The Keyboard Repeat Switcher allows you to switch between the two input modes that are available in PR1.2 and above:

• Longpress gives blue key value (default in PR1.2)
• Longpress repeats key (default in older releases)

The reason for this is that in certain situations (e.g. using vim and mutt in X Terminal) the user might desire that keys (such as h, j, k and l for navigation in vim) are repeated instead of giving the blue key value. On the other hand, in situations like IM and SMS, the user might find the "longpress gives blue key value" mode more useful.

This widget simply places a check button on the Desktop with which the user can toggle the repeat mode on and off. To my knowledge, it only works with PR1.2, and only makes sense for PR1.2 and later, as earlier firmware versions do not have the "longpress gives blue key value" feature and always repeat keys.

Due to popular demand, two different variations of this little gadget are now available, depending on the frequency of use and the free Desktop/Status Menu screen space you have left:

• Desktop Widget
• Status Applet

Improvement suggestions, feature requests and bug reports are welcome - post them here.

Related bug reports: Maemo bug 10159 and Maemo bug 5421