Will the Niagra have a trackball

[.MgB.]

I couldn't resist...

But for anyone keeping up with the Onyx updates the guy who revealed the pictures said that the final model of the phone in his pictures will replace the scrolling ball with the touch sensor that the 8520 also uses. Since the Niagara and Onyx appear to share many things (unless I am totally wrong?) should we possibly assume that the final production version of the 9630 will be ball-less?

From the review of the 8520 I think this would be a good thing... I loved my 8330 but disliked how the ball started to become dirty and it seems like the sensor replacement works just as well.

I know not of what you speak.

[reo]

Originally Posted by .MgB.

I couldn't resist...

But for anyone keeping up with the Onyx updates the guy who revealed the pictures said that the final model of the phone in his pictures will replace the scrolling ball with the touch sensor that the 8520 also uses. Since the Niagara and Onyx appear to share many things (unless I am totally wrong?) should we possibly assume that the final production version of the 9630 will be ball-less?

From the review of the 8520 I think this would be a good thing... I loved my 8330 but disliked how the ball started to become dirty and it seems like the sensor replacement works just as well.

If the implementation of the optical track pad is robust, and works well, it would be great on the 9630. It's possible RIM wants to test this on one device for now and see how it does.

Who knows, people may not like it.

[BergerKing]

I tried another make of device with an OTB the other day. If the BBs with it work in similar fashion, this will open an entirely new horizon in scrolling. Sweet!

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[RicanMedic78]

wouldn't be just be able to add the optical trackball with aftermarket upgrades?

[.MgB.]

Originally Posted by RicanMedic78

wouldn't be just be able to add the optical trackball with aftermarket upgrades?

Possibly but considering the software needs I wouldn't imagine it would be a simple process by any means.

And I am sad my title got changed... I don't see why. :]

[noaim]

I think this is pure wishful thinking as most bloggers Including Kevin hear said that the hardware feels near final and didn't even feel like a "beta" device.

I think there simply to far along into production to use a trackpad at this point..

I think it would be awesome if they did but it seems pretty dang unlikely.

[md12]

Yeah it def would be awesome like super awesome the trackball aaaallllways ends up sticking. My 8330 just started acting up after 6 months. Super lame.

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[misspriss1892]

I don't mind the trackball. And for this device, pictures have already surfaced and this device doesn't have an optical trackpad

[.MgB.]

^ Do we really know how far along it is in production? The pictures of the Onyx seem to look just as far along in production and development as the 9630 but the claim is that it WILL have a trackpad. I am not saying I am right by any means but the possibility is there for sure and from what I have read I PERSONALLY would prefer the trackpad. But of course, it's not like I won't get it either way ha. :]

[godofdeath]

i want trackball, dont want touchy trackpad

[md12]

Originally Posted by misspriss1892

I don't mind the trackball. And for this device, pictures have already surfaced and this device doesn't have an optical trackpad

I agree w misscutie

Seriously though I probably won't pick this up without a trackpad

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[F3AR]

I rather have Wi-fi than a trackpad.

[md12]

Originally Posted by F3AR

I rather have Wi-fi than a trackpad.

Completely disagree

And why start that same stupid old argument here.

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[blackmannx]

As the Device stands now it doesn't have it.. and the device does seem to be final. If Rim makes a change like that I would find it interesting but who knows... may not be a major hardware change but would be interesting to see what is needed software wise..

I would love to see it with the new trackpad... but then again I want Wi-fi too.. and 3g and 1gb of app memory...