New phone, which one?

johng_uk

Just like you then

Lol - Peas in a pod!

I'm generally ok with new ideas/technology etc...But predictive text is the work of the devil if you ask me!

superscaper

I hate using texting without predictive. I find it much faster to use. Maybe it works better for me because I'm so predictable.

johng_uk

I hate using texting without predictive. I find it much faster to use. Maybe it works better for me because I'm so predictable.

I'm sure it is if you learn it...Baffles me though lol.

Kimberley

I just get annoyed when i try to type and this bleedin word comes up that i don't need then i have to delete it and start again so how it can be faster baffles me too

johng_uk

I just get annoyed when i try to type and this bleedin word comes up that i don't need then i have to delete it and start again so how it can be faster baffles me too

Don't ask me - I can't even get it to come up with a proper word - It just makes things up, I'm sure of it!

superscaper

You just cycle the words if it isn't the right one (assuming it's in the dictionary). If it isn't in the dictionary then I'll either add it or switch off the predictive for that word. Overall still much fewer button presses than not using it.

johng_uk

You just cycle the words if it isn't the right one (assuming it's in the dictionary). If it isn't in the dictionary then I'll either add it or switch off the predictive for that word. Overall still much fewer button presses than not using it.

Sounds easy!!

superscaper

johng_uk wrote: »

Sounds easy!!

I guess you have to force yourself to get used to it. Just like anything I suppose. I've been using predictive texting since my first phone so I can hardly say I've only just learned to do it. Although my Viewty is now only my third phone so I hardly change things frequently. In fact I'm far less used to not using predictive. I think it also depends on your texting style. I'm the kind of person that types full words with full grammar rather than typical "txt spk".

Kimberley

superscaper wrote: »

Just. I'm the kind of person that types full words with full grammar rather than typical "txt spk".

I'm like that, i hate text talking and often can't work out what my kids type

johng_uk

I guess you have to force yourself to get used to it. Just like anything I suppose. I've been using predictive texting since my first phone so I can hardly say I've only just learned to do it. Although my Viewty is now only my third phone so I hardly change things frequently. In fact I'm far less used to not using predictive. I think it also depends on your texting style. I'm the kind of person that types full words with full grammar rather than typical "txt spk".

I'm like that, i hate text talking and often can't work out what my kids type

i don't mind either type of grammer to be honest. I'm quite a quick texter and some of this HAS to be down to text language. I do know what you mean though, as some people just make partial words up and no-one candecipher them!