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SIP Request

Does anyone have a lead on a SIP that will do straight up old-school style text messaging? All I'm looking for is a SIP that kinda looks like:
123
456
789
*0#
All I want is to be able to hit a button, it will hold on the letter for just a moment so you can press again, or move to the next digit. No predictive t9, no having to hit superfluous buttons to actually input the word. Just real old school texting. Even a way to do this via customizing an existing SIP would suffice.

simplicity05 said:
Does anyone have a lead on a SIP that will do straight up old-school style text messaging? All I'm looking for is a SIP that kinda looks like:
123
456
789
*0#
All I want is to be able to hit a button, it will hold on the letter for just a moment so you can press again, or move to the next digit. No predictive t9, no having to hit superfluous buttons to actually input the word. Just real old school texting. Even a way to do this via customizing an existing SIP would suffice.
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and u would want this on the wing because???

Easy - one handed texting and text input when the situation calls for it. I mean, why does M$ put in a SIP on our devices to begin with? Not like we don't have that full blown keyboard under there. I want something that I can use on the fly that doesn't require manual dexterity or practice to get use to.

There's one floating around somewhere...I had it on my Wing before I flashed the 6.1 on it...gotta see if I can find it again...it also did T9 as well..I got a email from Handango that there is a program that has two letters a key like the Pearl, or Shadow and you can text that way....costs money though

how about the touch keypad and keyboard ?

I use TouchPAL by cootek or something like that for one handed texting, and I have found it to be quite useful.
They were giving it away for free on their site .. and then they offer a pro version which has predictive text... I dunno if they are still doing that.

duprade said:
I use TouchPAL by cootek or something like that for one handed texting, and I have found it to be quite useful.
They were giving it away for free on their site .. and then they offer a pro version which has predictive text... I dunno if they are still doing that.
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Yeah, they still offer it. It looks nice, I think I may have to install it.
http://www.cootek.com/download.aspx

Yea the TouchPal is what I was talking about..thanks for letting me know about the free version..gonna have to download it once I get home!!

JLine05 said:
Yeah, they still offer it. It looks nice, I think I may have to install it.
http://www.cootek.com/download.aspx
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I tried this out; not terrible. Not exactly what I'm looking for, but not terrible. Still just want an old school dumb phone way to text on the touch screen, but this will do for now.

How about the HTC Dual Keypad ?
you can get it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=342351&highlight=HTC+Dual+Keypad
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Yea! That's the one I had

GiZZy said:
How about the HTC Dual Keypad ?
you can get it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=342351&highlight=HTC+Dual+Keypad
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This looks exactly like what I've been wanting! Just downloaded, I'll edit in a while once it gets loaded and played around with.

Need a software keyboard with more keys!

Hi all,
I am looking for an on screen keyboard that, as well as the QWERTY layout, also has the up/down/left/right arrow keys and a row of numbers along the top.
I often use the stylus and it would be great it I didn't have to keep swapping between 2 different layouts to get to the numbers.
I done a few searches but couldn't find what I was looking for, any ideas?
Ta

Reco Keyboard Pro. its the one I use for the same reasons as you... Has quite a few skins with numbers and arrows on them
http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/keyboard/default.asp
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And if you can do without the arrow keys this is a bit bigger and you can use your finger
I use the one it comes with which is just called Black which does the job..
Hope this helps

Well i tried this on the tilt 6.1 and it didnt work the files are there but not the option 2 use it

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Well i tried this on the tilt 6.1 and it didnt work the files are there but not the option 2 use it
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*blink* What? Did you install it?
I myself would like to find either a keyboard or a ssh client that'll send Alt sequences.. I use control and alt on my *nix server for nearly everything I do and it's a real pain just with control, but I have yet to find anything that'll send an Alt (such as Alt-N, Alt-P, etc...)

My personal favorite is the Touchpal by Cootek.
I started using it so I had a 1-handed software keyboard for messaging, and now I use it as my main keyboard.
You can re-size it with a vertical motion on one of the tabs and go through multiple key sizes.
It has all 3 keyboard types built in , which you can transition to just sliding your finger horizontal. There is really good error correction and suggestive input, although I don't use them. However, it does have some extra tabs that are filled with useful buttons like arrows, copy, paste, home, end, etc...
Unfortunately though, it is not freeware - but for me it was well worth the price. You can try it free though, and the T+ layout remains usable after expiration (freeware).

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Well i tried this on the tilt 6.1 and it didnt work the files are there but not the option 2 use it
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Im not sure what your doing but I have the resco keyboard on all my WM devices and it has always worked. You hit the small arrow next to the input icon on the taskbar ( usually in the middle of the taskbar ) and select Resco Keyboard. To change the skins ( after you have installed them ) just select options from the same popup menu, then the options button under the input method choice box, select the skin tab and choose the skin.

Swiftkey Keyboard Pre-release beta

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SwiftKey keyboard
SwiftKey is like an English professor is alive and working inside your phone. It’s still in beta, but it’s already an amazing little application. What makes SwiftKey different is its ability to predict the next word in your sentence. Predicting the current word is so 2009! Of course everyone loves things that make our lives easier - things like correctly guessing what word comes next. My only issue (and it's a small one) is that you can't enter words that aren't in the dictionary by pressing the spacebar and moving on. You have to actually tap the word to get SwiftKey to enter it.
To sign up and check out the SwiftKey beta head over to SwiftKey.net. It's really polished for a beta, and to be honest I'm planning on using it as is until they release a new version. At the moment SwiftKey is English only, but the developers say that they plan to include support for all the Latin based languages in the near future. No word on availability and pricing of the final version, but by the look and feel of the application, it shouldn't be too far off. Keep an eye on their site for details, and be sure to let me know if you see it slip into the Market before I do!
Pros:
Amazing full word prediction
Easy to add to custom dictionary
Also predicts punctuation
Special characters are easily entered by long pressing
Cons:
Learning curve
Can be laggy when first starting up
Will always pick the word it thinks is correct, so be careful with the spacebar
File remove by moderator. If anyone wants it then download it through official channels such as Market.

very interesting thank you for sharing

are your app could use "return" key on messaging? im using htc magic and very frustated with htc magic messaging cause i cant press enter key

some way to quicly switch languages would be nice :\

My two cents: LOVE the design, not ugly at all (to me, anyway), it was never slow, ran perfectly on my MyTouch 3G, COOL haptic feedback adjustment (CM6 much? ), its cool to long press for "!" and "?" (among others), and the keys are easy to see and tap.
9/10!

SwiftKey tablet beta

SwiftKey has released their tablet version for beta testing. You can sign up for an account at www.swiftkey.net/vip to be a part of the beta testing program.
I signed up for the SwiftKey Vip account and was confirmed within 5 minutes and was able to download the beta right away. I am running Calkulins rom with clemsyns latest kernel and was able to get it installed. Once you install it you need to go into the language and keyboard settings and then to the swiftkey settings and install a language pack before attempting to use it or it will force close on you. As of right now I think I will be sticking with thumb keyboard as my primary keyboard though as swiftkeys keys are a little bit small for me.

Thank you, registered and received login almost instantly, using new keyboard to type this.

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SwiftKey has released their tablet version for beta testing. You can sign up for an account at www.swiftkey.net/vip to be a part of the beta testing program.
I signed up for the SwiftKey Vip account and was confirmed within 5 minutes and was able to download the beta right away. I am running Calkulins rom with clemsyns latest kernel and was able to get it installed. Once you install it you need to go into the language and keyboard settings and then to the swiftkey settings and install a language pack before attempting to use it or it will force close on you. As of right now I think I will be sticking with thumb keyboard as my primary keyboard though as swiftkeys keys are a little bit small for me.
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madj1,
I like the neon (HC looking) keyboard theme.
Although, it took almost a day for the administrator to approve my access to the forum. Otherwise, I think it was worth getting. Thanks!!!

After the beta, will they lock the app and require purchase like on other android devices?

What's different?
Can someone list the differences between the version that is in the Market now and this "tablet" version? Screencaps would be great too.
Thanks in advance.

Rapidly has become my favorite
On Sunday Amazon App store had the paid std swiftkey for free. I installed it, downloaded the language pack, and within 2 days it has become my keyboard of choice.
See attached screencaps of the version, and features
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Anyone? What is the difference between the tablet beta Swiftkey and the current Market version? I was hoping they would divide up the keyboard like the TnT keyboard so that my thumbs won't have to hyper-extend to get at the center keys.
I've been using the Market version for about a week now and honestly for me it's not all that great. The word predictions are cool and work about 60% of the time but if I have to type the entire word it's awkward for my thumbs to reach the center keys. And I have pretty big hands; I can't imagine how much more awkward it would be for folks with smaller hands.
Between the TnT keyboard, the Swype keyboard, and the Swiftkey keyboard I would have to say my preference is in that order at the moment (TnT, Swype, and Swiftkey).

sjmoreno said:
Anyone? What is the difference between the tablet beta Swiftkey and the current Market version? I was hoping they would divide up the keyboard like the TnT keyboard so that my thumbs won't have to hyper-extend to get at the center keys.
I've been using the Market version for about a week now and honestly for me it's not all that great. The word predictions are cool and work about 60% of the time but if I have to type the entire word it's awkward for my thumbs to reach the center keys. And I have pretty big hands; I can't imagine how much more awkward it would be for folks with smaller hands.
Between the TnT keyboard, the Swype keyboard, and the Swiftkey keyboard I would have to say my preference is in that order at the moment (TnT, Swype, and Swiftkey).
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I find the swiftkey to be similar to TNT western, with arrow keys (a must for me), works better in portrait mode than TNT western, I like the android keyboard but was using the notion ink keyboard exclusively as it had easy access to the arrow keys,
I use a standard 3-4 finger typing method so don't have a thumb reaching issue, needless to say the tab is propped up (inclined) when I type.

Swiftkey beta
I ran the Swiftkey beta on my Droid1 and when it came out of beta they sent me an email telling me I could upgrade for free.
setsudaj said:
After the beta, will they lock the app and require purchase like on other android devices?
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Minisuit Universal Bluetooth Keyboard Review

I wanted to share this universal bluetooth keyboard with stand I found..
When I had my N7, I liked the available keyboard "dock" accessories that were available for it. Sure, it was 3rd party and nothing like the attachment of the Asus tabs, but it worked nicely--and wasn't combined with a thick leather case.
I wanted to go thin TPU case, and I am using a Tucano iPad bag to store it in.
I was looking for a N10 and keyboard with a stand. I found the Minisuit Universal Bluetooth Keyboard (available from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846 and eBay).
It works very nicely with the N10. The N10 is slightly longer, but fits in to the stand perfectly. I can use this my lap or in bed. Here are some pics of it with the N10--excuse any dog in the background or screen reflections--she decided it was the perfect time to play.
It fits perfectly in the iPad pocket, and the N10 fits perfectly in the accessory pocket of the Tucano BMTIP bag. The charger and cables fit perfectly in the smaller pocket. I'm pleased with the combination.
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What are the key functions like? Does everything work as expected, despite it being designed for iOS? Are there certain keys that simply don't translate to Android?

Good question.
It has three modes you can choose from: Apple, Android and Windows.
All "standard" alpha/numeric/symbol keys work as expected.
At the top, you have the following keys, from left to right:
IM ON PUB AOKP BTW:
HOME - Works
POWER - Works
SETTINGS - Works
EMAIL - Works, goes to default e-mail (or lets you choose)
BACK - Works
SEARCH - Launches Google Now
BROWSER - DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK
REWIND - Does not work in Youtube WILL TEST MUSIC PLAYER
PLAY/PAUSE - Works in Youtube WILL TEST MUSIC PLAYER
FAST FORWARD - Does not work in Youtube WILL TEST MUSIC PLAYER
MUTE - DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK, I have Beats installed if that matters
VOLUME DOWN - Works
VOLUME UP - Works
Arrow Keys have FN buttons PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME AND END. All work, but note that in browser HOME and END bring you to the very top and very bottom of the screen, respectively. Have not tested the function in a document editor.
Final thoughts: The keys type nicely and straight (don't tilt). Like any small keyboard it takes some getting used to, especially if you're not used to chiclet style keys.
The top feels nice, aluminum...wrapped in a plastic bottom. Decent build quality. Works well with a TPU case. Feels like you can tilt the front up if you hit hard enough, but honestly you would have to push much harder on the screen than you should. So, unlesss you're really pissed off when you type, it should be fine.

How much does battery last on this product?
Seems to have fairly good reviews & a good discount right now

Minisuit claims 82 hours of straight usage. I have yet to recharge it after 20-30 hours worth of straight usage, so so far so good.

Sounds cool! Did you manage to make the "Browser" button to work as well ?
Thanks a lot

No, I have not. However, I have been on AOSP and AOKP with AOSP browser and never had the chance to test on a stock ROM with Chrome.

Smeech thanks for the heads up ,thorough review and pics.:good: