Question For Those Who Have Computer Tablets?

[cat nap]

This may sound like a dumb question...but how do you type on your computer tablet?

Do you use the onscreen keyboard?
And 'predictive text'?
Do you use a 'rolled-out portable keyboard'?
Or a wireless keyboard?

(If any one answers this question with "I use my hands."...I'm going to )
thanks in advance.

 

[Primula]

I use the onscreen keyboard on my Apple iPad (which I love). Predictive text bugged me at first, but I got used to it. My iPad can type a load of gibberish so everything has to be carefully proof-read.

 

[AbbysMom]

I use the on-screen keyboard. I do have a wireless keyboard for it as well, but don't really like it. it makes things more cumbersome.

 

[IndyJones]

I have a Logitech Bluetooth k480 keyboard
It has nice sized buttons. It also will pair with 3 different devices so if I use my phone is just turn the knob.

 

[cat nap]

I use the onscreen keyboard on my Apple iPad (which I love). Predictive text bugged me at first, but I got used to it. My iPad can type a load of gibberish so everything has to be carefully proof-read.

Thanks Primula . Yeah, predictive text seems to slow me down, while texting, and displaying strange choices, so I did wonder about it. I suppose the more you use it, the easier it gets?

I use the on-screen keyboard. I do have a wireless keyboard for it as well, but don't really like it. it makes things more cumbersome.

Okay, that makes sense.

I've only ever 'touch-typed' before with a keyboard,...but my sister has an Acer laptop, with touch screen, yet I find it strange to type on it, with the 'onscreen keyboard'.
I guess your fingers are just faster.

 

[cat nap]

I have a Logitech Bluetooth k480 keyboard
It has nice sized buttons. It also will pair with 3 different devices so if I use my phone is just turn the knob.

Thanks IndyJones , that really helps to give me options.
Just looked up your keyboard.
If it is this one, it looks amazing. Nice feature to be able to turn a knob, to change devices.
The things they come up with these days, are incredible.

 

[Primula]

Thanks Primula . Yeah, predictive text seems to slow me down, while texting, and displaying strange choices, so I did wonder about it. I suppose the more you use it, the easier it gets?

It's a Catch 22 situation. I do like that it suggests words for me so I don't have to type them, but I hate the way it chooses words far from what I intended. Some of the words it chooses are completely idiotic. And when I type a brand new word or new name, it takes at least 3 tries before it will stop correcting the word. Like I said, I have to carefully proofread everything.

 

[cat nap]

It's a Catch 22 situation. I do like that it suggests words for me so I don't have to type them, but I hate the way it chooses words far from what I intended. Some of the words it chooses are completely idiotic. And when I type a brand new word or new name, it takes at least 3 tries before it will stop correcting the word. Like I said, I have to carefully proofread everything.

Yes, that is so true. A Catch 22. And yes, sometimes so idiotic, that I wonder...what the heck!?!
Worst is when you send a text to someone, and have to send another with the 'correct word'.
I hate to proofread, but it IS so necessary.

 

[Winchester]

I use the onscreen keyboard on my iPad. I'm not fond of it, but I guess it gets the job done. I just peck away at it.

 

[Primula]

Yes, that is so true. A Catch 22. And yes, sometimes so idiotic, that I wonder...what the heck!?!
Worst is when you send a text to someone, and have to send another with the 'correct word'.
I hate to proofread, but it IS so necessary.

I remember an article about people sending texts without proofreading. One young guy invited his grandmother to brunch, but somehow it came out that he'd invited her to a sex party.

 

[cat nap]

I remember an article about people sending texts without proofreading. One young guy invited his grandmother to brunch, but somehow it came out that he'd invited her to a sex party.

Umm...yeah...you just convinced me, Primula . Proofread everything from now, on.
(I don't even want to know what the computer predictive text changed the words to.) We could not post it here, anyhow.

 

[Primula]

I've only ever 'touch-typed' before with a keyboard,...but my sister has an Acer laptop, with touch screen, yet I find it strange to type on it, with the 'onscreen keyboard'.I guess your fingers are just faster.

When you type on a smart phone or tablet with an onscreen keyboard, only the two thumbs are used.

 

[IndyJones]

Thanks IndyJones , that really helps to give me options.
Just looked up your keyboard.
If it is this one, it looks amazing. Nice feature to be able to turn a knob, to change devices.
The things they come up with these days, are incredible.

Yup that's it alright and $30 wow that's a great price. I think I paid twice that for mine.

 

[IndyJones]

That keyboard works with both android and apple products and possibly windows phone and pixel although I haven't tested it with Windows phone or pixel so it's quite versatile

 

[cat nap]

When you type on a smart phone or tablet with an onscreen keyboard, only the two thumbs are used.

Oh, I thought since a tablet is bigger, you'd be using more of your fingers.
I guess it depends upon the screen size.

Do you find yourself fast when you type with your Apple Ipad, versus using a computer?

 

[IndyJones]

Also it is supposed to work with chrome book but I cannot confirm it does since I don't have one.

 

[cat nap]

Yup that's it alright and $30 wow that's a great price. I think I paid twice that for mine.

Yes, I think it's way more expensive here in canada, too. Best Buy here, has it regular price for $70 CAD.

That keyboard works with both android and apple products and possibly windows phone and pixel although I haven't tested it with Windows phone or pixel so it's quite versatile

I just really liked how on the Amazon video, it showed how you switch devices on the go, and just place your devices in front of you. That looked really neat.

 

[IndyJones]

My big issue with onscreen keyboards is I have tremors in my hands so I frequently tap the wrong keys and swipe typing is almost impossible so a physical keyboard solves this problem.

 

[cat nap]

My big issue with onscreen keyboards is I have tremors in my hands so I frequently tap the wrong keys and swipe typing is almost impossible so a physical keyboard solves this problem.

I would think the hand position is more comfortable, too, with a keyboard.
And yes, I frequently tap the wrong keys, while hovering over a screen.

 

[Primula]

Oh, I thought since a tablet is bigger, you'd be using more of your fingers.
I guess it depends upon the screen size.

Do you find yourself fast when you type with your Apple Ipad, versus using a computer?

No, it's either one way or the other. I think it's impossible to type in the traditional way with an onscreen keyboard. I'm a very fast typist & I probably type as fast now with two thumbs. In fact when I occasionally use a real keyboard I've forgotten where some of the keys are, which is annoying.