An improved cell phone arrangement has a centrally located orientation key, for
referencing a location tactilely via the user's thumb, and the dialing keys arranged
in a substantially circular arrangement around the orientation key, in an array
having a relatively large diameter but within range of motion of the thumb. The
keys are shaped and spaced for tactile reference, i.e., for dialing without the
need to look at the keyboard after becoming familiar with it. Cardinal compass-points
can be marked by distinct keys, which extend radially outwardly from the central
reference point and are of different shape and feel from the dialing keys. The
phone housing has finger ridges on one or both sides, and optionally a distinct
ridge or bump on the back of the housing, for repeatable positioning of the hand.
