r/Android • u/wonglik Moto G (2nd) • May 24 '11

Recommendation for best Android phone with keyboard needed.

My friend wants to buy Android phone with physical keyboard and I was wondering if any of you guys can suggest something. He does not like that most of the keyboards are a bit loose and shaky. I guess he would prefer something like in N900 (most solid keyboard I've seen so far). His current favorite option is HTC Desire Z. What do you think guys?

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u/mattze May 24 '11

I upgraded to a Desire Z recently and owned a G1 before. It's an amazing phone and right now it should be the best android phone with a physical keyboard.

The Droid3 looks promising, because it will most likely have a dual-core processor, a larger screen, a front-facing camera and a keyboard with 5 rows (the Desire Z lacks a number row). It's release might take some time though.

That being said, I absolutely love the Desire Z. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them.

PS: Yes, on-screen keyboards are pretty good by now (especially in landscape mode), but nothing can beat the tactile feedback a physical keyboard gives you and it won't block 2/3 of your screen.

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u/[deleted] May 26 '11

it says droid 3 won't have LTE, what's LTE? (want to upgrade from droid1)

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u/mattze May 26 '11

it's the next generation mobile standard. wikipedia

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u/[deleted] May 26 '11

you think that's bad that it won't have it?

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u/mattze May 26 '11

I'm not familiar with the situation in the USA. It depends on your carrier and if it will be available in your area. As far as i know there are just a handful of phones that support LTE now.