For me it's not about the KB, I've said it before... I actually prefer it not to have a keyboard in exchange for a thinner phone. I've used PCM Keyboard for a year and I really, really, like it. In fact I think that is the keyboard I will use on my PRO for texts (physical KB for email)... BUT, and that is a BIG BUT... the Pro has video out. Imagine the possibilities... slingbox available ANYWHERE (no need to have wifi since the ev-do is fast enough), carrying around a couple of movies and watching them on my friend's TV's. I actually own an archos wifi 160GB and I'm thinking of getting rid of it since I probably won't have a need for it, the function I will lose is DVR but I can live without it, especially now that they are charging for the TV guide service. I probably won't be needing the 160GB since I'll be able to use ORB and stream whatever is on my computer out to a TV monitor anywhere. (of course I'll lose the bigger screen but I can live without it.. plus I can hook up anywhere anyway)
I'm thinking of using the Archos money to install an LCD in my car... imagine that... TV (or web on a big screen) anywhere!!
Thus, unless they figure out how to put TV-out on the diamond, it's the pro for me.
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Originally Posted by Azrael
You know what guys?
I'm 37 years old, and have been an IT guy for the last 10 years - admittingly I wanted the Diamond Pro because of the keyboard. I've learned that I'm a 'hands on' kind of guy, but guess what? Due to the fact I'm in Canada, and couldn't wait - took the plunge after my HTC 6700 was retired, I went for the Touch Diamond!
I braced myself having no keyboard, but guess what? I dig it. I can use the onscreen full QWERTY keyboard, and still do what I need to do. Also I've learned that with more advancing technology coming out, soon everything with a 'screen' will be touch-ready.
So it's my suggestion that we'd get used to using technology with no keyboard or mouse. Ask yourselves this: what is mobile technology doing for the public? Teaching them new skills by navigating their devices with no need for keyboards or mouse. I strongly suggest we 'IT/computer geeks' learn to do without the keyboard.
So far, I have no need for a keyboard. I can do remote jobs, navigate using the on-screen QWERTY keyboard (hated it before on the 6700, ALWAYS used the keyboard), and again - I'm digging it.
Fellas - if I can do without, so can you.
Teach yourselves a new trick - go keyboard-less! w00t!
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