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    what do u mean by keyboard flex ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kuncheesh, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. kuncheesh

    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    in all reviews i see the term flex used. i have understood this as flexibility of the chasis (correct me if i am wrong). in that sense what does keyboard flex mean. are keyboads supposed to bend when we press a key too hard. How is it found out ??? thanx in advance ??
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    You can feel "keyboard flex" by pushing down on keys. If the surface under the keys flexes when you push down, that is undesirable. Only the keys should depress.
     
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    D3X the robo know it all

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    I think that this is really just personal preference, and a really dated and incorrect way of grading notebook build quality. Keyboard flex is pretty much designed to dampen the force from excessive keyboard use, much like ergonomic keyboards for desktops. Some notebooks have more flex than others and I don't think it necessarily means poor build quality.
     
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