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[woofer]

I was just wondering how many actually use the keyboard on their N/NR's? Honestly, I wish I had saved the money and bought a model without it.

I can input data just as fast with the virtual keyboard or graffiti. Additionally I like the display but miss the smaller size of the the "lesser" models.

[clayglad]

I keep my NR70 in "tablet mode" all the time inside a aluminum case. I have found the keyboard useless..

The reason I go the NR70 was the SCREEN SIZE, 320x480.. I can finally use my PDA to read books, and have enough reference infon on screen to be useful...

I think sony would have a "winnner" if they mada a OS5 pda, without the camera, keyboard, or twist hinge, just keep the BIG screen and virtual grafitti from the NR/NX/NZ... I imagine the cost would ba around $300 retail... and it'd sell like hotcakes.