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Motorola MOTOSPLIT Will Have Magical Dynamic Keys But Slow CPU

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Remember the Motorola MOTOSPLIT? We already know that this handset will have it's QWERTY keyboard split on both sides of the handset, but interestingly enough it could actually be close to the Samsung Alias 2 in this way. Apparently you'll actually be able to use a numeric keypad when you slide out just one side of the handset. This is pretty cool and we'll just have to see how this works out in the future - hopefully on a video. Let's hope the keys are also easy to press. We don't know what technology the MOTOSPLIT will use but the Alias 2 used an e-ink display for the "magical" keys.

Unfortunately, we're hearing that the CPU inside of this handset will be the same as the Motorola Backflip which means that it'll be a slow Qualcomm MSM7201A CPU clocked at 528MHz.

The keyboard keys are inset and probably have no tactile feedback, however, they should be quite easy to use. It looks like the cutouts are pretty finger-friendly, as they contour to the shape of a standard finger. Under those cutouts is a low-resolution monochrome touch screen, one for each side of the keyboard. This is where the finger presses. The contact area is small, but the plastic grid that surrounds it contours to the fingers. The label and function of each key can be changed to suit certain layouts and applications.
The keyboard has multiple orientations. The keyboard can be pulled from side to side for typing on a surface. A small kickstand angles the phone when typing in this manner. The keyboard can also be pulled to the left for a standard landscape layout. There is also a dial-pad layout.
The specifications are slightly different than previously posted. The MOTOSPLIT uses the same processor as the BACKFLIP. Every other spec is almost the same as the BACKFLIP.

[Engadget, Slash Gear]



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