Google Android smartphones with QWERTY keyboard?

[Saurav]

Suggest some good phones with QWERTY keyboard.

http://www.androidauthority.com/the-best-qwerty-android-phones-in-2011-compared-10391/

Sony Xperia Pro seems like a good choice.

Please suggest.

 

[Sushubh]

xperia pro might not be on sale yet (Sony xperia mini pro is different from pro which is a pretty recent model). htc desire z is a good option.

 

[Saurav]

HTC has Froyo. Phone with Gingerbread?

 

[Sushubh]

HTC Desire Z Gingerbread update rolls out in the land of the Bratwurst -- Engadget

update might be out. cannot say about india.

 

[Saurav]

okay.so is it worth buying now or waiting for a phone with gingerbread?

 

[vgowtham97]

Better buy Xperia Mini Pro.It is available now.Specs looks very good...

 

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[mhsabir]

If you are looking for slider then Mini Pro is best @ around 15k, Desire Z may also come close around 20k, but it is an old model. If you are looking for low end then you have the Galaxy 551 - not ideal. But that comes around 9k. Milestone is the 4th choice but near 20k, may not be a good choice.If you are looking for Blackberry-style. Chacha @ 15k & Samsung Pro @ 10k are the 2 choices & I would say Chacha is better. Or, if you can wait for sometime as Motorola Pro & LG Pro are expected to hit the market in next few months.

 

[Sushubh]

ok. mgcarley seems to be looking for an android device with a hardware keyboard. what are the best models to go for today?

 

[mhsabir]

I did see the "conversation" on twitter - But, I will ignore that to start withSeriously, the choices are way limited - I think, a very small target audienceWell, two subsections If Slider (Sony is the ONLY choice)Sony Xperia Pro(20k) , Sony Xperia Mini Pro (15k) - Not the best market prices, but approx.if not interested in sony, need to look at my post above of 10 month old(And seriously, its a bit shocking at the lack of interest in this market from all major companies who are churning out phones by the week)If BB-StyleSamsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos - Sai got this last week , get a review from himLG Optimus Pro, Motorole Fire , HTC ChaCha, Micromax A78 - Make up the numbers. But frankly, none are that impressive. Y Pro looks the best bet now among them.

 

[Sushubh]

told him to look at note considering he wants something with a stylus now