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    Are the key sizes of T61 and X61 the same?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kns, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Do all "full size" keyboard have the same sized keys? I know the whole keyboard size may be different, but what about the individual key caps? Are the smaller keyboard (e.g. X61) just have the ENTER, BACKSPACCE, SHIFT etc. keys smaller, but not the letters?
     
    kns, Dec 20, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think the keys are somewhat smaller. It's a fantastic keyboard, better than almost all other notebooks.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 20, 2008
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  3. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    The keyboard on the x61 is slightly smaller than the T61. This is most noticeable on Enter, Backspace, Caps Lock, Shift, Tab, etc. However, I think the main keys are also very slightly smaller.

    The x200 series uses a true full size keyboard (one of the benefits of a 12.1" widescreen). In fact, the T61 keyboard can be placed in the x200 if you like (although the x200 keyboard is fantastic on its own, so I'm not sure why you would replace it).
     
    jonlumpkin, Dec 21, 2008
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  4. czhang

    czhang Notebook Consultant

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    I think the X200 and T400 actually even share the same keyboard part number. Not sure about the X61, but I always thought it was just the full keyboard with parts of the shift, enter, backspace, etc. chopped off.
     
    czhang, Dec 21, 2008
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  5. erik

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    sorry, but they aren't even close.   not only are the bolt patterns and number of fasteners different, but the X200 keyboard has the new high-wear coating on the keys and the updated trackpoint buttons with red/blue stripes.

    here are the part numbers for reference:
    T400: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-70428.html
    X200: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-70524.html
     
    erik, Dec 22, 2008
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  6. czhang

    czhang Notebook Consultant

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    Cool, never knew that part about the key coatings.
     
    czhang, Dec 22, 2008
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  7. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ya, basically a bit of vinyl coating over the actual lettering.
     
    jaredy, Dec 22, 2008
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  8. erik

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    the new coating is over the entire keys to help mitigate the "shine" that the ABS+PC plastic gets over time.   the printed lettering still has the standard spot-varnish coating over the print to help prevent it from wearing as well.

    the X300/X301 and SL series keyboards have this coating as well.
     
    erik, Dec 22, 2008
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