Thread: D-pad vs Arrow keys??
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Rushmore is offline Rushmore
2010-01-02 , 05:31
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#8
Originally Posted by DeboX View Post
Why is the D-pad on the driod deemed as soo bad ?? (haven't tried it my self, so just curious)
1. Flat
2. Odd shape
3. Very stiff movement (slow & sometimes unresponsive)
4. Right movement is badly hindered due to the rim being next to and flush with it- no space. Right movement is nearly impossible to do consistently and hurts the thumb trying. This is coming from a Marine.
5. Diagonals are also only possible for left side for same reason as item 4.

Seems like the d-pad was added as an afterthought and the device would have been much better with a bigger keyboard with the space.
Last edited by Rushmore; 2010-01-02 at 05:34.