in addition to the full QWERTY keypad (an essential when it comes to any self-respecting messaging phone), you will also get an interactive touch screen display to help out in navigation of the user interface throughout various stages. The camera is not much to shout about – 1.3 megapixels ought to be enough to capture casual shots, but you can forget about it if you’re planning on using the Quickfire as a replacement for your dedicated digital camera. This 3G world phone allows you to read your messages in either portrait or landscape mode, and with a decent data plan, you are able to download music via AT&T’s 3G network using Napster Mobile and eMusic Mobile. Other features include AT&T Navigator that provides for turn-by-turn directions, although your use of it will be limited to a 30-day free trial, where you are required to fork out more money after that assuming you want to continue using this service.

Mark Collins, vice president of voice and data services for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, said: “The AT&T Quickfire is perfect for texting fans who let their thumbs do the talking and want the benefit of a full keypad but don’t need corporate e-mail access or other business features.”