Modular Phone

[soze]

Microsoft patents modular Windows Phone with swappable batteries, keyboard, and gamepad -- Engadget

I really like this idea. A weekend away throw the battery in. A busy work day add the qwerty keyboard. Facy some games add the gamepad This could be a really nice device.

 

[Nate]

Seems a bit silly when you can do all of that with a touch screen?

 

[soze]

I would use the extra battery more than anything else. Also a physical keyboard is better for typing on imo. And controlling a game on a touchscreen is awkward. I can see the benefits but it could be a personal preference thing.

 

[Ch3tan]

Sounds like a shit idea tbh. What if I want a module when I'm out and about, should I carry them all with me?