The present invention is directed towards a front cover for a portable
electronic device as well as a portable electronic device including such
a front cover. The front cover comprises a bottom layer of stiff plastic
material having a first opening where at least one input key is to be
provided, and a top layer of flexible plastic film that covers the bottom
layer including said first opening. These two layers are furthermore
bonded to each other. In this way a keypad is provided where dirt cannot
enter between keys. The mounting process for the device is furthermore
much simplified. It is furthermore possible to produce a waterproof
keypad.