Since Crafty is no doubt still experiencing afterglow , it would be rude to try to task him with this. So once someone else has the phone, I hope that they'll take a stab at these questions. Thanks in advance!

With all the discussion about the external keypad, I would think that someone would have asked for commentary on it! So, here goes:

• Does the external keypad allow text entry, or is it only numeric?
• Does the angled external keypad work well for one-handed use?
• Is the external keypad usable by lefties?

And now for my own laundry list:

• How's the build... the slider mechanism in particular?
• Are the Call and End buttons a hassle (with their odd side location)?
• How does the QWERTY keyboard feel (the keys, not the slider)?
• What're your first impressions regarding the CDMA radio/internal antenna: How's reception/signal strength/call quality?
• Any issues with the Bluetooth stack (I sure hope it works with my car)?
• What 'Verizonization' has been done to the phone?

Again: Thanks in advance!