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    Going back to T520 keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hhhd1, Nov 19, 2014.

  1. hhhd1

    hhhd1 Notebook Consultant

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    So, I have used the new island style keyboard on 'cheap laptops' ($300 laptops), and I like it, it make touch typing easier, but the T530 - with good specs - is outside my budget limit, plus, its bios doesn't allow you to hack its whitelist, and therefore, I am considering the T520, the only problem is its keyboard.

    1. How hard is it to switch back, if you really like the island keyboard ?
    2. how much pressure is needed for the old keyboard (T520) compared to the new keyboard (T530) ? , my hand gets tired quickly from typing or having to apply allot of pressure, and I need to type allot. and some reviews have said that the keys are loud, and usually loud keys are a symptom of friction or requiring a bit of extra force to click the buttons.

    3. should I wait until my budget can allow for a T530 ?
     
    hhhd1, Nov 19, 2014
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