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New SIP for touchscreen (breakthrough)

I found them recently and tried them (trial is free).
One is for thumbs the others for pen.
From my experience SlideIt is a must !!! Thumbkey is not bad as well
Are they so new that I found no thread on this venerable forum ?
http://www.mobiletextinput.com/Product/SlideIT/SlideIT.php
http://www.mobiletextinput.com/Product/ThumbKey/ThumbKey.php
Videos are available
Have you tried them ? What do you think ?

I just saw the video and did some searching and I found this thread. It seems pretty cool.

uh. no. i'll take the default keyboard and stylus anyday

WOW!
The first app is incredible!!
I must try it....
Is there an ITALIAN vocabulary for it?

Now the keyboards are for free !!!
http://www.dasur.co.il/Product/ThumbKey/DownloadDemo.php
http://www.dasur.co.il/Product/SlideIT/DownloadDemo.php
As they should have been from the beginning....

the first one is a cool idea but look combersum...
also the keyboard looks bad... i like my cmkeyboard w/ iphone skin much better

A good surprise
I downloaded SlideIT demo without any expectation. I heard so many times about a breakthrough.... and 50 words/minute ?? hum....
But this time I have to say I was really surprised. This is certainly the best keyboard available.
Sliding +grafiti + prediction give really good results and speed is improved.
The demo is very powerful. It is worth to try it

I guess you have to use the stylus, huh? I like PCM and TouchPal because you can use the stylus or your fingers.
I like the premise, but I don't know it I see it becoming my main form of input.

Not quite a "Breakthrough". Now, if I could just think it and my PPC does it, that would be a Breakthrough.....

Dasur's application for thumbs --> Thumbkey
maevro said:
I guess you have to use the stylus, huh? I like PCM and TouchPal because you can use the stylus or your fingers.
I like the premise, but I don't know it I see it becoming my main form of input.
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I think more powerful than the two SIP you use
Give a try

Find TouchPal still the best. Just my personal opinion thoiugh.

Touchpal <> Dasur opinion
srmz said:
Find TouchPal still the best. Just my personal opinion thoiugh.
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Somebody who changed his mind after having reviewed the SIP
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=30&page=1&disp=posts&paged=2 Nate Adcock Blog Smartphone&PC Mag

Just published
Alosio said:
Somebody who changed his mind after having reviewed the SIP
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=30&page=1&disp=posts&paged=2 Nate Adcock Blog Smartphone&PC Mag
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http://www.pocketpcaddict.com/forum...rtual-keyboards-dasur-now-available-pdas.html

A nother opinion
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=30&p=2500&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#more2500
confirming the good thinks already edited on the SIP

I tried SlideIT demo
and it's working
Thank you for the tip

I tried the demo also. Shame its Qvga on my diamond touch. Anyone who can modify it to a VGA version?

Posted an update on the Blackstone forum, but I figured it is useful for others as well.
IBM have finally released ShapeWriter Text Input for WinMob. It's available as a 30 day trial version. I've been very impressed with it, you might want to check it out.
www.shapewriter.com
Zuber

Best fingerfriendly keyboard?

im using FingerKeyBoard2 right now
i used to have PCMKEYBOARD v.23 and it was ok
im wondering what you guys think what the best keyboard is.

CooTek TouchPal for me

Also Touchpal for me

TouchPal FTW! I've used it since it came out, and haven't found anything better. It's all in the auto predict. I can type about 40-60 WPM on my desktop 180-220 WPM with TouchPal and my thumb.

Touch Pal 3.5 by Coo Tek
deedee said:
CooTek TouchPal for me
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greg17477 said:
Also Touchpal for me
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guitardoc64 said:
TouchPal FTW! I've used it since it came out, and haven't found anything better. It's all in the auto predict. I can type about 40-60 WPM on my desktop 180-220 WPM with TouchPal and my thumb.
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Couldn't agree more with the members above ! And I've tried most the favorable keyboards out there.
Absolutely the best keyboard app ever. Watch the video and read the whole page to unlock its true potential. Look.......HERE

Oh and FYI, CooTek is about to release a new version (V4) by the end of April. I was offered to beta test the pre-release version, and of course I said yes! I will be posting first impressions, etc here at PPCGeeks and the cootek forum.

guitardoc64 said:
Oh and FYI, CooTek is about to release a new version (V4) by the end of April. I was offered to beta test the pre-release version, and of course I said yes! I will be posting first impressions, etc here at PPCGeeks and the cootek forum.
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Would love to see what improvements an already fantastic app. could possible have.
Keep us posted guitardoc64 ASAP, as I'm sure you will! Can't wait for Version 4.0
Thanks!

For me this is one of the best
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=501122

orb3000 said:
For me this is one of the best
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=501122
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Yeah that one is good and was my favourite but it doesn't have the deep layers of Touchpal.
Overall, touchpal is more intuitive.

ya i use to use the cooltek one but it was too slo for me
i like things u can use using ur thumb and nvr acually looking at ur phone
lol because im still in high skoo and i text in class lol

touchpal is also one of my favorites...

My favorite is PocketCM Keyboard 0.14
Finger Keyboard 2 is great but ergonomic don't suits me : I'm still looking for a better layout

SwiftKey - Keyboard

You guys might have heard of this, but you may have not. It's a keyboard app, sort of similar to the iPhone's keyboard, that learns your writing style from the words you frequently use when you text. If you guys want it, download it here. Enjoy!

HeroMeng said:
You guys might have heard of this, but you may have not. It's a keyboard app, sort of similar to the iPhone's keyboard, that learns your writing style from the words you frequently use when you text. If you guys want it, download it here. Enjoy!
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We've been over this many times, brotha.
It's a great, great keyboard.
However, you're providing a link that isn't supposed to be out to non beta testers.
Read the license

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=684621
There's the last SwiftKey thread. As was said by intx, you can't link to the download. It's a closed beta.
But, yes, it is a magnificent keyboard. I love the usage statistics. According to it, I've saved 403 keystrokes, making me 21% more efficient

Me = beta tester woohoo

Updated the op with a new link. Click on it now....

HeroMeng said:
Updated the op with a new link. Click on it now....
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I lol'd 10chars

How hard is it to get in the beta for this thing I signed up with the wife's and my hero and they don't like me apparently LOL. I really want to try this cause I'm not a huge swype fan.

Envynet said:
How hard is it to get in the beta for this thing I signed up with the wife's and my hero and they don't like me apparently LOL. I really want to try this cause I'm not a huge swype fan.
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I signed up about two weeks ago and got my first e-mail two days ago. They just send out e-mails every time they make a significant update, I think. I'm pretty sure they just send it out to everyone on the list. You'll just have to wait a while, but it is definitely worth the wait. It's (nearly) the best keyboard I've ever used.

Beejive Out

Beta is out, if its ok I will post.

Got my invite as well. So far looking good. Nice GUI plus response. I find it WAY faster than Trillian Beta, although some Skype and Video exchange might be good for next release

The end of the email reads:
"Also, please understand that the build is only for folks who have registered with us for the beta program and is not intended to be shared with any one. "
So now I ask you. Do you think its ok to post it?

Kykiskly said:
Got my invite as well. So far looking good. Nice GUI plus response. I find it WAY faster than Trillian Beta, although some Skype and Video exchange might be good for next release
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It seems a little sluggish for me at times. Is it the same for you?

Vandam500 said:
The end of the email reads:
"Also, please understand that the build is only for folks who have registered with us for the beta program and is not intended to be shared with any one. "
So now I ask you. Do you think its ok to post it?
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didnt read that far got too excited, guess everyones SOL. Im sure someone will post it anyway.

I wont say anything
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Ugggghhhhhh didn't sign up in time -____-
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Why do people post stuff like this and not even say what the app does?

TJDuckett said:
Why do people post stuff like this and not even say what the app does?
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http://tinyurl.com/cnkhyh

TJDuckett said:
Why do people post stuff like this and not even say what the app does?
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A lot of people know what Beejive is. If you don't know what it does, why don't you google it?

fdot said:
http://tinyurl.com/cnkhyh
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That's cute, but why should someone have to Google something that someone's advertising. Obviously if you announce that something out its to garner interest, no? With that being the case, ways the harm in typing even a one sentence description? Seems pretty common sense.

And I just realized that the last two responses before that post could've been a simple description as well, but acting like someone doesn't know what Google is in an Android forum seems to take priority over posting something useful.
Anyways for anyone who doesn't know, it's a messenging client for multiple services. I love things like trillian on my pc so ill be waiting for this one

I'm on it now, it rules. I just pray that it doesn't become a permanent beta like the wm version
Sent from my fast as hell phone that you can only wish you had

Neat. Mobilism may or may not have the newest version of this apk posted 8 minutes ago

Trying it out now...
Sent from my HTC Evo

I love beejive. I use to have it o. My blackberry and well worth the money for how well it worked. I used it mostly for Facebook chat but I used some MSN also.
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I'm using it now. This destroys Trillian. Does anyone know if it uses Froyo's built-in push notifications API, C2DM ? I'm concerned about battery life.

Androidica has an active link to the download for what its worth.
In case it's not supposed to be distributed, check out this link because it has a cool video of it and not for the download link...
http://androinica.com/2010/08/25/this-is-beejive-for-android-video/

TJDuckett said:
And I just realized that the last two responses before that post could've been a simple description as well, but acting like someone doesn't know what Google is in an Android forum seems to take priority over posting something useful.
Anyways for anyone who doesn't know, it's a messenging client for multiple services. I love things like trillian on my pc so ill be waiting for this one
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this is a pretty popular app, thats why I didnt bother getting into detail, and Trillian has been out for beta use for the public, not a fan , and im sure you will say that when you use it.

fdot said:
http://tinyurl.com/cnkhyh
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BWAHAHAH that gets me everytime lol but its like people dont know what google is, the time it took to respond here and wait..... u could have an answer lol nah, but beejive is good and a chat based program if I remember correctly that was originally on the iphone

Just an FYI: Swype is now considered "warez" and no longer allowed.

Straight from Toast:
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actually your thread was reported because (as it said in the subject) "cracked version" obviously thats a red flag for warez. anyhow as u mentioned the other threads on the subject were questionable. the only reason i let the threads remain was because they were all just links to beta trial versions. which imo wasnt so much warez. unfortunately when i brought the subject of swype up to the senior mods, i was told that the corp. that develops the app has sent XDA a order to stop posting their app. at that point the mods infomed me that i needed to remove all the sype threads. so thats what ive done. if ive missed one please let me know. anyhow thanks and have a good night
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He also said that he'd be handing out suspensions for repeat offenses, just so everyone knows.
Here's XDA's official announcement.

Well, that sucks. I'm glad I have my copy. I don't know why Swype just doesn't put their app on the market. I'd a paid for it were there a trial version I could have tried. Personally, I love Swype and I don't know how I managed without it. The only thing I missed about my Blackberry when I switched was the typing. With Swype, my BB is a distant memory now.
Edit: Is Swype under contract with a certain carrier/manufacturer?

rugedraw said:
Well, that sucks. I'm glad I have my copy. I don't know why Swype just doesn't put their app on the market. I'd a paid for it were there a trial version I could have tried. Personally, I love Swype and I don't know how I managed without it. The only thing I missed about my Blackberry when I switched was the typing. With Swype, my BB is a distant memory now.
Edit: Is Swype under contract with a certain carrier/manufacturer?
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I think they have OEM contracts with most of the major manufacturers because we're seeing more and more handsets preloaded with Swype. They could still make bank off a Market version, though...

So...
Does this mean we have to either be in the beta or know someone in the beta to get a copy of swype now? That makes me sad.....

TheBiles said:
I think they have OEM contracts with most of the major manufacturers because we're seeing more and more handsets preloaded with Swype. They could still make bank off a Market version, though...
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I agree. Hopefully they will put it on the market once those contracts expire so everyone can get it and have full support on it.

they really should just go market. i have a few different copies saved, dont know how many of them are expired or not. as long as i have one working copy, i'm good. once those expire though...... blah

I think it is crappy that if you want swype you have to purchase a phone you do not want to get it... shame on swype

That does stink. But those are the breaks. I guess it's back to keyboards that I can actually pay for.

Owned! I bet a lot of people really feel stupid right about now....

imwillzillla said:
That does stink. But those are the breaks. I guess it's back to keyboards that I can actually pay for.
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Or have someone with a hookup lol...
dekcufi said:
I think it is crappy that if you want swype you have to purchase a phone you do not want to get it... shame on swype
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lol, or as I said above... It's not what ya kno, it's who you kno in this situation =)

Man, that really ticks me off because I was really getting into themeing swype. My thread had over 4000 views in 3 days.....and tons of downloads. Oh well, at least I still have my Carbon Fiber versions to use.........I guess I'll have to move on to themeing something else.
P.S. Do not start posting asking me to PM you a link, or they will delete this thread too.

Hopefully one day they offer a paid version. I put Swype on my phone a while ago (before I switched to CM6... so it was probably 2 months ago?) and I liked it a lot. I'd gladly pay $2-3 for it or something like that.

gqstatus0685 said:
Owned! I bet a lot of people really feel stupid right about now....
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Because we're enjoying Swype right now?

TheBiles said:
Because we're enjoying Swype right now?
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Every time I see this guy (gqstatus0685) comment on anything, it's usually some BS. I was going to say something, but all that would happen was the thread would get cluttered with a bunch of nonsense.
Yea, we got owned. Owned so badly, that Swype had to come here and beg the forum to stop posting their app (that isn't supposed to be on our phones) on here. Sure........the devs/members from here, the ones who figured out how to put it on phones that weren't supposed to have it, are the ones that got "owned". Edit: Not to mention, like TheBiles said, we still HAVE Swype.
smh

No I get annoyed at the fact that people on XDA storm in on threads claiming OP's are breaking forum etiquette and rules and get mad when people call them out on their threads. It's just funny that's all.
So much for the idiot who said it was shareware to try and cloud the fact that it was warez.

Just FYI: when my last Swype .apk expired, I DL'd the SlideIT beta and played with it for a few days before I snagged a new Swype. While I definitely prefer Swype, SlideIT was definitely serviceable and way better than the stock keyboard.
So if you can't get your hands on Swype, give it a try. It's in the Marketplace.

Shapewriter is another free one to hold you over when going through swype withdrawls
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qendadar said:
Shapewriter is another free one to hold you over when going through swype withdrawls
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Shapewriter is no longer in the Market. They pulled it quite some time ago when the ownership changed.

i never had the patience to get used to swype. i feel like i'm missing out. maybe i'll find it and try again.

If you post metamorph themes to swype then i believe those are fine, your just providing images to replace in it, not the actual APK