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    Is lenovo using a new keyboard material?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wilsonywx, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. wilsonywx

    wilsonywx Notebook Evangelist

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    I think I have read something before about how the keyboard on the X300 is made of a new material that is more resistant to wear. I went to J&R (a big electronics store in NYC) today and checked out the several Thinkpads they had on display. The keyboards did seem to have a different texture than the one on my T61p. The plastic material on the palmrest feel somewhat different too. Can someone confirm this?
     
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Were the ThinkPads you checked out in NYC the current ThinkPad lineup (T61(p))? There are different models of keyboards, I suppose it's possible that the material could differ slightly.
     
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    duffyanneal Notebook Deity

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    Yep, the x300 key caps have a slightly different texture which feels a bit smoother than the older Thinkpads. The key caps also appear to be a little glossy. The coating is supposed to wear better over time. The palm rest/top cover on the X300 has a soft touch coating over the plastic. The feel is a bit more organic.
     
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