What is soft input mode?
The Android system shows an on-screen keyboard—known as a soft input method—when a text field in your UI receives focus.
Can you type on tablets?
I simply took the same laptop kickstand that I used for my laptop and found that i could use if for my tablet as well. I also bought a tablet cover that doubles as a tablet stand. I then synced up my keyboard and mouse to the tablet and suddenly typing was a breeze.