AT&T Pantech Slate carves its own niche

AT&T carved out a spot for the Pantech Slate in its lineup today. The new Slate from Pantech claims to be the world's thinnest candybar cell phone with a full QWERTY keyboard.

The Pantech Slate features a 1.3 megapixel camera and supports AT&T's Mobile Email service, allowing consumers to access their email on the go. Bluetooth is also on board, in addition to mobile instant messaging service. The Pantech Slate is set to be available in black with royal blue in late October, priced at $49.99 after a 2-year commitment and mail-in rebate.