Originally Posted by jsh1120

Different strokes for different folks. I certainly don't find Apple's iOS "flawless." And frankly, I miss the capacity to arrange my screens in something other than a rigid grid. I'd love to have a choice among keyboards. And while a limited number of browsers is available, almost all are simply re-skinned versions of the limited Safari browser Apple provides. Apple has made a very good consumer device with few options other than apps, a well designed if limited interface, and very predictable performance. It doesn't give me the same level of control as an Android device but I understand why Apple has decided to approach its design as it has.

I really don't have the time or inclination to customize still another device in my household. Apple's decisions about most issues (including its very limited version of multi-tasking) are mostly OK with me. I don't need to have multiple windows on 9" screen when I have other systems for serious work. Email support is limited, but again, I have another system where I manage communication.

My iPad is a great gadget. I like it very much. The battery life is excellent. It's very portable. It does what I ask it to do (mostly) without hassle. That's refreshing in a technical gadget. I haven't had the same negative experience you've had with Android devices so that colors my perspective just as your experience colors yours.

Well no, certainly it isn't flawless. That's an exaggeration. Honestly, my Android phone came with Swype and I hate it. Even the Android keyboard on my phone isn't as responsive as my mom's iPhone's. But maybe that's just me. No, it certainly doesn't give you the same level of control, but I know that, and I'm okay with that. Like I said, and like you said, Apple's choice with most things is pretty great, I don't feel I need to change anything. I don't mind the grid- I kind of like it.

Originally Posted by GoPackGo

Well no, certainly it isn't flawless. That's an exaggeration. Honestly, my Android phone came with Swype and I hate it. Even the Android keyboard on my phone isn't as responsive as my mom's iPhone's. But maybe that's just me. No, it certainly doesn't give you the same level of control, but I know that, and I'm okay with that. Like I said, and like you said, Apple's choice with most things is pretty great, I don't feel I need to change anything. I don't mind the grid- I kind of like it.

As already noted, "Different strokes...". I was one of the beta testers for Swype on the Droid and I loved it, at least for a phone-size, virtual keyboard entry.

If you think about it, in order to satisfy user requirements a UI can be designed in one of two ways. Either provide a maximum level of customization so everyone can have more or less what they want or look for the "sweet spot" that satisfies the greatest number of users.

There are risks in each approach. Most users aren't professional designers and their choices are often less than optimal. Furthermore, if you're trying to support a UI, individual customization can be a nightmare. On the other hand, of course, a standardized UI must work well in a wide variety of applications and seem "natural" to a very large set of users. Fail on that score and you fail utterly.

Apple puts a lot of effort into the latter strategy and as sales indicate, they do a very good job. I design UI's for a living. So it's not surprising I'd find a highly customizable UI to be preferable in most cases. But I have no quarrel with those who have other priorities in their lives. And as I indicated I wasn't really interested in designing a custom UI for my iPad. I have other priorities in my life, too.

Originally Posted by jsh1120

Originally Posted by GoPackGo

Well no, certainly it isn't flawless. That's an exaggeration. Honestly, my Android phone came with Swype and I hate it. Even the Android keyboard on my phone isn't as responsive as my mom's iPhone's. But maybe that's just me. No, it certainly doesn't give you the same level of control, but I know that, and I'm okay with that. Like I said, and like you said, Apple's choice with most things is pretty great, I don't feel I need to change anything. I don't mind the grid- I kind of like it.

As already noted, "Different strokes...". I was one of the beta testers for Swype on the Droid and I loved it, at least for a phone-size, virtual keyboard entry.
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One of my favorite features of Swype on my Tab is the shrink and move keyboard. I loathe typing on anything but the other sliders I have are too large to effectively slide my input.
Different strokes I guess here as well.



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I think I would give any price for apps like swiftkey to come on iPad.I don't think anyone can beat their amazing word predicition.

Originally Posted by araje

I think I would give any price for apps like swiftkey to come on iPad.I don't think anyone can beat their amazing word predicition.

I hate Swype, but I do like Swift Key. That would be very nice on the iPad, definitely agree.

Originally Posted by araje

I think I would give any price for apps like swiftkey to come on iPad.I don't think anyone can beat their amazing word predicition.

I agree. Word prediction in Swiftkey is a marvel.