Samsung Alias ​​2 - the first mobile phone with an e-ink-keyboard

In the US, the Samsung Alias ​​2 went on sale - a clamshell with a keyboard made using e-ink technology.

The concept of his keyboard is painfully reminiscent of Optimus Maximus - the images on the keys correspond to the functions they perform. Moreover, the device also takes into account the change of orientation, expanding the image on the keys. Also found an interesting use of the inverse image - inversion denotes cursor keys.

The principle of operation is well demonstrated on this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4_hBxaOP7I
')
The rest of the configuration is quite standard: the screen resolution of 320x240 pixels, 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS.
The device will be sold through the network operator Verizon, at a price around $ 100 with a two-year contract.

It is noteworthy that the first version of this phone, released in 2006, had the same form factor, but a standard keyboard.