[bbCincinnati]

The 8220 is pretty exciting. Finally, a Blackberry flip phone. But wow, it would be tough to give up the full QWERTY keyboard. Anyone know if there will ever be a Blackberry flip phone with full QWERTY keyboard?

[zerog46]

I would asume if would be a rather large flip phone.

[bbCincinnati]

True, but it would be so nice to not have to keyboard lock my blackberry every time I put it in my pocket. What if they made a phone just like the 8220, same thickness, but 3/4" wider (or whatever would be needed for the full QWERTY). Would be awesome.

[strike2tamu]

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Doubt a flat keypad will be made for that.

[bbCincinnati]

Does anyone make a good hard cover for Blackberrys? I've never seen one. I suppose to fit well, they'd need to be model specific.

[markhutchison]

Originally Posted by bbCincinnati

Does anyone make a good hard cover for Blackberrys? I've never seen one. I suppose to fit well, they'd need to be model specific.

Otterbox makes some great rugged BlackBerry cases.

[dasunst3r]

I don't think the form factor will allow it. A slider phone is a possibility, but I prefer the Curve form factor because it's one piece, hence fewer pieces that could break.

[rachamphetamine]

Originally Posted by zerog46

I would asume if would be a rather large flip phone.

Actually, not necessarily these days... Hands-on with Sprint's new LG Lotus | CTIA show - Cell phone news from the CTIA 2008 show - CNET Reviews

[rachamphetamine]

Better picture: lg_lotus_0000

It is still a little awkwardly shaped, but doesn't look that much bigger to me than Motorolas of old.

[dynamicrockstar469]

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Something like the enV?

[dynamicrockstar469]

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Something like the enV?

[bbCincinnati]

Originally Posted by rachamphetamine

Better picture: lg_lotus_0000

It is still a little awkwardly shaped, but doesn't look that much bigger to me than Motorolas of old.

That looks awesome! Now if only RIM would make a Blackberry like that

[bbCincinnati]

Originally Posted by dynamicrockstar469

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Something like the enV?

Yes, that looks like a great design too. If only it were a Blackberry

[bbCincinnati]

Originally Posted by markhutchison

Otterbox makes some great rugged BlackBerry cases.

Yeah, those Otterboxes do look pretty cool. Thanks for the tip.

[fiffer]

Well it may sound good having a Blueberry Flip phone, it would look unique but also kind of silly because it's like holding a scientific calculator. It does help in protecting the screen of the phone but with a QWERTY keyboard it may appear rather bigger and bulkier.

[Demon]

Something similar to the Motorola Krave would be cool.

[drthvdr]

Originally Posted by bbCincinnati

Does anyone make a good hard cover for Blackberrys? I've never seen one. I suppose to fit well, they'd need to be model specific.

Seidio Online...

I used to sell em... n still use em... Rubberized Grip Hard plastic cover does the trick everytime.

[SteveO86]

RIM patent for a Pearl style BB with a fold out SureType keypad.(?!?) - PinStack.com - Smartphone Professionals Alliance

A patent from RIM, looking at the Picure it isn't a full qwerty but has the capability to be. of course we might never see this again. Since it does look kind of wierd.

[Sam K]

Don't foget about the Samsung U440 / Cleo that's very similar to the LG Lotus.


Samsung U440 / Cleo drops by the FCC - Engadget Mobile
Samsung CLEO

[DacyJ]

After seeing RIM release diveces such as the Storm and Bold, I believe anything is possible with them.