"Legendary Thinkpad keyboard"?

Please excuse my relative unfamiliarity with stuff that is probably common knowledge around here... but what does everyone mean by the phrase "legendary ThinkPad keyboard"? I ran into it in the notebook buying guide, as well as elsewhere on this forum, and I'm trying to determine exactly what it means and what impact it'll have on my decision to buy a ThinkPad.

Now, I realize it is a "full size" keyboard, but is that the only reason for this phrase? If so, how is that so different from other manufacturers that now offer regular sized keyboards?

Thanks in advance.

 

the size is the same. IMO, They call it legendary keyboard , because it is well known for it's comfy feel, which allows you to type faster and make fewer errors.

 

It does not exhibit flex like many notebook keyboards do. If you go down to your local PC shop (COMPUSA has some on display), you can compare it's feel to that of say a mainstream HP's keyboard. Much different feel and stability level there. Seeing it in person is really the best way to answer your question.

 

The keys are softer and more fluid when typing and it gives you the feel of it being as though it were an expensive keyboard. Try using like the keyboard on a Dell E1505 for a while and then switch to a ThinkPad. You'll understand why some people can never switch to another brand simply because of the keyboard.

 

yes,one should really try it to see hoe different the feeling is.But i'e heard that there are other nice notebook keyboards.The ones on the DEll Latitude,for exmple.Has anyone tried both and make any comparisson?

 

Go to the nearest store. Look for a thinkpad (any models will do, better in a full size models like R, T or Z). Try to type some words. Move to another brand. Try to type some words.

Go to nearest starbucks. Start to memory the experience while drinking your favourite coffee...

 

legendary sounds nice but these keyboards aren't that long ago.

For some reason I did try to type fast as I could in the T42 and for some reason, I never was able to type that fast, gone in 60 seconds.

the thickness of the keyboard is much thicker than many other models, connectors are better quality type. also there are 4 screws from bottom of laptop into keyboard, making keyboard no flex at all when typing.

 

imo, the thinkpad keyboards feel more solid and. i'm not sure about making fewer mistakes as didn't notice an improvment over other kinds but after hearing much fanfare about this "legendary" keyboard, I bought a thinkpad myself and I must agree that its the best one I have ever used or felt.

 

I honesly must say that I don't find the keyboard on thinkpads outperform any other I've typed on.
Owned a HP and used an LG alot and both are pretty much the same as the thinkpad.

The keyboard on the thinkpad is great - but so are HP, LG and Sony keyboards too - probably different between different models but those that I've tried.

 

Try to type on a Dell or Hp keyboard then type on a ThinkPad and you will
immediately feel the difference!

 

You guys obviously have not tried HP's business range keyboards, those found on the nx/nc/nw range. I find them even better than these legendary Thinkpad keyboards because I find Thinkpad ones a tad too clickety. However, the trackpoints on the Thinkpads feels much better. The HP ones are a little stiff.