With the HTC models you can definitely switch between qwerty keyboard and predictive text phonepad
Thanks, could never use predictive text
however found this for the HTC Desire [ 380 euro!!! }
Keyboard types
Select the keyboard layout to use.
You can choose from
QWERTY, Phone Keypad, or Compact QWERTY.
...
Text input § Turn on or off predictive text, spell correction, and word
completion.
§ Enable audible or vibration feedback when typing.
§ Calibrate the touch keyboard accuracy.
Thanks again
ps from samsung europa [ 39 euro ]manual
Samsung keypad
• Keypad types: Select the default input method,
such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or
handwriting screen.