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Is It Your Type? Body The Three S's Touch

Sep 9, 2010, 7:20 PM by Philip Berne

The Motorola Charm packs a strong Android punch into a mini QWERTY slab shell. Will its charms sway you from noticing the low res screen?

Is It Your Type?

The Motorola Charm is a compact Android slab with a keyboard up front, instead of hidden away beneath. It's a unique form for Android with some powerful ideas inside. Will the Charm cast its spell on quick messaging and BlackBerry fans alike?

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Motorola Charm

2.8" display 320 x 240 pixels
TI OMAP3410 processor
1,170 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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doublebass6

Sep 13, 2010, 7:36 PM

Linked keys?

Any idea of what the purpose of the 3 sets of linked keys on the right side are? Aesthetic choice by Motorola I guess?

OmegaWolf747

Sep 9, 2010, 8:24 PM

BackTrack

If the Charm is sensitive to touch from the back as well as the front, how do you stop it from dialing or doing other things when it's in your pocket?

Rich Brome

Why would it be any different than a phone with just a touch screen on the front?

Like all phones with exposed keypads and/or touch surfaces, it has a lock/unlock feature.

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