So, what should a qwerty other half look like? - Page 6 - maemo.org

misterc | # 51 | 2013-06-24, 14:22 | Report

Originally Posted by Beerduck;1354403[...

The only reason I still stick to my N900 is the keyboard. I will not change this (also otherwise amazing) device away unless I find a device with an equally good keyboard.

I am very interested in Jolla, but unless it has a GOOD hardware keyboard, I will stick to the N900 untill I find a device with a good hardware keyboatd.

-André

had a look at various Android devices w/ hardware keyboard
most have a 4 row layout which is handier then N900's 3 rows, obviously
however, none i saw has ESC key, which makes them utterly useless for command line use

and always switching to a Hacker (virtual) keyboard just to get access to one makes it perfectly useless

this being said, a Android 4.x (where x > 0 preferably) with an ESC key compatible with European networks and i'm in
can't help wondering whether Jolla will make a hw kbd other half and if so with all the useful keys for cli

ESC (of course)
Tab
/
' (single quote)
> (greater then for output redirection)
& (for redirection & background)
with a 4th row, dedicated digits keys
4 dedicated navigation keys

that should pretty much do

as far as the quality of the N900 keyboard goes, yes of course, it is NOKIA hardware
is it realistic to expect a startup to come up with that quality?

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shubell | # 52 | 2013-06-25, 21:29 | Report

Imo the perfect keyboard would be a n900 keyboard with n97 opening style

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rentze | # 53 | 2013-06-26, 08:11 | Report

http://www.geekpark.net/read/view/182306

Automatic translation of the most interesting part:

Touchscreen phones already have a majority market share, our first mobile phone is a touchscreen phone. However, by using the sideslip full keyboard cover, you get to the Jolla entities to efficient keyboard on your phone. I'm off to work over and above the different examples of door activation system, I personally feel that, after using the keyboard to work caps, work with normal back cover, would also be a good idea:-)

That was Marc Dillon speaking, so let's hope this means we're actually getting a QWERTY Other Half!

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mikecomputing | # 54 | 2013-06-26, 17:12 | Report

Originally Posted by rentze View Post

http://www.geekpark.net/read/view/182306

Automatic translation of the most interesting part:

Touchscreen phones already have a majority market share, our first mobile phone is a touchscreen phone. However, by using the sideslip full keyboard cover, you get to the Jolla entities to efficient keyboard on your phone. I'm off to work over and above the different examples of door activation system, I personally feel that, after using the keyboard to work caps, work with normal back cover, would also be a good idea:-)

That was Marc Dillon speaking, so let's hope this means we're actually getting a QWERTY Other Half!

And I say this on twitter:

Mikael Hermansson ‏@mikecomputing 39m
@mikecomputing @JollaMalaysia @MarcDillonDotFi would not be suprised if it is mistranslated. I beleive it first when @jollahq confirms it

hope jollahq replys....

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Dave999 | # 55 | 2013-06-26, 17:30 | Report

Originally Posted by rentze View Post

http://www.geekpark.net/read/view/182306

Automatic translation of the most interesting part:

Touchscreen phones already have a majority market share, our first mobile phone is a touchscreen phone. However, by using the sideslip full keyboard cover, you get to the Jolla entities to efficient keyboard on your phone. I'm off to work over and above the different examples of door activation system, I personally feel that, after using the keyboard to work caps, work with normal back cover, would also be a good idea:-)

That was Marc Dillon speaking, so let's hope this means we're actually getting a QWERTY Other Half!

I see Baghdad bob on that page. I wouldn't trust it because of that. It's not just any keyboard we need. It must be tightly integrated with the phone/OS to work well!! Otherwise it's just a waste of keyboard and plastic.

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biatch0 | # 56 | 2013-06-26, 20:33 | Report

Originally Posted by mikecomputing View Post

And I say this on twitter:

Mikael Hermansson ‏@mikecomputing 39m
@mikecomputing @JollaMalaysia @MarcDillonDotFi would not be suprised if it is mistranslated. I beleive it first when @jollahq confirms it

hope jollahq replys....

Agreed. Getting hopes up over Google Translate at this point in time when it appears no info whatsoever is coming from Jolla isn't a wise choice

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rentze | # 57 | 2013-06-27, 10:15 | Report

Jolla Mobile on FB:
And no - Marc Dillon did not confirm any QWERTY other half in this program.

Jolla Mobile is not the official page, though...

Last edited by rentze; 2013-06-27 at 10:18.

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juiceme | # 58 | 2013-06-27, 10:45 | Report

Originally Posted by Chuck Norris View Post

I see Baghdad bob on that page.

Where?
10-chars

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Amboss | # 59 | 2013-06-27, 12:41 | Report

Originally Posted by Beerduck View Post

It should be the exact same keyboard that the N900 has, because it is the best keyboard that has ever been produced for a mobile device.

Ever looked at the Nokia 9300i or likewise?
It at a 4row layout and - something I miss most often on my N900 - a Tab key. There was a 5th row of programm shortcuts but only one of them could be personalized.
Also it had cursor buttons which fit in nicely in German layout in opposite to N900, where up/down is pretty much rubbish.

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razefox2 | # 60 | 2013-06-27, 12:53 | Report

A solid stand,
so you can watch movies and don't have to hold it all the time while doing stuff on it.

Also the keyboard should have back lights (colored?).

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