Lenovo ThinkPlus USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav

Lenovo ThinkPlus USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav
alaScore 75

20 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and value for money, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the build quality.

value for money, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Keyboards the Lenovo ThinkPlus USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Lenovo ThinkPlus USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPlus USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, design

50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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This keyboard Rules!

 

This keyboard Rules!

The IBM/Lenovo "Thinkpad" keyboard is very useful in many environments. I use it for PC builds and repairs. I only need one USB plug and I am fully ready to go. I also don't need to reach over to get the mouse. \nI use if for everyday computing. Very...

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Not worth it

 

Not worth it

Verdict: do NOT buy this item at least for this price (consider to get this ONLY if price drops to around $30) Justifications: Quality falls a lot shorter than what you would expect compared to thinkpad laptop keyboards. FIRST, keys are not assembled...

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Very Good Keyboard when modified

 

Very Good Keyboard when modified

After using for two days it seemed to rattle too much and the keys just didn't feel right compared with excellent thinkpad keyboards on their laptops. I thought about a solution and bought a foam mouse pad (9" X 12") which fit under the bottom of the...

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Poor quality product, abysmal service by IBM/Lenovo

 

Poor quality product, abysmal service by IBM/Lenovo

I have used this keyboard infrequently for about 3 months. Recently, a problem developed. Every 5 minutes or so, both mouse devices will stop working, and then start again in a few seconds. The key quality is cheap and uneven, as some have mentioned,...

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I agree this isn't quite as good as a ThinkPad keyboard

 

I agree this isn't quite as good as a ThinkPad keyboard

This doesn't feel quite a solid as the genuine article. That said, the ThinkPad keyboards are the best I've used, at least until their spring mechanisms start falling apart. To put that in perspective, I often wear through the black color on the palm...

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disappointing

 

disappointing

I own a 5-yr-old thinkPad and love the X31 kbd so much, so bought this kbd in hope that I can have the same typing experience with a desktop. The IBM-made label is fairly deceiving. Turns out I have to hit keys very hard--driving me mad, too bad for...

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Poor quality

 

Poor quality

I've used the older IBM branded version of this product (a couple of years old) and this Leveno/ThinkPad version just feels cheap to the touch. If keys aren't pressed directly down, they get stuck. This is really a problem for keys on edges of...

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Mediocre

 

Mediocre

I bought this keyboard for my desktop after falling in love with the keyboard on my T43. The experience has been mixed. The keyboard is certainly good, and if I don't use my T43 for a while I wonder how much better the T43 keyboard could be, but once I...

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best compact keyboard available. brings thinkpad experience to the desktop.

 

best compact keyboard available. brings thinkpad experience to the desktop.

I own four of these keyboards, and I've given several to friends to replace their other substandard compact keyboards. I love this keyboard. I'm an avid thinkpad user, so having exactly the same keys at my desk and on the laptop is a big win for me. I...

Product Specifications

The IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav is compact and lightweight (only 22-mm thick) and includes its own carrying case. The external keyboard enables features such as ThinkPad speaker volume, external monitor control, brightness, system sleep, and suspend (on supported ThinkPad systems). The IBM USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav also features the Business Black color on a unique industrial design.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.6in
Height:1.5in
Weight:2.8lbs/2.9lbs
Width:14.6in

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:Latin America / United States/United States
Localization:English/Spanish
Manufacturer:Lenovo
Model:USB Travel Keyboard with UltraNav
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Lenovo ThinkPlus

Input Device

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Form Factor:External
Interface (DA):USB
Pointing Device / Manipulator:TrackPoint / UltraNav
Type:Keyboard

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Raven black

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP