As easy as Graffiti is, there are just some folks that can't do it, or have a tough time using it. At first, these folks were stuck struggling along with it, using the onscreen keyboard, or typing text in their Desktop application to get it into their handheld.
Luckily, thanks to some third party developers, you've got choices. These choices range from straight replacement systems for Graffiti to alternative methods of inputting data. I'll cover both of these general areas below:
Alternative Recognition choices
TealScript - For those that want to modify Graffiti slightly, or perhaps come up with their own completely custom input method, TealScript is for you. You can start with the base Graffiti and train it to your handwriting, or you can wipe the entire dictionary and design one from scratch!! For more info, see
CIC Jot - For those that want a true alternative to Graffiti, check out Jot, from CIC. The strokes you make are in some cases closer to normal "print" and some folks find this alternative quite easier than Graffiti.
Keyboard Laminates
Silkyboard - The first in the market, Silkyboard is both a screen protector AND an alternate way to enter text into your Palm handheld. It is a screen protector that has printed on it a keyboard, and accompanying software that activates this keyboard. Tapping on a keyboard this large is quite nice, and the software is written to accept normal Graffiti strokes as well. Of all of the alternative keyboards, this one is my personal favorite.
FitalyStamp - by the makers of Fitaly (see above), this is the same idea as Silkyboard but with the keyboard layout of the Fitaly product. Those that climb the learning curve for the layout will enjoy an alternative method of tapping Fitaly-style!.
MilliKeys - This project implements a virtual keyboard on the silkscreen area of a PalmOS device. It supports multiple key layouts editable on the handheld itself; previewing on the screen; and macros to start programs or input keys. A 10x4 Qwerty layout is built-in.
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