Ok.. before you take my head.. here is an interesting design idea i found online. Idea only.. and yes I realize that this version runs a windows operating system.
http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS3731349953.html Most of us are looking for multi-functional devices and will probably carry keyboards or such in order to have the ability to type rapidly rather than using the screen interface. As an alternative, this device has a fold out keyboard attached to the case and unfolds to use it. Combined with a mini pointing device (ala mini trackball), yes I know you can use the screen.. but that means taking your hand away from the keyboard entirely... It could hold alot of promise. Even without pointing device.. but I digress.. I would be very interested in such a converged device where the keyboard is not "mini" and folds out from the device (maybe on a swivel) to perform its function when there is room. It also means that you don't have to carry multiple devices with multiple power supply demands etc.. it could be a very 'low tech' keyboard interfaced with the phone physically. Maybe via a connector which also allows it to be completely detached. Anyway.. just posing ideas for the future. -- -- Tim
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