The Vectra's case design is also top-notch: Pull a small lever, and the left side of the case comes off.

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The left side sports the power button, a lever for locking screen orientation and a volume rocker, while the top has the 2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel rear-facing shooter.

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And your loyal blogger, a supply-side Republican down to his bones, begins to wonder about pulling the McCain lever.

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