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[mmmark]

Just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm Mark, I'm based in the UK and have had Blackberrys, iPhones, the Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S III in my time. Am currently using a Galaxy Nexus with an extended battery, but am looking to change since the signal reception seems poor on it when compared to my previous S III.

 

[Aquila]

Hi, welcome to the forums What's catching your eye?

 

[mmmark]

Hi,

I'm on a search for what seems to be a mythical beast. A phone with the Android OS and the Blackberry form factor. I feel that having had Android phones for 2 years (and an iPhone before that) I've given virtual keyboards every opportunity, but they're just not up to scratch for the amount of text I produce on a daily basis via the phone.

Unfortunately it seems that I'm in enough of a minority that nobody's catering for me, and I have a choice between the Blackberry Q10 and another 2 years of swearing at a touchscreen.

I am no fan of the Blackberry OS, but that keyboard works.

 

[Aquila]

This isn't the exact form factor, but it's got a physical keyboard. Motorola 'Droid 5' appears in leaked images | Android Central Not sure what the release schedule looks like for it. Of course, as Alex says... it could be an abandoned design.

 

[Golfdriver97]

Just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm Mark, I'm based in the UK and have had Blackberrys, iPhones, the Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S III in my time. Am currently using a Galaxy Nexus with an extended battery, but am looking to change since the signal reception seems poor on it when compared to my previous S III.

Welcome to the forums.

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[Haalcyon]

Welcome to Android Central!

 

[VDub2174]

Welcome to AC!!

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! There are still some slider type phones out there along the lines of the Droid 4 (as alluded to above). You could probably also find decent Bluetooth keyboard slider cases for some of the more popular phones out there.

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[Golfdriver97]

Welcome to Android Central! There are still some slider type phones out there along the lines of the Droid 4 (as alluded to above). You could probably also find decent Bluetooth keyboard slider cases for some of the more popular phones out there.

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Didn't think of that...good idea

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[B. Diddy]

Yeah, but the main problems with BT slider keyboard cases are (1) extra bulk/weight, and (2) you're relying on a BT connection, which can sometimes be temperamental when it comes to keyboards.

 

[EvilMonkey]

I can't say I'd recommend a BT keyboard....but if you get one I'd be curious how it works out for you.

 

[Eclipse2K]

Hi,

I'm on a search for what seems to be a mythical beast. A phone with the Android OS and the Blackberry form factor. I feel that having had Android phones for 2 years (and an iPhone before that) I've given virtual keyboards every opportunity, but they're just not up to scratch for the amount of text I produce on a daily basis via the phone.

Unfortunately it seems that I'm in enough of a minority that nobody's catering for me, and I have a choice between the Blackberry Q10 and another 2 years of swearing at a touchscreen.

I am no fan of the Blackberry OS, but that keyboard works.

Welcome to Android Central!

I understand your frustration. When I made the switch from Blackberry to Android I had a G1 which had a physical keyboard. I followed that up with a Droid and Droid 2 which also had physical keyboards. I finally gave in for an HTC Thunderbolt and I don't think I could ever go back. Not that I prefer touch screen keyboards because I dont but I do appreciate less moving parts and a thinner form factor.

Best of luck!

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