Was on fence (Epic/Evo) but not so much...

[sasha]

No, Android warns of this for every third-party keyboard you install.

Okay thanks bunches!

 

[Runnin_it]

I am a huge fan of smart keyboard pro. I also use shapewriter sometimes, but usually just to show off what my EVO can do. Swiftkey is another one you might find interesting, as it tries to predict not only the word you are typing, but the next word in the sentence as well.

 

[dwanc23]

swype

Can I get the link for swype, the one that works

 

[dwanc23]

My email is dwanc23@aol.com

 

[dcfella]

Just installed swype today. I never had problems with the stock keyboard(and I used voice to text a decent amount), but swype is pretty cool. It's a bit more accurate for me so far. I dont have to backspace and retype as much it seems.

 

[sasha]

My email is dwanc23@aol.com

Check your private message box

 

[Gekko]

i like a 4.3" display and no clunky keyboard/slider contraption. i like Sense and not TouchWiz. i like HTC design, sleekness, and build quality.

 

[mrdpr]

Swype

It didn't work but thank you anyway, I think it may be because they closed their Beta?

Go to 4 shared.com I install mine from there last night.

 

[Cubanjinx]

I've tried everything mentioned plus more and I live by my droid x kb. And now it comes in themes

Droid X multitouch keyboard 2.2 addition themed - xda-developers

 

[VDub2174]

I've tried everything mentioned plus more and I live by my droid x kb. And now it comes in themes

Droid X multitouch keyboard 2.2 addition themed - xda-developers

This is AMAZING!!!!! Been looking for a red/black keyboard that wasn't Swype. Thanks for heads up!!

 

[AldousSnow]

I was a huge fan of Swype... but i've move to the Swift Key camp. The text prediction is out of this world.

 

[Cubanjinx]

2 things.

1. Give the dx a try its great

2. Did you happen to listen to my tape yet Mr. Snow?

 

[splmonster]

Swype is easily obtainable on the net by searching for the APK.

 

[smileshappy]

Just got my Evo last week. Still in 30 day window to change to Epic if I wished to. Went by Sprint today and played with Epic. Very nice screen. I was also intrigued by the keyboard. However, after playing around with the demo I could not but help think that there is no way that slider is going to hold up over time. Coming from a Pre, I am well aware of the "Oreo" effect. Something about moving parts on the Epic worries me. I am not overly impressed with the stock keyboard on the Evo. I played with Swype on the Epic and found it to be very responsive and could see myself getting quite efficient using it. Thus, I am leaning on keeping my Evo and hoping Swype comes out of beta sometime soon. Any suggestions on keyboards until Skype comes out of beta?

I just got back from best buy tonight. Checked out the Epic.. they still had some in stock.
After a full day of it being on the floor for everyone to open and close and play with...the slider was very loose. You could really and i mean really wiggle the keyboard when open..Just confirms to me I made the right choice with the evo. I was afraid of that keyboard having durability problems down the road.
Also went into the sprint store to check a live one out.. Those keyboards were loose as well. Not as bad as the best buy model. But still loose.
The sprint rep said they had plenty in stock. They had some pre order ones that no one came to pick up. Hmmnn if they seen the loose keyboards... I can't blame them.. Yeah the screen was nice.. but our 4.3" really does make a difference.
Bottom line... I am happy with the EVO!

 

[neutron#AC]

I know I picked the right phone with the Evo. I had a Moment before this and I just can't trust another Samsung phone with all of the issues I've had with it.

 

[Kevin OQuinn]

I messed with the Epic at BB today and I'm happy with my EVO. Maybe if it didn't have the keyboard I'd lean more toward it (but I'm not a big Samsung fan).

As far as keyboards go Swype, Swiftkey, and the Droid X multitouch are the best IMO.

You can get Swype but they said the more people that use the "unofficial" channels to get it the longer it will take to come out of beta.

DX multitouch is easy to find, too.

 

[Doug30#AC]

Yeah I think I like my EVO more then I would the Epic. that slide out keyboard would scare me coming from my Pre.

 

[blacksuntzu]

Sent you some swype love.

 

[MOE-GUNZ]

Link to Swype: Swype for the EVO? Now with an IDIOT-PROOF GUIDE! - xda-developers

The thread is always being updated.

 

[charlie hustle]

Anybody have a link for Swype cause I tried to google it and found nuffin!

http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g/14650-evo-owner-reviews-19.html

Ill make it easier.. Post #185 from your phone browser..