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Tsutarja December 13th, 2013 6:05 PM

I really don't need to depend on autocorrect as much on my tablet as I do on my iPod touch.. but that's because my thumbs/fingers aren't the smallest, and I can often press the wrong keystrokes on my iPod :p

Ironically though I am more prone to typos on my tablet, but that's just from me using Swype in a swift manner and not paying attention to where I'm swiping.

Buoysel December 13th, 2013 7:36 PM

Guys, it was a joke. I typed that on my computer.

Cordelia December 13th, 2013 7:46 PM

I got that it was a joke and still do not see the relevance of you pointing it out. xD I got my sister in law a bluetooth headset though for Christmas... I hope she likes this one! It was on sale <.<

Legendary Silke December 13th, 2013 8:20 PM

I have a very difficult time trying to type on my mum's Samsung Galaxy S II, as the default Samsung keyboard always tries to autocorrect everything and never shows what you typed.

Astinus December 13th, 2013 9:37 PM

I have never really typed enough on a touch screen to use the keyboard. My old Droid phone had a slide-out keyboard, and whenever I use my tablet, I use my wireless keyboard. It's more comfortable to me then trying to use the onscreen one.

I'm sure I'll have autocorrect stories to tell with my new Droid phone. It doesn't have a slide-out keyboard.

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Originally Posted by quilzel (Post 7985660)
To close any 'modern' app in Windows 8. Move the courser to the top of the screen in the app, the arrow should turn to a hand, click and drag towards the bottom of the screen to close the app.

Handy to know! Alt+F4 is my preferred method. It's what I default to when it comes time to close a window since that's what I use in work. (We have a mouse attached to all computers, but I'm usually carrying several things in my arms, so it's easier to just use two fingers than to juggle a mouse.)

Quote:

To open pictures the 'old' way, right click on any photo and choose open with, then choose "Choose Default Program" then select Windows Photo Viewer.
And already did that.

It's mostly when I check the weather (the only app I still use on the desktop) that I have to remember that I can't simply click an X button on the top right. But Alt+F4 works. And now I know another way, so thank you!

I got used to Windows 8. I just don't like the fact that I can't play a game that I want, and that I had to jump through hoops to install my printer. But I'm not going to get angry when forced to use Windows 8 or whatever is next.

Really and honestly, my problem with Windows 8 is that I can't play the Sims 2 on my desktop. That's it. Everything else is manageable. I just want my Sims back.

donavannj December 13th, 2013 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Astinus (Post 7986953)
I have never really typed enough on a touch screen to use the keyboard. My old Droid phone had a slide-out keyboard, and whenever I use my tablet, I use my wireless keyboard. It's more comfortable to me then trying to use the onscreen one.

I'm sure I'll have autocorrect stories to tell with my new Droid phone. It doesn't have a slide-out keyboard.


Handy to know! Alt+F4 is my preferred method. It's what I default to when it comes time to close a window since that's what I use in work. (We have a mouse attached to all computers, but I'm usually carrying several things in my arms, so it's easier to just use two fingers than to juggle a mouse.)


And already did that.

It's mostly when I check the weather (the only app I still use on the desktop) that I have to remember that I can't simply click an X button on the top right. But Alt+F4 works. And now I know another way, so thank you!

I got used to Windows 8. I just don't like the fact that I can't play a game that I want, and that I had to jump through hoops to install my printer. But I'm not going to get angry when forced to use Windows 8 or whatever is next.

Really and honestly, my problem with Windows 8 is that I can't play the Sims 2 on my desktop. That's it. Everything else is manageable. I just want my Sims back.

It just outright won't install? Windows 8 is just Windows NT 6.2, so it should theoretically play nice since it plays nice with Windows NT 6.0 (Vista), and Windows NT 6.1 (W7), at least from what I've experiences and learned from the experiences of others.

Or is it a matter of the games being on discs and not having disc slots? For that, you could buy a USB CD drive and install it that way or borrow a friend's computer and rip all the discs to .iso files and then use Windows 8's built in .iso mounting feature to mount the .iso file into a virtual CD drive.

Alexander Nicholi December 13th, 2013 10:15 PM

I absolutely hate on-screen keyboards on smartphones. I've had to backspace at least 50 times so far, and it posted my message before I was even done typing it. It's absolutely unbelievable.

donavannj December 13th, 2013 10:20 PM

I've been using one for nearly two years now on my HTC Sensation and I'm still not used to it.

Could be worse, though. I could be trying to use an on screen keyboard on one of those "feature" phone "smart" phones. Those things are so horrid I'd almost recommend supergluing a bluetooth keyboard to them.

Legendary Silke December 14th, 2013 2:01 AM

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Originally Posted by donavannj (Post 7986978)
It just outright won't install? Windows 8 is just Windows NT 6.2, so it should theoretically play nice since it plays nice with Windows NT 6.0 (Vista), and Windows NT 6.1 (W7), at least from what I've experiences and learned from the experiences of others.

Or is it a matter of the games being on discs and not having disc slots? For that, you could buy a USB CD drive and install it that way or borrow a friend's computer and rip all the discs to .iso files and then use Windows 8's built in .iso mounting feature to mount the .iso file into a virtual CD drive.

Teehee.

If I recall correctly, that game had official support for a lot of Windows versions by the very last Stuff Pack. When the base game was first released, well, Vista and 7 weren't out.

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Originally Posted by ®ock§mashGod (Post 7986996)
I absolutely hate on-screen keyboards on smartphones. I've had to backspace at least 50 times so far, and it posted my message before I was even done typing it. It's absolutely unbelievable.

Not all on-screen keyboards are made equal ;)

I wouldn't want to have a physical QWERTY keyboard given a good software keyboard, since, well, they make your phone larger than they should be, and the keys are still tiny...

Cordelia December 14th, 2013 6:15 AM

My brother has a Windows phone and it truly is built around quick productivity. I was pretty impressed by it. Not saying I'd trade my Android (NOT DROID) phone for one, but they're definitely nice devices.

Buoysel December 14th, 2013 9:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CC (Post 7987301)
My brother has a Windows phone and it truly is built around quick productivity. I was pretty impressed by it. Not saying I'd trade my Android (NOT DROID) phone for one, but they're definitely nice devices.

As someone who has a Windows Phone, and has used Android and iOS devices. Windows Phone is the most fluid and easy to use. iOS comes in a close second. Android is in it's own league. Sure you can customise it, but most useres get lost in all of the options and end up confused.

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Originally Posted by Astinus (Post 7986953)
Handy to know! Alt+F4 is my preferred method. It's what I default to when it comes time to close a window since that's what I use in work. (We have a mouse attached to all computers, but I'm usually carrying several things in my arms, so it's easier to just use two fingers than to juggle a mouse.)

Another way to exit the app is to move the mouse into the bottom left corner and click on the start button that pops up. Or since you are already on the keyboard. Press the Windows logo to get back to the start screen. If you are in an app, pressing the Windows logo key and the 'D' at the same time will take you straight to the desktop.

Cordelia December 14th, 2013 9:43 AM

Speaking of Windows 8, the more I use it the more I like it. I installed classic shell to give me back the real start menu and boy do I love it.

Mark Kamill December 14th, 2013 10:28 AM

Despite being an android fan, when I buy my next phone(well after a couple of years with the one I'm buying this week) it definitely will be Windows 8/9/whatever. I love how 8.1 is gonna have on screen buttons. For some reason I'm fine with physical touch buttons on android, but the minimalistic design of Windows 8 with touch buttons is jarring, and if its all on one screen then it would be truly amazing. Well that and actually having the amount of apps android has(and even that pales to iOS)

donavannj December 14th, 2013 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Twiggy (Post 7987124)
Teehee.

If I recall correctly, that game had official support for a lot of Windows versions by the very last Stuff Pack. When the base game was first released, well, Vista and 7 weren't out.

They re-released the base game a couple of different times bundled with a couple different expansions that made it compatible with Vista and 7. The Sims 2 saw the end of support for 98 and ME while it was the current version of the game and saw the introduction of Vista and 7, so it makes sense that it had so many game supported for the last expansion.

Tsutarja December 14th, 2013 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Elendil (Post 7987622)
Despite being an android fan, when I buy my next phone(well after a couple of years with the one I'm buying this week) it definitely will be Windows 8/9/whatever. I love how 8.1 is gonna have on screen buttons. For some reason I'm fine with physical touch buttons on android, but the minimalistic design of Windows 8 with touch buttons is jarring, and if its all on one screen then it would be truly amazing. Well that and actually having the amount of apps android has(and even that pales to iOS)

I'm hoping my next phone is a Windows Phone, more specifically the Nokia Lumia 520. I've had the same feature phone for going on five years now, and I'd definitely like to be able to do more with a cell phone than just take calls and text in a slow manner. But I'm not going Android because I don't really need apps on my phone when I have my tablet, which is plenty of Android for me. :p

Cordelia December 14th, 2013 7:02 PM

Zach, you just don't know man... you just don't know xD

I upgraded my phone to CM 11 OFFICIAL! My phone has it official... so awesome. It's running 4.4.2 KitKat and is smooth as silk.

Meganium December 14th, 2013 9:07 PM

You can never have too much android, Zach. :P

Legendary Silke December 15th, 2013 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Axeliira (Post 7988430)
You can never have too much android, Zach. :P

Perhaps, but the most important thing of a phone is being a phone, in my opinion.

Mark Kamill December 15th, 2013 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twiggy (Post 7988681)
Perhaps, but the most important thing of a phone is being a phone, in my opinion.

That's kinda why I've been avoiding the use of any smartphones up till now. Been rocking old school Sony Ericssons so far, but android has become far too tempting for me. I'm gonna miss my phone, was so used to using the A200 UI...

Legendary Silke December 15th, 2013 3:10 AM

Sometimes I wish you could upgrade a phone's hardware for free while retaining the external appearance. These phones are getting bigger and bigger... For some reason, 4.x" phones now qualify as "mini". I want better hardware, but I obviously can't upgrade my pockets. :P

Tsutarja December 15th, 2013 7:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Elendil (Post 7988699)
That's kinda why I've been avoiding the use of any smartphones up till now. Been rocking old school Sony Ericssons so far, but android has become far too tempting for me. I'm gonna miss my phone, was so used to using the A200 UI...

And I thought I was old :P still rockin' a Motorola Razr haha

But there are some Android phones on the market that come with physical keyboards, if that could be classic enough for some people.

Mark Kamill December 15th, 2013 8:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twiggy (Post 7988816)
Sometimes I wish you could upgrade a phone's hardware for free while retaining the external appearance. These phones are getting bigger and bigger... For some reason, 4.x" phones now qualify as "mini". I want better hardware, but I obviously can't upgrade my pockets. :P

The problem is that phones still have a huge amount of bezel on them. a 4.5 inch screen would be fine if there wasn't a whole lot of bezel. Oh, and phones need better design. See the phone in my post? Now that's quality design work.

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Originally Posted by Zach (Post 7989057)
And I thought I was old :P still rockin' a Motorola Razr haha

But there are some Android phones on the market that come with physical keyboards, if that could be classic enough for some people.

No, your old, mine is from 2009.
http://cdn2.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/sonyericsson/se-w995-001.jpg
Just imagine it battered and old.

Cordelia December 15th, 2013 8:10 AM

Finding a decent phone with a physical keyboard these days is almost impossible...

Mark Kamill December 15th, 2013 8:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CC (Post 7989087)
Finding a decent phone with a physical keyboard these days is almost impossible...

The nokia 515 and the Samsung S5610 are pretty decent models, but lack the wifi necessary to make them essential. Of course if I were in Japan, I would want this bad boy....
http://cdn2.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/samsung/samsung-w999-open.jpg

Legendary Silke December 15th, 2013 9:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Elendil (Post 7989117)
The nokia 515 and the Samsung S5610 are pretty decent models, but lack the wifi necessary to make them essential. Of course if I were in Japan, I would want this bad boy....
http://cdn2.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/samsung/samsung-w999-open.jpg

You mean China. :)

Oh, and these phones are ridiculously expensive for the novelty factor.

At least there's nothing stopping you from using a smartphone as a phone, but wouldn't it be a waste of money if it's not a low-end phone?


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