Smartphone typing preference

[steve5190]

I am conducting research about text entry on touchscreen smartphones and would appreciate your input. Thanks in advance.

Smartphones allow feedback when typing. This feedback could be audio (e.g., a “tick” sound from the speaker), vibration (i.e., the device shakes a little), or a combination of the two.

What feedback do you prefer when typing (e.g., texting, emailing, etc.)?

[ashwat]

I use an ATRIX and an iPhone 4S. On both phones I prefer to have haptic keyboard without sounds whereas for normal menu selections I have the click turned up.

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[primetechv2]

I prefer silence, although once haptic feedback is turned on I don't turn it off very quickly. The audio feedback is often annoying; this isn't the nineteenth century anymore, and often the noises devices choose are silly.

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[CeluGeek]

I love the sound... of actual hardware keys. When I have to use a touchscreen keyboard I use Swype so the noise is kept to a minimum, because sounds are only used when typing instead of tracing.

[primetechv2]

I love the sound... of actual hardware keys. When I have to use a touchscreen keyboard I use Swype so the noise is kept to a minimum, because sounds are only used when typing instead of tracing.

Touche. The Blackberry Curve excelled at sounding and feeling good when the keys clickety-clacked along.

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[OmegaWolf747]

Silence. What is the use of feedback for on screen keyboards in the first place?

[frail]

No feedback.

[Big Ang]

I prefer a slight vibration from touching the keys. I find I type slower when there is no feedback as I'm constantly checking the screen.

Audio feedback annoys me a little when using it, and it annoys me A LOT when the person next to me is using it!

[theinfamousj]

I love the sound... of actual hardware keys.

Agreed! I have an iPhone and a Nokia E72. I much prefer the Nokia E72 specifically for the fact that it has hardware keys so I can type without necessarily having to look where my hands are placed.

[ashwat]

The original poster specifically requested for opinions on haptic/audio feedback virtual keyboards.

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[dobiegillis]

I like haptic feedback but never sound

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[steve5190]

Thanks for all the votes and feedback. The poll is still open for those who haven't yet participated. It's very much appreciated.

[POLO_011]

I prefer None/Silence. I have a SE XPERIA X10i and Galaxy S2 and on both i have turned off touch sounds and vibration, found both annoying.

[jean2012]

i prefer silence, no audio, no vibration, because audio will influence other people, while vibration will make me uncomfortable. my friend said i am weird, haha

[steve5190]

i prefer silence, no audio, no vibration...my friend said i am weird, haha

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