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    Getting Your Tween Their First Phone? Check Out the Pantech Vybe from AT&T

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    Disclosure:  I received compensation in exchange for sharing this information and my honest opinion.

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    My oldest is nearing 8 years old and while I didn’t get my first cell phone until I was 17 or 18, kids nowadays are asking for them much sooner.  No it doesn’t mean we as parents need to give them phones that young, but for many parents it is something they are leaning towards.  Choosing their first phone can be somewhat of a daunting task though because there are so many choices out there.

    Well I have found a perfect first phone for tweens, the Pantech Vybe.  Why is it perfect?  It is affordable, easy to use, includes features that both kids and parents want, and it has a low-cost monthly rate when added to a family plan.  I know for our plan its only about $10 to add a phone which would share our data, text and calling.  The phone is usually what costs so much but the Pantech Vybe is only $29.99 with a new 2-year agreement.

    What features did I like on the phone:

    • Full-slide out QWERTY keyboard – which makes it easy for little fingers to quickly type out a message to you or write a social media post, and my son actually thought it was cool that he had a keyboard slide out.
    • Large touchscreen display with customizable homescreen – Let’s face it kids want to customize their stuff and with this phone they can easily slide the icons they will use over to where they want them.  The screen is a good size at 3.2 inches. My son loved having his games all on one screen and me not yelling at him which I tend to do when he moves icons around on my phone!
    • Quick camera button on the side – no searching for the camera app!  My son loved being able to take his own pictures when he wanted.
    • Handsfree option and one-touch Say-A-Command button – my son loved being handsfree when he was chatting with his friend while they were both playing a game on their tablets.
    • Cost of only $29.99 (with a 2 year contract) plus affordable rate with AT&T to add to a family plan.
    • It is a perfect starter phone for kids where they can do a few things they want to do but not too much.  They can browse the web, check Facebook and Twitter (if you allow them to have an account for them of course), play a few games, take pictures/video and easily make phone calls/send text messages.
    • Its not just for tweens either.  If you have a teen who is driving this phone works for any age.  You can have piece of mind with AT&T Drive Mode, which blocks incoming calls and texts when driving and even use AT&T Family Map to check the location of them via an interactive map.

    Here are some pics of our phone in use:

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    Here is a video from Pantech showing off the Pantech Vybe:

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    CHECK IT OUT:  The Pantech Vybe is available exclusively at AT&T stores nationwide and online at www.att.com. Find out more about the Pantech Vybe at MyFirstPhone.com.

    WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive a Pantech Vybe (for use with AT&T service which you’ll have to pay the monthly cost)

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    4. vanessa richard says

      i would want a lock on so if my kid missed curfew it requires them to come home to unlock and makes tracking their location easy even if phone is dead

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    8. elizbeth miller says

      I love the Qwerty feature. My daughter would love this as well as have a Samsung Glide and whenever she does use it, she pulls out the keyboard

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    13. Amy M says

      We haven’t been able to get my in-laws to text — they still have flip-phones — and I think this might be perfect for them. Kids and old people, just like Shakespeare said.

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    34. Tabathia B says

      I would want a phone to have tracking so that a parent can track a child’s location or if their phone is lost or stolen.

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    41. Sue E says

      I like the handsfree option and one-touch Say-A-Command button. Also the AT&T Drive Mode, which blocks incoming calls and texts when driving. I really like the AT&T Family Map feature to check the location of them via an interactive map; I always feel better knowing where they are.

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    49. Natalie S says

      I like the quick camera button on the side – always a great feature when you are trying to quickly snap a pic of something.

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    74. Rebecca Swenor says

      I love this phone because it is so easy to use. I love that the camera button is on the side and it has slide key board and it is cheap in price as well. Thanks for giveaway and sharing.

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    83. emily cocarell says

      As a dyslexic it’s mandatory for me to use a button-based key pad. This phone looks accessible and functional for tactile users. I’m very interested in this product as an alternative to BlackBerry!

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    86. Michele P says

      I like the full slide out QWERTY keyboard because my daughter loves to text, and this makes it super fast and easier for her.

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    93. Heidi S. says

      The Pantech Vybe looks like a great phone for kids and young teenagers. It allows them to easily navigate around all the features, without allowing them to do too much. The slide out keyboard is really handy, and so is the quick camera button on the side.

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    113. Charlotte Winters says

      I like the fact that it seems easy to use. As a old flip phone devotee, I’d love to try this out. I’ve never had a phone with a keyboard, and I haven’t ever sent a text.

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    119. James Robert says

      I like that I can set time restrictions. My oldest wants a phone and I don’t want her using during school hours or bedtime

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    121. Anastasia Falling says

      I like that it has internet access and a camera!! Two ways I keep in touch with my kids when we’re not together is through Facebook and their photos, so this is perfect for them and me 🙂

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    123. Starla b says

      This is so neat, and your boy is so cute,lol! I really love the fact that it is no just for tweens. I LOVE the fact it has AT&T Drive Mode. That is such a necessary feature these days!

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    129. Selinda says

      I love that it so cheap to add to a plan and share the minutes/data! We have gotten to the age that I am considering a phone for my son and this would be a perfect one for now!

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    135. Jessica says

      I think parental controls are really important for a phone for kids. I don’t want my daughter looking at inappropriate content or buying a ton of apps.

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    137. Vickie Couturier says

      Id like a phone to have limits on how much calling a kid can do,,and once they have reached that llimit the phone will shut off until time to reload the minutes

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    143. Beanybopp says

      I LOVE the AT&T Drive Mode, which blocks incoming calls and texts when driving and even use AT&T Family Map to check the location of them via an interactive map.

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    147. Evelyn Chuter says

      I think this phone would be better for me rather than my granddaughter. She has one already too. I am cell phone illterate and I’m half blind. I love the sliding open panel and the easy to see keys. Also the price is awesome. And it’s easy to use. Sounds good to me.

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    163. Fiona N says

      I love the full-slide out QWERTY keyboard of Pantech Vybe. It makes me feel comfortable when I text messages!
      Thank You for the chance

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    169. Natalie F says

      I like the the AT&T Drive Mode, to block incoming calls/texts while driving. Critical feature!! As well as the family map!

      Reply

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