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    Sager Laptop

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by movax, Jun 20, 2011.

  1. movax

    movax Newbie

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    Thinking of getting a 5165, but I'm wary about the keyboard. I've never used that kind before, and I do a lot of typing. Can anyone describe what they're like for heavy use, especially coming from a thinkpad or even more regular laptop keyboards?
     
    movax, Jun 20, 2011
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  2. Electric Shock

    Electric Shock Notebook Evangelist

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    It's not my favorite keyboard for sure but it does the job. Just go into any Best Buy and try out other laptops with a chiclet type keyboard and you'll get the general idea. One good thing I noticed is that the Clevo has much less flex under the keyboard than some other laptops (Alienware).

    Personally I prefer the old style laptop keyboards. This keyboard is too Apple like.

    I would say the closest thing I would compare it to is the Apple Aluminum keyboard.
     
    Electric Shock, Jun 20, 2011
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  3. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    I've only had the laptop a few hours, but so far I don't really mind the keyboard. The chicklet style is different, though...we'll see what I think in a week or two.
     
    ElBlufer, Jun 20, 2011
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  4. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    It tends to just be something that most people aren't used to, going in. Chiclet style keyboards are still somewhat new/unusual for laptops.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Jun 20, 2011
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  5. Noctilum

    Noctilum Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll never go back to the old style laptop keyboard. Keys are too scrunched together. Chiclet style makes it more natural like with an external keyboard.
     
    Noctilum, Jun 20, 2011
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  6. Vapkez

    Vapkez Notebook Evangelist

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    I love the Chiclet style keyboard. I can type on this thing as fast as I want, doesn't miss a key and has good resistance.
     
    Vapkez, Jun 20, 2011
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  7. chrisxnguyen

    chrisxnguyen Notebook Geek

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    How do you like your computer so far?!? My order is supposed to be shipped this week so I'm pretty anxious to receive it. Will you be writing a review?
     
    chrisxnguyen, Jun 20, 2011
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  8. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    i like the chiclet keyboard. was skeptical about it at first but it feels more natural to me.
     
    pukemon, Jun 20, 2011
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  9. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    I'm loving it, it's definitely worth the wait. I'll be waiting at least a few days to do a review. Not sure if I'll do a full or quick one, but I'll probably do something.

    EDIT: And, to the OP: The more I use this keyboard, the more I like it, you should be happy with it. Now, just to figure out why palmcheck isn't working and my pointer keeps moving...
     
    ElBlufer, Jun 20, 2011
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  10. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    you can set the sensitivity. i just turn my touchpad off and on with fn keys, because i use mouse 99 percent of time.
     
    pukemon, Jun 20, 2011
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  11. movax

    movax Newbie

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    I guess I'll check out a chiclet KB at best buy to be sure, but it doesn't sound like a huge issue once you get used to it. Thanks for posting your experiences.
     
    movax, Jun 20, 2011
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  12. Electric Shock

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    I would honestly say that it is the closest to the Apple Aluminum keyboard. It is not as good as the higher end Sony VAIO chiclet keyboards.

    [​IMG]
     
    Electric Shock, Jun 21, 2011
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  13. MaXKiLLz

    MaXKiLLz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I speed type on a few different style keyboards with the multiple computers in my house. The chiclet style on my 8130 is one of my favorites. You shouldn't have a problem with it.
     
    MaXKiLLz, Jun 22, 2011
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