I just figured it out. Despite the fact that i can't stand Apple and iTunes and the ios feel... the gtab sucks more. Why? Because my thumbs aren't 6 inches long.
Thumb keyboard! Worth every penny...
At least on an android tab you can change the keyboard. +1 for thumb keyboard by the way. Swiftkey x for tablets also has a split keyboard, and great prediction.
iPad owners have been stuck without a thumb keyboard for 2 years iOS 5 will bring their first and only alternative.
heinrich said:
I just figured it out. Despite the fact that i can't stand Apple and iTunes and the ios feel... the gtab sucks more. Why? Because my thumbs aren't 6 inches long.
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Get thump keyboard. Here is what it looks like on your tablet.
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Is thumb keyword better than SwiftKey X?
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I've used thumb keyboard on the gtab, and the phone version of swiftkeyX. I would bet that SwiftKey has the best word prediction/correction at the moment, but I haven't tried the tablet version.
Yeah, split keyboards are the only way to go with a screen this size. As mentioned before, at least with Android you have that option. Swype is no better by the way. The motions are just too big.
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Is thumb keyword better than SwiftKey X?
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Swiftkey doesn't size properly unless you're running it on HC. I had the free version from Amazon and never tried it, since I'm on Calk/Clem, and changing keyboards is a pain. I flashed HC, and tried it out, and it was beautiful. I really enjoyed it. Of ourse, at that time, I hadn't tired thumb keyboard. It splits the keyboard very nicely in HC, and the number pad in the middle is REALLy convenient. What it doesn't have, that thumb keyboard does are the extra keys next to the keypad.
So...I went back to Calk/Clem and installed Swiftkey, but it didn't rexise properly. Th espacebar was no longer split, so while you could type properly, you still needed 8 inch thumbs to hit the space bar. The keypad also dissapears on froyo roms...so, it basically makes this beautiful keyboard crippled in Froyo.
However, wanting a split keyboard back, I decided to purchase thumb keyboard, and what you see in the image above is exactly how it appears on a froyo rom. I haven't flashed HC to try it out there, so I can't give an opinion of Thumb on a HC rom.
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Swiftkey doesn't size properly unless you're running it on HC. I had the free version from Amazon and never tried it, since I'm on Calk/Clem, and changing keyboards is a pain. I flashed HC, and tried it out, and it was beautiful. I really enjoyed it. Of ourse, at that time, I hadn't tired thumb keyboard. It splits the keyboard very nicely in HC, and the number pad in the middle is REALLy convenient. What it doesn't have, that thumb keyboard does are the extra keys next to the keypad.
So...I went back to Calk/Clem and installed Swiftkey, but it didn't rexise properly. Th espacebar was no longer split, so while you could type properly, you still needed 8 inch thumbs to hit the space bar. The keypad also dissapears on froyo roms...so, it basically makes this beautiful keyboard crippled in Froyo.
However, wanting a split keyboard back, I decided to purchase thumb keyboard, and what you see in the image above is exactly how it appears on a froyo rom. I haven't flashed HC to try it out there, so I can't give an opinion of Thumb on a HC rom.
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I use thumb keyboard on Flashback 7.2 HC ROM and it works beautifully as well!
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Hi
I have CM6 Stable and want to get a small bluetooth keyboard. Would this one work?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mini-Bluetoo...PC-PDA-/280544067728?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories
I have seen CM has HID support.
Thanks
Yes, I have exactly the same keyboard and use it with CM6.
Works like a charm.
How does this work? it looks cool.
Exactly the same question I was thinking about of the the same keyboard.
And yeah, IIRC there's some terminal stuff needed to pair. Would like to have a set of steps how to though...
Oh and also, these cheap mini keyboards aren't able to register more than 1 press at the one time. So useless for gaming, and may make typing a little harder l.
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Oh and also, these cheap mini keyboards aren't able to register more than 1 press at the one time. So useless for gaming, and may make typing a little harder l.
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Well that sucks... Might keep looking then. I got a friends apple wireless keyboard to work today. Was good. But expencive
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Yes, I have exactly the same keyboard and use it with CM6.
Works like a charm.
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Can you please test as to whether it can recognize 2 or more key presses at a time with an emulator.
Please
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Can you please test as to whether it can recognize 2 or more key presses at a time with an emulator.
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Which emulator?
Anything free in the market? or post a link to APK plz.
Sorry for the delayed response.Can you download "nesoid", lite free version is on the market.
Then would you be able to download this super Mario ROM (only 40kb, don't worry)
http://db.tt/eUv49on
Open up Nesoid and locate the ROM wherever it's saved on your SD.
Make sure you check "enable input method" in the settings, then map the keys.
To test, could you try running and jumping at the same time, or anything that uses 2 or 3 buttons at a time.
thanks so much. If it works I will buy one straight away.
Can't thank you enough
that would be a very useful information, i would like to buy one of those keyboards too if they support multiple buttons pressed....
All, right done.
I have mapped up q, down a, left o, right p, button A backspace, button B space
i can run left and right and jump at the same time.
So it can register at least two keypresses at the same time, which is not a suprise, all HID keyboards I have seen so far can do it.
It is rather uncomfortable to play on this keyboard though, because the keys are made of rubber so it takes little effort to press the key and there is no definite feeling when it connects. For hardcore gaming i would recommend something bigger and possibly with harder keys.
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Oh wow thanks for that.
Didn't expect you to give a detailed explanation and pictures.
If you're right about all HID keyboards supporting multiple presses, then I may get the other mini one which has a d.pad.
I expected this particular one to be awkward for gaming. Can I just ask, is it still ok for typing or are the rubber keys really that Bad?
Thanks so much again!
Edit: This keyboard looks better for gaming.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37676
Typing isn't bad but I make some mistakes because I don't feel it if the key made contact or not.
For gaming I would choose some keyboard with hard plastic key caps, the one from DX is soft rubber too so it is going to feel mushy too.
Ahh ok.
I can't work out whether the keys on this keyboard are plastic or rubber. If they're plastic I will buy one, and it should be good to dock my N1 on that cover?
Care to help?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Palm-sized-B...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item4aa4b9640b
There have been a couple of discussion topics with regards to the keyboard on the tab and various replacements. I myself have been using a few keyboards but have finally settled on Smart Keyboard. I did however still struggle typing in landscape as my thumbs and fingers just weren't long enough. So what was the solution?
A combination of Smart Keyboard & Thumb Keyboard from the Market.
But how annoying is it switching between keyboard manually each time? This is where the fantastic keyboard switching app comes in and automatically changes your keyboard based on rotation.
All credit to ne0fhyk - you can find his application here.
I'm using SlideIT keyboard and it works perfectly, even swype works, can use primary and secondary languages, dictation... It was a must for me because the Hungarian language support...
i use two keyboards. One for each orientation. In portrait i use smart keyboard. In landscape i use thumb keyboard. I use an app called a keyboard manager that automatically changes the keyboard based on my orientation. Its the perfect setup. Here is a screenshot of thumb keyboard:
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i will admit that thumb keyboard is still in development. The auto correct feature isnt working yet but the dev said hes working hard on it. I think once its done this is gonna be on popular app for tablets. It works very well on the tab. Check out my review here:
http://www.thegalaxytab.com/2010/11...g-in-landscape-mode-hand-cramps-not-included/
Thumb keyboard is like $1.37 in the market. It might go up once it gets popular. Check it out.
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ayman07 said:
i use two keyboards. One for each orientation. In portrait i use smart keyboard. In landscape i use thumb keyboard. I use an app called a keyboard manager that automatically changes the keyboard based on my orientation. Its the perfect setup. Here is a screenshot of thumb keyboard:
You can get keyboard manager from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830177
i will admit that thumb keyboard is still in development. The auto correct feature isnt working yet but the dev said hes working hard on it. I think once its done this is gonna be on popular app for tablets. It works very well on the tab. Check out my review here:
http://www.thegalaxytab.com/2010/11...g-in-landscape-mode-hand-cramps-not-included/
Thumb keyboard is like $1.37 in the market. It might go up once it gets popular. Check it out.
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Yep, text prediction features are added just yesterday. As well as some other nice features.
Hey, i just downloaded, and am using now the thumb keyboard, but my landscape is a full keyboard, not your screenshot.
Do you know of this is a setting i can't seem to find, or maybe it was changed?
I can't imagine it would be a corrupt install. D:
Anyone?
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Hey, i just downloaded, and am using now the thumb keyboard, but my landscape is a full keyboard, not your screenshot.
Do you know of this is a setting i can't seem to find, or maybe it was changed?
I can't imagine it would be a corrupt install. D:
Anyone?
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Long-press on the keyboard icon (lower left corner). There you can change the layout to a tablet layout. The pictured landscape keyboard is the keyboard belonging to the tablet 7" layout 1 and layout 2.
Good today only! (5/20/11) The world ends tomorrow anyways
The SwiftKey keyboard beta has been opened up so you can download the new honeycomb compatible keyboard. This is a serious contender to ThumbKeyboard, and it's specialty is predictive text. It's setup very well on the Transformer. Another must have, or at least must try keyboard.
In order to sign up, just register at their website and use the invite code #swiftkeyFRIDAY.
Register here.
Once registered you get forum access. Go to the tablet downloads section and get the new Beta.
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Wife was doing some shopping last night obviously!
Thanks! Downloaded the APKs.
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Good today only! (5/20/11) The world ends tomorrow anyways
The SwiftKey keyboard beta has been opened up so you can download the new honeycomb compatible keyboard. This is a serious contender to ThumbKeyboard, and it's specialty is predictive text. It's setup very well on the Transformer. Another must have, or at least must try keyboard.
In order to sign up, just register at their website and use the invite code #swiftkeyFRIDAY.
Register here.
Once registered you get forum access. Go to the tablet downloads section and get the new Beta.
Wife was doing some shopping last night obviously!
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Interesting, will take some getting use too.
I've been waiting for this and it's finally here... beta version
Thanks for the info.
Had access to this for a while now but I find the layout of thumb keyboard to be far better and easier to type with, didn't use swiftkey much.
Thanks man
Bah... now they're giving us a choice! I'd already made my mind up that I was going to buy thumbkeyboard. Now you're making me re-think.
Although SwiftKey is pretty cool looking, and better then the regular keyboard. I definitely think that ThumbKeyboard is definetly better.
Also has anyone noticed how even with the keyboard dock the SwiftKey prediction three word thing still pops up. I'm not sure if I like to or not yet. But kinda cool. I wonder if they did that on. purpose or not.
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Edit: Also for some reason the prediction with the keyboard work really good in the XDA app. Actually fixes any mistakes I make typing. But in every other app i've tried messes up, either by double entering words, or by just adding random letters. Especially if I start typing real fast. Guess that is a problem.
I agree with the above...I make way more mistakes on the swiftkey app and I hate the tron look. I want a matte keyboard layout so back to thumb keyboard I go!
I know it's a beta...it will get better, but for now I'll stick to what works and what I can customize further.
i have the same auto-correct issue of it adding random characters, actually the letter "I" specifically.
Swype beta is open now with honeycomb support. For phone users there is an update as well.
Link
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Just installed it a few minutes ago. Works pretty good. Much easier to type since the tablet's screen is big so you can "Swype" more easily.
Reminder: Do not post any Swype apk files on XDA. It's not allowed.
That being said, the Beta is open again so join and you'll get accepted.
just ditched thumb keyboard for the time
I was already in the beta. When trying to install on TF it says this device is not android device. Thoughts?
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I was already in the beta. When trying to install on TF it says this device is not android device. Thoughts?
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Make sure your Transformer browser's user-agent is set to Tablet, not Desktop.
It's in the Browser settings under Advance.
Bingo. Thanks. I was using the dolphin browser so using stock did the trick
first impressions are great! Typing from swype now
Wow I love the small keyboard and that its moveable!!!!
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Okay got an email with the beta code, but getting an error when tryong to log in with my email address n code....
It's pretty nice. Wish we could move the keyboard all around the screen instead of just on the bottom.
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Wow, shows up one day after I broke down and bought Thumb Keyboard. Which, by the way, is only $0.99 from Amazon right now, so it isn't like I broke the bank.
The "shrink" button really makes a nice difference in usability IMO, but I'm still sticking with TK for now. The one-sided keyboard (with the blank space to hold the tablet) is really awesome IMO, and I find that I have really good typing speed on the split keyboard + auto correct.
Going back to tablet keyboard free.
The perfect tablet keyboard would be a split keyboard with swype input. Until that happens I will be using the thumb keyboard split just like on tablet keyboard free.
Loving this new swype
So much easier to use with one finger. Though I'll probably still use thumb keyboard when typing an email. And it seems there's a horrible lag when typing in the browser with swype...
i installed just a moment ago. Really lik swype. its what my transtormer was missing. The browser lag is still there but not as noticeable to me now. Glad this update waa released.
thanks. installed and long time swype user however the hc skin for tk split keyboard is still champ for now. i will remain testing to see if my opinion changes. thanks for posting.
Does anybody actually think the movable keyboard is a good idea? I'm loving Swype on HC, but don't see why anybody would want to put it in that "movable" mode. I could see it making sense if it didn't cover the entire bottom of the screen anyway, but it does. Maybe, I just don't get it....
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Does anybody actually think the movable keyboard is a good idea? I'm loving Swype on HC, but don't see why anybody would want to put it in that "movable" mode. I could see it making sense if it didn't cover the entire bottom of the screen anyway, but it does. Maybe, I just don't get it....
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it doesn't cover the a whole bottom screen in some apps like browser.
Awesome missed this, so glad its here. Its beta so it will only get better
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Hi all.
I also got swype keyboard but i mostly write in french and in settings, it seems there is no choice of language..
Any idea how i can get the french installed?
Thanks
I have just recently bought Thumb keyboard when trying to find a good split keyboard for the Tab Plus and I do have say say it is VERY nice.
The keyboard split is much easier on the thumbs for typing in Landscape mode. In between the two keypads are more keys and you also hold down a key and a numeric pad comes on top of the keyboard and goes away when you let it go. If some people have hands that are on the smaller side (like me) I highly recommend this keyboard it's so much more comfortable than the ones that come stock.
I will also note I did try SwiftKey Tablet X and I didn't like it as much. The landscape keys were slightly smaller and the portrait mode for had REALLY small keys and it only had 3 themes to play with.
Thumb Keyboard comes with 29 themes and the ability to adjust the size of the keyboard all on it's own (default being 100% and can go all the way to 100%) along with different layouts and optimized layouts for different tablet sizes (eg 7 inch, another 7 inch, 10.1 inch) and you can customize it to your liking.
My only gripe is the portrait mode keyboard is a little odd but not enough for me to completely dislike if anything it's easier to use.
In the end it is $2.29, but to me it was well worth it and should be given a try.
And I would put pictures of it up but I can't seem to screen cap the keyboard... :'(
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Go to the 4th post to see pictures! or click here
Screenshot ER for screen shots of the keyboard.
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Ah thank you! Now I can put up some pictures!
1. This is the landscape keyboard:
2. This is the landscape while holding the numeric button (which still can just be pressed) to bring up other functions and quick numeric pad:
3. This is the portrait mode. The pads are a little odd but it works for me. I could probably change it just haven't messed with it enough yet:
You can actually get a different portait layout so it doesn't look like that. I use this for my soft keyboard on my tablet as well and it's my favorite. It would get even better if they were to put a see-thru/transparency control. My peeve with soft keyboards is they usually take up so much screen space you can't see what you're typing. Making the keys transparent to a degree solves that.
I agree about being able to see through the keyboard. That would be an interesting feature to have and decently useful too.
And thanks for letting me know that I can change the portrait mode keyboard layout, but I might even end up change it back since I'm getting used to it.
tnx for sharing this out , well thumb keyboard has been out for like one year ! everybody knows its the best keyboard on the market specially for tabs , i have been using it with my Gtab7,Gtab7+ and the Gtab10.1, works the best for me from all.
Well still, I'm completely new to Android so this was a good find to me and needed to tell the world about it... Or at least people who actually care about Android...
Well I am trying it out as we speak. So far so good. Gonna take some getting used to though. Just have to play with the settings and what not. Nice on my 7+....