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    How is the Studio XPS 16 Keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Prince_Phoenix, Apr 25, 2010.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I'm just wondering how it compares to the Dell E-Series or the Thinkpad T-Series notebooks. I'm expecting it's going to be a step down, but I'm just wondering how much of a step down it is - I want to add a multimedia notebook to it - and the SXPS 16 seems to fit the bill.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Apr 25, 2010
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  2. mlhdk

    mlhdk Newbie

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    HI,

    I have a sxps 16, and I am happy with the keyboard - compared with both my Thinkpad T61 and new W510. In the beginning I found the keyboard a little "cheap" - as I am used to the Thinkpad :) but afther a couple of days I find the keyboard good, and actually the backlit is useful.
     
    mlhdk, Apr 25, 2010
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  3. entrance002

    entrance002 Notebook Consultant

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    I *love* my SXPS1640 keyboard!!!!!

    It's very light, gentle, quiet, and has a solid feel.
    I enjoy typing on it every time.

    =)
     
    entrance002, Apr 25, 2010
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  4. melthd

    melthd Notebook Evangelist

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    the keyboard is just simply awesome. But if compared to the traditional curved key surfaces, you might find the flat keys a little hard to use at first. There will be a multitude of typos :)
     
    melthd, Apr 25, 2010
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  5. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would give it a 100 if they don't have the fissure to store dust.
     
    chewyeong90, Apr 25, 2010
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    The keyboard is simply awesome for me! :D
    At first, I didn't know how I would feel moving from the "feel" of the XPS 1530's keyboard to this!

    My finger's likey it! (very easy to type on..it's very light, yet controllable feeling)! The backlit is a plus, along with a nice smooth palmrest! :D


    Cin...
     
    Cin', Apr 25, 2010
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  7. gunned

    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    Having both the M1530 and the "16" ...loving the backlight ..the feel is firm and no flex....
     
    gunned, Apr 26, 2010
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  8. entrance002

    entrance002 Notebook Consultant

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    yea, I think it'd be ever nicer if it were more like the mac-style sort of keyboards where it's just a flat key raised 1 mm above an otherwise flat surface. I noticed I type more accurate and faster on those than the typical kind with the fissures.

    but the feel on the xps16 still beats out many other keyboards I've used. =)
     
    entrance002, Apr 28, 2010
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    nobb Notebook Consultant

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    My only complains would be the fingerprints and the fact that dusts settles in the cracks so easily.
     
    nobb, Apr 28, 2010
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  10. Heiji1412

    Heiji1412 Notebook Geek

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    The keyboard is great, much better than the typical laptop keyboards, despite the fact that my spacebar squeaks when I strike it in the middle, but I've learned to live with it.
     
    Heiji1412, Apr 29, 2010
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  11. codred2

    codred2 Notebook Consultant

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    Before getting this laptop I was thinking of getting Thinkpad T -series because it has spill proof keyboard, but I am very pleased with the Xps one.
    The spacebar is a bit higher than the other keys, but it is ok.
     
    codred2, Apr 29, 2010
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  12. yoopermjm

    yoopermjm Notebook Guru

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    I think it's a great keyboard. No issues with it at all.
     
    yoopermjm, Apr 29, 2010
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  13. XmDXtReMeK

    XmDXtReMeK Notebook Consultant

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    I simply love the keyboard. I prefer it to my Logitech G15 sometimes. I really enjoy flat surfaces for some reason.
     
    XmDXtReMeK, Apr 29, 2010
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    Jarn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was checking out my friends XPS 1640 today and his keyboard had a lot of flex (WAY more than I'm used to with my XPS 1530 [i.e., none]). Is that common on all 16 series, or just 1640, or just his specific machine?
     
    Jarn, Apr 29, 2010
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