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Opinions on lack of numeric keypad (hard)

Mar 3, 2006, 12:16 PM

What does everyone think about the lack of a hard numeric keypad on the front of the device? I was thinking that this would severly restrict "one-handed" use, such as voicemail without having to look at the keyboard.

If it wasn't for this, I think I would get it, otherwise I will have to get a Treo.

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Speqtre

Mar 3, 2006, 3:17 PM

The soft keypad works very well, even using my thumb (I have fairly large hands) holding the phone with the same hand.

A better option is to use your bluetooth headset for voice-dialing and not have to touch the phone at all.

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mcondrick

Mar 3, 2006, 5:15 PM

I don't have one of these yet, but I have a Moto a630 with a similar keypad, and I don't find it to be a problem. With the Moto, you simply double tap the Alt key to lock it so that you can type a series of numbers. Great for passwords, phone numbers, etc. Same deal with shift - double type it to get all caps.

I had the phone for 9 months before I figured that out.

But now I love the keyboard, and am able to crank out long notes and stuff on the train, in the can, etc. Seems like the Wizard keyboard will be a larger, more comfortable upgrade in that dept. Can't wait to get the MDA.

Wizard owners, if I'm wrong about this, please respond. Thanks all.

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Speqtre

Mar 4, 2006, 8:01 AM

Actually, I think he's talking about the on-screen touchscreen keypad that you use to enter the phone number.

Doesn't the A630 actually have a hard keypad to use when the phone is closed, not the on-screen type?

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Sauce

Mar 4, 2006, 12:26 AM

I've got big hands and large thumbs. I always think I'm going to fumble the number when I dial using the touch screen but so far have had no issues whatsoever.