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    Is the XPS15 keyboard similar/identical to an Inspiron keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Mitlov, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. Mitlov

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    I always like to try out keyboards of machines to see if I like the feel, but no brick-and-mortar stores around me sell the XPS 15. If I find a nicely-equipped Inspiron, would the keyboard be a good proxy for what the XPS keyboard feels like, or are they two entirely different units?
     
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    No, the XPS has an island keyboard, which is pretty nice by the way. The cheapo Dells seem to have some kind of cross between a "normal" spring loaded and a floating keyboard, like the Acer Timeline had.
    I came from a Inspiron 1520 with a traditional spring loaded keyboard (very very good one) and have to say that the XPS15 has pretty decent keyboard even though it is a island design.
     
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    All right, good to know. I might try to swing by some store up in the Portland area next time I'm up there...I'm sure someone there sells the XPS 15.
     
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