Ironically, in doing so, it actually made the transition harder for ex-8300 and 8800 users than a traditional soft keyboard would've.

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"First Sight" begins with a soft keyboard riff just before Elliot sings a tale of the birth and death of love.

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The company has also created controls for an MP3-player on the sleeve of a jacket and a soft keyboard, which can be connected to PDAs and cell phones.

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They can also be used for different functions as users can watch a video on one screen and input commands on the other, or check email on one screen and use the other as a soft keyboard.

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Hot on the heels of Swype's own beta, the Swiftkey beta is now available to download directly from the App Market, and once installed (along with language packs of your choice), it can be used in place of your stock Android soft keyboard.

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Still others install a soft bar between you and the keyboard to ensure your wrist stays straight while you type.

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As you can see in those press shots, it has the same look and feel, too, including a soft-touch finish and a relatively cushy keyboard.

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The HP Pavilion dm3 includes a 13.3-inch diagonal HD(2) display, an island- style keyboard with optional backlit feature and a stylish and durable metal finish with soft-touch surfaces in matte black.

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