Swype vs Touch Typing. Which is better ?

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#368447 16-Aug-2010 23:52

i even like swyping short words, with tapping you have to be 100% accurate, but if i swype it, if i'm slightly off it doesn't matter.

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#368449 17-Aug-2010 00:03

martyyn: Where can we get Swype from?

Ive been wanting to try it but its not on the Market

Try SlideIt. It's virtually identical....and it's in the Market.

Swype has received more press and there's more buzz.....but I've used both and SlideIt is so close to being the same thing, I bought it instead.

Swype expires....it's a beta. SlideIt won't expire.

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#368965 17-Aug-2010 22:45

Thanks all !

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#369029 18-Aug-2010 07:37

Isn't Swype on the Galaxy S Preinstalled and a full version?

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#369045 18-Aug-2010 08:17

Yeah, it comes with the Galaxy S. It has to be turned on via settings.

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#369175 18-Aug-2010 10:41

Linuxluver:
Try SlideIt. It's virtually identical....and it's in the Market.

Swype has received more press and there's more buzz.....but I've used both and SlideIt is so close to being the same thing, I bought it instead.

Swype expires....it's a beta. SlideIt won't expire.

Bought it yesterday. EUR6 was a bit steep but I absolutely love it :)

The keyboard is a little less pretty than the stock one, but its been so easy to get into and its recognition has so far been tip-top.

Definately a keeper for me.

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#369184 18-Aug-2010 11:08

martyyn:
Linuxluver:
Try SlideIt. It's virtually identical....and it's in the Market.

Swype has received more press and there's more buzz.....but I've used both and SlideIt is so close to being the same thing, I bought it instead.

Swype expires....it's a beta. SlideIt won't expire.

Bought it yesterday. EUR6 was a bit steep but I absolutely love it :)

The keyboard is a little less pretty than the stock one, but its been so easy to get into and its recognition has so far been tip-top.

Definately a keeper for me.

Good. The reasons I say "try it" is you're able to get a full refund in the first 24 hours.....so it is possible to give an app a really good go for an evening and then get a full refund by bedtime if you don't like it.

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#369209 18-Aug-2010 11:53

Swype full on the Galaxy S
Swype Beta on the Galaxy Spica Lite

Prefer Swype full, Swype beta does get a lot more words wrong, but it'll improve, I'd buy the full version for my wife if it was available, find it hard going back to touch texting or even a keypad on a phone now

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#369533 18-Aug-2010 20:41

Downloaded "Vlingo" app today and used it to make calls and text.
Excellent app - highly recommend.

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#369544 18-Aug-2010 20:58

slide it +1!!!

very easy to use on htc desire

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#369548 18-Aug-2010 21:03

can you get swype on iphone?

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#369551 18-Aug-2010 21:07

xkawsx: can you get swype on iphone?

Think so, get an android device iphone is gay

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#369552 18-Aug-2010 21:07

xkawsx: can you get swype on iphone?

As far as i know apple's walled garden prevents you from changing the keyboard.

In comparison searching keyboard in the android market results in 30+ results for alternative keyboards

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#371353 23-Aug-2010 09:36

This might help you choose. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/melissa-thompson-smashes-worlds-fastest-texting-recor... thats almost 10 seconds faster on Swype

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#372937 26-Aug-2010 07:08

After reading the various plaudits for the alternatives have given SlideIt a whirl and have been very impressed. Liking the way you can teach it your swipe (ing) style so that it can compensate for your inaccuracy ...bigger keys also helpful !

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