Fair ... it's not something I follow at all.

Though, I have to say, whether because of age or just growing frustration ... I fell like I've reached an impasse with typing on a smartphone where I just don't want to do it anymore for anything longer than a line or so. In general, it definitely feels like UX in need of some creative reimagining to get it more right for this era of using a smartphone for more than sms and quick emails. And in that light, I couldn't help but think "huh ... maybe that'd work" about a physical keyboard.

Personally I won't knock it until I try it (having never used a blackberry)