Physical Keyboard Case

 If you are an iPhone user who misses the tactile feel of previous smartphones, then this case may be for you. I say that it may because i'm not completely sold on it yet. It works as a physical case for the phone with a flipout keypad for typing. It is somewhat similar to phones like the T-Mobile Sidekick, among others. In theory, this is a great idea for many reasons. First off, it will help protect the iPhone from scratches and drops, which we could all probably use. Another reason it is a good idea is that it returns that "tactile" feel to the iPhone. I know, for me personally, the biggest hurdle when i got the iPhone was typing on a glass screen and just hoping I got it right without the QWERTY feel. For a new user, typing on the touchscreen is a little akward so this could be an improvement if you are just unable to adjust. One of the catches on this case is that it will only be compatible with the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone4. Why? Because it uses Bluetooth connectivity rather than hooking in through the data port, which leaves your connection open for charging, syncing, in-car connecting, etc without having to remove the case. It is called the TK-421 case and will be released in November by ThinkGeek. At a cost of $49.99, I will probably just save my money, but that is not to say that the TK-421 won't serve a viable purpose for quite a few people out there. To pre-order go HERE and also check out a couple more pictures below.