The HWKB Thread
 

Since this is the most in-demand feature, why not have a thread about it?

I see that the CEO has made another cryptic comment about it.
It seems to me that if they didn't want to make a HWKB, they'd just ignore the demand or else say it's not coming.

Re: The HWKB Thread
 

Well to announce a keyboard device would be great fuel for the sales. To be quiet about is not.

Re: The HWKB Thread
 

No company will give everything away everything at once. It's best to stagger leaks/features to sustain hype.

Re: The HWKB Thread
 

Absolutely agree about sustaining hype... however, I think that they are waiting a bit too long between the "leaks".

Only thing it seems to be resulting in is speculation (especially from places like TMO :D) which usually only results in :( when things are finally confirmed/denied.

Re: The HWKB Thread
 

When you are asked to pay 100 EUR for a preorder I think information is quite essential. I have currently registered for the 0EUR option, but I would upgrade if I they confirmed an hardware keyboard.

I absolutely don't expect a hardware keyboard for the total price of 399EUR(299+100), but I would like to know if they are going to make one, and an estimation about the cost and availability date.

Re: The HWKB Thread
 

It is rather essential which technology will they use for other half - if it will just be a -technically, separated - Bluetooth HID one, they can - with all due respect - go stuff up with it. If I would like to waste battery power for constant Bluetooth usage to get basic functionality, I can attach any /dev/urandom mobile BT keyboard, and even do my own case/other half for it.

OTOH, some decent interface that wouldn't result in wasting power usage (or just USB without disabling hostmode - IF there will be hostmode at all) would be great compromise - people wanting N9-like toy would have possibility to buy it, people wanting something real with HW KB could obtain it, too.

it's all about about how well it integrates into whole device.

/Estel