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    keyboard layout - fn key and ctrl key

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by farful, Sep 24, 2010.

  1. farful

    farful Notebook Evangelist

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    This isn't about software or graphics card but...

    What's the purpose of having the fn key on the bottom left? I'm in the market for a laptop right now and any notebook that does NOT have a ctrl key on the bottom left is an immediate turn off.

    I've searched a few posts, and it seems I'm not the only one turned off by this. So then my question is - why do some manufacturers still design a laptop keyboard with something other than ctrl on the bottom left? Is there any advantage for this? I feel like many lose out on business just because of silly people like me who can't stand fn key on the bottom left.
     
    farful, Sep 24, 2010
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  2. Audiophil92

    Audiophil92 Notebook Evangelist

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    hey man,

    You can download an app which disables/switches key inputs. Meaning that even tho the key says "fn" with just a small tweak you can get it to function as a ctrl button
     
    Audiophil92, Sep 24, 2010
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  3. bks1987

    bks1987 Notebook Evangelist

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    I use an external USB keyboard so that my laptop's keyboard doesn't get dirty, so I guess having the fn key on the left does not bother me that much.
     
    bks1987, Sep 24, 2010
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  4. farful

    farful Notebook Evangelist

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    Could you link/refer me to such applications?

    Still curious as to why some (if any) prefer fn on the bottom left.
     
    farful, Sep 24, 2010
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  5. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Cant switch the FN key with software its a hardware linked key.

    You may just be able to get it to do double function as a control key via software, not sure though.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 24, 2010
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