November 3, 2005

Samsung Releases Keyboard Phone in U.S.

200511020020_01.jpg Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it is releasing what it dubs a “dual QWERTY phone” in the U.S., meaning a mobile phone with a typewriter keyboard as well as an ordinary touchpad that allows it to function almost like a mini laptop PC. [via Digital Chosunilbo]

"This is Samsung’s second phone with a keyboard. The first, the SCH-i730, was described by Business Week as suitable for stock trading. Lee Ki-tae, the head of Samsung’s IT business, said the product was more user-friendly for customers who send frequent text messages."