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Which keyboard do you prefer and why? Also what Android phone do you use it on?
So far... Swype has no competition from those I've used. After only a day, my texting was slightly improved. With practice, I can see myself being an absolute menace.
Hopefully I'll be testing http://www.swiftkey.net/ ... But for now, it's most definitely Swype.
Apple bluetooth keyboard or my little targus
I'm hoping to test that out swift keyboard as well.
Swype owns all other on screen keyboards so far.
Swype for now, but I may give the HTC_IME a try. Everybody I show the Swype keyboard thinks it is awesome.
is HTC_IME the only one with T9 ?
Even after trying out the high res version of the htc ime from the desire, I still type faster and more accurately with swype. I will be glad when they release a more official keyboard. I have used pretty much every keyboard, better keyboard, smart keyboard, low res htc ime, high res htc ime, shapewriter (still think swype does it better), stock (obviously), and none of them in either landscape or portrait are faster for me then swype in portrait.
Also I will be giving swift key a try out once they release their alpha app.
htc ime and better keyboard both have a T9 keyboard, but the htc ime has a better dictionary to go with it making it faster to type with in T9.
Swype was ok, but unusable in landscape which ultimately slowed me down if I had both hands available. The new HDPI HTC_IME from the Desire is perfect, and absolutely none of the lag from the old 1.6 version. I love it and I'm using it with compact QWERTY for portrait version.
swype is the best one taking that it's just a beta now!
hmmm... official over unofficial beta
So I'm going to have to go with ShapeWriter. I tried the Swype, but then decided that ShapeWriter would be a better idea at least for now since Swype is in some type of private beta, and not officially released, so ShapeWriter will be the one getting the official, public updates. And so far I'm typing MUCH faster even though I still am not so great at it... that's my humble opinion =)
Bakano said:
So I'm going to have to go with ShapeWriter. I tried the Swype, but then decided that ShapeWriter would be a better idea at least for now since Swype is in some type of private beta, and not officially released, so ShapeWriter will be the one getting the official, public updates. And so far I'm typing MUCH faster even though I still am not so great at it... that's my humble opinion =)
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I was using Shapewriter over swype for one reason only; the resolution fit the nexus one and looks better. But i find swype to do a better job of knowing what word i want and seems to be smoother even in a pre beta stage. I need to get a high res HTC_IME
Swype in portrait all the way. I can hammer out sentences in seconds. I don't like landscape mode for any keyboard, as it blocks out the webpage or text string I'm on.
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Swype in portrait all the way. I can hammer out sentences in seconds. I don't like landscape mode for any keyboard, as it blocks out the webpage or text string I'm on.
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Guys, Im looking for a little advise. I text a lot so im not a rookie at it. I feel that I can type faster with smart keyboard than with swype even though I really like swype.
I have been using swype for a week, but i do not feel as fast on it as I do on Smart keyboard. Any advise or should I just time my self with a few sentences?
Play with the speed vs accuracy settings.
Give it a few weeks, (i know that's a loooong time) but I started with shapewriter since I got the phone, and now swype is killer.
I love Swype - but unfortunately it's not multi-lingual - so I need to use the less pretty slideIT instead...
why are people preferring the HTC_IME? Is it because of T9 or something else?
Like the htc_ime especially since we have the hi res version now.
I wish CooTek would release a TouchPal for our device. Loved it on the G1, but ends up around 1/2 the size on the Nexus.
$20.00 to anyone who successfully sizes TouchPal 1.1 for the N1.
PM me if you need the .apk
overground said:
I wish CooTek would release a TouchPal for our device. Loved it on the G1, but ends up around 1/2 the size on the Nexus.
$20.00 to anyone who successfully sizes TouchPal 1.1 for the N1.
PM me if you need the .apk
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pm sent 10char
Before I get the hell flamed out of me, let me say that I'm an Android fan. I'm not too fond of Samsung, but I like my Samsung Captivate. I traded my iPhone 4 for it. However, as good as the Gingerbread keyboard is, it isn't as accurate or seamless as iOS's predictive text software. Is there a way to install the iOS keyboard onto my Samsung Captivate? It is rooted and running Serendipity 6.3 (Android 2.2).
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Before I get the hell flamed out of me, let me say that I'm an Android fan. I'm not too fond of Samsung, but I like my Samsung Captivate. I traded my iPhone 4 for it. However, as good as the Gingerbread keyboard is, it isn't as accurate or seamless as iOS's predictive text software. Is there a way to install the iOS keyboard onto my Samsung Captivate? It is rooted and running Serendipity 6.3 (Android 2.2).
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no. iOS is closed source and porting anything from is close to impossible. there is however other keyboard software with iPhone themes, such as better keyboard if this is of any use to you .
JieeHD said:
no. iOS is closed source and porting anything from is close to impossible. there is however other keyboard software with iPhone themes, such as better keyboard if this is of any use to you .
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Thanks. I've tried Swype and SwiftKey so far, but neither were as good as the Gingerbread Keyboard imo.
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Thanks. I've tried Swype and SwiftKey so far, but neither were as good as the Gingerbread Keyboard imo.
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there is on more I've just found called go keyboard, why not give it a try its free .
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Just discovered Thickbuttons. I like it a lot. I have the Wildfire S and even in portrait on the smaller screen it works quite well.
can anyone suggest a ios-style keyboard....i've got a ics tab and hate this standard keyboard
buttons, too small and uncomfortable symbol button...
i tried swift k. but keeps crashing...
Hi,
I was wondering if it's possible to get the stock froyo keyboard on the nexus s. I really love it and I still can't get used to the gingerbread one after 3 months. I would prefer to do this without rooting and on the phone if possible. Does anyone know of this being possible?
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There are small and light keyboards out there that are free but their dictionaries are small to non existing. Anysoftkeyboard and drben0x are good. I prefer the Dr if I had to pick one. A great paid one is smart keyboard pro. That is the one I've been running for awhile and have been happy. I find using the t9 built in helps when the normal keys are just too narrow. Also, there's a dictionary add on that seems very good with available words. Of coarse there are many others besides these but these are my suggestions.
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There are small and light keyboards out there that are free but their dictionaries are small to non existing. Anysoftkeyboard and drben0x are good. I prefer the Dr if I had to pick one. A great paid one is smart keyboard pro. That is the one I've been running for awhile and have been happy. I find using the t9 built in helps when the normal keys are just too narrow. Also, there's a dictionary add on that seems very good with available words. Of coarse there are many others besides these but these are my suggestions.
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Smart Keyboard Pro has two versions. A free and paid one, it has about the same features. But +1, I use Smart Keyboard Pro as well.. it's very accurate and I prefer it over any other keyboard including Swiftkey.
Free: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.cdeguet.smartkeyboardtrial&feature=search_result
This is the trial version of "Smart Keyboard PRO" (it has the same features but with a nag screen). Buy the Pro version if you like it!
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I've used smart keyboard before and it is better than the stock gingerbread one but for me nothing matches the feel of the stock froyo keyboard. I will use smart keyboard from now on though of no one's able to find it.
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Also you may want to try swype. I am using it right now and have become very fast in using it in less than a month. It's also quite convenient to be able to type fast with one hand.
Hey there... you can try using Google Inc. Chinese IME keyboard. It uses the old Froyo keyboard layout, but you have to be careful not to hit the ABC-Chi button.
Install this keyboard from the market. I am not the maker of this and it is a free product.
Its the FroYo keyboard and it works on gingerbread cm7.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.apelikecoder.bulgariankeyboard&feature=search_result
So I hate the gingerbread keyboard and prefer the froyo keyboard. After searching for a couple of hours it seems that no one has been able to port it.
Looking through the market I found this.
Install this keyboard from the market. I am not the maker of this and it is a free product.
Its the FroYo keyboard and it works on gingerbread cm7.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.apelikecoder.bulgariankeyboard&feature=search_result
Thanks for the link man! Been searching for ages.
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I'm really looking for a decent keyboard as i find that the stock one on GB seems to miss finger input especially on certain keys, I loved swype 3.5 beta but found it KILLED my battery life any body have any suggestions? Something that can improve typing speed, thats's good on battery and not to heavy on hogging resources?
Some (lots) of about that here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=975981
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My favourite has to be SlideIT, Similar to Swype but I've always preferred it. Better Keyboard is also a good regular keyboard, I can't go away from SlideIT in the end though
I use thumb keyboard and swift key x
Ultra keyboard - youtube video
Very user customizable.
Iv'e been testing SlideIT 4.0, BetterKeyboard and SwiftKeyX.
SlideIT 4.0 is the best sliding keyboard and fun to use, but in the long run other keyboards is quicker and more accurate.
BetterKeyboard is the best "normal" keyboard.
SeiftKeyX is the keyboard i ended up using because it's the keyboard i can wirte fastest and most accurate with.
For me i find smart keyboard pro the best.
GO keyboard with black theme is by far the best.
Swiftkey X for me.
jkolner said:
SeiftKeyX is the keyboard i ended up using because it's the keyboard i can wirte fastest and most accurate with.
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Oh, the irony!
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Oh, the irony!
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Hahahaha that's hilarious..rofl
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After reading this thread I decided to try out the swiftkeyx keyboard. I had been using the gingerbread keyboard from the market.. It is going to take a little getting used to but it seems like a good keyboard. Definitely a different style of keyboard but nice in its own way.
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CM7 @ 1.2ghz w/ Tk-Glitch ML Kernel
My favorites are swype beta and thumb keyboard, along with the defualt Gingerbread Keyboard.
I'm curious as to why no one mention Touchpal Keyboard? I love it's Cootek+ technology and couple with compact qwerty keyboard, typing is swift for me!
They are now beta testing their next gen technology call Touchpal Curve which is similar (or better) than Swype. Try register for it.
Just the Gingerbread Keyboard.
My favorites are SlideIT
Easy way
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I actually love the Sense keyboard; it's the only one I found with arrow keys.
I got the smart keyboard and mostly happy with it, although it takes a couple of seconds on my Huawei x3 when i start writing any word. Looking forward to the beta of Touchpal Keyboard
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I'm really looking for a decent keyboard as i find that the stock one on GB seems to miss finger input especially on certain keys, I loved swype 3.5 beta but found it KILLED my battery life any body have any suggestions? Something that can improve typing speed, thats's good on battery and not to heavy on hogging resources?
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Smart Keyboard Pro definitely!https://market.android.com/details?id=net.cdeguet.smartkeyboardpro&hl=en