Lenovo Thinkpad Compact USB Keyboard with Trackpoint

I bought this in my search for a US-layout laptop-style wired keyboard for use with Windows & Mac machines. I'm only a few days into it, but so far the accuracy is dead-on and I'm very happy with it. (I had previously tried a Matias tenkeyless keyboard, but that one generated way too many duplicated and missed keypresses.) Since so many people have warned about the fragility of the USB connector on the keyboard, I've paired it with a USB cable with a magnetically switchable right-angled connector. My hope is that this will act a bit like the magsafe connectors on older Mac laptops and absorb any stress that would otherwise weaken the USB connector. The one I'm using is the LAMA "Right Angled Charging Cable, LAMA [3A 6.6ft] Magnetic USB Cable Multi Charging Cable with Lightening Type C Micro USB Magnetic Connectors for Charging/Data Transfer/i-Products/Android Devices Red" ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WDBBJMD/ ). At first I was disappointed that the 6M version was only available in red, but I realized that it more or less matches the trackpoint nub! I'll update this if more problems crop up later.

A standard, high quality, Lenovo product, one that improves the experience of any USB-attached machine. The famous TrackPoint mouse pointer enables the focused touch typist to navigate fields and applications without breaking away from the home row. As perfectly evolved as any professional ThinkPad keyboard, the only single negative is that's the micro-USB connector on the product can wear aggressively due to constant disconnecting, reconnection (if a traveling worker). This aside, it provides a quality user experience at a good price-point.

Gripes are that the ctrl key is not in typical position 😭😥😢, x the micro usb is weak and disconnects often not happy about thatt the slot seems bad..

I bought this to use with my Microsoft Surface Pro 4, since I can't stand the keyboard that goes with the Surface Pro, and I am totally satisfied and happy with the Lenovo Thinkpad Compact keyboard. I like the size of the keyboard , the spacing of the keys is perfect for me, the touch/feel of the keys is great for my typing (I touch-type), and having the little mouse tracker is a real bonus. It is a little plasticky feeling after years of using a MacBook Pro (which I find sublime to type on), but compared to the Microsoft Surface keyboard, the Lenovo is great. The only thing, is that I was expecting a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, but received one with a cable? Not such a big deal except that the Surface Pro has only one USB port...

Great keyboard, especially if you're already used to the ThinkPad laptop keyboards. I find the arrow keys & pageup/pagedown keys a bit too cramped and keep miss hitting them but I knew that was a risk from looking at the layout. Very nice to type on otherwise. NOTE: This is a US keyboard layout (which is what I wanted).

It has *** US LAYOUT ***. It's amazing how the product description won't say the most important thing.

Arrived in damaged packaging, item is scratched, charging port is damaged, item seems like been abused rather than used - but I've ordered new one. Delivery took 2 weeks. The keyboard itself does not look genuine - is very poor quality, noisy squeaks and cracks and so on.

Other than that works great

I have owned a Lenovo computer in the past but it was not as good as this keyboard because it did not have dedicated buttons for the trackpoint, which this keyboard has. I was having lots of trouble with trackpads due to dragging my wrist when starting out after periods away from coding. Unfortunately I could not get into the trackpoint because I had to also use the trackpad to get things done. This configuration with only the trackpoint is a huge blessing in that regard... no more accidental movements. The trackpoint is my main driver now for mouse activities and it is great! My hands stay on the keyboard and I don't stutter as I type because I have confidence in each button press. I think a wired connection helps (I have had OK experiences with Logitech bluetooth keyboards in the past but bluetooth feels like a waste of time now). The fact that the keys themselves are better than my Asus computer's "chicklet" keys is another factor. Buy a USB2 or USB3 "switch" with this if you are using multiple computers. It is a dream! I put in longer hours with this keyboard on my desk. It was a good purchase.

Este teclado reúne los elementos que llevaba bastante tiempo buscando. Siempre me ha gustado el trackpoint, porque me permite mover el ratón sin apenas mover la mano del teclado. Cuesta un tiempo acostumbrarse a él, pero para mi tiene más pros que contras. Aparte de eso las teclas tienen un recorrido y una sensación al pulsarlas muy buena, a pesar de ser bastante delgadas. Por último, la anchura es mucho menor que en un teclado normal, lo que también lo hace adecuado para usarlo con un ratón externo. La única pega que le saco es que solo está disponible con disposición americana. Si lo vas a usar para programar (como yo), lo mejor es mapear la tecla <,> (que no existe en esta disposición) en la tecla superior izquierda, bajo la tecla de escape.

Overall, a wonderful feeling keyboard with some minor quirks. I got this keyboard mainly because the keyboard on my lenovo laptop was extremely shallow (felt reasonably ok, but I'm a guy that bangs on his keys, I need at least 2mm of travel) and because of that, I was making constant errors--my backspace key was starting to feel spongy after only about a year's worth of usage. I've always had a fondness for thinkpads mainly because of their keyboards and their trackpoint, and thus, even though this bad boy was a bit on the pricey side, I bit the bullet and bought this. It's the price you pay if you want a trackpoint. Yes, at this price you could buy a good used mechanical keyboard, but if you're like me and love trackpoints and find that they speed up your workflow, well you don't have much choice--but even then, this is no compromise. Let me start with my complaints about the keyboard: 1) default drivers are more or less useless: I can't fine tune the sensitivity of the trackpoint (its a bit on the high effort side for me, more than I'm used to on an old thinkpad keyboard I had). 2) can't get the middle mouse button to work normally. This one I can't figure out. Normally (on thinkpads) you press the middle mouse button, and it will either scroll lock or open a link in a new tab. If you hold the mouse button, it will allow you to scroll with the trackpoint. I can't get it to function like this. I can only get the middle mouse button to do scroll lock and open in new tab.I have to be doing something wrong. 3) Layout is a bit odd --I guess if you're familiar with the new thinkpad keyboard layout, its more than acceptable, but for those of us not, it can be odd. On old thinkpad keyboards, right next to the arrow keys, there were previous page and next page buttons. They have been replaced with PgUp and PgDn keys. I would prefer if they were the prev/next page buttons. Not a deal breaker, but annoying for me. 4) mouse buttons are bit mushy feeling; not horrible, but could be better. Oh well. 5) could use a palm rest. Not a deal breaker, easily fixed, but I would like a real palmrest. Now the good: The good far outweighs the bad for me: 1) the feel: why I bought this thing in the first place. The best way I can describe it is very Thinkpad-like. Very authoritative. When you press on a key, it feels like you are pressing on something larger than a key. Every keystroke feels like you're launching a nuke. It feels important, you feel in charge. There is this "in charge" feeling I get with this keyboard and in every thinkpad keyboard. When you press on a key, it is extremely tactile. You feel a strong bump, and this bump can be felt throughout the key's fairly long (at least by today's standards) key travel. Effort feels linearlike, without being linear. Difficult to describe properly. It just feels "right". This might sound like it'd make for tiring typing but not at all: It is extremely comfortable and actuation force is light. You can hammer on keys nonstop and it feels comfortable. Keys are light enough to make typing easy, but not so light that you accidentally hit the wrong keys. 2) pleasant experience typing on it: I find that compared to my lenovo's keyboard, this thinkpad keyboard lets me type at least 15 wpm faster. I am also more accurate typer because I can feel every keystroke because there is just such good feedback. The keys are super comfortable. Nicely spaced out, and concave. Very easy to type on. I make very few errors now because the keys are just so good. Keys are also quiet, very silent despite their long key travel. This is good if you work in an office type environment. But the sound isn't too bad, sounds better than most scissor switch keyboards. 3) looks nice; feels reasonably well built. It does flex in certain locations, but only if you press really hard. I can't notice it flexing when I'm typing, and I bang hard on my keys. keys feel durable, like they will withstand years of abuse. Overall, very happy with my new keyboard. Highly recommend despite the high price. But if you don't like trackpoints, then maybe look for a different, cheaper keyboard. But if you like the trackpoint, then this keyboard is worth every dollar.

Cualquiera que haya experimentado el placer de escribir en un teclado Thinkpad y esté acostumbrado al legendario trackpoint de estas máquinas, se sentirá muy a gusto con este dispositivo. Las teclas son firmes y de respuesta excelente. La construcción del teclado recuerda a los viejos modelos que eran a prueba de prácticamente cualquier cosa. El cable que lo conecta a la computadora es micro USB, por lo que es fácil de guardar y reemplazar. Lo utilizo como complemento para una Thinkpad P40 Yoga y es realmente cómodo.

der gelegentlich bis dauernd auf der Shell mit US Sonderzeichen arbeiten muss, finde ich diese Tastatur ideal... auch verlangen manche Computer per Fehlermeldungen nach einem Tracking-Device da empfinde ich einen Trackpoint als wesentlich praktischer und angenehmer als irgendwelche Mäuse mitschleifen zu müssen, oder auf irgendwelchen Funk Tastaturen mit zu kleinem Trackpad ausweichen zu müssen.