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    Typing speed - How is it?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by zeth006, Mar 31, 2011.

  1. zeth006

    zeth006 Traveler

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    Just a thought. Has anyone else noticed that their typing speed with the Envy 14 is lower than when using other non-chiclet notebook keyboards?
     
    zeth006, Mar 31, 2011
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    Hmm. I have worse accuracy typing on this keyboard, but it feels much more comfortable.
     
    eafd, Mar 31, 2011
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  3. zeth006

    zeth006 Traveler

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    I have mixed feelings. I feel I'm able to type on other laptops with much greater speed. I'm almost tempted to take my heavier Asus to class so I can type notes much faster.
     
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  4. eafd

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    Well, I do type a lot faster on this keyboard. Maybe that's why I seem to be making more mistakes
     
    eafd, Mar 31, 2011
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    pez319 Notebook Consultant

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    Yea I definitely type less accurately and slower. This is my first island style keyboard so I'm not used to the greater distance I need to extend my fingers to click the buttons. I figure with more use I will be able to reteach my muscles so I click the keys I want.
     
    pez319, Mar 31, 2011
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    Szadzik Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine is definitely no slower. I have to note though, that I am prety good at typing and keyboards make little difference to me in this respect.
     
    Szadzik, Mar 31, 2011
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    pez319 Notebook Consultant

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    It's not a competition... lol j/k
     
    pez319, Mar 31, 2011
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    My first month or so with the envy left me disappointed with the keyboard. After said month, I adjusted to how shallow they keys were and type just find on the keyboard now.
     
    awdotson, Apr 1, 2011
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  9. excalibur1814

    excalibur1814 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ohh eck! Months ago I popped into PC World to have a quick feel (Cor) of all the laptop keyboards as I do a lot of typing and the fastest 'seemed' to be the Envy 13... Instant sale.

    I now have an ENvy 14 on the way so I hope it's just as good as the 13!?

    :/
     
    excalibur1814, Apr 1, 2011
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