How fast can you type on an Ipad?

Apr 14, 2010 1 Comment by Onuora

As someone who has owned (and returned) an Ipad, I can testify that the virtual keyboard is pretty awesome.

The keys are spaced very generously and intuitively and make it really easy to type memos, notes and email replies.

Very interesting article from Joel Evans of ZDNet where he discusses his experience typing on the Ipad.

Ipad Keyboard

An excerpt and video:

When the iPad first came out, I challenged myself to see how fast I could type. Using the iPhone program, iTextSpeed, I clocked in at an adjusted words per minute of 47.

After performing the typing test I kept wondering how fast I could really type, if I was typing in optimal conditions. This led me to typing with the iPad resting flat on a table, and then inevitably, trying to find the perfect position on a couch.

What follows below is a video of me touch typing an e-mail at a pretty decent clip, while sitting slightly reclined on a couch.

You can read the full article here

What about you guys? What do you think of the Ipad’s keyboard?

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Onuora is a loyal, accomplished entrepreneur and leader with exposure to multinational environments in addition to a verifiable history of upward career progression. In addition to an accomplished career in Enterprise IT, Onuora is a 2010 Microsoft MVP for Windows Desktop Experience.