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    was'nt there a steel series keyboard for the np9170?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by allyn2, Nov 13, 2012.

  1. allyn2

    allyn2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I hope i did not imagine it, but was'nt there a steel series keyboard for the np9170em? I believe it was an upgrade option when I purchased the laptop from xotic pc. I am not seeing it now.
     
    allyn2, Nov 13, 2012
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    Yes its a legit upgrade from the stock keyboard. People have ordered this and there were reviews about it.
    You are gonna have to talk to Xotic about whether they still offer it. PM them on the forums.
     
    b0b1man, Nov 13, 2012
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  3. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    Used to be available but the maker of it asked it be removed as they only wanted it on MSI computers. If you can get one, they will work but are a little bigger so need some trimming so they fit properly. Also the Fn keys will be mapped differently.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Nov 13, 2012
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  4. Meaker@Sager

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    I believe it was the MSI one they were fitting, but the makers have an exclusivity deal with MSI.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 15, 2012
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    all in all - buy an external keyboard and dont fiddle with the built-in one too much.
     
    b0b1man, Nov 15, 2012
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    I don't know about that, a little mod if you can get hold of one and there is no need and it saves space.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 15, 2012
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Nov 15, 2012
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