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Puma Phone (photos)

We'd change a few things about the Puma Phone, but it delivers a fun user experience that no phone can match. Just make your area has the proper coverage and enough sun.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
Kent German
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The red-and-black Puma Phone has a unique and eye-catching style. Red stripes below the display compliment the red wallpaper.
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The Puma Phone has three home screens that display apps in a simple grid design. Pictured here is the menu for the various sporting apps like the GPS trackers for running and biking (top row), the compass (middle left), and the stopwatch (bottom right).
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The Puma Phone felt solid in the hand, though the plastic skin was a bit slippery.
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The virtual keyboard is too small to comfortably type long messages. What's more, it didn't help that the display wasn't always accurate.
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The solar panel dominates the Puma Phone's rear face.
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The camera shutter and volume rocker sit on the right spine.

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