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

[parout66]

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?

 

[ReggieTee]

You can have Swype on your evo right now. Google it and you can easily find a download link.

Sent my HTC Evo 4g

 

[sasha]

I need a good keyboard suggestion too. Love my Evo, but trying to type with any speed, or accuracy with nails is murder! LOL

 

[sasha]

You can have Swype on your evo right now. Google it and you can easily find a download link.

Sent my HTC Evo 4g

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

 

[seraphemz]

Whats your email? Don't want to post cause some people get mad.

Sent from my precious..

 

[sasha]

teasem@gmail.com and thank you in advance

 

[parout66]

parout66@gmail.com

Thanks in advance

 

[sasha]

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

 

[drjb74]

I also have a link that I used for Swype, even though the beta is closed. PM me if you want the link.

 

[Cubfan]

I am using Smart Keyboard Pro, which is a wonderful alternative keyboard with tons of options. Costs a few bucks, though. Since trying it, I don't miss a physical keyboard at all.

 

[VDub2174]

Swype is in closed beta right now and posting the .apk file is against forum rules (understandable).

Have you tried SwiftKey? It's kind of like Swype with some differences.

 

[kinster02]

I recommend Swiftkey which is the next best thing to Swype/ShapeWriter and its available in the Android market.

 

[akarol]

I like the HTC IME keyboard the most. Definitely the most full-featured of the bunch.

 

[Gimik]

grrr just a sec

http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g/28228-problems-swype-2-2-froyo-just-want-cool-skin-click-here.html

 

[sasha]

I am using Smart Keyboard Pro, which is a wonderful alternative keyboard with tons of options. Costs a few bucks, though. Since trying it, I don't miss a physical keyboard at all.

I did try smart keyboard, however not the pro version cause I didn't seem to type any better on the smart keyboard then the stock one is there a big difference in the pro version as far as typing then in the free version?

 

[sasha]

About to try out swiftkey wish me luck! LOL

 

[dfine1966]

You can try Shapewriter, which is similar to Swype. I know it is not on the market when you search but it actually is still on the market through a back door.

Here is the a link of a thread that has the QR Code for Shapewriter. Look for the #2 post.

http://forum.androidcentral.com/android-applications/22666-shapewriter.html#post224637

 

[Cubfan]

You can try the pro version... I think there are additional features in there that make it much better. Return it within the time period if you don't like it. I find it better than Swiftkey, which I also liked.

 

[sasha]

Should I be afraid when it says the app can gather keystrokes and credit card info sounds a little scary?

 

[NicksGarage]

Should I be afraid when it says the app can gather keystrokes and credit card info sounds a little scary?

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