Blackberry has a keyboard

I’m running into this Blackberry Google Ad on a lot on sites that cater to Mac/iPhone users.

Seems as if RIM is making a big push to try to lure prospective iPhone buyers into getting a Blackberry because it has a keyboard.  If that’s their main lure, I think RIM’s in deep trouble.

Having a keyboard is only important if your “killer app” is based on text entry, like typing email.  Otherwise it’s just taking space that could be used for a larger screen.  The iPhone’s touchscreen is ideal for the what the iPhone is strongest in, browsing the internet, displaying video and music.

I think that there will always be some mobile devices that have a dedicated keyboard for those who need it, but for the rest of us, the touchscreen will win out.