BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired
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The first Android phone had the nipple, so must be the layout or something.
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To me a physical keyboard feels much better than tapping away on a glass screen. Swiping keyboards are better than tapping, but I still preferred the tactile feel of physical. I’m probably faster with a swipe keyboard, but I could go much more by feel, not having to look at a physical keyboard.
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Meshtastic phoneless devices with BB keyboards, let's goooooo!
(The T-deck is kind of this, but mooooore).
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The article is absolute trash for not mentioning this. "Their iconic keyboards..." is the closest it gets to describing them.
Thankfully, there is a link to the patent at the end.
Abstract
A keyboard comprising a plurality of transparent keys. In use, the keyboard is attached to a device such as a mobile device, to overlie a display screen of the device. One or more images displayed on the display screen are made visible to a user through the keys, which may be pressed by a user. User input is determined by identifying a pressed key, and the image or part thereof visible through the key when pressed.
Basically a detachable keyboard of transparent material as a display overlay, providing tactile feedback while the LCD allows for backlit and customizable key labels. I don't remember seeing a practical implementation of this IRL or in media but I might be too young for that.
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Was that the one where the entire screen moved when you pressed it?
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It's the tough black mineral that won't cop out when there's heat all about.
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I guess I mean the method, not the specific app. Most keyboards have implemented some form of it and they all seem to work kinda the same.
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Remembering the BlackBerry keyboard leads me to remembering the Palm Pre, which had so much potential. In many ways, still my favorite phone ever. It's sad to see WebOS reduced to Smart TV shit.
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I can't even use the keyboard properly without haptic feedback.
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Start with swiping not too fast and keep track on prediction bar, you often don’t have to swipe the whole word. You can take breaks mid-swipe, no problem.
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It's why somebody make this. They too were missing the keyboard
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Wow really I never saw that before, sounds crazy.
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Oh the sweetest raspberry, mother of jam, What is this abomination?
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I got an LG largely because the options were WebOS or shitty proprietary OS.
And yeah, LG haven't been kind to it.
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Looong loooooong maaaaaaaaaaaan
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Urgh split keyboards are the worst. Better to have everything in one higher up central position with easy access to entry ports for finer fingering.
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They've had it good too long!
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Clicks.tech keyboard case of you really want to know
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I fucking love haptic feedback. They suck only when the system used is a motor with that circular half-weight thingy. The linear oscillating weight ones are amazing.
