Hey guys and gals,
I'm trying to find the best keyboard app for our phone, as it seems like I keep having issues typing on the phone without deleting and retyping a gazillion times.
What are your suggestions?
Thanks a gazillion.
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depends what your needs are since there's variety. I switch between thumb keyboard and slideIT
if I helped then hit the "thanks" option
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Swype, no question.
I'm not a huge fan of Swype, I guess it's either you love it or you don't. I like the ICS keyboard if I'm going for more of a stock look or Swiftkey
Hard to beat the word predictions on Swiftkey. I only have to type about half the words if that much.
I don't have the same phone, but I find two to be top of class for their respective categories.
For slide keyboards that work by swiping, I find FlexT9 to be the best experience in terms of speed and slide recognition.
For a standard keyboard, my recommendation is always SwiftKey. My friend swears by Thumbkeyboard mentioned in another post.
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I'm using FlexT9 right now. Works better on the Rez then Swype.
I use Hackers keyboard from the market.
I use Ice Cream sandwich keyboard from the market. Also, swiftkey is very good at prediction. I hate swype with a passion.
I've been trying lots and lots of different keyboards the last few months and still looking for the ideal one.
Used to use SwiftKey, but feel likes it lags behind too much on the Rezound when typing fast, plus the theme's it has (only 4) stink and the font is too small (especially when in the sunlight). Swype is good, but just way too short in my opinion and cannot be height adjusted like a lot of others out there. I'd probably use that one if they added custom height options...
Use SmartKeyboard Pro probably the most, and lately use UltraKeyboard too - lots of themes available, can make it nice and tall, and can swipe it too (not as accurate as Swype though). But need to dial down the key vibration setting or it'll lag.
Use SwiftKey !! It is really fast
Smart keyboard pro. Lots of themes and awesome multitouch.
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Smart keyboard pro. Lots of themes and awesome multitouch.
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Same here, SKP is the best hands down IMHO.
Loving the Swype!
The 8Pen. Don't knock it until you try it.
derek4484 said:
I use Ice Cream sandwich keyboard from the market. Also, swiftkey is very good at prediction. I hate swype with a passion.
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+1 for the ICS keyboard. The one from VLLWP.
I like stock keyboard with trace on
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Used to use swype on the eris. Seems like the longer it was out, the worse it got. Swiftkey is the only one I'll run. Predictions are so dead on it's like it's reading my mind sometimes! Saves so many keystrokes it's not even funny.
i have honestly tried a good majority of the ones mentioned and i like swift key and swype the best, though on swype i have it set for more accuracy as opposed to speed.
I'm sticking with a stock ICS keyboard for now, can't seem to enjoy anything else currently.
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While I'm waiting for my keyboard dock to come in, I'm using the ASUS on-screen keyboard, which is a pile of crap. Is there a way to get the stock Honeycomb keyboard, or should I look for a third party keyboard in the market?
you can change it in the settings, under language to get the stock one. im still searching for a better one than both of those. so far, its go kb...
The stock keyboard is way better than the Asus one for me, too. But which is the best tablet keyboard out there?
I've seen recommendations for Swiftkey-X for Tablets, and for "Thumb Keyboard." Both are paid apps, so I've been hesitant without a solid recommendation. I know there are others too.
What's best?
Yeah asus keyboard sux. I'm using the slideIt keyboard now. works great and fast. a lot faster to slide in portrait mode than in landscape. I have big hands but thiswidescreen is even to wide for me to type easily like on my iPad.
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you can change it in the settings, under language to get the stock one. im still searching for a better one than both of those. so far, its go kb...
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Took me a while to find it, but thanks. Much better now.
I just read a review comparing SwiftKey and Thumb. Even though I love Swift on my phone, Thumb won out because it's cheaper and MUCH more configurable. From just a little bit of use, I'm definitely liking it.
had the og transformer, and thumb keyboard is the best! Also has a bunch of themes so looks nice too.
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You guys could get the swype beta, it's cool, in landscape mode, it can turn into a small little keyboard that you can move from side to side, and use with one hand. Just go on swype .com to get it
Ok so i hate the stock asus keyboard on this thing. What do you guys suggest for an alternate?
I love swype on my evo 3d but i hear that it doesnt work that great on the prime. I would like a good swype alternate or a split keyboard.
All suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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I am using thumb keyboard. I like it way more than stock
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Smart Keyboard Pro - skins, tons of great useful settings. Use it on my tablet and phone.
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Smart Keyboard Pro - skins, tons of great useful settings. Use it on my tablet and phone.
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Does it split by chance?
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I have been using swift key tablet. It works great for me. There is a 30 day trial on the market
I dont really care about keyboards since im going to be keeping mine docked most of the time.. but my wife loves Slide IT. It is pretty much Swype for tablet. It is normally $5.99 I think but right now its on sale for $0.99 Has lots of nice free themes all over the market too.
https://market.android.com/details?...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5kYXN1ci5zbGlkZWl0Il0.
Try A.I.type keyboard.
I used it alot on my HP touchpad (running android). It was very good. Just got my prime this morning and haven't had a chance to do too much with it other than update it to ICS.
here is the Link
I've now used Swype (doesn't fit the screen and a pop-up message to that effect comes up every time you type something). It does work in landscape mode, but not at all in portrait -- you end up with something entirely different than the keys you swyped or tapped. So that was a no go.
I've been using Thumb Keyboard for a few days, but it doesn't work all that well for me, especially since there seem to be many times when I'm holding the device and need to type one-handed. So, it's better than stock, but not perfect for me.
Now I'm using SlideIT, with the metal blue skin that matches ICS perfectly. It's beautiful, fits both landscape and portrait modes flawlessly, and works like a charm.
Unless and until Swype releases a version that works with the Prime's screen resolution, I'm sticking with SlideIT.
I use Swift X Key Tablet
I also have THumb Keyboard which is great but seems like its not as fast as Swiftkey X
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I use Swift X Key Tablet
I also have THumb Keyboard which is great but seems like its not as fast as Swiftkey X
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I'm the developer of Thumb Keyboard and I'm very interested in this. Do you mean that the performance of TKB is worse or are you referring to the text prediction?
The strategy of Thumb Keyboard is to have user adjustable layouts so that typos are reduced to a minimum. (So correction can be reduced to a miminum). In particular for the Transformer there's an option to adjust the width of the two halves so that the keys are reachable despite the large bezel.
I'm working on a new update (version 5) that will make use of the advanced spelling engine of Ice cream sandwich. Tests have shown that these are as powerful as AI prediction.
flext9 better than sywpe in my opinion
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nuance.flext9.input&hl=en
The ASUS keyboard can function the same way Swype does, you just have to enable it in the settings. Having said that, I use Thumb Keyboard.
I am a using SwiftKey x on phone and tablet. The tablet version has a split keyboard which I am trying to get to grips with.. The phone version is great.
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I have been using swift key tablet. It works great for me. There is a 30 day trial on the market
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I use Swift X Key Tablet
I also have THumb Keyboard which is great but seems like its not as fast as Swiftkey X
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rimoth said:
I am a using SwiftKey x on phone and tablet. The tablet version has a split keyboard which I am trying to get to grips with.. The phone version is great.
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hey guys - I use the phone version and I LOVE it. I installed the free trial on my prime just now but it doesn't pick up what I'm typing. If I'm typing quickly, it skips letters unless I slow down. Do any of you have this issue? It makes it impossible to type on!
Gonna try an uninstall/reinstall real quick.
edit: no go might just give up on this
I like SwiftKey Tablet X.. Works great and like the word prediction and split keybord.
Haven't had any problems. You with problem have you download the correct one? and have you tried to type in different apps/place so there isn't the program you uses that make the SwiftKey to perform bad.
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nhshah7 said:
hey guys - I use the phone version and I LOVE it. I installed the free trial on my prime just now but it doesn't pick up what I'm typing. If I'm typing quickly, it skips letters unless I slow down. Do any of you have this issue? It makes it impossible to type on!
Gonna try an uninstall/reinstall real quick.
edit: no go might just give up on this
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No I dont have this problem but i do not do much typing where i am speed typing. My biggest gripe, which is not the keyboards fault, is the autp rotation is too sensitive. Many times i am typing something slightly move the screen and rotates and i lose my spot or completely lose what i'm typing because i hit the back button.
On my phone (Desire with CM7) I use and love Swype. I understand that an ICS-compatible version will be available at the end of January. That said, I can see that it won't be as neat on the Prime's form factor. We'll see.
In the mean while I'm using Thumb Keyboard 4, on the recommendation of another thread on this forum. Current view: the best of the bunch; fairly good but has some flaws (e.g. doesn't auto-capitalise "I", no visible key for a comma; auto-complete/correct doesn't feel quite as smooth as I'd like). Also doesn't suit my fat fingers
In short I really miss Swype, but fear that it won't be quite as good as on my phone, particularly in landscape.
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best keyboard for tablets
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I am using thumb keyboard. I like it way more than stock
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I wholeheartedly agree
It's the best keyboard I've used. Swype and the likes aren't very efficient on tablets.
I'm loving thumb keyboard as well. I even started using it over HTC ime on my phone, which I have used for a year and a half on my Droid X, t bolt, and bionic.
I am not the developer of thumb keyboard and i have every app mentioned here and then some. Hands down thumb keyboard for tablets. Not even close. Having the options for split keyboard and for a half screen keyboard for when you are walking around cradling the tablet with one hand and typing with the other is the greatest. No other feature can be more valuable.
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THUMB KEYBOARD has to be the best keyboard period. This phones big screen makes it run so smooth and you get full customization including the latest theme. I have tried every keyboard in the market and this one is the best by far. Feel free to check out the attached picture and ask for my set up by the way I'm running Ice Cream Sandwich
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I agree 100%. Its my favorite and only one I use. Very unique and tons of options.
Best app I ever bought
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I'm using perfect keyboard. Its free and seems to be the one I make the least mistakes on.
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ObeyJrawh said:
THUMB KEYBOARD has to be the best keyboard period. This phones big screen makes it run so smooth and you get full customization including the latest theme. I have truer every keyboard in the market and this one is the best by far. Feel free to Check out the attached picture and ask for my set up by the way I'm running Ice Cream Sandwich
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Is this the same keyboard that you'res using that let you say I have "truer" every keyboard as well as randomly capitalized the letter "C" on the word "Check"?
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Is this the same keyboard that you'res using that let you say I have "truer" every keyboard as well as randomly capitalized the letter "C" on the word "Check"?
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Right, I was also wondering.
I like the keyboard in Cyagonenmod 7 alot .
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timmillah said:
Is this the same keyboard that you'res using that let you say I have "truer" every keyboard as well as randomly capitalized the letter "C" on the word "Check"?
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Haha typed that so fast didn't even proof read it and for those that are wandering it was suppose to be tried and yes I capitalized the C
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Is this keyboard optimized for the galaxy note? Meaning if I were to type in landscape mode does it allow me to still see the web page, text message, email ect. That im typing on without pressing back? If not I would say the stock optimized gingerbread keyboard is still better.
Edit: After this thread I decided to buy the keyboard and couldn't be happier. Great layouts and always have been a fan of the arrows since HTC sense. This keyboard is also EXTREMELY fast. FINNALY a keyboard that can keep up! Landscape options are also very awesome. Good stuff.
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I prefer Swiftkey Tablet X
I came to the same conclusion just the other day. I was having trouble with typing speed on swiftkey x/swiftkey x tablet so I installed thumb keyboard. After tweaking the cursor row height all the keys line up just right for my thumbs leading to much faster typing for me. The ICS theme is pretty good as well.
Obeyjrawh I tried to thank you but kept saying it was denied.
You need to check your ego and learn to take a compliment lol.
So no thanks but have a round on me instead
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kevinjgray88 said:
Obeyjrawh I tried to thank you but kept saying it was denied.
You need to check your ego and learn to take a compliment lol.
So no thanks but have a round on me instead
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Haha great .. What one is it xd
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At harmonyflame
Yes you can customize the layout according to whether your in landscape or portrait.
You can also change the size and height of the rows and keys so you can dictate how much screen is used by keyboard. I didn't mess with any of those settings and have no problem with it taking up to much screen or not seeing where I am typing.
The split key layout is nice in landscape because you can reach all the keys with both thumbs. Also in portrait I use the offset layout where the keys are at different heights so your thumbs don't get in the way of each other and allows you to grip the phone comfortably. And there is the standard layout as well.
Tons of options you can change pretty much anything. Try it out you always have 15 minutes to refund. Oh ya plus there are about 30 themes and color combinations for the keyboard. I use the honeycomb theme its awesome
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I use Thumb Keyboard for my tablet, but usually for the tiny keyboard on the right, not the split keyboard (hard to reach the middle).
I often switch between sliding & thumb typing, so I've been using Touchpal a lot. I love it's ability to slide up & down on the top & bottom rows to get lots of alternate symbols. For some reason, I really dislike holding down on a key for a second to get to the alternate symbol.
With that in mind, the keyboard I've been using a lot lately is... Keypurr!
Negatives - as far as I can tell, dev's have abandoned it. No replies or updates in 6 months. Can't adjust size of the keyboard.
Pros - Slightly compact layout (not the 'full compact' mode). Ability to slide up & down on all letters for alternate symbols. 12 Pre-defined by user function keys to hit a button on the suggestion area to auto-type out anything you want.
Finally, it also has abbreviations (full customization). So I can set t/the, M/Matthew, x/Alex, v/Steven, idk/I don't know.. and so on.
I wouldn't mind a full querty keyboard with the same functions I like in Keypurr (function keys, abbreviations, sliding on keys for symbols). Anyone know which other keyboard support 1 or more of those features?
EDIT: Testing Perfect Keyboard. It has the shortcut ability, but not slide for symbols. Might write to them to ask.
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Nope the Almighty NOTE
SUCK IT APPLE!!!
Oh what's that siri I can't hear you over my massive HD screen but don't worry there is plenty of room for you to snuggle in.
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Can u tell me the price of the Note.. Im looking for a new phone
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this and swiftkey are the best 2
i like how swiftkey actually remember often typed sentences/phrases, less screen touches than thumb keyboard really
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Really?
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Wow this Thumb Keyboard is awesome. I am a die hard SwiftkeyX user and I like this much better. SwiftkeyX is number two in my book now.
I use thumb keyboard as well. Used it on previous devices and it was just as good with a couple mods.
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I have been using better keyboard 8 since shortly before it dissapeared from the android market/play store. I like it so much I have never even bothered to look at other keyboards. I was surprised at how many other keyboard options there were now. So what are the top keyboards nowadays? Are there any similar to better keyboard 8?
rabid platypus said:
I have been using better keyboard 8 since shortly before it dissapeared from the android market/play store. I like it so much I have never even bothered to look at other keyboards. I was surprised at how many other keyboard options there were now. So what are the top keyboards nowadays? Are there any similar to better keyboard 8?
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SwiftKey 3 is the BEST by far. The predictions at the second to none
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SwiftKey 3 is the BEST by far. The predictions at the second to none
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And did you type this with SwiftKey 3?
louched1 said:
And did you type this with SwiftKey 3?
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I just look at my phone now and it reads my mind
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SwiftKey 3 is the BEST by far. The predictions at the second to none
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'm trying Swiftkey now and it's really nice.
We had been using better keyboard as well and recently found Kii Keyboard in the market. It is still in beta and you can use the premium features for free while it is. We both downloaded it and deleted it once because we didnt like it at first, Then we tried it again and played with the settings, and wont go back to better keyboard. You can even use all your better keyboard skins with it. Check it out, it is pretty nice.
rabid platypus said:
I have been using better keyboard 8 since shortly before it dissapeared from the android market/play store. I like it so much I have never even bothered to look at other keyboards. I was surprised at how many other keyboard options there were now. So what are the top keyboards nowadays? Are there any similar to better keyboard 8?
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Also if you are a SwiftKey vip member you can get the new SwiftKey flow. Just like swype but with the predictions of SwiftKey
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Thanks for the suggestions. Tried swiftkey and didn't like it at all. Kii was okay, but I still prefer BK8. I think I will continue to stick with that.
Personally I just use the stock aosp 4.2 keyboard on sense. If I do use a 3rd party though, Kii is my favorite.
Switched from Swiftkey to Kii a few weeks ago. So far haven't gone back. There is so many customizable options with this keyboard. New update this morning allowing us to use encoded emoji w/o rooting (this app you can actually see them, no foreign characters) meaning developers are listening. It's just an awesome app and still in the beta stages. I'd recommend this one. At least give it a try for a week or so. Biggest issue initially was prediction but it seems to be getting easier the more I type it is becoming accustomed to my style, similar to Swiftkey as well. hth
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Switched from Swiftkey to Kii a few weeks ago. So far haven't gone back. There is so many customizable options with this keyboard. New update this morning allowing us to use encoded emoji w/o rooting (this app you can actually see them, no foreign characters) meaning developers are listening. It's just an awesome app and still in the beta stages. I'd recommend this one. At least give it a try for a week or so. Biggest issue initially was prediction but it seems to be getting easier the more I type it is becoming accustomed to my style, similar to Swiftkey as well. hth
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swift key for the win
Thumbs keyboard beats both. Used them all. Has many options and good predictions
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Kii Keyboard is amazing in terms of features and funtionality
Its here. Swiftkey Flow Beta. Not bad at all. I wish the trail was a little darker but works great.
Direct Link to Swiftkey Flow
http://bit.ly/skflowbeta
Thanks for the link. This is nice.
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I'm trying it out and love it. I also have the paid version of Swiftkey Tablet which has the flow function in it but it looks like the version number is 1 behind. Going to play with both over the next few days to see if there are any other differences, and if there are-purchase the Swiftkey Flow once it comes out of Beta.
I haven't decided if I like it better. It seems to be picky with my words. Changing certain ones when it shouldn't. But, I'll give it more time before I switch back to Swype.
I am most defintely purchasing it when it's out of beta. I've always been a huge supporter of SwiftKey. The keyboard is amazing! Simply said, I can type amazingly fast with it with the power of prediciton and Swype. The only thing I miss is swyping right-left to delete words.
So will Flow be a separate product from Swiftkey? In other words will current owners of Swiftkey 3 be required to purchase Flow or will it be provided as an app upgrade?
How do you enable the Swype style where you can draw the words instead of typing out?
question is are you typing faster flowing or swift keying? I'm still getting use to flow and find that i can type faster with presses and predictive text
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I know it is a good keyboard. How ever i wish it popped the words up like the 4.2 keyboard and hard darker trails.
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So will Flow be a separate product from Swiftkey? In other words will current owners of Swiftkey 3 be required to purchase Flow or will it be provided as an app upgrade?
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Im sure it will be a seperate product. Unless we ***** and maybe they will do a discount or something.
Does anyone know a "swipe" type of keyboard that supports one-handed input? I'm referring to the keyboard setting that makes the keyboard skinnier and bumps it against the left or right side. Swiping is great on a smaller phone, but these larger tablets can be fatiguing trying to swipe all across the bigger screen.
Thats a good question
The Samsung stock keyboard that comes with the Note 2.
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I'm finding that I'm having some issues with 'it's'. I can't seem to type it correctly. Any words that anyone else has had issues with?
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It needs polishing. I do wish it would recognize ellipses........ And not capitalize the next word. I use ellipses alot!
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It's a beta. I'm sure they will work out the kinks.
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Just realized how much of a resource hog this keyboard is. Not good.
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I love the fact that it has the looks at SwiftKey 3. But have the swipe functions. It really helps me type faster I don't want to stop using it!..... Time to find someone in Facebook to stalk.
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Thanks for the heads up I've been pleased with it so far
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It dont spell SEX. Always spells SEC