The Verizon HTC Ozone XV6915 is a full featured thumb keyboard email/text messaging smartphone. It weighs in at 3.7 ounces and feels great for one handed operation.

Even without a touch screen, the D-Pad and keyboard provide easy access to all the included Windows Mobile 6.1 functions. Verizon Wireless has finally decided to ship its smartphones with the GPS enabled for third party applications. The HTC Ozone is clearly a worthy competitor to RIM’s Blackberry.

In case you missed it, check out the unboxing video.