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Old 07-22-2009, 05:47 PM
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Do you think that the iPhone should have a secondary button next to the homebutton that would act as a menu for whatever app your using. Like the blackberry menu button
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Old 07-22-2009, 05:58 PM
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Personally, I like only having one button. I come from WinMo land where there were plenty of buttons abound, but I found that I really didn't use all of them.
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Old 07-22-2009, 06:14 PM
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I like having only the home button also.
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Old 07-22-2009, 06:33 PM
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One button preferred here also. Simplicity is the key!
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Old 07-22-2009, 06:42 PM
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I would like to have a secondary button on the side to launch a favorite application with a press of the button which could also double as the shutter button when taking pictures. I hate having to take pictures of myself with a friend while trying to guess where the on-screen shutter button is.
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I would like to have a secondary button on the side to launch a favorite application with a press of the button which could also double as the shutter button when taking pictures. I hate having to take pictures of myself with a friend while trying to guess where the on-screen shutter button is.
Hey! THAT'S IT! I was thinking about that the other day!
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I like how iRealSMS utilizes the up-volume as a shortcut. I think that should be customized.
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Old 07-22-2009, 07:55 PM
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I'm good with one button. I like it that way.

Chances increase of a button messing up with more buttons. If I have 100 chances at making a half court shot, chances are I'm making at least one. If I have 1 chance, less like to make it.
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Old 07-22-2009, 08:45 PM
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Move the existing home button to the lower side and introduce a second button on the opposite lower side with options for intended use. Further I think it would be cool if the buttons were flush to the phone, like the sim holder.
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I would like to have a secondary button on the side to launch a favorite application with a press of the button which could also double as the shutter button when taking pictures. I hate having to take pictures of myself with a friend while trying to guess where the on-screen shutter button is.
If there was a second button I second this option otherwise I like just the home button. I had a BB Storm for a couple days and it was so confusing using that damn thing using the button for menu options. The only thing I worry about is since the home button is used to do so much it will wear out over time.
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