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OffWithTheirHeads

(10,337 posts)
1. Dude! (or dudette) I learned to type on an IBM Selectric like 45 years ago and
Sat Oct 20, 2012, 11:52 PM
Oct 2012

My typing is still shit. Now, in what are supposed to be my golden years, you want to teach me all over again? lMFAO.

Child, I can barely see the keyboard, much less get my big, arthritic fingers to hit the right keys. How about you just learn this new skill and I just chase you off my lawn?

Edited to add that your skateboard makes so much fucking noise that I can't hear myself think!

I hope you have a good Halloween costume because that is the only reason I put up with you brats in the first place!

Iris

(16,081 posts)
2. haha!
Sun Oct 21, 2012, 08:28 AM
Oct 2012

Well, I learned on a Seletric as well and am still an excellent typist on a keyboard. I've noticed I am almost a good typist on the ipad but it's like a baby learning to walk. As soon as I realized I'm actually doing it, I tart tp maje all kindss of miatakes! (in other words, fall no my ass)

REP

(21,691 posts)
5. Learned on a Royal Manual in 7th grade (late 70s)
Sun Oct 21, 2012, 06:21 PM
Oct 2012

If I really have to type a lot, I use a Bluetooth keyboard. Otherwise, I type with a stylus (name a hand/arm/shoulder problem - I probably have it )

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
3. Hey, if it can correct the neuropathy, frozen tendons and arthritis
Sun Oct 21, 2012, 09:20 AM
Oct 2012

Brought on by a medical disaster, I'm for it.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
6. Hate typing on the iPad. It prevents me from using it for anything
Mon Oct 22, 2012, 10:59 AM
Oct 2012

that requires more than a few words of text.

I am a really good touch typist, but don't see the point of adding a keyboard to my iPad.

Iris

(16,081 posts)
7. I know! That's why I want a type pad tutorial.
Mon Oct 22, 2012, 06:28 PM
Oct 2012

I think I could learn to do it better. I can tell I'm sort of getting it but once I start building up speed, I get freaked out and start typing gibberish. I don't see the point of attaching a keyboard either, but I'd like to be able to use the ipad more and think I would if I could actually type on it.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
8. Let me know what you think if you try it.
Mon Oct 22, 2012, 06:30 PM
Oct 2012

Maybe I'm just too old to make the transition....

but, then again, maybe not.

Iris

(16,081 posts)
9. I am thinking the exact same thing! I'm probably not too old and it might make a big difference for
Mon Oct 22, 2012, 06:52 PM
Oct 2012

me. I'll keep you posted!

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