android with physical keyboard

brightkane · 30-09-2013 11:52am #1

Hi guys. I am looking for an android with a physical keyboard for my mother. It will be just used for viber and whatsapp for baby pics. She is using old school nokia at the mo and wouldnt grasp a touchscreen.
If it was dual sim all the better.
Cheap and cheerful

thanks

Bluefoam · 30-09-2013 12:03pm

This is a bit old, hasn't got huge room for app storage, but would probably suit you mothers needs...
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Status-A810a-Unlocked-Keyboard/dp/B00749TZQU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380538650&sr=8-2&keywords=facebook+phone

Desire Z has a flip out keyboard (image):
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-A8181-Quad-Band-navigation--International-Brown/dp/B0038JDF3E/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1380538833&sr=8-10&keywords=htc+desire+z

Android developers arent producing keyboard phones at the moment, as they cost more to develop; produce and maintain...

brightkane · 30-09-2013 12:26pm

Cheers for that. No I knew it would be an older handset. I will check them out

fdevine · 30-09-2013 12:54pm

Not sure if they are still available or not but the Vodafone Smart Chat (ZTE) might do the job if you can find one anywhere.

http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Product/strong-Vodafone-strongSmart-Chat-Black/238687/1_3

Seemingly available here for €70

http://www.mobilephonespecialists.ie/vodafone-mobile-phones/274-vodafone-smart-chat-vf865.html

android with physical keyboard

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