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Qwerty keypads

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  • 15-11-2011 9:04pm
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    jimmyw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭


    Anyone out there who have one of these type mobile phones.What are they like? Faster to type or a pain in the.............


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Some are good, some are crap. All depends on the phone in question. I used to prefer them, but now i prefer just having a phone with a large screen that i can just type on.


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    Davy
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    Full qwerty is definitely faster that on screen version. Some are great, and once you get used to it, its very hard to not have one.


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    DonFred
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭DonFred


    i had one and went to touch screen now want to go back. Much easier to type on them.


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    jimmyw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    Yeah ok, I just seem to have a habit of pressing the wrong button most times (being a man !):rolleyes:.You would want to have baby fingers to operate phones these days:p.The touch screens seem to be a bit dear, so just curious about these,maybe worth a try.thanks.


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    BostonB
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    Physical qwerty is better, but a decent one is expensive. So you won't save money buying one.

    The button design is quite important, if its domed, quite large fingers will find it accurate even if the button is small. But if the button is big and the keys are flat you might end up making more mistakes.


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    jimmyw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    its still possible to operate them with just one finger?


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    drunkmonkey
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    jimmyw wrote: »
    its still possible to operate them with just one finger?

    Not really, wouldn't be very suitable for a person with only one hand as some times you have to press 2 buttons at once.

    i'm using a blackberry 9900, best keyboard out there way quicker for typing than a touchscreen.


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    BostonB
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    On the Nokia E71 you could use one finger. But its quicker with two thumbs.


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    danjo-xx
    Registered Users Posts: 5,393 ✭✭✭danjo-xx


    With even the Blackberry there I couldn't see myself typing on it with all fingers and phone flat on a desk. Might suit some business ppl I suppose.

    Qwerty ~ not for the leisure market me thinks:)


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    BostonB
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    danjo-xx wrote: »
    With even the Blackberry there I couldn't see myself typing on it with all fingers and phone flat on a desk. Might suit some business ppl I suppose.

    Qwerty ~ not for the leisure market me thinks:)

    Actually they are also aimed at the frequent texters, facebook instant chat and twitter users. Leisure? Whats that?


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    Dan_Solo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭✭Dan_Solo


    If you like a bit of gaming (especially old school stuff) then they are the only way to go. Not many options out there unfortunately. I really wanted to get an Epic 4G, but it not only are they not on sale in Europe, they don't work at all in Europe.:eek:


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