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TerreStar Genus (photos)

The TerreStar Genus wouldn't be our first choice for a standard smartphone, but the addition of satellite calling will be attractive to some users.

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 Genus is a bit bulky, but it looks like quite a few other smartphones.
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The Genus' touch-screen is rather small, but the navigation controls are user-friendly.
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Some parts of the Genus feel a tad cheap. It comes with a stylus that fits in a slot on its rear side.
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The Genus' keypad was a mixed bag. The keys are raised, but they're also a bit small.
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The speaker, camera lens, and antenna port sit on the Genus' rear side.
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On the handset's rear side you'll find a screen lock key, the microSD card slot, a Micro-USB port, and a 2.5mm headset jack.

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