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    X200 Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by asdfTT123, Mar 15, 2009.

  1. asdfTT123

    asdfTT123 Notebook Geek

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    The keyboard is one of the most important reasons I'm going for a Thinkpad. I was wondering if there are any differences among the X200 series in terms of the keyboard quality. Are they all high-quality keyboards with zero flex or are there different variants of keyboards on the same model? Any comments regarding the X200 keyboards and typing experience would be appreciated. Thanks!
     
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  2. MidnightSun

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    After the T400/T500 keyboard fiasco (which has been very nicely resolved by Lenovo) I haven't heard any complaints of keyboard quality in any of the Thinkpads - the X200 should be just as solid as the others (maybe even more so, seeing as there's less empty space in a smaller notebook).
     
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    The x200 keyboard is of extremely high quality. There can be a quite variation in feel depending on the keyboard manufacturer (ALPS, NMB, Chicony) but all are great and I haven't heard any complaints about flex. I believe the x200 uses a similar weight reduced keyboard design as the T400, but due to the smaller/firmer chassis it doesn't cause any problems.
     
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