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    Do Dell Inspiron keyboards have any flex?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jdbrooks, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. jdbrooks

    jdbrooks Newbie

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    I have a simple question. Do the keyboards in the Dell Inspiron line of notebooks have any "flex"?
     
    jdbrooks, Jul 23, 2007
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    i know the 1501 keyboard is pretty durable i dont know if you want flex or not
     
    Thomas, Jul 23, 2007
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  3. crystalsunrise

    crystalsunrise Notebook Enthusiast

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    I haven't noticed any, especially when compared to my old 600m. It seems a LOT more sturdy.
     
    crystalsunrise, Jul 23, 2007
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  4. Stella

    Stella Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It is the best laptop keyboard I have ever used--by far my favorite part of the laptop.
     
    Stella, Jul 23, 2007
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    TaiMaiShu Notebook Guru

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    Agree with Stella, top-notch keyboard.
     
    TaiMaiShu, Jul 23, 2007
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  6. larson

    larson Notebook Evangelist

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    Agreed, very good keyboard. Check out my reivew in my sig to see pictures of the keyboard, and to read a review on the 1520 (if that's what your planning on getting).
     
    larson, Jul 23, 2007
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  7. El Guano

    El Guano Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm, does anyone here have experience with or can compare to IBM Thinkpad keyboards, Logitech Ultra-X, IBM Model-M, Northgate Omnikey Ultra, or even older Apple alps-switch Mac keyboards?

    Dell's never particularly fared well on keyboard quality, and it'd be quite something for such a drastic improvement, especially on the consumer as opposed to business lineup.
     
    El Guano, Jul 23, 2007
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  8. Stella

    Stella Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I've always liked Dell keyboards, and I've heard from others that do as well. It's personal preference I suppose.
     
    Stella, Jul 23, 2007
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    Pictures don't do it justice. Once you get a 1520 and start typing it is AMAZING. No flex at all.
     
    BuckeyeFan, Jul 23, 2007
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  10. spexc31

    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    i wouldnt say best keyboard in the world. i think that award goes to ibm, but the new 1520 keyboard is a big improvement. very very little flex =)
     
    spexc31, Jul 23, 2007
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