MetroPCS are the first to get their hands on the Samsung Messager SCH-r450 phone. This horizontal slider has a full QWERTY keyboard and a black case, making for a stylish and slim way to keep in touch.

This phone has all the features you need including hands-free options such as Bluetooth, voice recognition and speakerphone. It also comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, an MP3 player, a microSD card slot and a 2.1″ 176×200 display.

But the Messager was really designed for sending and receiving messages of all kinds. You’ll get the most joy out of using the full keyboard for SMS and MMS features, plus IM capabilities. After all, this thing is called the “Messager” for a reason.

The Samsung Messager measures 4.4? x 2.0? x 0.7? and is currently retailing for $199.

via [SlashPhone]