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Cricket TXTM8 3G

The Cricket TXTM8 3G is a decidedly average messaging phone with a few good features, and you do get what you pay for.

Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets.
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Cricket TXTM8 3G

The Cricket TXTM8 3G is a simple messaging phone for Cricket Wireless.
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Screen size

On the front of the phone is a 2.2-inch display. There's a widget/shortcuts bar along the side for easy access to Cricket services.
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2-megapixel camera

The Cricket TXTM8 3G has a 2-megapixel camera on the back.
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Slim

The Cricket TXTM8 3G is only 0.55 inch thick.
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Buttons

The Cricket TXTM8 3G has a compact keyboard with raised keys.

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