I fixed the keyboard issue while texting. Install this .cab found here
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...&postcount=296
It is the classic word completion .cab which fixed my issue. I like that better though so it doesn't bother me.
The on screen keyboard in landscape mode is still off but who uses that when the keyboard is right there.
Now all but 1 issue seems to be fixed. I have not come across anything else.