iPhone typist hits 56 WPM

[*LTD*]

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/09/ludicrous-speed-56-wpm-on-the-iphone/

iPhone typist hits 56 WPM

I can type fairly quickly on my iPhone, at least in landscape mode -- I average about 30 - 35 words per minute compared to around 77 WPM on a standard keyboard -- but the guy in the video above has gone to plaid with his typing speed. Using an app called iTextSpeed [US$0.99, iTunes Link], this anonymous texting speed demon reaches an incredible 56 words per minute on his iPhone in portrait mode. I have no idea how he does it, particularly in portrait mode; I make an average of one mistake every other word unless I'm in landscape, but the guy in the video, whose thumbs look even bigger than mine, only screws up one word during the entire timed sequence.

A few people grouse about the iPhone's lack of a physical keyboard, but the cyborg-thumbed guy in this video proves that for some of us, it's not an issue whatsoever.

Video:

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/02/09/ludicrous-speed-56-wpm-on-the-iphone/

 

[mkrishnan]

I can't read how many incorrect words he/she has, but that's pretty impressive. I'd try it myself, but I don't think I'm paying for that program.

 

[GoCubsGo]

Except that we don't know if they really did do this on their first try.

 

[nimski62]

Do I get to be famous too since I just wasted a buck on this app!! lol

 

[acfusion29]

i type faster than that.. but i'm not gonna pay $0.99 to prove it

 

[ARF900]

I can usually get ahead of the phone when im typing, so they keys lock up and it has to wait until im dont to display the text.

 

[Eso]

Are you like a new, unofficial editor? This is the third thread I've seen from you that is just a news headline (that don't make the news pages). Why don't you just put a link to iLounge.com in your profile and call it a day?

 

[gibbz]

Are you like a new, unofficial editor? This is the third thread I've seen from you that is just a news headline (that don't make the news pages). Why don't you just put a link to iLounge.com in your profile and call it a day?

I'm sure people who otherwise might not visit or know about a particular site appreciate when a story is posted. News propagation is fine. This site does it quite often on Page 1. Don't be so frumpy.

 

[Eso]

This site does it quite often on Page 1.

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What do you think page 1 is for?

 

[9822737]

Nothing wrong at all with someone else sharing news..

 

[greygray]

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What do you think page 1 is for?

Are you like a new, unofficial editor? This is the third thread I've seen from you that is just a news headline (that don't make the news pages). Why don't you just put a link to iLounge.com in your profile and call it a day?

Seeing your posts along with others you've made, it's not that hard to see why these comments are spilling out of your mouth, right? This is a forum to share thoughts. If you're interested, participate. If you're not interested, get out.