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Motorola BackFlip is another Android Phone

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief January 8, 2010 · 1 min read

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Motorola announced yet another Android phone, but this time, it’s a little different and not as ambitious as the Milestone. The Motorola BackFlip practically flips in reverse.

Motorola BackFlip
3.1″ screen @ 320×480 pixels
Full QWERTY keyboard
Qualcomm 528 MHz CPU
256MB RAM
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP
up to 32GB microSD card
5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
24fps video recording
GPS with aGPS support
Li-Ion 1400 mAh

No as powerful the the Droid but still an interesting one. The phone has Android OS 1.5 installed but can be easily upgraded to 2.0 when available.

If you looked at the photos closely, the full qwerty keyboard is on the other side of the phone but flips into typing position when rotated 180-degrees. That means the keyboard is exposed in the open at the back unlike the usual design where it’s hidden inside. The other side of the keyboard also serves as some sort of a touch panel.

No pricing information is available but said to be released in Asia by first quarter of 2010.

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23 Comments

Name: · 15 years ago

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geeklab · 16 years ago

I just bought this phone from my US supplier for less than 20,000 and I’m very, very satisfied. It fits my requirements for a mobile phone. It can be a bit complicated at first but after awhile you get used to it. It’s perfect for the kind of work that I do since it integrates all my emails and social networks.

Also, in case you lose your phone (god forbid), the Motoblur feature will ensure that you have all your contacts in their back up. There are just so many things I want to share about this cp..haha

If you’re interested in getting one, just send me a pm ye****@gmail.com

Thanks

Jonathan Davis · 16 years ago

Someone’s selling a Motorola Backflip here in the Philippines.

Link found in TPC: http://www.tipidcp.com/viewitem.php?iid=1754810

Cartman · 16 years ago

I want it! Please release it here in the Philippines already! :D

Moto_Expert · 16 years ago

It is a touch screen phone and when folded the keypad automatically locks. Also what is interesting about it is if you’re going to fold the keypad to a 90 degree angle it will make the phone as a sort of multimedia station. Aside from the fact that it is a touch screen phone you can also use the backtrack for navigation.

J · 16 years ago

The other side of the keypad is actually touch sensitive — for use as a track pad — hence its unique backflip format. :P

The Teknisyan · 16 years ago

the standard of smart phone today should and must be a touch screen. If its not a touch screen, then the phone should have that plus factor that puts the phone above the rest of the smart phones.

The backside keyboard may also be a turn off than a plus factor.

The Teknisyan · 16 years ago

the standard of smart phone today should and must be a touch screen. If its not a touch screen, then the phone should have that plus factor that puts the phone above the rest of the smart phones.

The backside keyboard may not a plus factor but can also turn buyers off. :)

http://teknisyan.blogspot.com

xtian1986 · 16 years ago

if it’s android then it MUST be touchscreen.

Reel Advice · 16 years ago

definitely they’ll turn off the keyboard when it is on the backside

Erin · 16 years ago

Did I understand the specs right? This is not a touch phone yet the primary input (the keyboard) is in the back? Im curious on the design decision for this as keypad are usually inside to protect against accidental inputs.

ciao!