iTwinge Review

I've read all kinds of things about the iTwinge and will resist then urge to use the not so original reference that others keep using in their reviews about how the iTwinge "should be called the i-Cringe".

To be honest, as a fan of the good old tactile keyboard and not a fan of the multi-touch keyboard of the iPhone, I think that the idea behind the iTwinge is actually a really great one. Typing on the iPhone's flat, glass keyboard that isn't even really a keyboard is not easy! I miss being able to feel what I'm typing and feel when I'm screwing up by accidentally tapping two keys at once or whatever. With the iPhone you have to actually watch what you're doing which just takes away from the million other things that usually have on the go. The tactile screens may not look as sleek and nice as the touch screen but it definitely works better.

If you haven't seen it, the iTwinge is a tactile keyboard that you can use with your iPhone. You basically slide it over top of the iPhone screen and type. The little nubs on the underside work their magic on your iPhone screen, typing in your words. It's kinda' neat. But is it a great solution for people like me who are not feeling the iPhone keyboard—literally? I don't think so.

The iTwinge is bulky for starters which kind of messes with half the reason why we all wanted the iPhone in the first place, right? Also, the iTwinge uses battery power which really blows when the batteries don't last long enough as it is. So while it may help you type faster, there's a good chance that by the time you get all your emails typed on the iTwinge you'll have no battery power left to check for replies! And then there's my other beef with it which is that it can only be used in portrait mode on the iPhone. I and most others prefer to type in landscape mode because of the wider screen shot. It's just easier on the eyes. The iTwinge doesn't work that way though so you're stuck with the narrower screen view which isn't as easy to see on as you type along.  

So in the end while you get to use an actual tactile keyboard which seems to be the preference of most, myself included, you're stuck with a lot of excess bulk and a bad view. The idea is a good one for sure and for some this may work, but I know there are better solutions out there.

Home About Us Keyboard Reviews Community Contact Us Submit Review
Copyright © 2009 iPone Keyword Reviews. All Rights Reserved	Site Designed & Developed by OilChange.com