ION iType brings a full-size keyboard to the iPhone

The price is supposed to be "slightly more than $100," and a release is set for the second quarter of 2010. If you've wanted to use a full-size keyboard with the iPhone but haven't gone for the jailbreak, we'll keep an eye on the release for you.
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So far, only the jailbreakers have been able to pair up a Bluetooth keyboard with their iPhone, but ION is working on a hardware solution...
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I want a roll-up keyboard to connect with my iPhone. I don't understand why Apple isn't giving us this feature. /whine
January 09 2010 at 6:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyUtterly pointless, why use that big ass ugly keyboard when you can only use it on its own dedicated app. I dont know about other people but I dont think I'd be that desperate to type out an entire novel on my iphone to warrant buying this. Might as well get a netbook.
January 09 2010 at 6:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI am in the minority, but I think this warrants at least a look if I ever run across a demo model.
January 09 2010 at 1:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyFinally, an external keyboard for my iPhone. I wonder why Apple is so insensitive to us who need a keyboard.
January 08 2010 at 11:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply27 years later, we have come full circle...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_Model_100
Why would anyone bother to buy this if you can do the same thing wirelessly using bluetooth with a much cheaper Apple Wireless Keyboard?
January 08 2010 at 7:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNope.... not interested. The whole allure of this phone is all about mobility. I have a freakin' laptop and desktop.
January 08 2010 at 6:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHot Apps on TUAW
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