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TOP ALTERNATIVE KEYBOARDS FOR YOUR ANDROID TABLET

By Jack Wallen December 19, 2011, 3:40 AM PST



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THUMB KEYBOARD




THUMB KEYBOARD

ntThumb Keyboard is the best of the best. Like many of the keyboards in this
list, it splits the keyboard in two, so you can hold the tablet in either
landscape or portrait and still reach all keys with only your thumbs. You can
adjust the size of the keyboard (according to tablet or smartphone display
size). You can also theme the keyboard and even use your own background.


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THUMB KEYBOARD




THUMB KEYBOARD

ntWhat sets this keyboard apart from the rest is the key layout. With many of
the other replacement keyboards, I found myself accidentally hitting the “.” or
the “/” key instead of the spacebar. With Thumb Keyboard, typing was faster and
less prone to mistakes. The cost is $2.29 USD.


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TABLET KEYBOARD FREE




TABLET KEYBOARD FREE

ntTablet Keyboard Free is laid out similarly to the Thumb Keyboard with just a
few minor differences. There are no options (you can’t adjust the size of the
keyboard, nor can you theme the keyboard), but the default split layout works
really well. What I like most about this alternative keyboard (outside of the
slit, thumb-friendly layout) is how easy it is to get to some of the alternate
keys.


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SWIFTKEY TABLET X FREE




SWIFTKEY TABLET X FREE

ntSwiftKey Tablet X offers one of the finest predictive text engines of any
keyboard, period. Now the predictive typing is only available for 30 days on the
free version. I highly recommend you try the free version first. Then, should
the predictive typing be a feature you must have, you can purchase the full
version (at $3.99 USD).


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SLIDEIT SOFT KEYBOARD




SLIDEIT SOFT KEYBOARD

ntSlideIT Soft Keyboard  doesn’t split the keyboard like the above entries.
Instead, it removes the need for tapping and allows you to draw your text on the
keypad, helping to erase mistakes. This input method is similar to that of the
Swype input found in most Samsung devices.


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SLIDEIT SOFT KEYBOARD




SLIDEIT SOFT KEYBOARD

ntThe only downside  to the SlideIT Soft Keyboard is that you must hold your
tablet with one hand (or place it on a surface, like a lap or table) to free up
your swiping finger. I have to admit, using SlideIT will increase your typing
speed — dramatically. The free version is limited to a 15-day trial, plenty of
time for you to determine whether this keyboard is for you. The paid version is
$5.99 USD.


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SUPER KEYBOARD – FREE




SUPER KEYBOARD – FREE

ntSuper Keyboard u2013 Free  is a serious contender for the top spot. With this
unique keyboard, you can toggle between two layouts (standard and split). You
can also define which layout is the default and which is the alternative.


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SUPER KEYBOARD – FREE




SUPER KEYBOARD – FREE

ntThe key layout on the split design is incredibly well done and the key size is
almost perfect. There are tons of configuration options for this take on the
tablet keyboard — and even more, if you pony up for the Pro version (which will
set you back $3.99 USD).


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