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SlideIT 3.1.0.1 – innovative way to input text, no more typing just slide across it

SlideIT 3.1.0.1 – innovative way to input text, no more typing just slide across it

Developer : Dasur Ltd

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With most new devices the manufactures add their own custom keyboard because the default Windows Mobile software keyboard is horrible. Most of these add a finger friendly keyboard but the guys from MobileTextInput.com has introduced a new way to enter information on your phone. ( I have seen a video – maybe on youtube – a few months ago which said this technology was going to come to all hand-held devices , but don’t think any such apps came out for Windows Mobile )

SlideIT

SlideIT

With this app you don’t have to type each letter of the word you want to enter, just slide your finger across the word and voilà the text appears. Its definitely much more fun and easier to add text this way and the learning curve is not that steep. Just tap on the letters of the first word and then slide across the other letters without lifting your finger, ignore the double letters next to each other. Check out the video which should give you guys the basic idea of how this app works.

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Some of the Features of the app :

Languages

Languages

  • Finger Friendly
  • Easy and Fun way to input data
  • Graffiti Mode ( for Numbers and Symbols )
  • Add frequently used phrases as Shortcut text
  • Add new words to dictionary
  • Support for multiple languages
slideIT - add to dictionary

slideIT - add to dictionary

The app also gives you an option to add text as a normal keyboard. To invoke this option click on 12@ and select ABC from the menu. This can be useful while entering new words in to the dictionary. Adding a new word to the dictionary is easy just select the word you want to add and hit [ + ]. You can also add multiple new words into the dictionary, by selecting the different words separated by a line break. Its also a breeze to add urls/email address using SlideIT say you want to add www.google.com, first you add the text www.google.com to the dictionary and then each time you slide across wgoglecom ( you can ignore period and double letters ) the url is added.

SlideIT Words

SlideIT Words

With SlideIT sliding across a word doesn’t always yield the desired result, that is why the app shows you possible words on top of the keyboard, Its color coded so you can easily identify them. The one is blue is the word that’s currently selected if thats not what you wanted to add just slide across the other possible selection. The ones in green are the Shortcut text, which is another cool feature. When you tap on the shortcut text the words corresponding to the shortcut gets displayed in the editor. You guys might want to check out the user manual for more detail : User Manual SlideIT [ PDF ]

I did run in to some trouble with the app too. For example when I wanted to add a word ” Muggles ” the app would not let me, even while the auto prediction was off. The word kept changing to ” Muffled “, I could add Muggle but as soon as I added the “s” it kept changing back to Muffled. Another annoying thing was the inability to switch CAPS on in the middle of a word. Say you wanted to type in iPhone , I couldn’t find a way to switch CAPS on after the first letter is entered. Another limitation is that the Graffiti mode only supports numbers and a limited number of symbols.

To conclude I can say that if you don’t have a hardware keyboard then you might want to consider investing in this app, coz its a great way to enter data. And once you get used to the app you should be able to enter whatever you want with ease, having said that I wouldn’t prefer this over the hardware keyboard on my device.

Pros :

  • Finger Friendly
  • Entering info is a lot easier once you get used to it
  • Shortcut text is a great feature
  • Multiple Language Support

Cons :

  • Limited support for Graffiti mode
  • Unable to use CAPS Lock in the middle of the word
  • Had some issues adding some words in to the dictionary

Possible Improvements :

  • Custom Skins will be a welcome feature
SlideIT Review

Price : $14.99
Version Under Review : 3.1.0.1
User Interface Rating: ★★★☆☆
Features Rating: ★★★☆☆
Ease of Use Rating: ★★★★☆
Re-use Value Rating: ★★★★☆

Overall Rating: ★★★½☆


Developers Site

Win a Free Copy of SlideIT, Competition closes on 20th Oct : See here for more info

Screenshots:

  • Benf1
    Why use this when Swype is free?

    I dont see the whole difference between them!
  • hv
    shapewriter is another similar software
  • Ernst Pistoor
    I,m old 65 and my fingers are not so good anymore . but with slideIt , it's a blast . is so simple and i write now like a Pro!!! without it, i'm like a cripple !!!!
  • zz
    great softwere
    i would like to get it for evaluation
  • arie
    i like the idea and
    i would like to try it free
  • zeev
    great softwere
    i would like to get it free
  • zeev69
    seems a very important softwere i would like a free copy
  • victorroos
    I won.
    but don't know how to resend the mail
    So send the mail back with information and will try this way
    name: Victor
    email: victor_roosjr@hotmail.com
    serial: 0050BF3F517301081009CCE5D160039B
  • PPCInformer
    And the Winners are

    impedance - Jon Rajan - mazsi - elettronelibero - bbonzz - cocooncrash - htcaddict - Victor - yvettejudd - Rodrigo Garcia - joshlevinson - Lincoln Hino - xhaavardx - Perry Gonzalez - Ron Campbell - Amithc - yvettejudd - Lucas Choi - Hans - sueeng taing

    Congrats guys. I have sent you guys an email . plz reply to it.Thanks to everyone who participated
  • victorroos
    se my post above your's
  • slivanka
    i try this too, cuz my boyfriend wants this sooo badly!!!
  • nickboller
    This software looks great. I would love a copy of it. I am a teacher on a budget trying to pay off all the college loans. This would make typing on my phone so much easier.
  • PPCInformer
    The Give away is now CLOSED, I will post the winners list tomorrow.. Good luck guys
  • solitaire01
    I think I deserve a copy of SlideIT because my thumbs are too big for a regular keyboard. They were both amputated in a freak hitchiking accident, and doctors surgically replaced them with my big toes. As a result, no regular keyboard will do. Also I fall down a lot.
  • joshlevinson
    I am trying to think of something intelligent to say that hasn't been repeated by someone else yet. I'll just say that I loathe the default keyboard packaged with Windows Mobile, and FingerKeyboard and other alternatives just haven't met my needs, so I am looking here for a good way to let me input text into my smartphone.
  • Bruce
    Where do you download this from ? I can't find it in the Marketplace .... Please HELP
  • Matthew F
    Because I'm so lazy --- I won't have to lift a finger! ;)
  • Lincoln Hino
    Fantastic product! My left arm is partially numb from the shoulder to the fingertips (right hand has similar although lesser numbness) and this makes all things easy! I am able to use the gorgeous hardware keyboard on my Touch Pro2; however @ times SlideIT is indispensable. This would also be an essential item on my Touch HD . . . soon to be sold so I can purchase my HTC HD2. As I run with two phones . . . WOW this would solve so many issues. (No BS about my partial disabilities)
  • peteweinman
    It looks amazing. I have fat fingers and it's terrible trying to type without a stylus. Why do I deserve a free copy? Well, I'm too cheap to spend $15, does that make me deserving? Probably not, but I'll still hope that I'm randomly chosen. All joking aside, if I'm not chosen, I may actually buy this one. Thanks for the chance.
  • A. Dupree
    Hi, I think I deserve to win a copy because my current phone keyboard is really acting stupid on me and I'm currently using the demo and I think its wonderful. I really need another keyboard other than my current slide-out keyboard, please help me!!!!!!
  • xhaavardx
    I deserve SlideIT, because i think that writing on a touch screen shouldn't take more time than writing on a normal cell. I have been waiting for Swype for ages, and i cant wait anymore. So i turned to this. This keyboard has my language, which my cell doesn't. I am a representative for windows phone, in my town. Cause haven't seen anyone else with a windows phone yet. and trust me, I can recognize a Windows phone when i see one. Thanks, and good luck in the future competing with Swype.
  • sueeng taing
    OMG...what else can I say about this program that everyone else has already talked about. I just got my Sprint Touch Pro 2 and its amazing however the virtual keyboard is a pain. I constantly work on the go and respond to many work emails on my phone and always have to slide out the keyboard. Now after I demo this program, I seriously didnt have to slide the keyboard out anymore. Everyone was telling me that iphone has the best keyboard. No its totally not true, if you have this program then you have the best virtual keyboard ever.

    This program have saved me so much time in responding to my clients via email through SlideIt. I have told 15 of my coworkers and they are all going to download it as well to give it a try. They were wondering how I can type so fast and accruately during my texts to them. I told them 1 word "SLIDEIT!!!!!"

    I really hope I'm one the the people selected to win a free copy.
  • solange82200
    I love the demo of this, I use my Omnia for work email and am usually at a big disadvantage when it comes to typing, most of my coworkers use blackberries. Whether I win this or not I am still going to get it, because I am definitely buying it!
  • vishwaskarnataka
    i love this keyboard because it is difficult to type in when there are no such features as seen in this application
    i love this application more than anything as this helps me for a farther extent in case of typing and more over this is the coolest application ever any one needs to have so in order to be cool i need this application
  • Perry Gonzalez
    I tried this application for just a very short time and was thoroughly impressed with its speed and accuracy. While the size of my thumb prevented me from initially using the slide feature, (I owned a Palm Centro and knew, after a learning curve, I’d get it right), I loved the accuracy when tapping the individual keys. I kept trying different word combinations and phrases and couldn’t help but smile when the word(s) kept popping up. And the word correction? LOL! Right every time for the few minutes I was trying the app! I work for Sprint and constantly mention different applications to my customers that attract my attention. This will be one of them.
  • petrmuller
    I think that is very usefull keyboard for me because I need keyboard with czech layout and with excellent input og the words and letters.
  • Satish Salankimatt
    By looking at the Vedio, this app seems to be great. But I am not able to get to a page where I can enter my device details to qualify for free copy of this app for review.

    I have been using/trying several keyboard apps but none has impressed me. If anybody could give the link for the free app give away competion will be helpful.

    Satish Salankimatt
  • PPCInformer
    you can get the demo here : http://www.mobiletextinput.com/index.php. Rules for entering the competition is here : http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2009/10/13/win-a-co...
  • I text alot and I would love to have this app to show my family and friends and hopefully get them to buy a copy too. I basically type this way anyway with my other keyboard but this app looks much more inviting and caters to my tastes.
  • chrisdl
    I am a PPC software junkie. I'm always looking for the newest and best apps and tweaks. I'd love to get my hands on a copy of this. It looks great and functional. Just what I need to tweak my Fuze.
  • segadc
    I deserve it because my hardware keyboard on my XV6800 is not working as it should (light is out and FN is not working). I need an on screen keyboard that is both functional and finger friendly when using a hardware keyboard is not possible (at night or when needed symbols). Thanks!
  • Ron Campbell
    I really like this SIP and think it has a lot of potential. I've been using PPCs since 2002 and because I need both English & Japanese handwriting input, I've gone through twenty some odd software keyboards -both commercial and freeware homebrews. This is the first SIP in a long time to offer a unique and effective input solution for small screens.
    It's intuitive, low learning curved and the word prediction is surprisingly accurate.
    I really hope they extend their product line to not only support Asian languages but also to the Tablet PC and other MID systems.
  • toenail
    I deserve a copy because I think this feature a uber cool and I want to have my iPhone friends cry over their so old fashion simple tap keyboard. And also, it would be great to have a nice looking finger friendly keyboard on my small QVGA screen.
  • DrunkInSweden
    I deserv this one coz Im writing lots of sms and mail everyday on my HTC-touch and I hate the built in keyboard.
  • Amithc
    Excellent, truly innovative, somehow it brings back memories of the old Palm Graffiti, but it is much much cleverer than that.
    Works perfectly on my HTC Touch HD.
    The MyText feature for snippets is rather nice too.

    As I use the phone a lot for text entry particularly IM and email, i'd really appreciate a free copy!
  • yvettejudd
    Hi, this looks like an exciting option for those of us who are constantly typing Something on our phones!! :-) ..... I hate to say that "I Deserve" to win a free copy of the SlideIT keyboard, but I would LOVE to get my hands on this - I use my phone hours a day - no kidding :-\ ,...

    Thanks for the chance to win one of these! Thank you!!!!

    Yvette
  • yvettejudd
    I'm replying to my own comment here - because - I downloaded the trial version and it is the most awesome keyboard I have used to date!! And I've used a lot of them! Another reason I deserve to win a free copy of SlideIT is that when I am excited about a product, at least a couple of my friends end up getting what I am excited about - 3 friends got the phone I'm using because of that!!! Thanks guys! :-)
  • Lucas Choi
    Simple, Fast, Friendly and Intuitive, a new completely way to write. SlideIT my choice.
  • careace
    Thanks for sharing SlideIT, it's an excellent SIP! We loved it over here at CareAce. :)
    http://bit.ly/1sW3G6
  • tylaris
    When i saw "swype" a very long time ago i loved the idea at once. Now there is a program like it that is actually available.
    I must have it!
  • I love Windows Mobile. I deserve a free copy cause I want to show all the IPhone using chumps that whatever they can do, WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THEM
  • AleSio
    I don't deserve a free copy of SlideIT!!! I want SlideIT!!! It looks very nice keyboard...
  • Hans
    hey, great thing! i tested "shapewriter" before - a similar app. but slideit seems to be a lot faster. looks promising.
    i like this kind of stuff! hope i win a copy ?
  • This keyboard would be absolutely amazing to have when they release the HD2 for US :) for now it would help a ton on my axim x51v the stock keyboard is a nightmare and the demo works amazingly well!
    Thanks
  • edru
    i deserve a copy because i think the sliding feature is dumb and want you to prove me wrong.
  • michael robertson
    because i down loaded the demo and i absolutely love the fact,you can slide instead of typing and the fact it looks great and its simple to use,i have been a windows mobile phone person for years and am up to date with everything thats out there and i think this keyboard rocks,please let me win one,thxs
  • Victor
    Owkee, why I deserve it.
    because I have tried many keyboards, free and paid versions. but non was so original in the way of tipping like this one. I have also helped fixed a bug and now i want to use it normal, without problems, but i can't, my trial ended.
    So I ope that I will be able to stunna l my friends with this keyboard

    Thanks

    serial 0050BF3F517301081009CCE5D160039B
  • dking9101
    I love this keyboard, the trial version is great so I know the full would be better, I would love to win this program because I text more than I talk & this could get it done in record time!

    hope i'm one of the lucky winners! Keep up the great work 5 stars from me!
  • I deserve a free copy because I have fat fingers! Need I say more.
  • wynaut
    Nice review, thanks. Would love to get a copy to try it out.
  • cocooncrash
    I have never seen a keyboard as intuitive and as well thought out. In addition, he is multilingual, which for a French like me, is far from negligible. It is a marvel.

    Je n'ai jamais vu un clavier virtuel aussi intuitif et aussi bien pensé. De plus, il est multilangue, ce qui, pour un français comme moi, est loin d'être négligeable. C'est une petite merveille.
  • kriis
    i should get this free copy 'cos i'm from poland :P
  • bbonzz
    Why i deserve it? Just because i'm tired to write mistaken words with the standard keyboard, then delete then mistake again... So, a smart keyboard is what i need.

    EDIT :
    Comment was transferred from 1800PocketPC , by the moderator.
  • OK, it's not necessary to repeat how wonderfull this is...
    The reason why I need this is the following:

    I've a bet with a friend (who owns a Symbian N958GB) that during 6 months none of us could pay for software to use in our haldhelds.... The bet started with a duscussion on which platform has more options for free on the web...

    This is not the case as this fantastic app isn't free, but it can be, if you guys give one of the 20 copies... :D

    So this is why I NEED this... :D
  • lokk88
    I deserve because I deserve!
  • mikashakira
    Very Very fast and intelligent i want it.....
  • elettronelibero
    Since I first heard of "Swype" over 2 years ago I've been waiting to get my hands on such a software!!!
    MUST HAVE!!! :-)
  • mazsi
    This keyboard is really simple, smart and comfortable! I tested the trial on my Trinity, Omnia and Diamond phone. The slide mode is so impressive for me. On hungarian layout i miss some letter (í,ó,ö,ü), but it not necessery for twit :-)
    I love it and want a full version for test in heavy use.
  • Pipper
    Interesting program - I'd really like to try it out!
  • Jon Rajan
    This App is insanely good. I decided to try the demo but I was skeptical.I'm actually hooked to smsing now! I get all excited when I have to reply an sms because it's just so fun sliding it!

    Im using the HTC Touch HD and have tried numerous keyboards but none have excited me as much as this one. I'd really love to win the full version as I'm sure it's gonna be a mainstay on my PPC! I've been telling all my friends abt it and excitedly showing it off.

    Thanks for this awesome app!!
  • impedance
    according to http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2009/10/13/win-a-co... - I deserve a free copy of slideT because I am always looking for the latest innovative software and I have found it!!
  • I like this keyboard, I test the Demo Version from the Homepage and it's great! I search for a keyboard on my Samsung I900 Omnia an this is the real keyboard. So I hope that I win one ...
  • htcaddict
    First off, I just want to say that I love this keyboard! I downloaded the trial and after using it for a few days I can't imagine my phone without this fantastic keyboard. My phone is the HTC xv6900 and this is the first keyboard that I have used that I actually feel comfortable with. Everyone over at Dasur is doing a great job and I will always be on the lookout for any new products coming from this company. Thanks again and keep up the good work.



    ** EDIT **

    you dont need to add your email or serial number here. If you win , we will contact you .
    Good luck :)
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