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srettea · **Flip-phone -** 01-30-2008, 12:39 PM

Has anyone heard anything about a flip phone from RIM?

Or a non-RIM flip-phone that is compatibale with RIM software?

I have broken several blackberry phones due to the open face. I just got several guys that work for me Razor phones and they are the same size as my Pearl. You would think with the popularity of the flip-phones, it would be a no brainer to come out with one.

And rumors out there?

purephase · **OS:** 4.5.0.45

BlackBerry Connect

jeremyckitching · 01-30-2008, 01:25 PM

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 8100: BlackBerry8100/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

I haven't heard anthing about a BlackBerry flip phone. I have a protective casing around my BlackBerry that protects the outer casing and the screen. I have the Pearl and some sort of screen protection is a must. Really it is a must for any BlackBerry phone or smart phone in my opinion.

MaxT32 · 01-30-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srettea

Has anyone heard anything about a flip phone from RIM?

Or a non-RIM flip-phone that is compatibale with RIM software?

I have broken several blackberry phones due to the open face. I just got several guys that work for me Razor phones and they are the same size as my Pearl. You would think with the popularity of the flip-phones, it would be a no brainer to come out with one.

And rumors out there?

Here is a good case. They can cost $80 to $100 but well worth it.
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BryanHarig · 01-31-2008, 07:51 AM

Look at the otterbox cases if you are worried about breaking the BB. OtterBox.com | Waterproof Cases for iPods, PDAs, SmartPhones and More!

PhillyGuy · 01-31-2008, 12:53 PM

TMO had a Samsung a while back, I think the T719.

sprat · 01-31-2008, 01:47 PM

funny ive had 8 or 9 different blackberrys and havent broken a single one

BryanHarig · 01-31-2008, 04:06 PM

SGH-T719 was a samsung flip phone with suretype and blackberry connect.

Sk-65 was a Seimens swivel phone with a full keyboard and blackberry connect.

Blackberry connect clients are also available for Windows Mobile, S60 Nokia phones and Palm.

Moonshadow · 02-22-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sprat

funny ive had 8 or 9 different blackberrys and havent broken a single one

3 or 4 for me and no breakage!

RobM · 02-22-2008, 07:38 PM

Now a flip blackberry would be really cool

Sith_Apprentice · **OS:** 4.5.0.52

defeats the durability selling point of the device. can you imagine how many people break their BB if it started being built like a flip phone?

RobM · 02-26-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srettea

Has anyone heard anything about a flip phone from RIM?

Or a non-RIM flip-phone that is compatibale with RIM software?

I have broken several blackberry phones due to the open face. I just got several guys that work for me Razor phones and they are the same size as my Pearl. You would think with the popularity of the flip-phones, it would be a no brainer to come out with one.

And rumors out there?

I would go for a flip phone any day of the week...

beninark · 02-26-2008, 10:41 AM

if you havent noticed, the pearl's durability isnt that great. I know the 8700 and below were rock solid but the latest ones have gone down on the dropability scale.

that being said i would love to have a phone like the pearl in flip phone form...keep me from calling people in my pocket accidentally.