Looking for a new laptop--do some have keys requiring lighter pressue? (laptops, keyboard)
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The touch/pressure a laptop keyboard has varies wildly model to model, vendor to vendor.
I know there is a patent on adjustable pressure keyboards but I haven't seen any on the market, maybe others here have.
My suggestion? Go to every computer store around you and type on every laptop keyboard, again don't assume because this brand laptops keys feel fine that different models from the same vendor will feel the same way......
Personally I'm not concerned over the pressure it takes to register the keystroke as much as how silky and smooth the keys feels when I type...
If you can find one, try a Lenovo Thinkpad model. Lenovo just switched from what many regarded as the classic more tactile "IBM" keyboard to a newer design which is said to be 'lighter' in feel. Some regard this as controversial, but Lenovo obviously thinks it's the right thing.
They did still retain the "trackpoint" pointer in addition to a touchpad. Trackpoints are loved by many who have used them over the years, but require some getting used to at first.
Consider an external keyboard as well. I very rarely use the keyboard on my laptop and I never use the mouse. I sit in my easy chair with a usb keyboard and a wireless mouse. Depending on your circumstance that may work well for you.
If you can find one, try a Lenovo Thinkpad model. Lenovo just switched from what many regarded as the classic more tactile "IBM" keyboard to a newer design which is said to be 'lighter' in feel. Some regard this as controversial, but Lenovo obviously thinks it's the right thing.
They did still retain the "trackpoint" pointer in addition to a touchpad. Trackpoints are loved by many who have used them over the years, but require some getting used to at first.
Just to add onto this, the new ThinkPad keyboards have been considered the best of the best in the industry. Laptop Mag said in a review that it is "the best laptop keyboard we've ever tested."
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon series has the best touchpads for PC laptops and are often considered as good as the Mac trackpads. And, yes, there's the TrackPoint.
Certainly try out different keyboards and see what you think. But I wouldn't leave the ThinkPads out.
The new "thing" with laptop keyboards is what they call "chiclet keys".
Very similar to the keys on an Apple laptop. These require very minimal pressure.
The new "thing" with laptop keyboards is what they call "chiclet keys".
Very similar to the keys on an Apple laptop. These require very minimal pressure.
"Chicklet" keys? They all look a bit like Chicklets to me. Know which lap top manufacturers have them? I need low profile keys, not too far apart (like on our tabletop puter keyboard).
The touch/pressure a laptop keyboard has varies wildly model to model, vendor to vendor.
I know there is a patent on adjustable pressure keyboards but I haven't seen any on the market, maybe others here have.
My suggestion? Go to every computer store around you and type on every laptop keyboard, again don't assume because this brand laptops keys feel fine that different models from the same vendor will feel the same way......
Personally I'm not concerned over the pressure it takes to register the keystroke as much as how silky and smooth the keys feels when I type...
Excellent suggestion. I tried everyone at Walmart the other day.....glad I brought the hand sanitizer along!
If you can find one, try a Lenovo Thinkpad model. Lenovo just switched from what many regarded as the classic more tactile "IBM" keyboard to a newer design which is said to be 'lighter' in feel. Some regard this as controversial, but Lenovo obviously thinks it's the right thing.
They did still retain the "trackpoint" pointer in addition to a touchpad. Trackpoints are loved by many who have used them over the years, but require some getting used to at first.
"Thinkpad"? Not familiar with it but will look into; thanks.
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