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Why I’m using a keyboard phone in 2023

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Re: Why I’m using a keyboard phone in 2023

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Post by dustincoates »

RobotToaster wrote: post #11

I miss the keyboard on the HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1[0], it hid behind the screen until you needed it, so there was no need to sacrifice screen or keyboard size. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_Dream

Oh, I loved that phone. The phone was bulky, but it never seemed like too much in the pocket. And there's something to be said for the satisfying click as you flipped open the phone.

Re: Why I’m using a keyboard phone in 2023

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Post by DHolzer »

I love phones with keyboards, I've been using a terminal style launcher (https://github.com/fAndreuzzi/TUI-ConsoleLauncher) for almost 6 years now, but I really can't get behind the Unihertz devices. The components and the build quality are just so weak compared to the Blackberry Key 1 and 2.. That trend seems to hold true for the non-keyboard Unihertz devices too. Sadly, the Key1&2 are a little slow and don't get updates, so i am back using touch screens again.

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Post by e-clinton »

benbristow wrote: post #16

Steve Ballmer on the release of the first iPhone: “And it doesn't appeal to business customers because it doesn't have a keyboard. Which makes it not a very good email machine.”

I mean, the blackberry was far better than the iPhone at email at the time. It wasn’t even close. Obviously the iPhones versatility won.

Re: Why I’m using a keyboard phone in 2023

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Post by timw4mail »

RobotToaster wrote: post #11

I miss the keyboard on the HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1[0], it hid behind the screen until you needed it, so there was no need to sacrifice screen or keyboard size. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_Dream

For me it was the G2. But yes, very similar practical design.

Re: Why I’m using a keyboard phone in 2023

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Post by cmdialog »

Whatever you do, avoid the Planet Computer phones. They look amazing, but my experience with the company has been incredibly shady and I am not alone in this. It's a shame too because they really do look so good. More companies ought to make a similar offering.

Re: Why I’m using a keyboard phone in 2023

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Post by cmdialog »

monopoliessuck wrote: post #25

Pinephone is saving the world here[0]. [0] https://pine64.com/product/pinephone-pinephone-pro-keyboard-...

Yeah I got a Pinephone for this exact peripheral and it doesn't even correctly fit the size of the phone. Not universal for all their phones so beware.
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