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Review: Pantech Crux

Menus Calls/Contacts Messaging Social Networking

On the social networking front, Verizon and Pantech have preloaded iSkoot's Social Beat software. Just as on other phones, it can be used for limited access to status updates for MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. What sets it apart is how incoming messages are handled. Rather than just showing up within the iSkoot software, the Crux lets users see status updates floating across the one home screen that is dedicated to social networking. It's a neat visual, and pressing on any update opens up that particular message.

Further, iSkoot adds dedicated support for Gmail and Google Talk on the Crux. That's a welcome surprise, indeed. In addition to all the normal social networks, Social Beat also allows users to send and retrieve Gmail, as well as conduct GTalk chats with their Gmail buddies. This is huge, and makes up for some of the deficiencies in the regular messaging apps.

The software still has limitations — no access to twitter DMs, for example — but it is slowly adding features.

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Pantech Crux

3" display 240 x 320 pixels
1,100 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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