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Here's a website called "Today's New Ideas" that is posting a patent document that basically swaps the keypad/interface and the display. This is a follow-up post because this is the exact same reasoning I brought up in regards to my iPod, except the subject of this link is a mobile phone. I still am surprised this isn't more common.

I will say that another added advantage of this configuration, apart from a more comfortable grip is the opportunity for less facial oils (and/or makeup or whatever) getting on the screen. The buttons would be closest to touching your ear and cheek. Try it! Flip your phone around. Also test how hard you'd have to push your phone against your ear to accidently press any buttons- on my phone it's difficult to do.


(via Usability in the News)