Interesting.

Presumably it will be possible to switch off T9 in order to edit text, fill in forms, etc. and use the multi-character physical keys with the ‘3 key presses for c and 4 to bring up 2’ frenetic action that we love so much on our mobiles. I am mesmerised by the speed blur at which kids on the buses thumb txt their friends.

I expect Lenovo will also provide a software on-screen keyboard (selectable QWERTY or Dvorak even).

So what will it be, the best of all worlds or a mashup that annoys everyone.

Just to clarify, my problem with QWERTY is that it dates back to around the mid 1800’s and the efficiency of the layout is disputed, to say the least. I have taught myself to touch type and 30 years on still can’t consciously remember where many of the keys are, the layout for me is that counterintuitive. However if I switch off my brain and just go with the trained responses I generally get it right.

The optimist in me keeps thinking that there must be a better way of inputting text into my computer, that is all I am looking for. To date there have been many attempts, including FrogPad, Chording Keyboard, but none have caught on.

This is why the Lenovo layout caught my attention.