http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/ Engadget Comments for Motorola Backflip spotted in the wilds of China http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
Maybe it is somehow more sturdy than a slider (hinge vs sliding mechanism) or perhaps it lets the device be thinner.

Think about the droid sliding mechanism, it is not really that great. Maybe this is a way to have bigger keys and a better (larger) layout while avoiding the use of a bad slider mechanism.

Those are my theories. Of course I could be wrong and it could just be because it looks cool and works well enough. :D ]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
I had the chance to play with this phone a few weeks ago. It's actually pretty sweet and the build is solid. The keyboard works real well too.

the only issue with it is that it's running blur on 1.5 and the specs on the phone are nothing to write home about.]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
We can berate Engadget all we want, but in the end they still get the traffic/ad revenues and couldn't care less about your annoyance with them -- until you stop reading all together.]]>Feb 1st 2010 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Thanks for the insight! You sure showed me. ;-)

But seriously, why even respond to my comment? Doesn't that make you the same as me for posting my comment berating Engadget? I will continue to speak my mind whether or not people berate me for it. That's what make the First Amendment so great! We can speak out about whatever we want!

Do I really care if Engadget posts a bagillion articles on the iPad and Apple? Not really, because it makes me laugh seeing all the comments (pro and against)! Do I have a right as an Engadget reader to voice my opinion? Yes, that's what the comment system is for. Will I stop reading Engadget just because they pay extra special close attention to every drop of sweat that falls from Steve Jobs' forehead? No. I value their opinions on all things tech, and remind myself to take a grain of salt when they report on Apple.

In conclusion, my post was meant as satire, which I thought I pulled off pretty well. I thank you for responding, giving me the opportunity to vent even more, and hopefully show that there ARE some level-headed non-fanboys out here in Engadget Land who just like to poke fun at our Engadget overlords every now and again. :-)]]>Feb 1st 2010 1:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Wow, that post makes me sound like an ass now that I read it again (up until the last paragraph at least). Sorry. Did not mean to come off as sounding so hostile. Meant it mainly as a chiding remark.]]>Feb 1st 2010 1:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://bit.ly/moto-backlip-details-best-worst
]]>Feb 1st 2010 1:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/God damn do you little boogers ever shut up. Are you trying to be a part of the "cool" crowd and complain about everything? ]]>Feb 1st 2010 3:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Feb 1st 2010 5:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/It allows for a larger keyboard. (Think about it, a sliding mechanism is always gonna take some space (or a shit ton of it, in the N900's case), this flip mechanism doesn't have that problem.)]]>Feb 1st 2010 7:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
thats a good point. it also gives you a big space for qwerty though.]]>Feb 1st 2010 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Try typing on a droid! That keyboard looks great...]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
Inorite, it's gorgeous, unbelievable...]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
Wow. Engadget linked to a site that in a lot of ways currently out classes this site. Smooth. ]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
Agreed. I feel all KIRFy when I look at it. ]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
I looked at the features and what it can do and I must say, its pretty cool and better than it looked like.

If HTC somehow doesn't deliver for me, this would be my fail safe]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Phones.........computers...........communism......]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Feb 1st 2010 8:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
The more full keyboard android phones we get, the better]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
/end Sarcasm]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Feb 1st 2010 8:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Or motorola $630.. Wonder what will sell.
]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/thats with out a Contract bud.]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Feb 1st 2010 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/iPhones are MUCH MUCH more than $300-500 for the latest one, new, unlocked.]]>Feb 1st 2010 3:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/
As thick as an LG Shine I THINK

Just going by an image I saw and comparing it to my LG Shine]]>Feb 1st 2010 1:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Feb 1st 2010 12:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Feb 1st 2010 1:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Motorcycle sales in the first somersault phone ME600 licensed 3998 yuan

forget the backflip, I want a somersault phone.]]>Jan 31st 2010 11:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/Jan 31st 2010 11:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/

lol jk ;)]]>Feb 1st 2010 12:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/31/motorola-backflip-spotted-in-the-wilds-of-china/But it is rare, even weird to see a phone made its first wild appeareance in China... Believe me. The price will get lower soon.
The Milestone sells as much as 4000 in China. There is no piont that the Backflip has the same price. Except that it is new.
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