I have seen someone seek a case that would cover the keyboard slider because he didn't use it and if a case was available that would do that he would want it.
i wanted the same thign... like one of those rubber blackberry cases that easily slips on and off. i so rarely use the keyboard that it wouldn't be much of an inconvienence
I would definitely be interested in something like that... I have only opened the keyboard once and haven't used it yet. Swype is the best keyboard in my opinion.
I asked about this when I first got my Epic and came to these forums and would love a one piece case/protector. Historically I hate touch keyboards but the Epic is so good, I don't use the physical keyboard except to show people it actually has one.