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    Island Keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Jewel99, Mar 11, 2011.

  1. Jewel99

    Jewel99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    I've been reading some of the various threads on the new Dell XPS15 that was re-launched recently.

    I keep seeing mention of an island keyboard, but I have no idea what people are talkinga about, especially compared to other types of keyboard.

    I'm in Canada, so not even sure if it would be the same as the one sold to US or International customers, but curious if people can explain what the keyboard issues/benefits are and also how to find out what type of keyboard might be coming with my system when it arrives next week.

    Thanks!
     
    Jewel99, Mar 11, 2011
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    ans04 Notebook Consultant

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    Your being in Canada makes no difference, all XPS 15 L502x will have the island/chicklet keyboard. And there are no issues or benefits really, just personal preferences and opinions.

    You can check out a first impression of the new keyboard by a fellow member here

    Check out the pics below to see the differences.

    The Old L501x Keyboard:
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    Backlit in the Dark:
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    The New L502x Keyboard:
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    Backlit:
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    Hope that helped.
     
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