AT&T just announced what we already expected, that the Motorola Backflip will become the first Android device on the AT&T network. The Backflip will be available in AT&T stores and online beginning March 7th for $99.99 after $100 mail-in-rebate. Great news all around!
It’s interesting that AT&T chose an oddball device (we like the Backflip but it’s still an oddball) to be the first Android phone on their network. Plus, since the Backflip runs Motoblur, it’s not as “Android-y” as say a Droid or Nexus One. But perhaps people will fall in love with the interesting form factor and unique touchpad, we became quite smitten when we played with it at CES. It doesn’t hurt that it’s at a great price point either. We’ll definitely take this over the Cliq any day of the week.
Who’s buying a Motorola Backflip?
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