Android to Add Soft Support for Onscreen Keyboard

Do You Prefer a Physical or a Touchscreen Keyboard?


Updated 10/27/08 1:48 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 34 comments

When a new smartphone comes out, one of the first things I look for is whether it has a touchscreen keyboard or a physical keyboard. When T-Mobile's G1 came out, I was mildly surprised that it was physical, rather than onscreen, because I thought it may be closer in design to the iPhone.

Not to be outdone, it looks like Android will devise an onscreen keyboard for the G1 as well, leaving you with both options to type. Nice compromise!

In the meantime, tell me which one you prefer, since I know that becoming accustomed to the physical keys of a phone like the BlackBerry deterred a lot of people from the iPhone because of its touchscreen.

What do you like to type on?

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