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msmobiles.com_robot · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 16777215

Unfortuantely HTC - the manufacturer of majority of Windows Mobile phoens sold nowadays - is too complacent to understand that users need mobile phones with QWERTY keyboard for single handed usage, therefore it is g...

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highway · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 5

I don't agree with you that users need mobile phones with QWERTY keyboard for single handed usage. I and many others like what HTC is doing.

If you need to enter a lot of information or work with word or excel it's not convinient to do it with one hand and it's too slow.

And the devices like HTC's also compine a large screen (2.8") and a keyboard I can work on while in the others I get a small screen and a small keyboard. If not then the device gets too big.

So I go with HTC!

MTM · Joined: 25 Dec 2005 Posts: 39

HTC should be on the way with a phone with single-handed qwerty keyboard if the rumors are correct. Can't remember the codename though - I can probably find it if you need it :p

bigneeker · Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 8

does anybody know where i can buy one of these?

kupe · Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 513

Except for the lack of a 3G capability, that's a nice looking phone.

lutzh · Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 114

You talk about the HTC Excalibur. No one knows when or what, but it exists.

Cheers, Lutz

EJR · Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 2629

tapani · Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 44

HTC should not introduce anything unless Excalibur is not slim, light-weight, fast and does not have both HSDPA and WiFi. We already have two non-3G, non-WiFi QWERTY smartphones so there is no need for a third device.

bigneeker · Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 8

michehrlich · Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 21

I've been looking forward to this phone, but I'm now disappointed. I don't want to be negative, but there are three things I just fail to understand:

1. Why would any manufacturer use WM Smartphone instead of WM Pocket PC Phone version in any phone with this form factor (with full keyboard)? It just seems so silly. With this form factor, I expect the additional mobile office benefits of Pocket PC Phone version and the additional ergonomic benefits of a stylus!

2. How come no one ever launches an AZERTY version of their QWERTY products? France was going to be the first country that Samsung launched the SGH-i320. But in France (and in Belgium, where I live) the AZERTY keyboard is used. Can it really be so much trouble and expense for a manufacturer to create an AZERTY version of their product?

3. Where's the wheel? My thumb wants a nice little wheel, not a rocker. Will the Samsungs, HPs, Motorolas, and HTCs of this world please take note!

Still waiting for the ideal device...

AirWar · Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 4

Well the phone is pretty much spot on for me. The Q in a GSM format would have been good with MSFP but the key features of the i320 are aimed at business users. I support 300+ blackberry users and I have been waiting for a qwerty format smartphone for ages.

I suspect it will sell well because of the following:

1. Qwerty keybaord actually lets you type a reply and is the same form factor as a BB
2. It is small enough to use as a phone without looking like a nerd
3. It can be used one handed which is critical when carrying a briefcase of papers.
4. It has a camera which makes it feel more phone like to existing users
5. The Active sync push technology works well and is a lot less difficult to maintain than a BES server - Trust me!
6. It is made by a reputable main stream manufacturer which will mean something to corporates

The only cons I can spot are the lack of Quad band for use in the States and the memory card format, however this is rarely used be corporate staff. I am currently using a combination of a Nokia E61 with Active sync and a Qtek 8500. Both are excellent but I would rather go back to one phone. The key factor for me personally is whether I mind carrying it around at the weekend....What I call the jeans pocket test.

michehrlich · Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 21

AirWar · Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 4

I agree with having office on a phone but it is hard work editing documents on small screens and the Pocket PC version is clumsier to use. For example unlocking the screen requires a screen tap.

Whenever I have tried users with Pocket PC they find it hard work and not as quick as using a BB with the thumbwheel. Essentially they need email on the move and the opportunity to review an attachment.

I do disagree with having an azerty keyboard. I have to support PC users in France and Belgium and it should be a simple option is it is on PCs.

Another thing I could have said is that Blackberries cost a fortune every month and with Active sync I only have GPRS usage to worry about. On corporate rates it is peanuts.

michehrlich · Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 21

s1l3ntb0b · Joined: 02 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

Thats the way to go Samsung, release a single handed qwerty phone in advance in europe and you catch the whole market.... Those guys at palm are far to slow and motorola to... come one its nearly a year the americans have the Treo 700w and p and Motorola Q.... Its time to give the big companies a wake up call...!!!!