This 8pen Keyboard They just released... [eh]

ipawd1 · 11-02-2010, 11:09 AM

How do I explain it?

First: It's $1.58 in the market, no free trial.

Its NOT swype, not swiftkey, it's not... really a keyboard. Maybe I have to watch this tutorial like 15 more times. Maybe I need a refund. I've given a chance to most of these keyboards.. I just want the ability to change keyboards, like switching them automatically when I use them.

Portrait: Swype
Landscape: Multitouch Keyboard
Keyboard Open: Swiftkey/Multitouch Keyboard

Sounds sad right? I agree we should have just one keyboard..but a keyboard switcher would be the best thing instead of this app....

Opinions?

chapulincolorado · 11-02-2010, 11:20 AM

You bought it? I was hoping for free trail.
It just seems one major block is learning where the letters are located.
Is the app at least well made?

SenenCito · 11-02-2010, 11:51 AM

just bought it and starting to try it out.

It will take a bit getting used to the layout but I think it may actually be quite good.

miniZ · 11-02-2010, 12:42 PM

I am looking for something as I have lost my swype touch lately. Even am considering a phone with a hard keyboard.. there just isn't one that is a true upgrade to my N1. It does seem the biggest issue I have is learning the location of the letters. I find that once I discover that, I could be using this keyboard primarily. I am going to force myself to use it for a week.
I do like the gesture feature; I have a phrase I use a lot, so having that quickly drawn out is nice. I will have to come back and tell of my progress, but I will stick with it for now.
The app is very smooth. It has a tutorial built into the app that helps with training. And, it locks other people out of using my phone, which is nice.

But, it is well made, and works as shown. Just a steep learning curve to try and tackle.

bujin · 11-02-2010, 01:02 PM

So far it's pretty neat; however, how do you enter a space?

Jesse Potter · 01:35 PM

You tap the black circle in the center.

I don't think I could ever get used to this keyboard. It just seems like such an abstract method of entering text.

I'd like to time the developer(s) of this keyboard as they type out a full sentence. If they can type faster than me using Smart Keyboard Pro, I will eat my Evo for dinner.

chapulincolorado · 11-02-2010, 02:30 PM

Ok. So. I bit and took out my wallet.

Well made. But. Three -'s:

1. You have memorize the lay out of the letters, etc. I kept looking under the finger to see where the characters were.

2. You have to memorize a)how many spaces to go and b)which way (clockwise or counter-).

3. Word prediction wouldn't be a bad idea....at least I didn't see that option.

xiaosong · 11-02-2010, 03:17 PM

Is anyone else able to get the uppercase pressure threshold setting to work? I have a droid and despite changing the different pressure settings, I can't get the letter to be uppercase.

phillysdon04 · 11-02-2010, 05:45 PM

I just tried it on my evo & it is a major learning curve but once I memorize the patterns it will be a great option. Also this would be a great keyboard for the pre since that os requires swiping.

JKK Photography · 11-02-2010, 07:25 PM

There's a major learning curve involved, but the idea, I think, is sound.

The developer has a good point: the QWERTY wasn't designed for small, on-screen keyboards. This has potential, and I'll probably keep it so I know when it is updated. I won't be abondoning my QWERTY keyboard yet, BUT this shows promise, and it is very innovative, to say the least.