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The Blitz has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, perfect for typing out text messages quickly.

Published: November 24, 2008 / Caption: CNET Reviews staff / Photo: Corinne Schulze/CNET

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The Blitz has a funny yet cute design, with a short, wide, and rather squat form factor.

Published: November 24, 2008 / Caption: CNET Reviews staff / Photo: Corinne Schulze/CNET

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The Blitz isn't the thinnest phone out there, but at 0.7 inch, it's slim enough for us.

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The Blitz has a great QWERTY keyboard for thumb-typing, with tactile keys that are well laid out.

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The Blitz has a 1.3-megapixel camera plus a self-portrait mirror on the back.

Published: November 24, 2008 / Caption: CNET Reviews staff / Photo: Corinne Schulze/CNET

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The Blitz has rounded and curved edges all around, making it comfortable to hold in the hand.

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The Blitz is easy to slide up and down, and we like the feel of the navigation keys as well.

Published: November 24, 2008 / Caption: CNET Reviews staff / Photo: Corinne Schulze/CNET

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Despite its width, the Blitz is short enough to fit in a pocket, and definitely in a purse.

Published: November 24, 2008 / Caption: CNET Reviews staff / Photo: Corinne Schulze/CNET

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