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By: Thought

Thought — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:47:14 +0000

I really don’t think it looks that bad. The key is the tactile experience…if RIM or anyone could create a virtual keyboard that was actually as good as a physical one then that would be a breakthrough.

It’s not how it looks…it’s how it “feels.” That’s why the physical keypad works so well.

I do think that in the final version RIM will pretty this thing up. Often the early versions are primarily for perfecting the engineering…the graphic artists get around to it later.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:24:14 +0000

I am happy that they included the Suretap option…good on BB for making this product with as many user options as possible (Suretap OR Full Qwerty) especially for those who are existing PEARL users.

That being said – I would be getting ready to wait in line only if a physical keyboard existed. Looks like I’ll be waiting for Thunder 2 (crosses fingers).

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:48:06 +0000

One reason RIM went to the trackball and away from the wheel was because the wheel mechanism was keeping the device from getting thinner. I wonder if the same is true about the keyboard? If they go to virtual keyboard it allows a bigger viewing area (when the keyboard is not displayed) and allows the unit to get thinner again.

By: REV

REV — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:43:10 +0000

Yes, BGR griped about how RIM had better re-skin the keyboard. Who cares? So long as it works, I think it looks fine the way it is.

I’d rather they spend time on perfecting other aspects of the interface than trying to “sex up” something as utilitarian as a keyboard.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:42:47 +0000

I don’t like the look. I’ve only recently got my first BB and if it were a choice between an older model with a proper keyboard or a touchscreen I’d go for the keyboard.

By: Amish

Amish — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:39:37 +0000

Why would RIM put a SureType keyboard virtual keyboard on this device. It seems to me that they could make it full QWERTY even in portrait mode seeing how it is virtual. Just make the buttons a little smaller.

By: jmk

jmk — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:54:27 +0000

Actually, I think they look pretty good. Ultimately, it is performance that matters but on first glance, I like the look too.

By: bluehorseshoe

bluehorseshoe — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:05:16 +0000

It’s going to be real hard to give up what I’m so used to…a physical keyboard. I’d bet the BB masses would hit the stores not to buy, but to ‘try’ the device before making the plunge. All the other bells and whistles are nice, but reality tells me to focus on what I need most, thus the reason why many don’t own an iPhone.

The layout for the keyboard looks good in the picture, just curious as to the feel and size. I hope they get it right.