Samsung Craft vs. Pantech Laser Dogfight Pt. 1

The Craft and the Laser are the two best messaging phones on the market right now, but the Craft is offered on MetroPCS, a no-contract, lesser-known carrier. So, is it worth it to switch from a major carrier, or is the Laser good enough to keep on a major carrier? Sydney compares these two phones. Part 1 of a 2 part dogfight.