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Is it just me, or is that keyboard layout nearly *identical* to the Blackberry Pearl's layout?I guess it just goes to show that imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery.Unless it's copyrighted, of course.
Its the same keypad, rubbery and all. They bought the rights from RIM.
This is actually Samsung's second phone to feature the SureType style of keypad. The first one was the Blast's predecessor, the T719 that was released over a year ago.http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/04/06/hands-on-with-samsungs-t719/-- Travis Hudson, MWW Group on behalf of Samsung
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CJ @ Aug 31st 2007 4:36PM
Is it just me, or is that keyboard layout nearly *identical* to the Blackberry Pearl's layout?
I guess it just goes to show that imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery.
Unless it's copyrighted, of course.
Mark @ Aug 31st 2007 6:21PM
Its the same keypad, rubbery and all. They bought the rights from RIM.
thudson @ Sep 4th 2007 4:46PM
This is actually Samsung's second phone to feature the SureType style of keypad. The first one was the Blast's predecessor, the T719 that was released over a year ago.
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/04/06/hands-on-with-samsungs-t719/
-- Travis Hudson, MWW Group on behalf of Samsung