qwerty keyboard [answered]

I would also add the suggestion to get a bluetooth hardware keyboard that offers all the necessary key (Shift, Ctrl, Alt, etc.).

I.e.: One with 5 rows of keys. Not the smaller one that basically only have letters and numbers.

Though fingerterm already has on-screen buttons for these keys (so it's pretty much usable with the on-screen alphanumeric keyboard or a small hardware one), it's much more comfortable to have a real hardware keyboard with everything on it.

Still, you kill your eyes. I use it via USB on a regular workstation which is rigidly kept in a M$ environment, enjoying the ease of bash. :)

Thank you so very much for the answers: it is exactly what I was looking for. I can use VIM in my remote development environment with such portable terminal, without the fear of having everything recorded, and with a respectable battery consumption: I've charged it once in Saturday -- although I use it regularly (new phone) -- I still have 24%. SF is just getting more and more awesome. Thank you for helping

Tip: if you're permanently connected by USB - as in my case - you should write yourself a script to limit upper and lower charging thresholds, not to wear out your battery too early. You would have to check those "files": /sys/class/power_supply/battery/capacity (charge percentage) and /sys/class/power_supply/battery/status.

hi, no, actually, I've charged it once, and never needed to connect the usb cable again. but doesn't the phone turn off automatically while near 5-10%?