I too have a strong preference for flip-phones. Not only does that design keep them from accidentally dialing, it also protects them from general wear & tear. I have one that still says Cingular when you turn it on.
I'd like to make a plea for device manufacturers to re-consider the flip phone form factor. Instead of handheld 3D and its limited use cases, why not explore the functionality that most everyone liked (no pocket or purse dialing) and bring some touchscreen juice to it?
BlackBerry tried a flip model for a bit but it didn't last long enough for me to find one on my plan. (Think Verizon had it for a bit in the U.S., and then Sprint but it is now gone)
Anyone else out there thinking they would like a flip phone with a small but decent touchscreen and a fixed keyboard on the bottom? Add your name via the comments and I will see that Moto execs take a look. Or Samsung. Or someone.
LG announced the Optimus Max 3D today. It's not exactly what I had in mind...I don't see the value in 3D on mobile, and that seems to be what LG is betting on to differentiate. Maybe a demo at MWC will change my mind though.
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