Finger Stylus and Thumboard

Well today im making a different post today. I hope that you readers out there would comment and give me some feedback on what im about to write.

Pocket PC technology have come a long way. There are 3 major input methods which is using a stylus, finger or even a thumboard. This post is going to discuss the pros and cons of these input methods.

The stylus has been integrated in to the Pocket PC for a very long time and still it's one of the popular input methods.These are the Pros and Cons of using a stylus.
Pros
-Using a stylus means that the screen can display more information due to size of the stylus head.
-No more finger smudges on the screen.
-It is easier to write with the stylus as it makes handwriting recognition easier.
-Less hardware buttons which means that the screen can be bigger.

Cons
-Stylus can be too small which makes it easier to lose it.
-Hard for users to hold the stylus as it is too small.
-Smaller buttons on the screen means that the user have to be more accurate.
-User have to use 2 hands to use the Pocket PC one to hold the Pocket PC and the other the
stylus

Using finger to use the Pocket PC is becoming more popular as it is easier to use like the HTC Touch
Pros
-Users will be able to use one hand to use the Pocket PC
-Screen can be bigger as there is no need for hardware buttons.
-On-screen keyboard will appear when needed.
-No need to pull out stylus to use the Pocket PC.

Cons
-Buttons have to be bigger means less things displayed on the screen.
-Will create smudges and it will make it harder for users to see the screen.
-Cannot develop motor-memory since there is no tactile feedback.
-Hard to see the screen when outdoors due to the sunlight.

Thumboard is like a mini keyboard and it has been around for quite awhile. It can be seen with the Palm Treo or Dopod where it is a slide out thumboard.
Pros
-Easier to press as it feels like a normal keyboard.
-Can develop motor-memory because the user can remember where are all the buttons at.
-Can have shortcuts on the thumboard.
-Less movement required because the thumboard is small.

Cons
-The buttons might spoil due to the overuse of the thumboard.
-Not suitable for people who have big hands.
-Makes the Pocket PC bigger or even thicker with the slide thumboard.
- Hard to see the letters because it is very small.

So after reading this post could you choose which is the best input method for the Pocket PC

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