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touch sensitivity a bit dull no?

so I'm coming from the captivate and I feel like the touch screen on the Atrix is quite dull. The iphone4 is very obviously superior to both unfortunately.
Anyone else having some real difficulty with the touch sensitivity/accuracy of the atrix?

nope, so far I haven't had any problems with the touchscreen

No issues here. Last phone was an Epic 4G and they are about the same.
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I had some issues with catching the space bar on the keyboard at first, but I think that was just me... haven't really noticed any issues for the last couple days. I feel like the screen is generally pretty responsive. I'd say it's better than the screen on my 3GS.

CC Lemon said:
I had some issues with catching the space bar on the keyboard at first, but I think that was just me... haven't really noticed any issues for the last couple days. I feel like the screen is generally pretty responsive. I'd say it's better than the screen on my 3GS.
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I have problems tapping space bar frequently when using keyboard in a landscape position

its super responsive... it registers my touch when my finger barely hovers the screen...

ronj1986 said:
I have problems tapping space bar frequently when using keyboard in a landscape position
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I think I kind of got used to the position. I also ended up getting the gingerbread keyboard app which helps a lot since you can change the keyboard size and spacing. I only had problems in landscape, like you mentioned. Don't really have any issues now.
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its super responsive... it registers my touch when my finger barely hovers the screen...
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That's how it is for me... I've actually had quite a few instances where I accidentally hit something because my finger was too close or something.

no problems here works perfect

joewoo said:
its super responsive... it registers my touch when my finger barely hovers the screen...
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This is my experience as well. I sometimes wonder if I have even pressed the screen yet.

I haven't had any problems other then trying to relearn using a touchscreen.
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joewoo said:
its super responsive... it registers my touch when my finger barely hovers the screen...
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I agree, if anything it's too responsive. Almost like it's trying to predict what I'm going to select. It can be annoying at times b/c I barely hover the screen and an app launches.
For the person asking the question, are you using a screen protector? I know those have a way of reducing the sensitivity of the touch screen.

Very responsive, far more than iphone 3g. As others have said I had issues with the space bar in landscape mode but keyboardpro helped a lot.

I think one reason I would think it isn't responsive is because I can't type as fast on the atrix as I could on my inspire and nexus s
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I agree that it is very dull. My dad just bought one and I set it up for him and showed him how to use it. If people think it is responsive, they haven't tried something like the Evo that will activate buttons with the slightest of contact.
Hopefully an update will fix it.

Minjin said:
I agree that it is very dull. My dad just bought one and I set it up for him and showed him how to use it. If people think it is responsive, they haven't tried something like the Evo that will activate buttons with the slightest of contact.
Hopefully an update will fix it.
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I just came from iphone 4 and this screen just seems a little off to me, so I agree... I just figured it was me.
Have to say though: I love the swype!
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I, too, came from an iPhone 4.... and the only issue i find is that i seem to make a fair bit more typos than i remember on the iPhone 4. Then again.... i don't find the Atrix auto-correcting much of anything... let alone the most annoying crap.
Sensitivity seems just fine to me. If you can launch an app with just enough of a touch that you barely feel yourself actually touching the screen.... i'd say it's doing quite well with the sensitivity.

Yes this is exactly what I mean. I came from the captivate with 2.2 cognition installed. I was very proficient at typing on that. This thing doesn't seem to be as accurate to pick up my letter taps. REALLY hope the update fixes that and the fact that it doesn't play MP4's like it's supposed to.

No... i think it's accurate.... it just doesn't have any form of auto-correct. It has the same style of keyboard as the iPhone, in that you can slide to the proper letter... which i think is where some of my typos are coming from. Finger is not quite off the phone before i move to the next letter.

I'm not sure that I feel the same way; there are times where I don't even feel my finger touch the screen and I'm getting feedback.
Very responsive and accurate for me. However, it did take me a few hours to get used to typing on the keyboard.
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CC Lemon said:
I had some issues with catching the space bar on the keyboard at first, but I think that was just me... haven't really noticed any issues for the last couple days. I feel like the screen is generally pretty responsive. I'd say it's better than the screen on my 3GS.
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Bumping this because I'd like to see if others have this issue also.
I have found the Atrix to be extremely responsive while typing--everything except for the space bar. I can literally hover my finger just above a letter and it will register, but there is something about the space bar that only seems to give me issues from time-to-time (intermittent problem?).
I'm using the stock keyboard in portrait view.

Quick controls in honeycome browser

Has anyone else switched to quick controls in honeycomb's browser, by going to settings->Labs? It gives you all the menu items in a semi-circle at your finger too just from swiping along the edge of the screen. I have since day one and am not gng back! I haven't seen anyone comment on this awesome, somewhat hidden, feature, so I thought I would attempt to bring it to everyines attention.
in fact I love it so much I wish it was integrated throughout the rest if the os. I often find myself swiping the side of the screen attempting to use the back button or whatever else. Then sadly I realize I am not in the browser and begrudgingly reach down to the bottom left corner...
If you guys have tried it let me know what you think. If you havn't, give it a whirl and post back

I tried it, but couldn't get it in to it. You have to swipe very close to the edge of the screen, so the popup wouldn't appear several times because I wasn't swiping close enough to the edge. It seems like it would be good, but it needs a little work. Maybe they've fixed it or there are some settings that I didn't look at.
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xious1 said:
I tried it, but couldn't get it in to it. You have to swipe very close to the edge of the screen, so the popup wouldn't appear several times because I wasn't swiping close enough to the edge. It seems like it would be good, but it needs a little work. Maybe they've fixed it or there are some settings that I didn't look at.
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I have never had it not register...perhaps you're doing it wrong.
Simply move your finger from the bezel to the screen on the left or right sides of screen, like you are pulling the menu out. Move your finger to the option you want and release.
-Bauxite
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I often catch myself swiping when using a 3rd party browser. Long pressing a page brings focus back to the tab as well so its the best of both worlds.
It does however confuse others when they want to check out my Xoom haha.

Yeah I love this option as well.. Took me a little while to figure it out as well.. Make sure your swiping closed to the middle as well because otherwise all the options wont be visible.

Yeah, honestly, my only complaint is that it registers sometimes when I am trying to click a link near the edge of the screen. But doesn't happen very often and a precise touch or quick zoom remidies this.

It is a nice option but I do not like the fact that it hides all of the other controls that are much easier to simply tap with one touch. I realize that it adds more screen real estate but it just doesn't seem easier to use to me. Maybe it is just me.

keitht said:
It is a nice option but I do not like the fact that it hides all of the other controls that are much easier to simply tap with one touch. I realize that it adds more screen real estate but it just doesn't seem easier to use to me. Maybe it is just me.
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Agree... would be nice if this was done by toggle so you could have both if you want.
Greedy users we are.

Didn't know about this but I really like it.
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The only thing I would like added is a "close tab" button. To anyone having issues activating the option wheel, you don't just touch the edge of the touchscreen...you start with your finger off the screen on the bezel and drag it on from the side.

I love it too. At first it seemed a little flakey but the more I use it the more it's become second nature.

nonstop14 said:
I love it too. At first it seemed a little flakey but the more I use it the more it's become second nature.
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Agreed... its bad ass. I too, find myself trying to do it all the time on the xda app. Hint Hint XDA...
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Thanks would never have seen this
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The first time I saw it (my brother actually found it), I didn't want it because I thought it would be too complicated (at least for the misses).
Now, its been fully embraced by everyone that touches my xoom
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how do you switch tabs while using it?

mobilehavoc said:
how do you switch tabs while using it?
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When there are multiple tabs open, they appear across the top just like before. To get another tab use the + (plus) sign.

There are different controls in others corners. This seems to make the browser faster. Thanks for the tip...
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This is great..love the full page effect.Thanks!!
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I've been using this since day 1. Best way to use chrome!

I like it too. Its very smart. Hopenwe get additional ui or improved.
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SwiftKey Tablet X

I can't believe people have not brought up SwiftKey X. IT'S a Keypad made especially for Tablets. It's. AMAZING. It has normal mode and thumb, but the most keypad typing mode with the press of a button. Has Blue Neon keypads for typing in dark when wifey is sleeping. Got it for $2 when it first came out, but now it's $5 and totally worth it. AWESOME Keypad Tablet for Xoom's etc. etc. This Dev got it right. Check it out.

Also got it when it first came out. Love the keyboard layout but it's kinda annoying that it doesn't support Asian languages

Purchased this yesterday. Loving it.
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Been using it on my Nexus One since it first came out a year ago ... bought the official tablet release on day 1 too (was using the beta)

how does this compare to the Thumb Keyboard? I've been using that since I bought my xoom. I have swiftkey for my phone and usually turn off the autocomplete using spacebar feature. Since I would probably do that on the tablet version too, is there any reason to switch to it?

I use Thumb Keyboard but I always did like SwiftKey's word recognition. Thumb Keyboard is good so I'm not sure that after buying that I want to buy another keyboard...

burden010 said:
I use Thumb Keyboard but I always did like SwiftKey's word recognition. Thumb Keyboard is good so I'm not sure that after buying that I want to buy another keyboard...
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With 1 button click you go from normal Keypad to Thumb Keypad. It's on the bottom row. You will see the 123 button, SwiftKey button and then a button that looks like dots, that switches you from normal mode to 2 Thumb mode with a click of the button. AWESOME. This is how a Tablet Keypad should be. LOVE this Keypad

crimson12 said:
how does this compare to the Thumb Keyboard? I've been using that since I bought my xoom. I have swiftkey for my phone and usually turn off the autocomplete using spacebar feature. Since I would probably do that on the tablet version too, is there any reason to switch to it?
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Using the Neon Blue buttons at night is a reason all by itself. Can use Xoom while wifey is asleep and TV turned off. No need for external light

Am I the only one finding SwiftKey shift key implementation counter-intuitive? Perhaps it's just that IMHO the standard keyboard nails it.

I checked it out. Then went back to thumbs keyboard. The It was OK but thumbs keyboard has more options
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burden010 said:
I use Thumb Keyboard but I always did like SwiftKey's word recognition. Thumb Keyboard is good so I'm not sure that after buying that I want to buy another keyboard...
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This!
Sent From My Xoom or Thunderbolt, pick one

Don't see what the big hype is. Smartkeyboard Pro I like much better.
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Epic Rant

This rant is not about the current Epic phone. I love this phone, so I don't really have much to complain about, other than my charger port going out after over a year of use. This isn't a bad number though, considering I had to replace my HTC Touch Pro 5 times within a year due to screen issues...
No, this is not a rant about the current Epic, but a rant about the Epic Touch. Maybe not so much the Epic Touch alone, but the manufacturers and their inability to keep things consistent. They come out with new phones with tons of upgrades in hardware. That's great! What I don't like is when they take features away. This is why I'm doubting I will ever jump to the Touch...
It's not the lack of slide-out keyboard I hate. I waited for the Epic to come out solely for this feature, but find with Swype, I never use it. No, it's the one tiny overlooked feature that I use quite often on my Epic. The dedicated shutter button for the camera!!! Seriously! Why take that away??? You make all of these changes to the hardware that make it a far superior phone, but you take away something as simple as this that has a huge benefit push? ARGH!
Has anyone else found themselves loving new phones that come out, but deciding not to because of that ONE little feature that you refuse to lose?
Ok, end of rant.

yes ... i hate that my nexus doesnt have a camera button or a led light... even though bln makes up for the led i have to press the screen to take a picture and sometimes its easy to move when touching the screen

No camera button is a *****
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Seriously! I would upgrade to the Epic Touch, I really would, if it had that freakin camera button. Everything else about that phone is sexy! They are losing business from at least me just because of something that should be so basic in all phones at this point. Pressing the screen is a pain in the butt, especially when turning it around to take a picture of yourself with the back camera for quality and flash purposes. I've become a pro at this with my Epic.

gtuansdiamm said:
No camera button is a *****
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How do you guys manually focus with the on screen controls? I always use my two stage camera button
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I've always found that it works pretty well on it's own when I need to take a self group photo. I guess I could always get someone else to take the pictures, but it's just more of an annoyance than anything else. lol

The phone focuses so fast and the shutter speed is speedy as well. I haven't taken a blurry pic yet. I use Swipe Pad from the Market and set the camera as one of the 12 apps so its actually really fast and easy to open the camera.
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Camera button is nice, but I can do without it if it makes for a slimmer sexier device.
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you just tap the screen to focus and hit the button to take the picture. I hate the hard button personally because when i press it the camera always moves. But the on screen one can take a very light tap and nothing moves. so I actually never use the hardware button.

That's fine. On the Epic, you have that option. My point is, they took away a very basic and simple feature from a phone needlessly. Now you no longer have the option.

goblue30093 said:
you just tap the screen to focus and hit the button to take the picture. I hate the hard button personally because when i press it the camera always moves. But the on screen one can take a very light tap and nothing moves. so I actually never use the hardware button.
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Same here. I only ever use the camera button to turn the camera on. Touch screen focus you can actually pick the focal point of the picture other than dead center which I like.

Typing

Anyone notice thing seems a little more difficult. I feel like I'm hitting the right buttons but I end up with other things. Might just be this SwiftKey

jkeith1 said:
Anyone notice thing seems a little more difficult. I feel like I'm hitting the right buttons but I end up with other things. Might just be this SwiftKey
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I'm using SwiftKey and I have no issues at all maybe because I'm more precise
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Probably so. I'm more accurate on the Samsung keyboard

No I'm the same way. Maybe because I'm not used to the edge, but it's happening to me sometimes. The Samsung Keyboard is kind of annoying me (but I'm already used to it from my S5), but it keeps on changing my words on me even after I put the check mark to leave it that way, and it keeps putting unnecessary spaces. ._.

I've not noticed it at all. I'm using the Blackberry keyboard on the S7 Edge and find it quite good. I could never get used to the Samsung or stock Android keyboard.