This is exactly why I went for the n800 instead of the 810. A thumb keyboard is just not worth $200 to me, especially when I just got a Think Outside 5 Row BT keyboard for 55 bucks and can now type 100wpm on this sucker as opposed to what... 20-30wpm on a thumb kb?

I really like having the thumb board, I can't imagine a device without it. This is part of the reason I went w/ the n810. I do dislike that the d-pad is on the same place as the keyboard, as it requires my left hand to stretch further than my right hand. This makes it difficult to type for extended periods of time. I do find myself having tired fingers after typing a lot, because it takes a bit of pressure to press the keys.

I haven't run into that many typos, and I have tested the OSK also. The hardware keyboard beats the OSK hands down.

I like the keyboard a lot. Emails and txt messages just fly out.

Also to note, when I actively try and use both the word completion and the keyboard, I can type almost as fast as a standard laptop keyboard, if not faster.

For no thought typing, or running around in any terminal session, it just doesn't cut it.