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Lenovo - ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint - US English - Cable Connectivity - USB Interface - English (US) - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(202 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 202 reviews
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
10
1 Star
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87%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Lenovo - ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint - US English - Cable Connectivity - USB Interface - English (US) - Black
Posted by: RS Florida
from Tampa Bay Area
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The only trackpoint keyboard I could find - Keeps a consistent feel with Thinkpad laptops.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Customer Rating
5
Great for travel but also wrist / shoulder relief
on April 15, 2014
Posted by: Paul
This is a really great keyboard. The form and size allows for travel but I've got these for my desktop machines at home and work. The low profile helps with wrist strain and the compact size allows the mouse to be closer and your shoulder positions to be more neutral which is really nice. You can SWITCH the Ctrl and Fn key functions if you like. It's in the manual. That said, I haven't switched it and I use the Ctrl key extensively without issue. Also, I keep the F# keys active instead of the multimedia keys.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Levin
from Omaha NE
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Trackpoint is even better than I've had on Lenovo laptops. The touch is good. I can't live without Trackpoint now, the Dell/HP sticks just aren't same quality. So $50 is a lot for most laptops but a bargain for this one.
Negatives -- No caps lock light. Not backlit. The special function keys (bright/dim loud/quiet) work fine on both my lenovo and HP laptops.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Customer Rating
4
This keyboard is excellent
on January 9, 2017
Posted by: JasonH
After reading some of the concerns in the other reviews, and the fact that this doesn't come with a TrackPad, I was hesitant about ordering this keyboard but couldn't find anything else to go with, so I took a shot. After using it for a few days, I am very happy with this keyboard. I like the small form factor, the key layout (including the dual purpose function keys), key travel, TrackPoint. I still wish it had a TrackPad but I'm OK with just a TrackPoint because I tend to use keyboard shortcuts the majority of the time anyways (and if it becomes intolerable or I have a task that requires extensive mousing, I will just buy a USB trackpad or I will reattach my normal mouse and keep it nearby.)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Robertreviews
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great keyboard that doesn't take up a lot of desk space. It's very thin, light, and pleasant to type on. And of course the trackpoint is arguably the greatest aspect of this keyboard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: William Schmidt
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Although I suppose I could see from the pictures of the keyboard, I was still surprised when I got it that it has no place to rest your palms. I own the previous version of this keyboard, model SK-8855, and it extends toward me at the bottom about two full inches beyond the click buttons. The difference in comfort is huge, and in ergonomics. I buy this kind of keyboard to allow me to work (I am a programmer) without injuring myself, and the palm rest is a key part of keeping my hands quiet while I type.
Otherwise the keyboard seems fine, comparable to a built-in keyboard on modern ThinkPads. Make one like this but with a palm rest (and a trackpad too) and I'll be first in line.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from lenovo.comBy Adrian_Lenovo, Customer Service, June 5, 2020
Lenovo appreciates all feedback and thank you for taking the time to rate and review our product! We apologize for your inconvenience. In looking for something to better accommodate you, please check out more options on our website at https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/pc and contact our sales team for assistance at 855-253-6686.
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
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Posted by: Angelica P
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really appreciate having a keyboard separate from my laptop so I can work more comfortably at home. For the most part this keyboard has worked quite well for me. The only thing I'll say is that sometimes the "TrackPoint" will sometimes be a little finicky and continue sliding in one direction. This I somewhat expected since I used it before and I still value a finicky TrackPoint to having to buy a separate mouse or accidentally moving my cursor because a touch-pad is too sensitive and screws up what I was typing. Stupid additional note, I like the click of this keyboard, so that's nice too.
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Posted by: Treetrunkrick
Verified Purchase:Yes
This keyboard gives me the concise control I’ve expected from ThinkPad laptops for years and now I can use it on my desktop PC to increase office productivity by eliminating the number keypad and putting the mouse in the middle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com