iPhone Users Want a Physical QWERTY Keyboard
By admin on Nov 19, 2009 in iPhone 3GS
And make that “Majority” of iPhone Users want a physical QWERTY Keyboard, according to study by Strategy Analytics. While the majority of Apple respondents are interested in a touchscreen keyboard on their next device, more than half of them would be interested in a touchscreen and a physical QWERTY keyboard, as shown in a survey of nearly 2500 wireless users.
“Despite strong interest in a touchscreen-only device, or a touchscreen combined with a physical keyboard, the traditional 12-key keypad still appeals to the mass market segment,” commented Christopher Dodge, Analyst in the Strategy Analytics User Experience Practice.
Paul Brown, Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics, added, “With interest in various keyboard combinations differing by segment, it is important for both device manufacturers and operators to offer a variety of keyboard options within their device portfolios.”
That’s why many of the iPhone Killers have both onscreen keyboard as well as a physical keyboard, just like the latest Motorola DROID.
The only thing that has stopped me upgrading from the HTC Touch Pro to the HD2 is the lack of a real qwerty keyboard (12 keys???).
imaginarynumber | Nov 29, 2009 | Reply