[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lenovo keyboards are top notch, and I like this one even better than my 1st gen wired one. I wanted a wireless version (not bluetooth) and this one gives me both options. However, Lenovo continues to charge a very high price for a keyboard whose only selling point is that it's a thinkpad syle keyboard. What will make this more worthy of the price is BACKLIGHTING! PLEASE make the gen III version backlit. Then it will be perfect.
No Mac Bluetooth support, 2.4Ghz dongle is prone to wifi interference and causes keyboard to drop keypresses when tying. Wired USB is charging only, can't be used as a direct connection to PC. No wrist wrest so keyboard can't be used in your lap comfortably. Skip this version and get the previous wired version.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from lenovo.comBy Adrian_Lenovo, Customer Service, July 9, 2020
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Not a generic Bluetooth keyboard and mouse device.
on July 6, 2020
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This was almost the perfect, wireless keyboard ... but it's just meh. I was excited to receive it expecting that it would be a wireless keyboard with pointing stick but it does not work as a generic Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. While I paired it with my system and connected it does not deliver generic keyboard and mouse events.
It *does* work, however, as a generic keyboard and mouse when the USB receiver is utilized - but then it only works with systems that have a USB type A connector - which many portable devices lack.
Mechanically it has the feel of the current Lenovo laptop keyboards - which is reasonable and what I expected. It lacks the collection of media hotkeys that previous Lenovo keyboards had (why does Lenovo take previous, good designs and make them worse?).
So much for a nice Bluetooth device.
Response from lenovo.comBy Adrian_Lenovo, Customer Service, July 9, 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 1-855-253-6686.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I also have the previous version external keyboard (bluetooth only) from maybe four years ago (and I've had a ton of thinkpads over the years).
The lower profile keys on this version are not great (seems like they get lower and lower profile with every kbd revision), but the keys didn't change that much compared to the trackpoint click buttons, which are way too low profile and have too way little travel, especially the middle click. If it were just about the feel of the keyboard, these issues would make it a bit worse that the BT version, but the connectivity (bluetooth and 2.4ghz dongle) is great for my use case.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wireless, especially using Bluetooth without receiver is the best way to connect to my computer. Typing feeling is good as Thinkpad keyboard.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great, feels nice, and I love having a trackpoint on my desk! Now my notepad can go where I really always wanted it to be... exactly where my mouse used to live.