Tablet Owners: Do you really USE it?

[roguerower]

I can't remember exactly. I think there was an issue (probably user based) when I first started using it and decided to stick with DVD Shrink. Might have had something to do with DRM.

 

[poofyhairguy]

I use handbrake. You can find Transformer settings for tablets on the net.

 

[SlitheryDee]

To be honest my biggest problem is trying to figure out how in the world I would type a message, such as the one I'm typing now, with the iPad without going crazy. I definitely appreciate the use if you're just going to browse the web, watch Netflix, check your email, or do some reading but the thought of actually composing an email and/or a forum post with a touch screen keyboard is not a pleasant thought to me. I'm sure it's not 'that bad' but the trade off is just not worth it for me yet.

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm right, etc. This is more in line with the different strokes for different folks line of thinking.

I can't speak for other tablets, but the iPad 2 keyboard can be used nearly as quickly as a regular keyboard. The most cumbersome thing about it is the lack of easy access to number keys. Another thing which appears to be a problem at first is lack an easy to use shift key and apostrophe key, but the iPad automatically capitalizes and adds apostrophes where appropriate. It also autocorrects spelling on the fly (with pretty good accuracy), so even if you tend to strike the wrong keys your words come out alright most of the time. The net result is a typing experience that is only slightly degraded from that of a normal keyboard. There is a lot to be said for the tactile feedback of a physical keyboard though, but it hasn't been a major problem for me.

I've read that the iPad is the best when it comes to accepting fluid and rapid keystrokes on the onscreen keyboard, so that may be something to consider.

 

[vi edit]

Another thing which appears to be a problem at first is lack an easy to use shift key and apostrophe key, but the iPad automatically capitalizes and adds apostrophes where appropriate.

You can add apostrophe's by hitting the ,/! key and dragging your finger up.

 

[ew915]

After the wow factor wore off, the tablet is pretty much doing nothing.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I can't speak for other tablets, but the iPad 2 keyboard can be used nearly as quickly as a regular keyboard.

I just don't see how this is possible unless the person is also extremely slow on a regular keyboard. I'm trying to figure out how I would align my hands in order to type rapidly while also being able to comfortably hold the screen in place? I think I would just need to see it to be able to understand.

 

[HeXen]

I just don't see how this is possible unless the person is also extremely slow on a regular keyboard. I'm trying to figure out how I would align my hands in order to type rapidly while also being able to comfortably hold the screen in place? I think I would just need to see it to be able to understand.

i can do it and i type pretty fast. i just set it flat on my lap and align my fingers like your suppose to on a regular keyboard. left hand on A-F, right hand on J-:
But of course i got used to typing on a Netbook before too, which takes a little getting used to cause the kb is smaller.

sometimes i just thumb the keys in portrait mode like i was texting or something. Works well except that stupid auto correct really pisses me off sometimes. I need it cause i'm poor speller, but some words it screws up and can be quite annoying.

 

[Ns1]

I just don't see how this is possible unless the person is also extremely slow on a regular keyboard. I'm trying to figure out how I would align my hands in order to type rapidly while also being able to comfortably hold the screen in place? I think I would just need to see it to be able to understand.

become a tablet gangster and type with one hand