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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
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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: An Ony Mouse
from Los Angeles, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had to make a couple modifications to the keyboard in order to get it to work properly for me.
First, I had to use an aftermarket micro USB to USB cable, both because the keyboard didn't come with a cable and also because there are numerous reports of the micro USB connection becoming loose over time. I purchased an aftermarket right angle micro USB to USB cable, which is supposed to prevent the loosened connection problem.
Additionally, the legs underneath the keyboard are too short so I had to purchase a flip keyboard stand to elevate the keyboard sufficiently. Fortunately, I found a stand that extended 9" across the middle of the keyboard (as there are reports that the keyboard flexes and bows when used). The stand thus provides additional structural support to prevent such flexing and bowing.
Aside from the above (and the Fn key being placed where the left Ctrl key is placed on all non Lenovo keyboards), this keyboard has been pretty good. It is more or less plug and play. However, installing the Lenovo keyboard driver allows the middle key to be used to scroll sideways in addition to up and down. That said, prior to installing the driver I was able to scroll vertically by clicking the middle button without having to keep a finger on the Trackpoint; the driver removed this ability.
Still, the whole point of my getting this keyboard was because I wanted an external keyboard with a Trackpoint. The Trackpoint functions very well. The sensitivity is pretty good and the Trackpoint is overall pretty responsive.
I also much prefer how the Fn lock works on this keyboard over how it works on my Lenovo ThinkPad E14. With this keyboard, any of the functions assigned to the F1-12 keys can be activated by pressing the Fn and the Esc (FnLk) key and the appropriate function (F1-12) key, unlike the ThinkPad's keyboard, which requires not only pressing not only the Fn and the Esc (FnLk) keys, but also pressing the Fn key when pressing one of the F1-12 keys.
Overall, this keyboard is good for ThinkPad fans who want to be able to use a ThinkPad keyboard either with a non-ThinkPad computer or with a laptop hub connected to a ThinkPad.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from lenovo.comBy Adrian_Lenovo, Customer Service, July 12, 2022
Lenovo appreciates all feedback and thank you for taking the time to rate and review our product! We want our customers to have a superb experience as you help us to continually evaluate our current products and services, and if necessary, change to meet your needs better.
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Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
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Posted by: Anonymous
from San Diego, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great Familiar Thinkpad keyboard and trackpoint mouse. It's really 5/5 stars but actual Thinkpad laptops have had backlit keys for 10+ years, add backlighting and this thing is 6+/5
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Customer Rating
3
KU1255 Keyboard
on September 4, 2014
Posted by: Anonymous
No USM cable comes with it. You have to supply your own. Minor.
I sure do wish it was bigger. The 40A5091 was much nicer, please bring it back!!
If not that exact model some version of a full size keyboard with a Trackpoint.T
Lenovo has inherited the brilliant Trackpoint design. OK skid pads won. I cannot understand why they did but that is the way it is.
Lenovo has inherited the brilliant Trackpoint design. OK skid pads won. I cannot understand why they did but that is the way it is.
But for those of us that use the TrackPoint there is nothing better if you make it I will buy it. Myself and I am sure many others will.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Customer Rating
4
Very nice keyboard. Not perfect, but very very ni
on July 31, 2023
Posted by: Winter P
from Norcross, GA
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very nice feel. Is a true Thinkpad Keyboard. I had used one for awhile on a thinkpad from work that I really liked, and I wanted to get access to the trackpoint (red nib) controller to have an alternate input method to help my wrists relax.
It is a good keyboard. I own several kit-built keyboards, with Cherry or Gateron switches, and I think I have pretty good taste. Over all, this keyboard has a very solid feel, keys are crisp and not wobbly, and the base is firm and has a bit of weight to it.
Great, right?
Well, I knocked off one star because it's easy to knock the little nib off the trackpoint. That thing is small and can get lost (mine got lost and I had to order more). Also, the feet on the back of the keyboard can come off very easily, for example if I put it in my backpack and carry it to a coffee shop near me to work.
Not perfect, because of the above issues. However, I would gladly buy it again. I like the keyboard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Client32
from New York
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great keyboard. It's not small just right. If you love the trackpoint, your gonna love using this keyboard
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Posted by: MNezz
from Eugene, OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had ThinkPad keyboards in the past but this model is new to me. Everything looks and works as expected. The TrackPoint is the must-have feature for me. I love it and will probably buy more ThinkPad keyboards in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Customer Rating
1
USB Connector Weak and Breaks
on December 1, 2016
Posted by: uflRob
from Gainesville, FL
The USB cable for both the USB and the Bluetooth models of this keyboard is detachable, attached to the back of the keybaords via a microUSB connector. This connector is extremely weak and has broken for both of the two devices we've purchased so far, so that the cable is no longer firmly held and resulting in the USB model disconnecting and the Bluetooth model not reliably charging.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: tp_user_since_2000
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 5.5mm trackpoint isn't as good as the original 6mm, but it's still way better than the 4mms and 3mms.
The depth of keystrokes is also extremely nice for all-day typing.
The depth of keystrokes is also extremely nice for all-day typing.
One major drawback: There is no gap between F12 and Home key and that creates a huge confusion for me whenever I try to touch the home key. It's a bit annoying.
But still this is the best wired keyboard with trackpoint you can get.
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