I would like to recommend a nice keyboard replacement for the Note.
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I had actually purchased this keyboard for a Dell Streak 7 I owned. I sold the Streak and had forgotten about this great keyboard until I was going through my email's and ran across the link / activation from where I had purchased it.
Anyway long story short, the version is now up to 4.5, it's skinnable and has many free skins to choose from. Also hand writing recognition like Samsung's keyboard. You can also set your own landscape / portrait layouts as well.
There is a 15 day free trial to see if it suits you, just thought I might recommend this, my old activation key worked with the newest version, if any of you guys have used it on previous devices your license will transfer fine.
Try it out and leave your comments here.
You like it better than swype?
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kiltedthrower said:
You like it better than swype?
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Nope!
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I do but then again that's just me, if you look at the memory footprint it uses less than swype, has as many features and seems faster, but then again, my opinions are my own, just sharing knowledge I find.
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You like it better than swype?
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I like the spacebar being offset to the right so i dont type.and.hit.the.period.button.all.the.time.
I've tried this as well as SwiftKey as alternatives to Swype. So far, Swype is still my #1.
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I've tried this as well as SwiftKey as alternatives to Swype. So far, Swype is still my #1.
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+1 Swype is still best. Swift is a good alternative to a stock keyboard, but not close to Swype in my opinion.
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Used this for a while on my Captivate. It was slow compared to Swype so I haven't touched it again.
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I to have grown fond of Swype, so fast and fluid.
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I don't know how else to explain it. I honestly think my screen calibration is off in some fashion with regards to keyboard input. I've tried changing the keyboards and I continue to miss letters left and right.
I figured with a larger screen that this would be much less of an issue but (not exaggerating) 50% of the time I go to key in a letter above the spacebar, it registers the space instead of the respective letter. I also have issues with hitting the return symbol when trying to backspace.
I hate to admit it but I never had anywhere close to these kinds of problems on iOS. I refuse to go back to that platform but I SMS way too much and this might be the factor that sends me back. Voice works pretty well but I much prefer to type.
Any suggestions?
Try swype.
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I thought that j was ghd only one having this issue until I read your post. There is definitely something going on with the keyboard cause I ne er had these issues with my captivate.
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Try swype.
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Yeah I've tried Swype a bit and not really a fan. I type too many abbreviations and it still requires you to initially tap on the first letter which is where the problems I'm having occur.
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I don't know how else to explain it. I honestly think my screen calibration is off in some fashion with regards to keyboard input. I've tried changing the keyboards and I continue to miss letters left and right.
I figured with a larger screen that this would be much less of an issue but (not exaggerating) 50% of the time I go to key in a letter above the spacebar, it registers the space instead of the respective letter. I also have issues with hitting the return symbol when trying to backspace.
I hate to admit it but I never had anywhere close to these kinds of problems on iOS. I refuse to go back to that platform but I SMS way too much and this might be the factor that sends me back. Voice works pretty well but I much prefer to type.
Any suggestions?
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Are you using the Samsung keyboard? If so I would download the gingerbread keyboard from the market and that should fix your problem. When I use the Samsung Keyboard for a lack of a better word I feel like a retard I can't spell or anything.
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had the same issue but only with the android keyboard when i switched to the samsung keybopard and turned off all the auto correct crap my issues went away but i did have horrible accuracy issues
Kadin said:
I don't know how else to explain it. I honestly think my screen calibration is off in some fashion with regards to keyboard input. I've tried changing the keyboards and I continue to miss letters left and right.
I figured with a larger screen that this would be much less of an issue but (not exaggerating) 50% of the time I go to key in a letter above the spacebar, it registers the space instead of the respective letter. I also have issues with hitting the return symbol when trying to backspace.
I hate to admit it but I never had anywhere close to these kinds of problems on iOS. I refuse to go back to that platform but I SMS way too much and this might be the factor that sends me back. Voice works pretty well but I much prefer to type.
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I'm having similar issues :-(
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Yes I have the same problem with the Android keyboard. I am still not sure if it is a bug or if I have to become used to it. It doesn't happen all the time.
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I noticed that the android keyboard does have this problem but the samsung keyboard does not.
Yes but the Samsung keys are larger that could be a reason.
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I have the same problem, I thought it was just me.
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tap the abbreviation in Swype and add it to your dictionary, then just Swype it
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Ill chime in and say Ive got the same issues as well.
Im gonna try the Samsung keyboard instead for a while.
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Thanks all, I'll give the Samsung kb another go. Glad at least to see that I'm not the only one having this challenge...
The thing I don't like about the Samsung keyboard is the bar that keeps popping up and going away, making the screen size change. I also really like being able go tap a ? without having to press the alt key. I'm going to try the Gingerbread keyboard in the market, it worked great ln froyo. Now that I know I am not fat fingering everything.
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Thanks all, I'll give the Samsung kb another go. Glad at least to see that I'm not the only one having this challenge...
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I must have tested a dozen different keyboards not only with this new SGS2
phone but on my two previous phones (Captivate and Infuse) and I have
found that nothing is as good as the Samsung Keyboard unless someone
happens to be a wizkid or someone has fingers as thin as a pencil.
For average people there is nothing as good as the stock samsung keyboard.
One of the reasons for this is that the size of the letters on the samsung
keyboard are noticabley larger.
Another reason is that when you use those keyboards from the market
they all have a slight but noticable delay when pressing the keys.
I loaded gingerbread keyboard from the market. Yes, its basically the same as the android keyboard, but performance has been much better for me.
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There is another issue with the android keyboard when you have 2 input languages installed. It switches by itself the input language without a swipe of the spacebar.
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I have issues to. I have tried the stock android, Samsung, gingerbread, touchpal, swiftkey, and perfect. They all suffer from the same issues. HTC has a calibration app I was hoping to find here. Anybody? Oh and i hate swype.
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I loaded gingerbread keyboard from the market. Yes, its basically the same as the android keyboard, but performance has been much better for me.
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Yeah, after a few text messages I finally no longer feel I am insane, the one on the market has zero lag, and presses the keys I expect it to.
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Just found this in settings > language and keboard > touch input > tracing keyboard. Now I dont need Swype or Ultra Keyboard!
I tried and it didn't work for me actually.
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Haha yeah I turned this on when I got it..I love it but it doesn't work well for certain words, it always shows another..its annoying. i can't think of which now though but they were common which sucks lol
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jayochs said:
Haha yeah I turned this on when I got it..I love it but it doesn't work well for certain words, it always shows another..its annoying. i can't think of which now though but they were common which sucks lol
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Yeah, I noticed that too but after I did the keyboard calibration, it seems to have fixed it... so far!
I've tried it before (not on this phone though) and it doesn't seem to work as well as swype does.
I figured everyone found out about this 1 right when they got the phone.
are used it for about a day and a half and it is really sucked, I went back to swype.
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Nothing will be good as swype I think. I actually didn't know about this but I'm about to try it
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I noticed it only works in certain apps. I turn it on and it works in Email, but not in the market.
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Nothing will be good as swype I think. I actually didn't know about this but I'm about to try it
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After the last swype update it almost don't work at all when you go Fast :-\ it first my words in half and stuff
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The HTC Trace doesn't work for the market, search, or the web browser. Does work for emails and messages though. This ticked me off so I went to swype.
Ooh. I like this! can't seem to do "wow" or "cool".
I can't find swype in the market. This is my search results for "swype"
https://market.android.com/search?q=swype&so=1&c=apps
I tried "swype keyboard" too and can't seem to get to it. Was trying from my phone then tried on my laptop and got the above.
You have to get it from their site. http://www.swype.com/
Hm... I prefer the bigger default kb. Is there a way to use swype with a different kb or do you have to use theirs?
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Hm... I prefer the bigger default kb. Is there a way to use swype with a different kb or do you have to use theirs?
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Swype is a keyboard replacement, and once you have it installed, it will, as the word implies, replace your keyboard. So, yes, you have to use theirs.
I have been using Swype for over a year; while the first few days took some effort as I got used to it, I find the benefit for the time invested is well worth it. I can "type" out texts much faster than tapping on a tiny keyboard.
I love the mode, it's much better than typing with thumbs, just prefer using the built in trace with the built in kb since it's bigger and I can make the trace line red.
I'll have to see if it's annoying for me to have to turn on swype for browsers and market and also if it's annoying to switch kbs for that or if it's less annoying to just get used to the swype's kb and use it for everything.
Hey guys I just got me new note! I noticed that it feels substantially different using simple applications, typing, moving around, etc. Obviously it's going to be different given the size of the phone so I don't have a problem with it! My question is, what applications/downloads are you guys using to help make the whole experience of using a phone of this size more comfortable for you? Are you using a different keyboard, different launcher, different application, etc. I'm curious to know!
I'm picking mine up in a few hours so I'll report back but I do plan on loading Thumb Keyboard asap. It made thumb typing on the HTC View quick and comfortable so I'm assuming it'll be a nice addition to the Note.
A.I.keyboard is a must
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aw snapz welcome 2 da fam bam!
AI Keyboard is ok but Swype keyboard with the phone is pretty good.
Swype & Thumb Keyboard > *
Oh yeah get Juice Defender. Can't go wrong with losing 1% an hour on standby! 5 hours screen time! I set my settings on Aggressive.
Thanks for the tips guys! I'm using the thumb keyboard right now and wow I didn't expect this phone to take this long to get used to. Not a bad thing I'm really enjoying it
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Driggity420 said:
A.I.keyboard is a must
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I bought a lot of keyboards when they were having the christmas 10 cents deals, and after trying all of them, the A.I keyboard is the best....
I'm using GO Launcher EX and Swype
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The only things I've done is the DAG kernel, CWM, and the Saurom mod. I've been extremely pleased. I'm still using the stock swype keyboard (I tried the SlideIT keyboard but prefer swype). Using the Saurom rom mod with overclocking (i'm stable at 1.83ghz) things are incredibly smooth and totally worth the upgrade.
Hi everybody, TouchType Ltd. have decided to release their latest beta for the ever popular SwiftKey today for free
Seeing as the demand for the beta is hammering their servers, I decided to upload the .apk to my dropbox for everybody to enjoy. Just download and install like you would with any other app
Here's the file: http://db.tt/GHjXdQi7
FYI, this is a FREE, OPEN beta and therefore this is a FREE APP. I understand the rules of xda, and I do not condone or promote pirating in any way!
I got it from them and I really like it so far.
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skatin707 said:
I got it from them and I really like it so far.
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+1 By far their best release. It's kept me off swype for a whole 2 hours so far. That might be a record
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Typing this on the new version of swift k x. THIS IS AMAZING. Thanks for sharing with us...
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I bought swift key x, for some odd reason i can't get away from the stock android keyboard.
I like it, but think I still prefer Perfect Keyboard. It seems to me the new smart space feature in the Swiftkey is a little too agressive. I sometimes end up getting spaces where I didn't want them.
i guess i'm the only one who thought it's terrible? I tried it to see if its any better than AI Type that I've been using for over a year. I switched back.
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I like it, but think I still prefer Perfect Keyboard. It seems to me the new smart space feature in the Swiftkey is a little too agressive. I sometimes end up getting spaces where I didn't want them.
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It hasn't given me any unwanted spaces yet. I am really pleased.
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It hasn't given me any unwanted spaces yet. I am really pleased.
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Ha ha...I typically have the opposite problem with swiftkey products - try to add 2 spaces after a sentence and end up with a predicted word instead. I always have to turn off "space bar inserts predicted word" because of this, and it kinda hinders the usability of swiftkey.
Made it about 14 hours (8 of which I was sleeping) before going back to swype
SwiftKey works really well for me. Swype is annoying and the samsung keyboard is awful.
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GeorgeP said:
It seems to me the new smart space feature in the Swiftkey is a little too agressive. I sometimes end up getting spaces where I didn't want them.
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^^^^this - tried renaming a file and it decided for me that I was trying for a sentence - I need to see if it can be toned down.
Loving it so far! thanks
Thanks for posting this. Glad to see more themes.
I like it so far but I don't like how it inserts spaces after I choose a word and how there isn't a long press question mark key.
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Someone please tell me how this differs from Swype?
Positives?
Negatives?
simplicityy said:
Someone please tell me how this differs from Swype?
Positives?
Negatives?
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Swyper - NO SWYPING!
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This keyboard is awesome
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I like it so far but I don't like how it inserts spaces after I choose a word and how there isn't a long press question mark key.
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I was confused about the question mark too, but today I realized that if you swipe the period key to the left, it automatically uses the other available punctuation depending on how far you swipe. Pretty cool
It took some getting used to, but u love this feature now.
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I was confused about the question mark too, but today I realized that if you swipe the period key to the left, it automatically uses the other available punctuation depending on how far you swipe. Pretty cool
It took some getting used to, but u love this feature now.
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I didn't like that - I also don't know why they swapped the mic button and the number/symbol button. And there's no way I can find to turn off the aggressive parsing of one word/filename into a sentence.
I went back to the original Swiftkey - new is not always better
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I didn't like that - I also don't know why they swapped the mic button and the number/symbol button. And there's no way I can find to turn off the aggressive parsing of one word/filename into a sentence.
I went back to the original Swiftkey - new is not always better
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Well, it's a beta. Maybe it will get better. I love that the space bar is longer. That used to always trip me up. Plus I don't even need a space bar anymore. Lol.
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Im having a hard time finding a decent keyboard for the Rezound. Here is the issue, I really don't like the standard HTC keyboard. The buttons are backwards as far as Im concerned.
Problem is when I try a different one, ICS keyboard from the market, swype etc they are way too small because of the Rezound screen. Also when I say too small I mean the width in addition to the height.
Ive seen a few keyboards where you can actually mod the height but not the width, which I honestly dont get. Well my primary problem is hitting the letter next to the one I actually want because the keys aren't wide enough.
Is there any keyboard out there thats basically the standard ASOP keyboard, but the same size as the HTC one, that would be perfect for me. I cant seem to find one.
Swiftkey Beta 3 is free for now. Best keyboard I've used to date.
Try A.I.type keyboard
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This is a really good one. Perfect size in my opinion. And it's the best keyboard I've ever used
Cares said:
Swiftkey Beta 3 is free for now. Best keyboard I've used to date.
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Here's a link to it: Swiftkey 3 Beta
The link is from Droid-Life in case anyone is worried. I don't know if it is the newest version of the beta, but it's a pretty good build.
Da Swypes
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Problem is when I try a different one, ICS keyboard from the market, swype etc they are way too small because of the Rezound screen. Also when I say too small I mean the width in addition to the height.
Ive seen a few keyboards where you can actually mod the height but not the width, which I honestly dont get. Well my primary problem is hitting the letter next to the one I actually want because the keys aren't wide enough.
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If you want swype try these themed beta versions. Scroll down to where it say OLD LINKS: V5 Not for the Galaxy Nexus. I have tried them all and they're sized properly
DA Swype Themes
Swiftkey on my rezound, Perfect Keyboard on my tab.
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AshtonTS said:
This is a really good one. Perfect size in my opinion. And it's the best keyboard I've ever used
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That's the one I use too. Really like it a lot.
Cares said:
Swiftkey Beta 3 is free for now. Best keyboard I've used to date.
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I LOVE this keyboard. Ive tried a few others and keep coming back to this one!
Cares said:
Swiftkey Beta 3 is free for now. Best keyboard I've used to date.
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I gotta cosign, love this keyboard.
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I quite like GO Keyboard
I seriously need a new keyboard too. I loved swype on the incredible. It was beast mode, I could text and type as fast as typing on my computer. I can't find a decent keyboard on this thing. I can't use swype because it breaks and can't swype no where near as fast as I could on the incredible. I tried swiftkey and didn't really like that either. I currently use the trace on the HTCkeyboard and I can't stand it either. It's no where near as accurate as swype.
Does anyone know of some swypelike keyboards that don't break on the Rezound?
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Swiftkey beta ftw. its great.
antp121 said:
Swiftkey beta ftw. its great.
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I said I didn't like swiftkey.
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graymonkey44 said:
I said I didn't like swiftkey.
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i was talking to the op but okk...
antp121 said:
i was talking to the op but okk...
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Ohhh. I thought you were talking about my post. I tried swiftkey, and it's nice to use, definitely a lot better than most. But I think swype spoiled me cause I can't stand doing anything else.
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Ohhh. I thought you were talking about my post. I tried swiftkey, and it's nice to use, definitely a lot better than most. But I think swype spoiled me cause I can't stand doing anything else.
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Yeah the swype betas with dragon are sick
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graymonkey44 said:
I seriously need a new keyboard too. I loved swype on the incredible. It was beast mode, I could text and type as fast as typing on my computer. I can't find a decent keyboard on this thing. I can't use swype because it breaks and can't swype no where near as fast as I could on the incredible. I tried swiftkey and didn't really like that either. I currently use the trace on the HTCkeyboard and I can't stand it either. It's no where near as accurate as swype.
Does anyone know of some swypelike keyboards that don't break on the Rezound?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26003543
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uToTMeH8 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26003543
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Do they not break in long swipes and can you swype really fast? I have a normal sized one, that wasn't my issue with swype.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26003543
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Lol... I was like huh?
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