![]() The volume controls are nice, as are the large Escape and Delete keys. Even compared to a proper QWERTY/AZERTY/Dvorak layout, the ThinkPad Keyboard still holds up well. As I'm in Canada I'm subjected to the horrible Canadian Multilingual Standard keyboard layout for any new computer purchase, and the ThinkPad keyboard is obviously better than that. Also, after switching to a standing desk setup, I'm finding the trackpoint even more useful.The key design is very nice. It's also a bonus on computers with few USB ports, as having the pointing device integrated frees up one of the ports. The trackpoint is also handy for briefly moving the cursor around, although for extended mousing I would still use my TrackBall Explorer or T650 Touchpad. The design of the keyboard allows me to have the point between the G and H keys lined up with the centre of my monitor, without forcing my mouse so far to the right that reaching it becomes uncomfortable. A split key design for ergonomics is an obvious change that could be made, but most of the ergonomic keyboards available have the number pad attached, which is in some ways worse than having the keys on straight rows. While there are things I would like to see improved on the ThinkPad Keyboard, it's hard to bring criticism against it in the absence of a product that introduces the improvements I would like to see.
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