Lenovo ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint - keyboard - US Input Device
$58.99
Mfg # 0B47190
CDW # 3161123
| UNSPSC 43211706
Quick tech specs
- USB
- US
- for ThinkBook 14; 15; ThinkCentre M72X; M75; M90n-1 IoT; M920; ThinkPad E14; E15; L13; V55t-15
- English
- retail
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The ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard combines the corded reliability of a USB keyboard with the TrackPoint convenience of ThinkPad laptops. The compact design is perfect for limited desk spaces while the scissor lift key mechanism ensures better ergonomics and comfort. The keys and spaces between are optimize for higher typing accuracy and quality typing experience. Simply connect to your PC- this compact keyboard is easy, simple and reliable for everyday use.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Compact USB Wired Keyboard with TrackPoint is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Xlamp from
Really Nice Keyboard
I think this Thinkpad keyboard is one of the best I've ever used for touch typing. Even the little raised dots on the "j" and "f" keys are slightly bigger and therefore more effective in positioning your fingers than most other keyboards.
The one thing I would definitely change on this keyboard is the position of the function key. It is where I expect the "ctrl" key to be and therefore I have to redo those actions frequently. Even chromebooks have a larger control key in that position.
And a note on carpal tunnel problems. I got this keyboard to help with carpal tunnel. the red button on this keyboard allows me to avoid using the mouse if my wrist is bothering me. It does help. It is not as helpful as my larger ergonomic (curved keyboard with keypad, but that keyboard is huge and has a numbers pad on the right side which throws off the balance when typing on your lap.
Date published: 2020-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Burns from
Snappy little keyboard
I spent a lot of time researching for a quality keyboard and I wound up landing with this one. It's very snappy and responsive, yet the foot print is very compact. ThinkPad has always had a great reputation for responsive keyboards and this one does not disappoint. Highly recommend this for writers and coders. It's also thin and portable. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JasonH from
This keyboard is excellent
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.)
Date published: 2017-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Melchior from
Great keyboard, poor support
It's a great little keyboard. Though don't expect much support from ThinkPad - if a key or a leg breaks, they will just recommend you buy a new keyboard.
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
coltondrg from
Compact, versatile, comfortable
Though a bit expensive, I think this is a good product that could be invaluable in certain situations. The typing experience is pretty good, it probably won't impress hardcore mechanical keyboard enthusiasts but it certainly beats most laptop keyboards and I personally can't stand cheap desktop keyboards. The keys have plenty of travel, there's not much deck flex even though I typically strike the keys exceptionally hard. Overall, the typing experience is pretty similar to the recent ThinkPad laptops, which is kind of the point of this product. It's compact size makes it perfect for tight spaces where there isn't much desk space, I set mine on top of my laptop's keyboard deck (which I hate for an instant keyboard upgrade. The trackpoint is also very convenient, allowing you to do precision pointing without moving your fingers away from the keyboard. Some will prefer it over a trackpad, and in a pinch where there is really no extra desk space whatsoever, you don't need to have a mouse because of it. Obviously ThinkPad (or Latitude) laptop users will also appreciate it. There is also no numpad, which I count as a feature because it makes for better typing posture with your hands centered in front of the screen, but data-entry enthusiasts will no doubt find it annoying. The build quality is good enough, it's all plastic and pretty lightweight, but it feels pretty sturdy, not cheap, and has very little flex. Despite all my glowing praise, I still think the asking price is a bit steep. I'll still probably end up putting one in front of my main computer.
Date published: 2020-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
J Moon from
Same layout as X1 Carbon 6th gen. but the feel fin
Same layout as X1 Carbon 6th gen. but the feel finish are completely different. Feels a little more cramped and the keys are a kind of glossy, textured finish, rather than the matte soft-touch finish on the X1C. Obviously neither keyboard compares to the X220 and the matching SK-8855 USB keyboard (which were a perfect match and both excellent keyboards). Sad to see Lenovo following Apple down the path of subpar chiclet keyboards.
Date published: 2019-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Scott Thinkpad from
Would Buy Again
I’ve owned 2 thinkpad laptops over the last 8 years. The keys do not exactly feel like the laptop keyboards but it is close. I’m happy with the purchase as I’m very used to the spacing and get fewer typos than other keyboards.
Date published: 2020-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DRahm from
Perfection!
World's last and best keyboard with a pointing stick. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CPA User from
Great Keyboard
I have a small home office desk and bought this compact keyboard for extra paperwork space. Its size, responsiveness and haptic feedback perfectly fit the bill. The unexpected surprise is how well the Trackpoint works. My Thinkpad Yoga 12’s internal one has never worked properly and I generally use a mobile mouse instead. For whatever reason, the external keyboard’s Trackpoint works perfectly with the same laptop. This is my 9th or 10th Thinkpad since the original model, and this keyboard’s Trackpoint may be the most comfortabke. Recommended to anyone needing a compact keyboard. I also bought Lenovo’s excellent number keypad to go with it, which I can set aside when I don’t need it. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Abry from
Excellent keyboard! Quiet!
Love this keyboard. Offers the same layout as the thinkpad, which I really like. It is consistent going from dock to laptop. Love the page up/down keys being so accessible for excel and web browsing. It is very study, with satisfying keystrokes, but also quiet so it doesn’t bother those nearby.
Date published: 2019-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
msorc from
Good plastic, different movement vs laptop
Nice to touch material. Sturdy. The only cons is the movement is quite different compared to X1 Carbon keyboard. The key stroke is longer, softer and louder.
Date published: 2019-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WilliamP from
Good value for the money
I bought this keyboard a month ago. All in all, it was good value for the money, especially if you're running out of desktop space. However, the keystrokes feel and sound cheap. Keyboards on real ThinkPad laptops are way better. I wish they just put the real keyboard in this external form factor.
Date published: 2018-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JeremyB from
My Favorite Keyboard of All Desktop/Laptop Options
For everything that the keyboard is, it's 100% my favorite. I didn't give 5-stars because I want a new version of this keyboard to be created ASAP which is illuminated, and which can do either Bluetooth or USB. Having the two separate products like it is right now, is not ideal. They are the exact same product, but purposely limited. They should be combined and illuminated and kept at the same price. Lenovo would then be making a lot more money off of this keyboard (I would buy 2 in a heart beat and recommend them to everyone).
Date published: 2018-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TomCat from
great keyboard
it is same as Thinkpad laptop's keyboard. it is wonderful.
Date published: 2014-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
zimon from
The older model of ThinkPadt USB Keyboard better
The older model with bigger palm rest and separate volume keys was much better. Please bring it back.
The new model can be usefull also if one wants really small, but still full size ergnomical kayboard. But the older model was even more ergonomical.
Date published: 2014-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
prgeno from
Love Thinkpad keyboards
And this one is very good too. Too bad Lenovo doesn't make this their full feature keyboard. This keyboard with a numeric keypad and biometric fingerprint reader would be the best keyboard ever. Lenovo, please bring out that best keyboard ever.
Date published: 2015-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
njsf from
Poor design of usb connector and riser tabs, poor
I just hate the way the usb cable connects. It is clearly flimsy and will break fast if you have a tight space, which would be a reason to buy this item. For such an expensive keyboard this is unacceptable. EPIC FAIL here.
the riser tabs are so low they might just not be there, makes this keyboard a poor ergonomic choice. Had to buy 2 slim wrist tests one to rise the back of the keyboard another to rest the palms to even make it usable. EPIC FAIL
I do love the key layout, better than my old trusty SK8855, but the lower risers, cable issue and the very nice wrist rest included in the SK8855 make it a far superior product, so much so I went back to using after remapping the prev/next keys above the cursor keys to pgup/pgdown.
Date published: 2018-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous78164 from
Middle mouse button is broken
I wish I had read the other review about the middle mouse button before my purchase! It's broken - dragging with it is not possible, the keyboard pretends like it's a scroll wheel.
It seems the Windows driver supports toggling this, but since it's done in the firmware of the keyboard, Linux users are up the creek.
Date published: 2016-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JonesBob from
Just Like On My T450S
Keyboard has the same feel as the T450S keyboard which is great, but it really needs a number pad. Without it there's not much reason to buy this keyboard as there are comparable ones that include the number pad or cost much less.
Date published: 2016-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kevin from
Good Keyboard
I purchased this keyboard after using the X120e laptop by Lenovo. The tactile response and key layout is by far the best I have ever used. I only have one gripe about the keyboard. I wish there were function controls for pause/play, and fast forward. The x120e has these options and I really notice their absence. I would have easily given up the alt-tab shortcut, windows "Find" and whatever function is added to F12 (doesn't do anything on Windows 7 Pro that I can tell). Lastly, I felt the price point was a little high but for Lenovo quality and the specific design I was looking for I was willing to pay for it.
Date published: 2013-11-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mosong from
Nice keyboard with issues, still want the classic
The original (like the one on my X220) is perfect. This one is good for typing, has correct size. Just a couple of issues: 1) keys are a little bit. 2) The USB port position is a bit awkward. Better position it on the side or use a more flexible USB cable. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MarkInChicago from
Would be 5 stars if key-labels weren't reflective
I have been hooked on ThinkPad keyboards for nearly 20 years. This one feels right to me, is nice and small, and doesn't have the disconnect issues that I experienced with the Bluetooth version. My one major complaint is that the labels for the keys aren't matte. My workspace is set up such that I have an overhead light about four feet in front of me, and the reflection off my shiny key-labels makes them hard to read. It's so bad that I've used a metallic marker to give myself a couple of visual landmarks for function keys, which are outside my touch-typing comfort/confidence zone.
Date published: 2018-03-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
x200user from
Great portable keyboard
I needed a portable keyboard that I can take with me for work and since I love my personal x200 keyboard I figured that this new compact USB keyboard would be a great place to start.
The keyboard worked fine in plug and play mode but installing the Lenovo driver allows changes to the TrackPoint speed which was a nice improvement for my setup.
I took off one star for the design since I still prefer the old style keys but overall no one else comes close for laptop keyboards.
Date published: 2013-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
yujw from
Great Keyboard
Love the laptop styled keyboard with built in mouse
Date published: 2020-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jason Fennell from
My TrackPoint keyboard review
I love this TrackPoint it was my first time using it and I loved it, I had never used a TrackPoint before and now I am using it and I will never stop using it :d
Date published: 2020-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ohio Lenovo User from
ThinkPad laptop keyboard escapes to the desktop
The ThinkPad Wired USB Keyboard with TrackPoint has a nice weight to it allowing it to firmly stay in place on the desk. The fold out feet give the right amount of elevation. Keys have a nice light touch and right amount of feedback.The keys are just the right size and there is little or no frame flex while typing. Well worth the price.
Date published: 2020-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BigD_Rides from
Great matching keyboard when docked at home!
Nearly identical touch and feel to my Yoga X1 laptop keyboard. Compact and carpel tonal free! Great to have the same keyboard layout when docked at home as when on the road. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Frisco from
No real middle mouse button
I'm an X windows user, and make extensive use of the middle mouse button with the trackpoint. I've used many Lenovo laptops and keyboards and until now loved them all because they had a three button mouse built right into the keyboard.
Unfortunately, the middle mouse button on this keyboard is not really a middle mouse button, because it doesn't allow you to drag. The minute you drag, the mouse button is reported as released and instead up and down movement gets reported as scroll wheel events. Worse, I can't even get the horizontal scroll wheel to work, because it seems to get reported as a completely different class of usb hid event.
What's so frustrating about this is that it's trivial to configure the X server to emulate a scroll wheel given a third mouse button, but almost impossible to do the converse. Why did Lenovo do this do the keyboard instead of just having the driver software or configuration handle scrollwheel emulation for people who want it?
Date published: 2014-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Yual Chiek from
Best Keyboard ever!
This is an excellent keyboard. While it is compact it doesn't feel cramped. It would be even better if a slightly softed plastic was used. Over all, this is, in my opinion the berybest portable keyboard available. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
H Lebo from
A perfect extra keyboard
Just what I was hoping for -- an ideal external keyboard for many uses. Great key feel, and SO glad to have the TrackPoint
Date published: 2019-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
rihorto from
Excellent, but where's the number pad?
This is my third ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint. The first one was purchased by my employer, and I left it there when I changed jobs. What a shame. It had the integrated number pad. It was the best keyboard ever.
This keyboard is still amazing if you like the feel of laptop keyboards (which I do) and like the TrackPoint features (which I do).
I'll keep using this keyboard as long as it is still available, though I hope Lenovo brings back the model with a number pad.
Date published: 2018-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joey10990 from
My favorite external keyboard.
My favorite external keyboard. But the quality is not nearly as nice as the laptop keyboards. There is a lot of flex in the chassis.
Date published: 2019-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JofCB from
ThinkPad Wired USB Keyboard with TrackPoint Works!
The ThinkPad Wired USB Keyboard with TrackPoint saved the day for me. My small office space and desk made it difficult to use the ThinkPad's keyboard. I installed this keyboard which allowed me to bring it closer to me and WOW! This keyboard is easy to type, it's small form factor is easy to make room for and the trackball allows me to work without a mouse!
Date published: 2019-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
11111 from
Great Keyboard
features of the regular lenovo keyboard. Works with my docking station from lenovo.
Date published: 2018-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Clif Flynt from
Ideal for tight spaces and touch typists
This has become my favorite keyboard. It's ideal for tight spaces where a full size keyboard and mouse won't fit. It's got a good touch for a 90+ WPM typist, and the built-in pointer means I can keep my fingers on the home row. The sculpted keys fit my fingers, and the fj dimples are easy to find while watching the screen.
Date published: 2020-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
StillMe from
responsive and accurate
Excellent feel, responsiveness, and accuracy. I use this keyboard at work and home for consistency wherever I am.
Date published: 2019-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
davidberman from
Not as good as the keyboard in your Thinkpad
I've used Thinkpads for years. I love that keyboard and need the trackpoint. However this one does NOT have the right feel. If you are going to use the keyboard all day and except that same excellent feel, do not get this keyboard. I had to give up on it. There ARE other earlier USB keyboards from Lenovo that have "the feel" (e.g. model SK-8855), but this one ain't quite right.
Date published: 2018-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Treetrunkrick from
Treat your desktop PC like a laptop.
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.
Date published: 2020-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Her Majesty Roberta from
OK, but it ain't like the old keyboards
It's nice to have a usb keyboard with a trackpoint, but the keyboard doesn't quite compare to my T450s, and compared with the keyboard on my new and quite old T60p it's a piece of grbge.
Date published: 2019-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sneef from
Close but no banana.
The feel is close to the keyboard in a current gen Thinkpad, but it's not quite the same. Maybe I just need to break it in, but it just feels cheaper. Not quite as firm a break.
What's really missing are two things:
Lighting. Not backlighting, but lights for caps and Fn lock. If it had those, it's be near perfect.
A 10 key option. I type in enough PINs and IP addresses that I bought the external 10 key, unfortunately that doesn't have the same feel at all.
It still feels better than a lot of keyboards out there and I'll keep it, but dinging it 2 stars for these (what should be obvious) oversights.
Date published: 2020-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JesC from
Detachable keyboard with mouse
Keyboard works great! My only issue, and it's a small one, is that the mouse could be slightly raised.
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RS Florida from
Trackpoint keyboard for everyone! USB Powered
The only trackpoint keyboard I could find - Keeps a consistent feel with Thinkpad laptops.
Date published: 2020-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hemi1 from
Good purchase
Its Good... like you would have it in a thinkpad laptop. I do miss my Home/End or arrow keys to be on my right though
Date published: 2020-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
R1978F from
ThinkPad Keyboard Review
This is a really slick little keyboard, and I like having a TrackPoint again! I prefer the keys on my old X61 more, but it's nice to have access to the keys that are missing on my new ThinkBook keyboard or that I would need to use the Fn button to access.
Date published: 2020-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mathoya from
Great concept, cheap parts
I love trackpoints, and added this to my "work from home set up.
I received on 27May and it attached and worked fine. Unfortunately by 1Jun one feet/ props literal brok in half as I opened it. I have tried customer service chats but they say I need technical support... for a KEYBOARD? Tech support says they do not deal with accessories
Do not bothe with the
Date published: 2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AdamB from
Classic ThinkPad design for desktop use.
Works well. Keys have good feel good to use with a short laptop style key stroke. The TrackPoint and mouse keys are easy to use allowing the user to quickly transition between typing and using the cursor. Construction feels solid and the design is classic and straightforward.
Date published: 2020-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
o1sowise from
Perfect! Extended laptop WFH for a 2nd monitor
Lightweight, plug & play, nice firm feel to the keys + track point! exactly what I needed.
Date published: 2020-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NinaZ from
The best keyboard ever. And I did my research.
Look no further. This is very well made, and also very quiet. No clickety clack noise. I'm glad I got the wired version. No worries re charging. I wish I got this ten years ago. Makes work do much morec enjoyable. So glad I'm switching from apple to Lenovo.
Date published: 2020-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NetSightNetman from
Perfect Keyboard for Tight Workspaces and Mobility
Love Thinkpad Keyboards! This Keyboard brings their tech to tight workspces and mobile onsite computing.
Date published: 2019-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
bennyp from
Great keyboard!
I love this keyboard! It is really similar to the keyboard in my X1 carbon which is why I bought it. Spacing of the keys is great. Key travel is not too short like some similar keyboards. It is slightly louder and stiffer than the laptop keyboard but I think it may loosen up after some use.
Date published: 2020-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dubious D from
Good Keyboard, Great Pointer
I've used a nub pointer for 25+ years. This one is probably the best I have used. Typing is very comfortable. Only downside is not having a CapsLock indicator.
This is currently connected to a laptop where they recently removed the second pointer.
Date published: 2020-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DPDPOWERED83 from
Does its job.
Does its job. Used for troubleshooting headless servers/devices. Compact design, makes it easy for travel and storing.
Date published: 2020-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
EXCELHEAD from
Thinkpad keyboard is the BEST one ever produced.
This is my 3rd Thinkpad USB keyboard. Absolutely the best keyboard ever produced.
I am a data analyst and used a Thinkpad with excel for 10+ years, and then switched jobs and had to use a desktop keyboard - within 3 months, with the same level of intensity of typing, I started developing the starting stages of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Bought a Thinkpad USB keyboard, and all symptoms gone.
Date published: 2020-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PBOKim from
Please change to single-connection USB cable
I have keyboard-related nerve injuries, so I require a small keyboard with minimal stroke distance and minimal feedback; very hard to find. I purchased one for home and work.
My one complaint is that I had to buy this one, my 3rd, because of the terrible connection on the keyboard end of the USB cable. It loosens over time, so then it begins to fall out during the workday and recently my work one broke as someone who didn't know how bad it was pushed hard on the connection and broke it.
It would be Very Much appreciated if you could make this hardwired to the USB connector, eliminating the small connector end on the keyboard itself. Thank you!
Date published: 2020-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SIsrani from
Just works
My favorite set up with the track point. Works as good as ever.
Date published: 2020-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
chzxqqdu from
Great.
Great keyboard extension for the thinkpad. Pretty comfortable typing experience.
Date published: 2020-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Greggory from
Great compact keyboard
Same great ThinkPad keyboard, but in compact external case for use at my desk. Don't have to move your hand to reach for the mouse for every little adjustment.
Date published: 2020-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
A thoughtful consumer from
Nice feel, omits unnecessary numeric keypad
Key press is gentle and smooth, yet still has positive feedback. Also, I don’t need a keypad, so on an ordinary keyboard just wastes space. One disappointment for me was that the left CTRL key and the WINDOWS key are interchanged from where I am used to having them. Will Take some getting used to.
Date published: 2019-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Snorp09 from
Good keyboard if you're used to a Thinkpad.
The keyboard is constructed well, and works exactly as expected.
The trackpoint has great helped my usage of my desktop and made the experience much more like my Thinkpad laptop.
Date published: 2020-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aphelion0 from
Great compact keyboard with trackpoint experience
Exactly what you would expect from a Lenovo keyboard: decent key travel, good keypress feel, and an amazing trackpoint experience.
Date published: 2020-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
hsg246 from
Good but not great, bring back the earlier design
The keyboard has excellent touch and is nice for sustained periods of typing. But it is quite unfortunate that Lenovo does not try to make this keyboard as useful as its earlier design (see attached photo) in which there was a built-in hand rest and there were extra separate keys so that the function keys F1 through F12 did not serve so many double purposes. In a nutshell, since this keyboard is not part of a laptop, there is freedom to make it more functional and Lenovo should do this by making it a big bigger, add a handrest as before, and add extra keys.
Date published: 2020-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NycJim57 from
Yet Another Fine Product from Lenovo
I have this exact keyboard on my Lenovo P51 Laptop and absolutely enjoy using it. So when it was time to replace my Desktop keyboard I began searching for something similar. Low and Behold, Lenovo came to my rescue. I am actually using it to type this review. The Feel, The Smoothness and The Tracking Pin are all there. Thank You Lenovo for Another Fine Product
Date published: 2020-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Angelica P from
I like it, and that's good enough for me
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. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Office from
Matches ThinkPad keyboard
I have a 2013 Lenovo Thinkpad x230. I use it with two auxiliary screens, keyboard and mouse when I am at my desk. I have used one other keyboard but didn't like the fact that the keys differed from the laptop, because when I am traveling I use the laptop alone. This keyboard matches my laptop. On the downside some of the special functions don't work, for example, turning wireless on and off, but most of them do. If the computer goes to sleep I have to open my laptop to turn it back on. This is my third ThinkPad auxiliary keyboard. I have been disappointed that the other two did not last. So my 4 star rating rather than 5 star is cautionary based on my past experience with these keyboards and the inability to perform all functions from the keyboard without opening the laptop.
Date published: 2018-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MichaelB from
Fn key is where the Ctrl key should be!
I really tried to like this keyboard. It has so much about it that is GREAT. However, after 2 months of trying to get used to it, I just couldn’t: the Fn key is where the Ctrl key should be! I use the Ctrl key A LOT (e.g., copy/paste and a zillion other important keyboard shortcuts). I need to be able to reliably hit it without looking for it. This is no longer possible as it is not in the most logical place: the bottom left corner. I am therefore going to have to sell my brand new keyboard on eBay because I simply cannot get used to this.
I therefore advise everyone to think long and hard about where they need their Ctrl key to be, as it is not in the right place on this keyboard.
Michael
Date published: 2014-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
luke from
X1 Carbon Dream Come True
I purchased the ThinkPad USB 3.0 Hub for my X1 and last second decided to see if Lenovo had the forethought to port over the amazing keyboard from the X1 to a USB. Thank goodness. This thing feels amazing. The first one I received had the middle scroll button stick a little. 5 minute call to Lenovo and a new one was on the way at no charge with a prepaid box to ship the old one back. Fantastic customer service on top of a fantastic product makes it hard to recommend anything else.
On a side note: Lenovo, whenever you decide to update this keyboard I have two suggestions:
1. Make it back lit (I would buy another one tomorrow).
2. Don't use the newest X1 keyboard layout. Not a fan.
Date published: 2014-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
uflRob from
USB Connector Weak and Breaks
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.
Date published: 2016-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cmonMan from
Small, light. Bulletproof!
Small - light - as is usual with all the old Lenovo keyboards, totally bulletproof.
I HAD to get one before they stopped including their pointing stick, which it seems, they are slowly phasing out. At least this way, I'll always have my pointing stick! So now i use a big (Lenovo, of course) - 19" monitor, cause it was the lightest one I could find,with a pc desktop. so I could build my own "laptop" platform I could sit on my lap. It's still a work in progress, but I already like it.
As usual, the little arrow has already started moving around on it's own like they all do, but it's the small price you pay - to have a pointing stick, & that's the ONLY reason i marked "good' - instead of "Excellent"
Date published: 2016-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
snowflake99 from
Poor keyboard - much worse then the older one
For one the trackpoint drifts half the time without user input the mouse just moves slowly to the left of the screen. Very annoying.
Second - the function of F keys is only accessible with the pressing of Fn key and the software to reverse it does not work on Windows 7.
Third the palmrest is very small - the older version of this was so much better with deeper palm rest!
Date published: 2016-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chuck Necker from
Here's A ThinkPad Keyboard For Your Desktop!
I have owned ThinkPad laptops for 20 years and find the TrackPoint feature to be indispensable for moving the cursor without having to reach for a mouse. So naturally I wanted a TrackPoint keyboard for my Lenovo Y720 desktop. This keyboard is surprisingly compact while providing a comfortable key spacing for typing. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MWBelin from
USB keyboard with TrackPoint
I use the portable keyboard as I use my laptop at home and work in the docking station. The keyboard is the older style "chicklet" which I prefer. I love the built in trackpoint. Only negative is that the Cap Lock does not light up. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Paul from
Great for travel but also wrist / shoulder relief
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.
Date published: 2014-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joseph H from
Almost perfect
This keyboard is almost perfect. In my opinion, it only needs to have the 'PgUP', and PgDOWN' buttons to be trimmed from the bottom (wrong keys are pressed if in a hurry). I believe that the newer ThinkPads already have them as such. Except for that, its keys are responsive, its easy to travel with, and it has a TrackPoint. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
Date published: 2019-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MtnDog from
Perfect small form factor
Excellent product - has worked on every system so far. Use it to reduce clutter on the electronics repair workbench. Really nice only need one usb.
Date published: 2020-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RolandR from
Excellent USB keyboard.
Great to type on, easily usable on the desk or lap. Love the build-in trackpoint.
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
magphysicist from
Works first time, every time.
This is a great dock. I plugged in my Lenovo T490, it found the drivers within seconds, and then the dock was connected. I checked the ethernet speed: using the port on the dock gave no decrease in speed over the native port on the laptop. The DisplayPort connection is smooth, stable, and clear. I was trying out mechanical keyboards, and at one point I had three external keyboards connected, in addition to the keyboard on the laptop itself. Everything was usable with the dock, and I could move each keyboard into place to try it, without unplugging the other keyboards. Fantastic stability. The USB-c, 10xspeed USB-a, and headphone jacks on the front are also very convenient. Also the dock is low-key and small.
Date published: 2020-05-03T00:00:00-04:00