I just downloaded 8pen for my mini, and its soo cool and you should try it, at first i didnt like it but now im writing this post with it, and i love it!!!
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Yeah, same here - takes a while to get used to it, but it starts to feel natural after a while!
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It works well with the small screen
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I just downloaded 8pen for my mini, and its soo cool and you should try it, at first i didnt like it but now im writing this post with it, and i love it!!!
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how long did it take you to write this post? lol
i think it has potential, it's a good idea..but the learning curve is steep...maybe if a could see better the letter i'm typing..
Im using it like a my standard keyboard, keypad? or input (I think the term is much better). Once you got the hang of it. it is much faster than T9. or querty on portrait mode. though querty on landscape mode is still faster,, i guess...
personally i like much more swype, easier and nicer
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Does anyone know of a decent keyboard? The one I have is pretty good but I was thinking there might be a better one out there....... Someone let me know......
I've been using smart keyboard pro and I'm a pretty big fan
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Does anyone know of a decent keyboard? The one I have is pretty good but I was thinking there might be a better one out there....... Someone let me know......
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If you click search, and then hold down the input thingy, a box will appear and hit "input method" you can change it from swype to the android keyboard and samsung keypad.
I use better keyboard, been using it since my G1 and by far the best one. I've tried a bunch and keep going back to better keyboard.
Swiftkey Beta. I love Swiftkey sooooo much. It feels like it's reading your mind after a while.
htc_ime is the best, all the other ones i try want to be so percise, its annoying.
who would not want to use swype?
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who would not want to use swype?
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people who dont like swiping, i like typing.
I use Smart Keyboard Pro with the htc skin. The best things I like about it are the multitouch and the virtual d-pad.
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I've been using swype since day one and, ironically, today I had enough. I can't take its lag anymore. Cutting words in half with the word behind it. Wrong guesses as to what I'm trying to type over and over. I've been using the android keyboard which is OK, but I think ill check out some of the suggestions. I loved swype up until recently. Maybe its the update.
So I'm pretty much pissed off at the stock HTC keyboard, and Swype doesn't work for me, so I'm wondering what keyboard is worth installing to replace.
I've tried Swiftkey and Smart Keyboard, but they both have problems with double letters when typing fast.
What keyboards are you all using with your 3VO?
Im using Smart keyboard pro and I have problems with it not responding sometimes. I need a better keyboard also. I can't stand the htc one.
if you don't dig swype (and it is an acquired taste I'll admit) I would then recommend swift....
...don't dig swift? Well, almost every other keyboard out there (that isn't trying be either be "swype2" or super unique) will be the same (at best) or worst.
Do swift...have it learn from your txts....srsly, how does that not work for you?
got the old ginge keyboard, seems to be ok.. space bar is a little small..
I was leaning towards the GB stock keyboard, just need to find a modified apk for one with the smilie key. I miss that from my rooted EVO.
I'll probably give into Swift, just was curious what everyone else uses.
Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Check out hackers keyboard. Its pretty cool.
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Thanks!
I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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I really really miss the GB keyboard. I tried the apk I had from the Evo as well as the one from the market, both not sized for our screens(too small). I'm surprised no update either
Hackers has an ass load of options. I like you can change the overall size it takes up on the screen.
Though I have the full version of SwiftKey, I find the SwiftKey x beta works best for me.
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I'm loving flex t9. it's way better than swype imo. plus I got it free from Amazon app a day. I would have bought otherwise. you can trace, write, or voice command it.
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I downloaded the Swift Beta from the marketplace, seems pretty good, no issues so far with double letters.
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the more it learns the better it works.....make sure to let it learn periodically....or make it....also only pick the language modules you need...trust me....I thought I'd shot for flexibility....pfft....more like shooting for randomization--the same applies for swype, lol.
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I really dig thumb keyboard 4.
The ability to split the keyboard while in landscape so Tue keys are closer to the sides has actually made me want to type in landscape.
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+1 I use it on my tablet and phone.
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another +1 for Thumb keyboard
Like the fact that you can choose between multiple layouts.
Another one for flext9
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Using better keyboard 8
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+1 for flext9 best all around keyboard in my opinion.
I second SwiftKey x
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great thread, thanks for everyone who chimed in with keyboard suggestions.
just got swiftkey x beta, gonna give it a try. anything will be better than the crappy stock keyboard.
Well, Swiftkey X has lost its appeal to me.
What are some of the best keyboards out there that, as odd a request as it might seem, are also light on system resources?
I just like a snappy keyboard that doesn't take two seconds to pop up or disappear, and doesn't 'stumble' when typing (no input for a sec, then all of a sudden puts in your last 3 strokes).
I don't need much in terms of theming, but the one thing I found with Swiftkey that I REALLY fell in love with was the ability to change the long key press time threshold...for example, I decreased it from like 500ms to 250ms...it makes typing for me a whole lot faster. Are there any other keyboards with that?
Thanks for your input fellas.
My swipe pops up right away. However, I HATE typing passwords or usernames with it. I know that doesn't really help, as I cna't find any keyboards I like... I can't stand swiftkey, especially with the browser, as that .com is ALWAYS in the way when I try to search. For general use, I like the stock keyboard actually... its less laggy than the froyo one was, but it still is a bit laggy...
i used for a while go keyboard, but now i'm using thumb keyboard 4 and it's highly customizable, fast no lags, perfect for my big fingers
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i used for a while go keyboard, but now i'm using thumb keyboard 4 and it's highly customizable, fast no lags, perfect for my big fingers
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I've been eyeing that one and think I'll check out the free demo/trial they have.
Unfortunately, Mgamerz, I kinda don't like any swype keyboards. I actually tried going back to it for a while when Swiftkey started fading and still couldn't get into it.
Thanks for the input guys.
I'm using thumb keyboard and its pretty good. Really like the portrait layout, making it soeasy to type.
It would be much better if it let me customize every single keys so I can make my own layout or keys that I use often.
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Go keyboard is best for me. You have swipe, you can adjust intensity of vibration you have everything.
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I'm using thumb keyboard and its pretty good. Really like the portrait layout, making it soeasy to type.
It would be much better if it let me customize every single keys so I can make my own layout or keys that I use often.
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Well I was mistaken, there is no demo.
But you like it? Never ran into any lag? I see a review here and there that says it lags but it was literally only like 2, and one of them was using the LG optimus (the little crappy one T-mobile has, I think)
@knjigo: You're right...I don't like swyping though. Plus, I'm actually referring not to the length of the vibration feedback, but to how long it takes for, say, when I press a letter at the top with a number mapped "under" it for the long keypress, I could actually change how long I had to wait while pressing the letter to get the number to pop up.
I like it. Using it since alien rom and now I'm using cm7. I have experienced NO lag at all on this beast.
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Any of you know a good keyboard that doesn't take up the whole space in landscape? I love swype, but hate the fact that it takes up the whole space -__-
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I like it. Using it since alien rom and now I'm using cm7. I have experienced NO lag at all on this beast.
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Awesome. Glad to hear.
Can anybody offer a comparison between Thumb Keyboard and another keyboard called Perfect Keyboard?
i got Smart Keyboard can change sizes and nice theme. and i tested all the keyboards and thats the only one i like if u want it msg me and ill get u apk for it.
I use FlexT9 - It works great - even in browsers and typing usernames/passwords (just type like a regular keyboard) and its a "swype" style keyboard.
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I use FlexT9 - It works great - even in browsers and typing usernames/passwords (just type like a regular keyboard) and its a "swype" style keyboard.
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Keyboard from Android 2.3 in the market (Steven Lin) I have the paid ver, but you can also try the light ver. It's the lightest and fastest for me
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ai type keyboard beta with windows 7 theme. no lag at all. i was using go but this is like freaking amazing!!!
I have used multiling keyboard after testing a bunch in the beginning. I think it doesn't get enough attention. No lag, and highly customizable....including the length of long press!
Also doesn't take full screen in landscape.
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+1 for Smart Keyboard...nice themes and pretty light weight.
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I have used multiling keyboard after testing a bunch in the beginning. I think it doesn't get enough attention. No lag, and highly customizable....including the length of long press!
Also doesn't take full screen in landscape.
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Indeed, multiling keyboard is nice too, I have it installed it to use it with the thai characters, it's also free.
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perfect keyboard well its just perfect and totally customizable
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perfect keyboard well its just perfect and totally customizable
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Hi all,
I love my GT and the keyboard dock it came with (plus all the shortcuts). I use them nearly everyday together for taking notes in class, but I HATE that holding the backspace key will end up deleting everything I typed. I wish it would just continously delete until I let go, like the stock keyboard. Is there any way to remove this "feature" or make Swype or the stock keyboard the default for the dock?
Changing it everytime I dock my tablet is annoying and every now and again when the screen turns off it just turns back to the samsung keypad.
TIA
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Ever tried SwiftKey X Tablet? It seems to do everything you mentioned so far, some say it has dock support but I wouldn't be too sure. You might wanna test it, the app is free ofcourse. If you feel you like it, buy it
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Ever tried SwiftKey X Tablet? It seems to do everything you mentioned so far, some say it has dock support but I wouldn't be too sure. You might wanna test it, the app is free ofcourse. If you feel you like it, buy it
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I'm trying it out right now and I love it! Thanks for the heads up!
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Has anyone tried the siine keyboard...I downloaded it today and trying it out...its nie for those commonly typed phrases...takes a bit of getting used to though...let me know what you think if you try it out
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I didn't like it. Once you've been using Swype for to long you can't use anything else. Damn you Swype!!!
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I read the little Featured Apps article and Siine looks very promising. I might give it a try.
Is it anything like Swype? That method of typing is just...weird. It is so hard to get used to it.
No it's nothing like Swype but it's just as hard to get used to.
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No it's nothing like Swype but it's just as hard to get used to.
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I downloaded the latest version of Swype after not using it for the past few months, and so far so good, Im enjoying it. Siine is downloading right now and hopefully its cool.
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I downloaded the latest version of Swype after not using it for the past few months, and so far so good, Im enjoying it. Siine is downloading right now and hopefully its cool.
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I likethe ability to respond quickly with phrases that I commonly use and that is te benefit to the Siine keyboard and it doea take a bit to get used to...also no nothing like swype which I could never et used to at all
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I likethe ability to respond quickly with phrases that I commonly use and that is te benefit to the Siine keyboard and it doea take a bit to get used to...also no nothing like swype which I could never et used to at all
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This is...kind of not difficult but different. Getting used to the keyboard will take awhile. It is very easy to enter short phrases and times. Creating your own is equally as easy but the ergonomics of the keyboard arent to my liking.
Maybe I'll look at it again in the future.
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This is...kind of not difficult but different. Getting used to the keyboard will take awhile. It is very easy to enter short phrases and times. Creating your own is equally as easy but the ergonomics of the keyboard arent to my liking.
Maybe I'll look at it again in the future.
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I agree with you here, I have been using SwiftKey X for a long time and I just keep ending up back on it.
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I'm a pecker & like smart keyboard pro.
Any tips to getting onto the swipe train?
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I'm a pecker & like smart keyboard pro.
Any tips to getting onto the swipe train?
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Really, just hop on. Swype's keyboard doesnt restrict you to just swyping so you can go back and forth with ease.
A point that might be relevant: when I tried using swype 6 months ago, I wasnt using Dolphin Browser. I mention DB b/c it has a gesture feature simliar to swype's where you can assign gestures to web addresses. I believe DB helped me get acclimated to Swype's gesture typing.
Also, you should at least read part of the tutorial after you download the app; it is actually helpful.
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I use the Smart KB, in part, for the cursor keys can I do that with Swipe?
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I use the Smart KB, in part, for the cursor keys can I do that with Swipe?
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Not sure if I understand what you mean by cursor keys, is it a cursor you can toggle
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Here are cursors
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Here are cursors
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Ah, unfortunately the keyboard is cursor keyless. :-(
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