Poweranimals
Android Enthusiast
That's a requirement for me. Otherwise, no sale.
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Will there be a keyboard?
- Thread starter Poweranimals
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CrazyTechnoBoy
Android Enthusiast
Nope. The Within will only have a Virtual QWERTY keyboard, so i guess this phone won't be for you.
Poweranimals
Android Enthusiast
Well that's lame then. That was one of the best points of the Epic. Why would they leave it out this time. The Epic 2 sounds like nothing but a souped up version of the Epic. Definitely not worth an entirely new phone.
i say exactly the opposite =)
toolwarrior
Well-Known Member
I agree. That is one reason why I did not buy the EPIC.
Poweranimals
Android Enthusiast
Because you don't like phones with quality features?
i don't see a point on arguing here ^^
it's a matter of tastes, you like the keyboard, we don't and we respect you
toolwarrior
Well-Known Member
i don't see a point on arguing here ^^
it's a matter of tastes, you like the keyboard, we don't and we respect you
+1
johnkim575
Newbie
+2
androidpirate
Newbie
I also wanted a physical keyboard but swiftkey more than makes up for it. in fact, after using swiftkay, a physical keyboard would be a hindrance.
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
heavychevy
Android Expert
Has there been a phone with a 4.3" screen that has a keyboard yet? I don't think there has been one. I would NOT be willing to sacrifice screen area for a keyboard, in fact even if there were I wouldn't buy if it had a keyboard.
There are some really hot single core processors out there now. Much better than the generations we got last year. I still think they will be left behind as the developers start to create applications specifically for Dual Core.
There are some really hot single core processors out there now. Much better than the generations we got last year. I still think they will be left behind as the developers start to create applications specifically for Dual Core.
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
At&t attain version is getting the keyboard AT&T’s Galaxy S II Will Have Slide-Out QWERTY, Pictures Inside
Sandroidfan
Android Expert
Poweranimals
Android Enthusiast
What is swiftkay?
So-Low Da Don
Android Enthusiast
Turns out the AT&T Samsung Slider that was supposedly the Galaxy S2 ISN'T! Its probably an Epic 2 variant like I proposed when the pictures first surfaced.... So I would say we shouldn't get our hopes for a Galaxy S2 Slider 
http://phandroid.com/2011/07/29/new-information-says-samsung-qwerty-slider-wont-be-atts-galaxy-s-ii/
http://phandroid.com/2011/07/29/new-information-says-samsung-qwerty-slider-wont-be-atts-galaxy-s-ii/
ScrapMaker
Newbie
Other carriers have QWERTY slider phones that are basically the same size as the Evo 3D... I don't know why anyone would NOT want that... doesn't make it much bigger because they can stuff some of the electronics in that section, making the screen portion smaller.
Even if you don't use the keyboard, it's not adding much, if any mass, and the one time you want to write an email--you'll be able to. The one thing I can't stand is that the virtual keyboards take up half, or the entire screen depending on your orientation.
Even if you don't use the keyboard, it's not adding much, if any mass, and the one time you want to write an email--you'll be able to. The one thing I can't stand is that the virtual keyboards take up half, or the entire screen depending on your orientation.
As stated earlier it's a matter of PERSONAL taste and opinion. The original sgs2 does NOT have a KB and yet Samsung sold MILLIONS of them despite the fact SOME people think it would be "better" with a KB. I think each carrier will have different phones that will satisfy both sides soon but don't expect the sgs2 to have a KB if they have already been successful worldwide without one
CrazyTechnoBoy
Android Enthusiast
I agree with everyone that says that it's a matter of personal taste and opinion.
For example, my brother loves everything about the Evo, except it didn't have a keyboard, so he went with the Evo Shift.
I really don't care whether a phone has a keyboard or not, as long it doesn't make it to much thicker, and it's sexy, the phone can have a keyboard.
But the Within would still be the best phone out there, whether or not it has a keyboard.
For example, my brother loves everything about the Evo, except it didn't have a keyboard, so he went with the Evo Shift.
I really don't care whether a phone has a keyboard or not, as long it doesn't make it to much thicker, and it's sexy, the phone can have a keyboard.
But the Within would still be the best phone out there, whether or not it has a keyboard.
Wolfedude88
Android Expert
I will not buy it if it has a keyboard, I personally don't want a phone with a physical keyboard. I never used it on my G1, and I still even had some problems with it. There are more loose parts to break on a phone if they have a slide out keyboard.
The EVO 3D isn't that thick, but if I can have a phone a little thinner like the GS2 without a keyboard that is what I prefer.
But not everyone has my opinion, which is why I think Android is great, there are a lot of choices. I would be thrilled to see Sprint release this phone in two versions to please everyone.
The EVO 3D isn't that thick, but if I can have a phone a little thinner like the GS2 without a keyboard that is what I prefer.
But not everyone has my opinion, which is why I think Android is great, there are a lot of choices. I would be thrilled to see Sprint release this phone in two versions to please everyone.
Poweranimals
Android Enthusiast
I don't have much luck with the onscreen keyboard. I always seem to press the wrong button and it's a lot faster and easier to type on the physical keyboard. Especially when you're doing a lot of texting and typing on messageboards.