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2010-06-14
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Okay, maybe other way around. What you do not like about normal on screen keypad?
For me to small buttons and not natural movements of the finger was the main reason why started this research. But is not easy really to figure out is any other way better than this.
What about having just half of landscape mode in portrait mode with bigger keys? Next set of keys will bring the second half instead. This way Would be even possible to add < > button to use instead of gesture...
For me to small buttons and not natural movements of the finger was the main reason why started this research. But is not easy really to figure out is any other way better than this.
What about having just half of landscape mode in portrait mode with bigger keys? Next set of keys will bring the second half instead. This way Would be even possible to add < > button to use instead of gesture...
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2010-06-14
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I just tried the keyboard demo on my N900, and the only complaint that I have (after playing with it for a few minutes) is that it's slow to register presses on my device.
I had a program like this on my palm T|X forever ago, and it was awesome. Unfortunately the touchscreen on the palm wasn't good enough to register thumb presses very well.
Great work, keep it up!
I had a program like this on my palm T|X forever ago, and it was awesome. Unfortunately the touchscreen on the palm wasn't good enough to register thumb presses very well.
Great work, keep it up!
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[Nokia N900] [Lenovo T61p]
15GB Movies / 5GB Music. I'm ready to go!
Loving this device, bugs and all.
http://thecubed.com
[Nokia N900] [Lenovo T61p]
15GB Movies / 5GB Music. I'm ready to go!
Loving this device, bugs and all.
http://thecubed.com
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2010-06-14
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Originally Posted by devu
I think that would seriously hurt the typing speed... The one you had before looked good. In general the on screen keyboard is good but it doesn't feel natural using a straight keyboard on a touchscreen. A normal keyboard is lying flat and feels great compared to on screen keyboards. The particular implementation in N900 is pretty crappy in my opinion though, they could have used the space more efficiently IMO.
Okay, maybe other way around. What you do not like about normal on screen keypad?
For me to small buttons and not natural movements of the finger was the main reason why started this research. But is not easy really to figure out is any other way better than this.
What about having just half of landscape mode in portrait mode with bigger keys? Next set of keys will bring the second half instead. This way Would be even possible to add < > button to use instead of gesture...
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2010-06-14
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Originally Posted by thecubed
Hmm... did you use MicroB interactive mode for that? That's the only way to get better response from flash.
I just tried the keyboard demo on my N900, and the only complaint that I have (after playing with it for a few minutes) is that it's slow to register presses on my device.
I had a program like this on my palm T|X forever ago, and it was awesome. Unfortunately the touchscreen on the palm wasn't good enough to register thumb presses very well.
Great work, keep it up!
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2010-06-14
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Originally Posted by devu
Yep, I had the little mouse cursor working (it was the only way to be able to 'slide' the rings without scrolling the page)
Hmm... did you use MicroB interactive mode for that? That's the only way to get better response from flash.
It may just be my N900.. I've got some fun background processes running on it that could probably use some optimization (web server, sms remote access, etc).
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[Nokia N900] [Lenovo T61p]
15GB Movies / 5GB Music. I'm ready to go!
Loving this device, bugs and all.
http://thecubed.com
[Nokia N900] [Lenovo T61p]
15GB Movies / 5GB Music. I'm ready to go!
Loving this device, bugs and all.
http://thecubed.com
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2010-06-15
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Ok 5:5:1:1 is not big amount of voters if there is 500 visits on this topic 
But if that represent it somehow I would like to ask you. What needs to be improved in your opinion?
P.S. please I am not forcing you to replay but just vote please.
But if that represent it somehow I would like to ask you. What needs to be improved in your opinion?
P.S. please I am not forcing you to replay but just vote please.
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2010-06-15
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Originally Posted by devu
On most split hardware keyboards, B is on the left side, H and N are on the right.
Really? When you holding device in one hand I agree with you.
But if in Landscape mode I guess you hold it in 2 hands and the way how I am holding it will determine the angle and arc. Are your fingers really sticking out from the coroners of device like 45 degrees?
There is another one problem in MicroB you need to use interactive mode so... in this case I had to leave those areas empty.
And there is another one issue:
When you would like to make an symmetrical solution is just impossible regarding to the layout of normal keyboard.
Those parts you can make symmetrical.
left hand__________right hand
q_w_e_r_t_y_____ u_i_o_p_[_]_
_a_s_d_f_g_______ j_k_l_;_'__
__z_x_c_v_________ m_,_._/__
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___________ h
___________b_n
remains
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Hi! I'm Andy, a Maemo Greeter!
I'm also a moderator of the Applications, Nokia N900, and Maemo 5/Fremantle forums.
Useful Links: Maemo Wiki Main Page, New users start here, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Also, pin yourself in the map! Maemo Map. Send me a PM (Private Message) if I leave you hanging on a problem (or if you need more help).
Owner of both a N800 and N900; Active community member since Jan 2010. You've been xommified! - My blog.
==In school once again. Free time limited to night, holidays and weekends.==
Hi! I'm Andy, a Maemo Greeter!
I'm also a moderator of the Applications, Nokia N900, and Maemo 5/Fremantle forums. Useful Links: Maemo Wiki Main Page, New users start here, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Also, pin yourself in the map! Maemo Map. Send me a PM (Private Message) if I leave you hanging on a problem (or if you need more help).
Owner of both a N800 and N900; Active community member since Jan 2010. You've been xommified! - My blog.
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2010-06-19
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I really like this idea, especially if it could remove the n900's virtual keyboard (vkb) paradigm (unlikely) that the vkb comes up and obscures the screen and input is placed into a dialogue box, which I've noticed is buggy.
A real suggestion though would be to turn the halves more, as in this old product: http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/samsung-q1-2.jpg I've noticed that it would be it easier to type if they are rotated a bit, and I'm sure there is an optimal angle for typing.
A second suggestion is that the backspace button should be at the "top right hand corner" (relative to the standard layout), as it is in a typical qwerty laptop.
A real suggestion though would be to turn the halves more, as in this old product: http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/samsung-q1-2.jpg I've noticed that it would be it easier to type if they are rotated a bit, and I'm sure there is an optimal angle for typing.
A second suggestion is that the backspace button should be at the "top right hand corner" (relative to the standard layout), as it is in a typical qwerty laptop.
Looks great by the way