Comments on: On using the iPad’s Keyboard

By: Randy

Randy — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:55:47 +0000

You can pull the keyboard apart for thumb typing in portrait mode. I just put both thumbs on it and pull apart. The opposite puts it back together.

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By: jhrogersii

jhrogersii — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:19:21 +0000

Anonymous (whoever you are), you might want to check out the ZaggMate/Logitech Keyboard Case, depending on which model of iPad you have. It has a dedicated international keyboard button on the keyboard. It also has Home and Spotlight search shortcut keys, which the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard does not. I have been working up a review on the Logitech version this week, and should have it up by tomorrow. If you are looking for a great bluetooth keyboard, you should definitely check this one out.

Thomas, have you used the Smart Cover at all as a stand? I have found that the shallow angle that it folds up to is an ideal for me when typing with the iPad 2 in my lap. It’s just a personal preference thing, but I like having that tilt. Plus, it reduces some of the glare you can pick up from overhead lights. Have you tried this before?

I second your recommendation on portrait mode. An altered keyboard designed for thumb typing while gripping the iPad from the sides would be much more ideal.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 02 May 2011 07:30:25 +0000

In reply to Melvyn Mildiner. Maybe we type differently. I hit "you" with just my index and ring finger and it's actually pretty fast for all the keyboard practice over the years. My "th" is a bit slower since it uses two different hands.

By: Melvyn Mildiner

Melvyn Mildiner — Mon, 02 May 2011 06:44:13 +0000

Interesting post. I find it interesting that “you” is your problematic word. I have a few problematic words and they all include “th”. Apparently I type “th” faster than the ipad can handle and I often end up with both of them missing.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sun, 01 May 2011 00:35:19 +0000

In reply to anonymous. Ditto on those lack of keyboard shortcuts. As for the rest, I am starting to get used to the touch keyboard but would love to see Apple do some rethinking in a future OS update.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:38:58 +0000

the ipad has been pretty useless for productivity in my case, because the bluetooth keyboard lacks shortcuts (the ability to switch between languages without having to tap the screen would be great) and the native keyboard is really tough to use without producing errors. i usually type at about 75 words a minute or so, and i can do about that same speed with the apple keyboard, but i tend to produce a huge number of errors, and editing text on the ipad is laborious. i wish i could use a mouse withthe ipad.

still, the keyboard is handy for quick messages, typing in bed, etc. it is certainly impressive. but, i hope it isn’t the shape of things to come!