So I decided to post another review of some Windows Mobile software. This one will be quick, because there’s not much to this application – however if you have a full-keyboard device then you probably really want this app.
It’s called NullKeyboard by “Beemer”, and it’s fantastic.
The basic premise is that my phone has a full qwerty keyboard on it. I know WinMo has a transcriber as well as an on-screen keyboard, but you know what? There’s almost never a situation where either is easier than sliding the phone open and typing.
My phone’s Windows Mobile 6, in all it’s wisdom, has no way of knowing (apparently) that you have a full qwerty keyboard, so some legacy apps pop up with the on-screen keyboard anyway for no good reason.
This app simply acts as another input provider, and simply never appears on screen even when instructed to by the application. It’s simple, and it does exactly what it says. Install this, select it from the keyboard menu at the bottom of the screen, and never see the on-screen keyboard again.
Totally worth the pricetag of… freeware. If I’m ever in Spain I’m gonna have to buy this Beemer guy a drink.