Sense keyboard replacements?

[zkSharks]

So a short background, if anyone's interested: I've had my Thunderbolt since a couple hours after it was released at my local Best Buy, and I'm loving it. Got the 2750 extended battery, and somewhat surprisingly, I'm loving it as well. I've had way more than enough to get through very long days of fairly heavy usage. The extra "bulk" from the battery's size isn't ridiculous, although it does add to the phone. However, I have found that on multiple occasions that it provided a much more reliable grip on the phone than the stock profile did. No complaints here.

I'd like to keep the Sense launcher/home screens/widgets, but simply replace the keyboard with something... better. In the messaging app, "suggested" words are almost always covering the Send button. I'm getting very frustrated with it.

What sort of options are open as of yet, and what would you all recommend?

 

[want a droid]

I also get annoyed with the send button being cover. Also no auto-spacing.

 

[zkSharks]

I also get annoyed with the send button being cover. Also no auto-spacing.

Agreed on the auto-spacing, almost forgot about that. I had a Moto Droid up until now, and the stock keyboard, spacing behavior, and capitalization behavior were all great.

 

[chr1sny]

Agreed on the auto-spacing, almost forgot about that. I had a Moto Droid up until now, and the stock keyboard, spacing behavior, and capitalization behavior were all great.

Agreed. My old Droid's keyboard would be perfect on the Thunderbolt. The lack of auto-spacing is especially annoying.

 

[want a droid]

Also miss having "Fwd:" added when I choose to forward a message. Have to go in and add "Fwd:" myself.

 

[DrePizzle]

i'm using the swift keyboard. Trail basis for now, but I think I will buy it. It starts the recognize your typing style and guess' what word is coming next.. its pretty accurate to. I like the layout as well.

 

[zkSharks]

Also miss having "Fwd:" added when I choose to forward a message. Have to go in and add "Fwd:" myself.

I haven't forwarded any messages yet.. that's no good. That was helpful. Prevented a lot of confusion with forwarded messages..

i'm using the swift keyboard. Trail basis for now, but I think I will buy it. It starts the recognize your typing style and guess' what word is coming next.. its pretty accurate to. I like the layout as well.

I'll check it out. Thanks.

 

[httr]

I am using SwiftKey and like it so far. Its a 30 day free trial and then the auto complete shuts off.

 

[itstheAtomBomb]

I was told about Swype and so far I like it. Coming from SurePress for Blackberry and I think this is significantly more efficient.

 

[Ronindan]

SwiftKey is a very good keyboard. It is one that I am using right now. The gingerbread keyboard is also nice and it can be found in XDA.

Sent by my droid

 

[Joelist]

SwiftKey is excellent - I can testify to that too.

As to forwarding, I just test forwarded an email and it said Fwd: just as you wanted. The email also is now marked with a forwarded symbol in my email app so I know I forwarded it.

 

[dhendriksen]

Swype is hands down the best keyboard I've ever used.

You have to check it out. Everyone I have shown it to has converted. It's amazing.

 

[zkSharks]

I'll definitely check out SwiftKey and Swype. Thanks all. I expected to find Swype as a response, but hadn't seen SwiftKey.

Again, appreciated. And the forwarding issue (rather, lack of an issue) is good to know. Thanks Joelist.

 

[dominick_7]

The best I've tried, and I believe I've tried virtually all the one's usually mentioned, is Smart Keyboard Pro. I'm loving the HTC Sense keyboard though, compared to using a keyboard on the Droid X. The keys are wider and easier to type with.

 

[zshazz]

+1 on Smart Keyboard Pro. It also has good support for other languages (Japanese is the one I've tried) and also supports some alternative keyboard layouts (like Dvorak) which is nice to use if you use that on your computer.

 

[evilmunkeh]

I'm using the Gingerbread Keyboard by Steven Lin found in the Market

 

[shaddix]

I couldn't get gingerbread keyboard to work on mine.

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[lemmegetatthat]

is there something like the surepress blackberry storm keyboard available?

 

[devindpotts]

+1 on Smart Keyboard Pro. It also has good support for other languages (Japanese is the one I've tried) and also supports some alternative keyboard layouts (like Dvorak) which is nice to use if you use that on your computer.

Have you been able to get smart keyboard pro to work on the t bolt? I can't get it to work on.mine.

 

[zshazz]

Have you been able to get smart keyboard pro to work on the t bolt? I can't get it to work on.mine.

I've had no problems with it. If you'd like to PM me and discuss what's going on with your device, feel free.