At what point does one say "I need a real keyboard?" - Page 4

rocknyc · #31 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 10:13 AM

When I first got my Touch, i did some research into which touch keyboard people liked best. From what I saw, touchpal seemed to be the most popular. When i first started using touchpal, i entered text using precise input because i didn't really understand how predictive input worked. After reading a little more into predictive input, i turned off 'precise input' and started using predictive input. i really love predictive input and it has made my typing much much faster. i tried the spb keyboard and i don't like the fact that it pretty much covers the entire screen and does not allow you to see where you are typing.

Negrito · #32 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blue4shizzle

question.. if you dont really use the effin keyboard then what part of owning a mogul makes you happier? because that is the only difference besides wifi... the touch has way more ram and isnt a large brick thats in your pocket

Seriously.

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Originally Posted by aecker22

I use spb Full Screen Keyboard and love it. I map it to the camera button, so when i need to type a quick text or url its kinda like sliding out the mogul's keyboard, but onscreen. I can type faster with it than even touchpal

Im surprised it took someone this long to mention a full screen keyboard. Its pretty great, except sometimes i get to typing to fast and as you know the touch cant recognize the two different letters i am typing. And yes it does cover the screen, hence the name 'full screen' keyboard. but it has a view window to at least see what you are typing.

Oh, and i thought i was a big texter, im only at like three thousand a month. Seven thousand in a month is obscene! lol.

d.raw247@gmail.com · #33 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 02:27 PM

yes... the spb keyboard is the only way to go on the touch. you have to get the 15 day trial, but if you ask nicely (google), you can find the key for the full version...well worth it which ever way you go, free or pay. you have way more control with your texting, and the predictive text is good too. check it out, you wont be sorry

blue4shizzle · #34 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Negrito

Oh, and i thought i was a big texter, im only at like three thousand a month. Seven thousand in a month is obscene! lol.

lol what can i say, i'm a beast lol, hell i've gotten up to 8100 texts in on month lol, so yeah there is nothing nobody can tell me.. the funny part is, the textin doesn't account for all the times i message on facebook, myspace, here, and jive talk messenger, if that was incorporated in the bill i'd be looking at like 11000! so don't anyone dare say textin on a touch can be a hassle cuz that's straight BS

**boggsie** · #35 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bkhoste

... those that like fingerprints all over their screen will like the Touch.

I never realized how much time I spend cleaning fingerprints and smudges off of my screen, until you posted this comment.

Thanks for shattering my fantasy with a dose of reality.

karong · #36 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 03:37 PM

I said this too myself a couple weeks ago. I had the Touch for 3 months. I've gotten used to the no physical keyboard and tried about everyone, including the full screen kb i used the most. But still over the weeks ive gotten more frustrated when i keep making mistakes. I have since got a BB Curve and very happy with it.

Knether · #37 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blue4shizzle

lol what can i say, i'm a beast lol, hell i've gotten up to 8100 texts in on month lol, so yeah there is nothing nobody can tell me.. the funny part is, the textin doesn't account for all the times i message on facebook, myspace, here, and jive talk messenger, if that was incorporated in the bill i'd be looking at like 11000! so don't anyone dare say textin on a touch can be a hassle cuz that's straight BS

You know the Mayor od Detroit got caught up with textin homie.

So watch out now.

zaya · #38 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 04:09 PM

I, like many here, came from a Mogul to a Touch. There is no turning back for me. My nephew and brother both have the Tilt and frankly I couldn't "go there" either. Size does matter. Sliding out your keyboard DOES get old. Everything in life is pluses and minuses. Weigh them out pertaining to these phones and go from there. For me...its not even close. and BTW...you will get faster with an on-screen keyboard...but only through use.

Negrito · #39 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blue4shizzle

lol what can i say, i'm a beast lol, hell i've gotten up to 8100 texts in on month lol, so yeah there is nothing nobody can tell me.. the funny part is, the textin doesn't account for all the times i message on facebook, myspace, here, and jive talk messenger, if that was incorporated in the bill i'd be looking at like 11000! so don't anyone dare say textin on a touch can be a hassle cuz that's straight BS

Damn son. I know how often i text message. For 8000 in a month did you ever put your phone down? lol!

bkhoste · #40 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by boggsie

I never realized how much time I spend cleaning fingerprints and smudges off of my screen, until you posted this comment.

Thanks for shattering my fantasy with a dose of reality.

Just lick it clean, sure people will look at you funny, but they will also leave you and your phone alone.