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    Vaio Z vs. T410

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Oneo65, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. Oneo65

    Oneo65 Newbie

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    Are the isolation keyboards on the Vaio Z any better than the T410?
     
  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Better is subjective. Go check some out.
     
  3. kdhar

    kdhar Notebook Enthusiast

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    After going chiclet > thinkpad keyboard (luckily got the NMB ones), I can't go back. The best chic so far is on the Macbooks sadly.

    But then again, check them out in person to best compare.
     
  4. evilid

    evilid Notebook Consultant

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    I was considering both a few months ago.
    However the price difference was too big to be a real competitor.
    When similarly equipped, Vaio Z was about 30-40% more expensive.
     
  5. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    I used the Sony VAIO chiclet keyboard myself and I admit that I struggle on them as i'm pretty used to the ThinkPad layout. But as others mentioned it's best to try out the Chiclet keyboards yourself to see whether it suit you as one person's experience may not necessary be the same for you.
     
  6. rashomon

    rashomon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think one can get used to typing on any keyboard. That being said, the thinkpad keyboard are the best I've ever used on a laptop. :)
     
  7. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I actually have both the T410 and the Sony Z.

    I think that I slightly prefer the T410 keyboard over the Sony Z, but I don't really find my typing hindered by either.

    I've written 5000+ word documents on both. It's a toss-up.
     
  8. ido

    ido Notebook Enthusiast

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    after having a Z for over a year, and now with a t400, i can honestly say I got used to the Z keyboard so much its hard use anything else.
    I even got used to not having dedicated pgup/down keys.

    anyway, me fingers loved typing on the Z better.
     
  9. vavabavava

    vavabavava Notebook Consultant

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    aside from the main topic,

    I have used VGN-Z, VPC-Z, X200, X200s, X200T, X41

    I can definitely say that I get less typing error with thinkpad's kb.
     
  10. graycolor

    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    I've tried the macbook pros they were pretty good actually, I still prefer the Thinkpad keyboard. I type faster with with a thinkpad because I feel around the keys a lot. If your the average person I don't think you would have a problem with the chicklet keys.
     
  11. ThinkSeries

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    I prefer thinkpad keyboard rather than Vaio keyboard because it give me feeling for typing :)
     
  12. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    The title of this thread is misleading.

    Renee