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    Is m11x keyboard too hard to type on?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by hanzocloud, Mar 13, 2010.

  1. hanzocloud

    hanzocloud Notebook Geek

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    You all probaby notice that the keys on the m11x are all squished together, and it's sometimes i find very hard to type as the keys are spaced together too close.
     
    hanzocloud, Mar 13, 2010
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  2. Zlog

    Zlog Notebook Deity

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    No issues here whatsoever.
     
    Zlog, Mar 13, 2010
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  3. Villosa

    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    The keyboard is great though you have the hit the space bar with enough pressure or dead center to space consistently every time. Pressing either side gently = no space lol.
     
    Villosa, Mar 13, 2010
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    abusedbunny Notebook Consultant

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    yeah great except for the spacebar thing
     
    abusedbunny, Mar 13, 2010
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  5. Zlog

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    I haven't had any issues with the space bar, either.

    That would drive me nuts!
     
    Zlog, Mar 13, 2010
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  6. northroad

    northroad Notebook Guru

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    The way they're designed makes it feel tighter than they are. Normally a key tapers down on the sides, so you make less errors. The m11x keys are just about flush with each other.

    Measuring the top row Q through P my m11x is 1/8inch narrower than the Q through P on my 10inch netbook. Not a big difference yet you'd think it'd be bigger not smaller.

    The keyboard is quiet which I like. And the keys depress a comfortable distance.
     
    northroad, Mar 13, 2010
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