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    Question on the W500 keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by antskip, Mar 25, 2009.

  1. antskip

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    I have read some comments suggesting that the keyboard on the W500 is not as good as previous Lenovo/IBM thinkpads? - specifically, it has flex, because Lenovo has sacrificed rigidity for lightness. Is that the case? At present I have a 4-yr old Dell Precision M70, and it has the most awesome keyboard - no flex at all; perfect to type on. I have experience of the traditional IBM thinkpad keyboard and think they are very good too. Can anyone comment on the W500's keyboard?
     
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Nope, this issue has been resolved by Lenovo, by switching back to using the T61 keyboards that were very solid. If you somehow do receive one with a flexy keyboard, Lenovo will promptly mail you a new nonflexy one at no cost.

    If you want more details, take a look at my T500 review (link in my sig), since the T500 has th exact same chassis as the W500.
     
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  3. antskip

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    MidnightSun: thank you! just what I needed to hear.
     
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