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I am just wondering what a lot of people use as their default Input Method on their PPCs.
I've used almost all of them except transcriber. Which is strange cause sometimes it makes the best sense. But the slight delay in recognition always kept me from making it my input method of choice.
So will everyone share what methods they have used? are using or prefer using? Does it differ based on what you are doing? I pick one and stick to it. Mostly its Letter Recognizer but lately I've been using the keyboard a lot.
I've noticed one issue with letter recognizer. I used it "full-time" on my previous pda and after a while because of excessive use of the graffiti input area, that area of the screen became a little insensitive to input so i had to press harder than usual for it to recognize my input.. Did this ever happen toyou or anyone?
So after that I'm a little scared to do the same thing to my XDA II therefore i am using the keyboard so that my screen taps are more evenly spread out. But i prefer the letter recognizer. Anyone else have similar experiences?
Personally I like keyb, transcriber, or my targus keyb.
Also,
when you click the selection box to choose which input method to use, go to options, select transcriber, and click options. You can change how long it takes to translate, and with what quality. I have mine set to high quality with almost no delay. I can write a word, and by the time my stylus is back to where I started, it's ready for the next. Although, I wish I could custom write a recognition DB instead of using MS's standard DB. Alot of letters I write a little differently or specificly (like 6 or b).
I've been using Calligrapher for a number of years now and find it superb.
I too am a long time user of CalliGrapher and am very happy with it. The recognition works very well and I do not have to alter my writing style at all. It's software keyboard is also very good and suggests many more words as you type (which you can then select instead of typing the entire word).
I was a little disappointed when PhadPad applet was removed and developed into a separate stand alone application but I found it so useful I elected to buy it anyway.
Ed
I am trying Decuma OnSpot. its a really nice and easy to use input method for the Palm and PPC. I havent tried caligrapher.
Has anyone else used both these products? Can you compare them? I am pretty happy with the Decuma (as of last night).
Tried TenGo and found it quite good for normal notes etc. However when you go to write an SMS, the other inputs - Keyboard, Letter Recogniser etc will auto find your contact after the first couple of letters in the address to: field.
I find that TenGo does not do this and for me that makes it not as useful.
Also, tried Fitaly, jury is still out decided if I like it or not. To be honest it's 'clumsy' the letters in different positions is sooooo consfusing initially. Mostly I use letter recogniser which I get on well with.
Cheers
I always use the Letter Recognizer, and the standard Keyboard when entering passwords etc. the Block Recognizer and Transcriber I have never got on with!!
settings
Perhaps you guys can help. I found the registry setting to set the input method permanently be letter recogniser. So when every you turn of the the device or reset it it alays comes up with lettere recogoniser. But I had a crash recently and now I cannnot remember what it was.
Any ideas?
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that area of the screen became a little insensitive
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I usually use letter recognizer, I think it's a quite fast method. But it can't write "ő" and "ű" letters, only "o~" and "u^" :-(
Yes, yes. Sreen become insensitive after a half or one year useage.
I use a self-made input method, it's name Blimkeys. You can write letters on your XDA similar to write letters on a generic mobile phone. Support different languages. Check my signature!
Gábor
I use MessageEase from www.exideas.com. It took me a little while to get used to the layout but I find it extremely easy to use.
I prefer it to fitaly as I tried that but tended to use message ease a lot more.
The advantage with MessageEase is that you can change it into a larger size panel and u can even use your finger to write.
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I've been using Calligrapher for a number of years now and find it superb.
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Amen to that!
I've written a couple of comparative reviews regarding input methods for the XdaII/Pocket PC, they can be found here...
Comparative review of alternative input methods for the XDA II
Follow-up Review of Input Methods for the Xda II
Personally I found letter recognizer is quite. Maybe I just need to enter standard english so special characters won't bother me at all!
I use the kb mainly for almost anything, is the fastest using two my well groomed thumb-nails tapping technique.. Once a while I will use transcriber for composing long letter/notes. Given up on those letter/block recognizer since I ruined my cassiopeia through excessive use.
Unlocking
having problems with unlocking Xda II using both softwares
it comes up with the error
xda2unlock.exe v2.2
Welcome to your Himalaya network locking repair tool!
This tool is free of charge....... (Or so it was when it left the factory)
Start of repair process......
Preparing modem ......
performing magic ....
Read: 9, [] []ERROR [] []
Failed to do magic
Unfortunately it seems the repair was not successful. Maybe you can find help at http://forum.xda-developers.com which I went to down loaded but stil cut unlock.
When I discount the USB the screen on Xda stays at USB v1.01 so cant do anything with it any reason why this would happen
Please help
registry settings for default input method
Just so it is here because it took me ages to find it. :lol:
Set Letter Recognizer as default input method
Whenever you soft-reset, the input method reverts to the keyboard. Changing this registry entry will set it to your desired default each time.
KEY: \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip\
NEW VALUES: DefaultIm =
Input type
Set to this String value
Keyboard {42429667-ae04-11d0-a4f8-00aa00a749b9}
Letter Recognizer {42429690-ae04-11d0-a4f8-00aa00a749b9}
Block Recognizer {42429691-ae04-11d0-a4f8-00aa00a749b9}
Re: registry settings for default input method
thanks for registry settings - a great help, Cheers
humayunl said:
I am trying Decuma OnSpot. its a really nice and easy to use input method for the Palm and PPC. I havent tried caligrapher.
Has anyone else used both these products? Can you compare them? I am pretty happy with the Decuma (as of last night).
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I've tried both of them and more besides - I still come back to Calligrapher, nothing else to touch it IMHO. See my comparitive reviews here and here.
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humayunl said:
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I usually use letter recognizer, I think it's a quite fast method. But it can't write "ő" and "ű" letters, only "o~" and "u^" :-(
Yes, yes. Sreen become insensitive after a half or one year useage.
I use a self-made input method, it's name Blimkeys. You can write letters on your XDA similar to write letters on a generic mobile phone. Support different languages. Check my signature!
Gábor
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Hi Gábor!
Blimkeys is great.
Had to adjust it for German characters and for big thumbs like mine (not only bigger fields but also fatter frames around the fields).
On my dopod 900, I use keyboard SIP and PlumSIP, I wanna switch between then quickly.
But Fn+SYM or PQZ doesn't work properly,I try vijay555's SIPSwitch,but it's hard to use.
So I wrote one to switch between different SIP.
First map it to one hardward key,
Then press the key, it change the SIP to next SIP in the system SIP list and show the input panel.
BTW , if u want switch between some peculiar input method, u can use POCKET TWEAK to hide others.
Sorry for my poor english.
thanks a lot !!!
it's what I, not only me but all the chinese, need.
thanks million times.
I also want to know the exact way of hiding some input method, as I have been searching for the POCKET TWEAK you mentioned, but don't get any outcoming.
u can got it from here
http://tillanosoft.com/ce/ptweak.html
You're really unbelievable! FTSwitchSIP comes out just one day after you posted to try to find some tool to switch SIP. Many Chinese users of Dopod 838 and 900, known as Wizard and Universel here, have been searching for such a tool for a long time. I am just one of them who is lucky to find it out first.
I've shared your amazing tool in the pdafans forum, I hope you won't mind.
http://bbs.pdafans.com/viewthread.php?tid=203195
Thanks a lot.
Got PocketTweak.
there seems no direct way of hinding input method.
Would you show me some hints?
I think it has a bug here. I have been using the rom of Traditional Chinese. Got several input methods. And hide some of them with Pocket teak. And install CE and PlumSIP. Now I have 3 input methods. 1. Zhuying ( as default) 2. Mengtian Hand Writing 3. PlumSIP. At the beginning, the switch seems ok. I am very glad and thankful. But when I swicth several times, it stuck and both plumSIP and Mengtian displayed. The PPC is hanged. Only reset can make it work.
Thanks your reply.
I'll update it on this weekend.
I wanna add some setting and test it again.
thanks a lot.
I've been searching for such software a lot.
error when toggling to pocketcm keyboard
It toggles to all the oem sips but when it reaches pcm keyboard in the list I get "sipsetcurrentIM Error=0".
Any ideas I'm getting really frustrated with nothaving a decent sip.
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It toggles to all the oem sips but when it reaches pcm keyboard in the list I get "sipsetcurrentIM Error=0".
Any ideas I'm getting really frustrated with nothaving a decent sip.
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the tool works fine.. maybe u can try to hide sme OEM sips u dont use and try awain.. may be a memory issue
How do I go about that then - just delete the registry reference to them?
Also can anyone give me a tip on how to locate specific bits of the registry - it took me ages to find the registry entry to pcm keyboard (i'm using regedit).
Ta
works perfectly with ipaq hx2495 (WM5)! thanks for posting this cool app!
OMG! Thank you for this. Actualy, I figured out that it's a last thing that I need to be happy with my Artemis. To be able to change small stylus-friendly SIP which I'm used to use in my office to somethig finger-friendly when I'm on the streed by HW button.
Thanks!
What about new version with ability to setup two SIP to cycle just between them? - but as I said, I'm completely hapy as it is.
I love my x7500, except this hardware keyboard that is poorly designed and not very functional. But there is the way to use this device and type very fast with built in software keyboard! Just go to the Options for keyboard and change size to Large. Now keys are accessible without using a stylus! I am very happy now.
No need to carry stinkin' keybard no more
ID64 said:
I love my x7500, except this hardware keyboard that is poorly designed and not very functional. But there is the way to use this device and type very fast with built in software keyboard! Just go to the Options for keyboard and change size to Large. Now keys are accessible without using a stylus! I am very happy now.
No need to carry stinkin' keybard no more
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even the hardware keyboard isn't that good compare to Universal, i still find it quicker compare to the soft keyboard.
Does anybody know anything technical about the KB? It should be possible to make our own keyboards for the Athena if we can just find out a little about it.
Imagine a small clip on adaptor that sticks to the bottom and has a PS2 socket on it
I've considered making a magnetic ribbon cable for "detached" use. Where you hold the keyboard in your hand and it's connected to the Athena via a magnetic cable that attached to the two components. Not sure if this would be worth anything to anyone out there but it should be VERY easy to make.
I also wondered if there was support for a docking station like use, with charger and keyboard plugged in, so you pop the athena into it and it charges as well as connects the KB.
You dont suppose the kb is actualy just USB do you?
I think some kind of slide down qwerty keyboard similar to the hermes / spv m3100 would be great. That way the keyboard could clip on the back of the Ameo and then the keyboard could slide out? if you get me?
The magnetic keyboards great if your at home, or in the office, but out and about its not practical.
I do agree that the software keyboards pretty good with large keys, thats what i use.
Yes, a slide out KB could easily be incorperated into a clip on protective case. In fact, you wouldnt need a new bk. Just mount the existing one into the slide part of the case, where the case would have a ribbon cable to make the connections.
There is a HUGE market for third party KB mods for the Athena, HTC really missed a trick here by not having some alternate kbs ready at launch.
For example, why doesnt the Dock have a KB? or a KB socket? Jeez, its not hard to put a ps2 socket in the dock, or a slot to put the normal Athena KB into it!
How about a large full size KB with Athena connector in it...
have you guys tried go-ten yet? Nothing can match this in terms of accuracy and speed. I've tried Resco, Spb, Hikeyboard, the standard default both big and small, and nothing come even remotely closed to the ease and speed of go-TEN for me. It is unconventional at first glance, but once you see it, you may wonder why was'nt all soft input keyboard so smart, easy, and quick. If you use predictive text in SMS you may get the idea right away.
There is very very small learning curve only. Only six keys most is the times, but you have the option is pressing all 26 characters.Best thing is there is a free version.
Try it, and you won't want the hardware keyboard again.
eaglesteve said:
have you guys tried go-ten yet? Nothing can match this in terms of accuracy and speed. I've tried Resco, Spb, Hikeyboard, the standard default both big and small, and nothing come even remotely closed to the ease and speed of go-TEN for me. It is unconventional at first glance, but once you see it, you may wonder why was'nt all soft input keyboard so smart, easy, and quick. If you use predictive text in SMS you may get the idea right away.
There is very very small learning curve only. Only six keys most is the times, but you have the option is pressing all 26 characters.Best thing is there is a free version.
Try it, and you won't want the hardware keyboard again.
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Do you mean TenGo??? Dude you had me searching the wrong thing on Google because I didn't want to be lazy and ask for a link. LOL
Check spelling bro.
Here's a link for those that want to look into his suggestion
http://www.tengo.net/4100/tengokeybd_sipintro.html
eaglesteve said:
have you guys tried go-ten yet? Nothing can match this in terms of accuracy and speed. I've tried Resco, Spb, Hikeyboard, the standard default both big and small, and nothing come even remotely closed to the ease and speed of go-TEN for me. It is unconventional at first glance, but once you see it, you may wonder why was'nt all soft input keyboard so smart, easy, and quick. If you use predictive text in SMS you may get the idea right away.
There is very very small learning curve only. Only six keys most is the times, but you have the option is pressing all 26 characters.Best thing is there is a free version.
Try it, and you won't want the hardware keyboard again.
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Hi eaglesteve.
Do you have a link to this software or developer info etc please? can't seem to find anything when googling for it.
Cheers.
No worries found it. Thanks for the heads up.
http://www.tengo.net/tengo_pocketpc.html
ID64 said:
I love my x7500, except this hardware keyboard that is poorly designed and not very functional. But there is the way to use this device and type very fast with built in software keyboard! Just go to the Options for keyboard and change size to Large. Now keys are accessible without using a stylus! I am very happy now.
No need to carry stinkin' keybard no more
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Tere Igor
Have you tried any of the soft keyboard options out there?
TenGo is not as intuitive as it appears, but is smart software.
OK just given the TenGo SIP a good run for it's money tonight. It is a very nice lookin application that has real potential.....BUT....the learning curve is a major drawback IMHO and not worth the time to learn. Why do I say that?
Firstly, I/we use QWERTY keyboards of one type or another every day and wether it's afull sized USB PC keyboard or a slide-out PPC keboard or SIP based, the QWERTY principle really has left an intuitive mark on me at least over the years and learning a new system does not make much sense to me if it is not going to be everywhere....just on my Ameo.
2ndly, I have no time to keep checking if the predictive text has recognised the word I intended for it to type. I mean if you don't check what you're typing regularly, then by the time you've reached the end of your document/txt, you'll struggle to make sense of what you have typed yourself!
3rd and last, I like to use slang terminology and this causes the predictive technology more problems in recognising what I have typed e.g. it will try to guess what slang I have used and effectively translate it to something similar in it's perfect english database.
Verdict? Perfect for those who write perfect english all the time and have the time to learn and train a new system,....BUT useless for those who already know what they want to type and just want it done quickly without spell checking every word as they type. It is very smart software indeed, but not natural or smart enough for the human mind. Gimme a larger SIP panel instead.
Not for me, but thanks for the heads-up.
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3rd and last, I like to use slang terminology and this causes the predictive technology more problems in recognising what I have typed e.g. it will try to guess what slang I have used and effectively translate it to something similar in it's perfect english database.
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Same for me but for me it's the fact that I regularly communicate in a number of languages.
mackaby007 said:
OK just given the TenGo SIP a good run for it's money tonight. It is a very nice lookin application that has real potential.....BUT....the learning curve is a major drawback IMHO and not worth the time to learn. Why do I say that?
Firstly, I/we use QWERTY keyboards of one type or another every day and wether it's afull sized USB PC keyboard or a slide-out PPC keboard or SIP based, the QWERTY principle really has left an intuitive mark on me at least over the years and learning a new system does not make much sense to me if it is not going to be everywhere....just on my Ameo.
2ndly, I have no time to keep checking if the predictive text has recognised the word I intended for it to type. I mean if you don't check what you're typing regularly, then by the time you've reached the end of your document/txt, you'll struggle to make sense of what you have typed yourself!
3rd and last, I like to use slang terminology and this causes the predictive technology more problems in recognising what I have typed e.g. it will try to guess what slang I have used and effectively translate it to something similar in it's perfect english database.
Verdict? Perfect for those who write perfect english all the time and have the time to learn and train a new system,....BUT useless for those who already know what they want to type and just want it done quickly without spell checking every word as they type. It is very smart software indeed, but not natural or smart enough for the human mind. Gimme a larger SIP panel instead.
Not for me, but thanks for the heads-up.
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Ha ha, that was my first reaction too. So I almost passed it up initially without giving it a fair chance.
This are the facts:
1. You have not given up your qwert keyboard. It is still functioning 100% as one. If you choose to press the precise position of each individual 26 keys, what u type on is also one of the words that can b selected. Therefore you can still use slang such as lol, gtg,brb,etc. C how I can intentionally use shortened words on this post?
2. It is to b thought is as a very forgiving qwert keyboard, because of the built-in intelligence. You can type in the exact spelling of your words, not just limited to the words in the dictionary.becausr while it tries to predict what you want to type, what you actually type also appears as one of the choices. Now you see why slang is not a problem?
3. the system is actually very smart in selecting the default hint word out of all the suggested ones. The default choice is the underlined and first hint word. You don't need to do anything in order to select it other than the space bar ( which u hve 2 anyway w normal qwert keyboard) The only difference is u need not be precise in typing. U merely hve 2 touch the correct keygroup. U got it?
I thnk u r really going 2 like it once u go thru the 3 min tutorial. THERE IS ALMOST NO LEARNING CURVE!
JUST WATCH YOUR TYPING SPEED FLIES!
btw, there is a known problem with tengo installation. You may have problem selecting this as the default sip, or even selecting it.
i'll find the thread later and post it here.
eaglesteve said:
btw, there is a known problem with tengo installation. You may have problem selecting this as the default sip, or even selecting it.
i'll find the thread later and post it here.
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Installation problems aside, I agree that one can write a very nifty speeds and that the learning curve can appear to be low. My point was that it is not natural, certainly not to me.
I see your point about being able to use slang, but as it will not be the default word selected, you have to select it yourself each time you use it or teach the database a new word (slang) in order for it to recognise it in the future.
If it works well for you eaglesteve that's great and I wish I was as capable at adapting as you are, but for me and possibly for others, I'm looking for a SIP keyboard that will help to improve/enhance the way I'm already used to typing without feeling unsure if my document/txt is being typed correctly. I know you know what I mean.
However as your experience has taught you, maybe one evenings worth of testing is not enough for me to dismiss it so easily. But then I have kept it installed for further testing alongside my usual SIP methods.
Thanks again for the heads up though.
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No worries found it. Thanks for the heads up.
http://www.tengo.net/tengo_pocketpc.html
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go here for free tengo:
http://free.tengo.net/
Go here for commercial versions"
www.tengo.net
It supports vga
You may use it exactly the same way as your old qwert board is you go choose.
But then,you'll right away realise that there is a much easier way....quicker... More flexible..enjoy.
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I see your point about being able to use slang, but as it will not be the default word selected, you have to select it yourself each time you use it or teach the database a new word (slang) in order for it to recognise it in the future.
I'm looking for a SIP keyboard that will help to improve/enhance the way I'm already used to typing without feeling unsure if my document/txt is being typed correctly. I know you know what I mean.
though.
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You don't have to teach the dictionary that the slang is a valid word. when you use it the first time, there will be an audio warning. But if you used it once, it automatically gets into the dictionary, and become just another normal word the next time you type it
Funny it is exactly because I want an SIP keyboard that will help to improve/enhance the way I'm already used to typing without feeling unsure if my document/txt is being typed correctly that I think tengo is the answer.
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Hi eaglesteve.
Do you have a link to this software or developer info etc please? can't seem to find anything when googling for it.
Cheers.
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http://www.tengo.net/
Anybody able to get tengo working on their athena?
I've got a Dopod U1000. It will install and sometimes work for a while after hard resets/reinstalls, but always stops working suddenly and won't come back. By that, I mean that I can see tengo as an SIP option, but choosing it only brings up the standard WM keyboard.
I don't think there's a conflict because it stops working without any new apps being installed or settings being changed.
Anybody having better luck or have advice?
Thanks,
Rob
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Anybody able to get tengo working on their athena?
I've got a Dopod U1000. It will install and sometimes work for a while after hard resets/reinstalls, but always stops working suddenly and won't come back. By that, I mean that I can see tengo as an SIP option, but choosing it only brings up the standard WM keyboard.
I don't think there's a conflict because it stops working without any new apps being installed or settings being changed.
Anybody having better luck or have advice?
Thanks,
Rob
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there is a problem with wm5 sip management....
have you made tengo your default input..(that should help)
or try searching for PQIIz and chose tengo as default for either potrait/landscape or both...
P.S-my experiences are based on universal....
Yes, I've experienced this and know how you can fix this.
The problem is the way memory is utilised. I don't knwo if this is due to WM5, but it happens not just to Dopod U1000/HTC Athena but to all PDA if certain software are installed.
I'll try to recall the steps I took. Please let me know if this works:
1) Temporarily switch off anything that uses memory: today plugins, WIFI, bluetooth.
2) Remove SD cards temporily. This is because of some bugs that is associated with SD card causing memory drain.
3) Select standard SIP as the default if it is not already so
4) Soft reset
5)Open an application that need keyboard. This can be notepad, word, excel etc
6) You should be able to select Tengo now
7) If you are using the free version: see www.free.tengo.net You must first register before the keyboard would work. If you have used the commercial version with added functionality ( www.tengo.net ) this may or may not be necessary - I'm not sure.
8) Once registered, you should be able to use Tengo from now on. Now you can put back all your WIFI, Bluetooth, desktop plugins and SD cards
This solution was provided by Edwin Ng, the founder of the Singapore company that made the SIP.
This is a very very clever, flexible, and fast input method. I've now used it as my default SIP and 10000% happy with it. There is virtually no learning curve.
Use iphone keyboard..works perfect
hdubli said:
Use iphone keyboard..works perfect
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Link please?
ltxda said:
Link please?
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Tried google but can't find much of use :-/ Can someone please show screenshots at least?
Cheers
TenGo is growing on me....
eaglesteve said:
This is a very very clever, flexible, and fast input method. I've now used it as my default SIP and 10000% happy with it.
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I'm coming around to seeing it your way.
Been playing with this and this SIP is really starting to grow on me. I too have it as my default SIP right now as I'm hoping to start carrying the Ameo without keyboard as soon as a decent case, preferably silicon based, becomes available.
Guys..search for Happy Typing Keyboard in this forum
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Guys..search for Happy Typing Keyboard in this forum
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Tried searching that, comes up with 21 hits and net connection is too slow to check them all out atm, so as you were specific with the words I bunged them in quotes to search the exact string... only this thread comes up....
Tried "Happy Typing Keyboard iphone" (w/o quotes) and nowt.
Please can you be more precise and provide a link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296455&highlight=iphone
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I'm coming around to seeing it your way.
Been playing with this and this SIP is really starting to grow on me. I too have it as my default SIP right now as I'm hoping to start carrying the Ameo without keyboard as soon as a decent case, preferably silicon based, becomes available.
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You can even handle complex stuffs like web site address and password once the non-existing word has been used once. I like the audio warning if there is a non-existing word being typed, as it indicates typing error in most cases. The result is highly accurate and quick typing.
Very glad that you finally see its merits.
Certainly do. Thanks again.
Using the newer Sense ROMs, transcriber doesn't show up on the list of available inputs while in a text input scenario.
How do I re-enable this to show up in the list, or simply make it the default input method so it's not required to show up in the list?
i'm also missing transcriber for some time....
using energy 2.5 maxsense rom
maybe a strange question:-o
in youre sig you have my rom standing
do you still use it and if so why dont u ask in my romthread you probably have more chance of me seing the problem
now for the answer you couldnt see it in my rom as i didnt cook it in
something that aint cooked in cant be selected
on the other side transcriber is the thing that you could write with youre stylus right?
how often do you use that option and if i may ask where do you use it for as i dont really see the point of it
most of the times i used it it putted down a other letter then i wrote:-o
even if i wrote in capital letters
do a search for transcriber
it's available as cab in several threads
miniterror said:
maybe a strange question:-o
in youre sig you have my rom standing
do you still use it and if so why dont u ask in my romthread you probably have more chance of me seing the problem
now for the answer you couldnt see it in my rom as i didnt cook it in
something that aint cooked in cant be selected
on the other side transcriber is the thing that you could write with youre stylus right?
how often do you use that option and if i may ask where do you use it for as i dont really see the point of it
most of the times i used it it putted down a other letter then i wrote:-o
even if i wrote in capital letters
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Thanks for your reply, sorry for not returning sooner, but RL has been very troublesome.
I have to alter my sig, but at the time of the post I was still using an iteration of your ROM. I no longer have a Blackstone.
Other than a few aesthetic choices (I prefer a more standard clock and simpler black and white themes), I found your ROMs to be absolutely the best. I'll admit a few other ROMs tempted me with various bells and whistles, but they all had quirks which annoyed/inconvenienced me so I always came back to your rock-solid ROMs.
To answer your questions:
I didn't ask in your thread because I was sure that you had omitted Transcriber intentionally.
Most Blackstone cooks seem to not include it, however, IIRC a certain keyboard used in many Blackstone ROMs also makes transcriber not appear in the SIP when in input mode... hence the general call for information.
Ergonomically, I prefer Transcriber for longer writing sessions... I admit it is a pain to train (it and yourself), but once you get it working nicely it can be more comfortable for writing long lists or taking notes.
Additionally, I tend to have problems with keyboard/finger input methods with resistive touch screens (less so on capacitive touch screens).
Yes, Transcriber pretty much requires the stylus, and is more comfortable if you have a pen sized stylus (I have a Rotring pen/pencil/highlighter/stylus combo and it's wonderful to write with in every mode).
Otherwise the keyboard inputs are more than adequate and are getting better all the time. All the newer phones I lust after seem to have capacitive screens so writing recognition will not be feasible in future phones.