How fast can you type?

[stormbind]

Darn, I don't have Java installed. Why didn't they make it with JavaScript instead?

 

[Dabomb18359]

Fishing in Finland.
61 WPM
7 errors
Net speed 54 WPM
88% accuracy

 

[homeyg]

90 GWAM

 

[Reno]

Darn, I don't have Java installed. Why didn't they make it with JavaScript instead?

Seems like i forgot to mention that it needs java, fixed now.

 

[gonzo_for_civ]

94 WPM
1 Error
93 WPM
99% Accuracy

Missed the top 100 by 3 WPM. Could've made that easy a couple years ago, but all I type anymore is code. Not these "real words" I keep seeing around...

 

[Zelig]

I type around 100 wpm pretty easily unless I have to stop to think, or am copying technical terms that I don't know well.

I use the Dvorak keyboard... I was actually originally inspired to try it by CornMaster.

 

[The Person]

40 WPM, but it's a little flawed as I have to look up for a second every now and then to check out on what I'm supposed to write. I probably type a little bit faster when I don't have to stop and look.

I should also mention that I had five errors, meaning a net speed of 35 WPM.

 

[Mise]

@ gonzo and Zelig :

@The Person: I think the point is that if you can type without looking, you will (obviously) be a better typist. But I sypathise with what you're saying -- my main problem was with reading the damn words.... I suck at reading....

 

[The Person]

I read the words perfectly, it's just that my short-term memory can't handle too many words at a time.

 

[gonzo_for_civ]

I type around 100 wpm pretty easily unless I have to stop to think, or am copying technical terms that I don't know well.

I use the Dvorak keyboard... I was actually originally inspired to try it by CornMaster.

I converted my laptop to dvorak a few years ago but I didn't really have much time to learn it so I had to switch back. I did notice less strain on my forearms while typing but back then the decision was either 30-40 WPM with dvorak or over 100 WPM using a standard qwerty board. I might try to pick it up again someday though.

 

[GenMarshall]

I converted my laptop to dvorak a few years ago but I didn't really have much time to learn it so I had to switch back. I did notice less strain on my forearms while typing but back then the decision was either 30-40 WPM with dvorak or over 100 WPM using a standard qwerty board. I might try to pick it up again someday though.

What in the world is "dvorak"?

 

[gonzo_for_civ]

Off the top of my head a guy with the surname dvorak created a key combination that is optomized with the keys you use the most on home row. In theory this will lead to less strain while typing and faster typing speeds. In reality it was found that typing speed gains were minimal in most cases due to the true limit to typing speed being mental rather than physical. It does a great job of reducing strain by reducing reaching.

You can always google it for more information if you so desire.

 

[B-52]

- Test Name: Fishing in Finland
- Date: 2005-05-05 15:12
- Test Time: 01:00
- Gross Speed: 74 WPM
- Errors: 4
- Accuracy: 94%

- NET SPEED: 70 WPM

not bad, I guess.

 

[Grisu]

- Test Name: Fishing in Finland
- Test Time: 01:00
- Gross Speed: 67 WPM
- Errors: 6
- Net Speed: 61 WPM
- Accuracy: 91%

oh well...

I guess I would be slightly faster in german, but I can't take the german test as they have that stupid ß

 

[Grohan]

- Test Name: Fishing in Finland
- Test Time: 01:00
- Gross Speed: 36 WPM
- Errors: 12 words
- Net Speed: 24 WPM
- Accuracy: 67%

I am really slow typer

 

[DBear]

Test name: Strategic Alliances with Computers
Gross speed: 57 WPM
Errors: 3 words
Net speed: 56 WPM
Accuracy: 97%

I can do better than this...

 

[aaglo]

Uhh..
Words: 54
errors: 3
Net: 51
Accuracy 96%

 

[Aphex_Twin]

60 wpm @ 93% accuracy

I think it's about 50 wpm if I go for 100%.

 

[Zydiax]

Oh, dear.
Strategic Alliance with Competitors
Gross: 46 WPM
2 Errors
Net: 44 WPM
Accuracy: 95%