Is there a keyboard that doesn't suck? :)

[Guest mrbill1234]

Is there a keyboard for the 2.1 blade which doesn't suck?

I'm finding that the default android one I can't seem to get my fat fingers to work on properly. I have used the keyboard on the ipod touch and I find this much better. Is there an equivalent for 2.1 Android Blade?

What is this TouchPal all about?

[Guest ricer]

I find the keyboard on the ipod touch better as well. I dunno if its because its slightly wider so theres more room or its just better made. I did download a ROM that had a different keyobard from the default and that was better but wasn't as good as I hoped.

[Guest Treacles]

I'm finding that the default android one I can't seem to get my fat fingers to work on properly. I have used the keyboard on the ipod touch and I find this much better.

Havent tried this but, 10 second search in google brought up:

http://www.sizzledcore.com/2010/04/13/ipho...out-in-android/

[Guest Rem1x]

Touchpal(cootek t+ mode, with slide down symbols, version from the market), Swiftkey and Swype (and wifikeyboard) are my favorites :)

[Guest ShakeyB]

Touchpal is good, just touch and hold in a text box until you see the menu and change "input method".

I also found the stock keyboard not as good as my old ipod touch, but I think this has a lot to do with the narrower screen (by about 4mm irc) which makes a big difference...

also try the HTC keyboard, and if you're willing to try something new, give Swype a go too! It's what I'm using and finally back to my old typing speed :)

[Guest mrbill1234]

Thanks all for the swift replies - i'll give Swype and TouchPal a go!

[Guest daniel2k10]

Thanks all for the swift replies - i'll give Swype and TouchPal a go!

Maybe also have a test with SwiftKey; I find it similar to Touchpal but really much better!

[Guest mrbill1234]

Right - where do I get swype? I registered - but the beta seems to be closed?

[Guest Matty-p]

Right - where do I get swype? I registered - but the beta seems to be closed?

yea takes upto 6 months to be 'approved' ill pm you my username/password aslong as you promise not to change my password or do anything stupid :) Edited December 12, 2010 by Matty-p

[Guest aser28]

Thumb keyboard is really good.

[Guest Len Ash]

Thumb keyboard is really good.

Dumb question, how do you select an alternative keyboard as the default?

[Guest aser28]

what? thumb keyboard is made by different company.

thumb keyboard

[Guest That-Guy]

what? thumb keyboard is made by different company.

thumb keyboard

That actually looks quite good, anyone else running Thumb Keyboard?

[Guest aser28]

I am :)

[Guest geegeethatsme]

ShapeWriter does it for me. Some kind forum member posted this link a while back where you can get the .apk file.

ShapeWriter link

Otherwise, register for Swype. They've just released the latest Beta to previous registrants so I'm roadtesting against ShapeWriter. First impressions are that ShapeWriter has the edge.