Lenovo ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint - keyboard - US Input Device
$58.84
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
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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
4.30 out of
5 by
219.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
HoHo from
Excellent small keyboard, should remove Fn key
Excellent small keyboard, should remove Fn key from bottom left corner, and add USB passthrough
Date published: 2024-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alex A from
Just what I wanted
I use a Lenovo P1 laptop and I was looking for a keyboard that I can use when my laptop is docked. I spent a lot of money on other gaming type keyboards but in the end I found this one to be the best overall. I highly recommend it specifically if you regularly switch from a laptop. I chose the wired one because I am using it with a KVM as well.
Date published: 2024-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
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
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
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
Enna from
Smooth Keys, ergonomic design
The keyboard is fantastic, with a very smooth press. I am a software developer and have been using a mechanical keyboard for the last few months, but the mechanical keyboard noise was paining my ears. Since then, I started using my XI Carbon's keyboard and fell in love with it because of its noiseless and smooth press. With the hope that the keys of this keyboard would be pretty similar to that of X1 carbon, I purchased it. On the positive side, I felt that keys are deeper, making them even smoother to press than X1 carbon. Though the keys are not as silent as X1 carbon, I enjoy typing in them more than the X1 carbon keyboard. Also, the less depth of the keyboard makes it very comfortable and ergonomic to place my wrist while typing without requiring any keyboard pad.
Date published: 2022-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Adam The IT Animal from
A terrific keyboard, just like the ThinkPad Laptop
If you love the feel of the ThinkPad keyboard than this the product for you. Types wonderfully as you would expect. The TrackPoint is love it or hate it as always. I'm in the former camp but I realize its not for everyone. Definitely has a quality feel to it and is solidly built, I expect a long life of service. I plan on using this in my server room because of its compact nature and integrated pointing device.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jack Hen from
Just what I needed
I needed a compact keyboard that would fit on a shelf in front of a 19 inch rack. The TrackPoint is a bonus since I can probably get rid of the mouse too. The key action feel is great and construction quality seems to be good.
Date published: 2022-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nicholas Mati from
Acceptable, but could be better.
I work with my laptop pushed up against my chest. This allows me to decrease my font size down to the point where I'm limited by the resolution of my 4k display and to effectively gain working area. To deal with the awkward angles this creates, I use two of these keyboards positioned behind my laptop in a pseudo-split keyboard arrangement.
For what they are, these keyboards work pretty well. My oldest pair has been in constant use at work for about 5 years. The texture on the home keys have long since worn away and you have to feed them new knubbies every few years, but _they have TrackPoints_ which is an unfortunately rare feature among USB keyboards and the reason why I have two sets for my laptop and just bought a 5th for a desktop.
TBH, I would kind of prefer a dedicated split keyboard, but (at least when I last checked) there were absolutely no options on the market with a TrackPoint. These keyboards also suffer from issues of the current Lenovo keyboard layout. In particular, there's no separation on the function keys, so it's very difficult to use them for debugging without having to look down to, e.g., make sure you're going to hit the "step into" key vs the "run" key. If they just brought back the layout from the days of the W510 (which did have function key grouping as well as a better arrangement of the home, end, page up, page down, and delete keys), I would have given this a 5.
Date published: 2021-11-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MNezz from
The TrackPoint is amazing
I've had ThinkPad keyboards in the past but this model is new to me. Everything looks and works as expected. The TrackPoint is the must-have feature for me. I love it and will probably buy more ThinkPad keyboards in the future.
Date published: 2021-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Uhrensamlr from
Big convenience from a small and friendly keyboard
Room, lots of room is what my handy little keyboard gives on a crowded computer desk. Now I've got more area for stickies, pens, etc. Plus, good tactile feed back and all the control functions needed.
Date published: 2021-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WilliamEM from
Stand alone keyboards
I replaced my old, stand-alone Lenovo keyboard with Lenovo’s latest version. The arrangement of keys is very different. For example, the PageUp & PageDown keys are part of the cursor key area. It is hard to use and nowhere near as good as the prior design which had a wrist rest. The main reason for me to use this keyboard is the track point mouse in the middle of the keyboard, which is a brilliant design since my hands don’t have to leave the keyboard to move the cursor around the screen.
Date published: 2021-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jakers from
The great keyboard from the laptop now everywhere
I really liked the keyboard from my carbon x1, but it's approaching it's end of life. Additionally, I've got several other computers I use on a more frequent basis. It's nice to have this familiar keyboard wherever I go
Date published: 2021-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Client32 from
Great keyboard
Great keyboard. It's not small just right. If you love the trackpoint, your gonna love using this keyboard
Date published: 2021-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bill Jr from
Don't buy
plug for line to computer broke after a week very cheap!
Date published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Small Tablet users from
I bought it as a backup.
First off, Lenovo broke the thinkpad/trackpoint keyboard. Shame on them. But I will only use a keyboard with a trackpoint. I bought this keyboard as a backup for when my older IBM Thinkpad keyboards kick the bucket.
Date published: 2019-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
thnc from
Excellent Keyboard
This USA version keyboard is perfect. Not sure why some people criticize the USB C connection. If it is pushed in all the way it is secure. The joystick and everything else works just like the ThinkPad laptop. The function keys work all the way up to F24 (shift F12).
Date published: 2022-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Booie from
Almost like like typing on my Thinkpad.
Just purchased so can not speak to longevity and reliability. I will say that the plug in cord that plugs into the keyboard side does feel a bit loose. Would have liked a USB-C plug in because they feel a lot more secure. However the typing experience is awesome. I almost feel like I'm typing on my Thinkpad YOGA X1 which is exactly what I wanted for my work desktop. I did read all the reviews before buying and some comments are legitimate but I think some are how rough people are on the equipment. I would have gave it 5 starts if it had not been for the cord.
Date published: 2022-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tom III from
Great little keyboard.
Great keyboard. Because it matches my laptop keyboard, it makes going back and forth with my laptop awesome. I just wish it had a caps lock key indicator. It would be nice if it had a higher title ratio.
Date published: 2022-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Marko Singy from
Defective, check immediately on receipt.
Ordered two wired keyboards, one was defective out-of-box with a permanently stuck E key on the keyboard. Very disappointing from Lenovo. Obviously never tested in production for basic function.
Date published: 2022-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Benjamin Weir from
Great Keyboard with ThinkPad Feel!!
This is a great product for those wanting the feel of a thinkpad keyboard and a trackpoint pointer on non thinkpad products! Its flexes a little while typing hence the 4 stars but other than that its a great keyboard!
Date published: 2022-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Al P from
Descent keyboard but scrolling is subpar.
Good solid keyboard with good key stroke travel.
Precise key press as in the ThinkPad notebooks.
The TrackPoint is the main reason for the purchase of this keyboard. It works well (4 stars). It could have been 5 star if its motion is more smooth and less resistance. The TrackPoint works well by itself. However, when paired with the middle button, there is quite a bit of lag and "drag". The "TrackPoint paired with middle button" is used for scrolling. The movement is uneven with the force applied to the TrackPoint. This results in overshoot and it takes a some back and forth to get to the desired location of the web page or scroll menu.
It would have gotten 5 stars if the scrolling can be as smooth as a TrackPad. However it is not.
Date published: 2021-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jorge Mario Jaramillo from
I recommend this keyboard
amazing keyboard. for thinkpad lovers. 100% AAA. Excellent
Date published: 2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
terrapin333 from
Just like working with the laptop keyboard
This is great for when you want to dock your laptop, but not have to adjust to a different keyboard.
Date published: 2021-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tass from
Worth it
Same look and travel as the current thinkpads but has the feel of earlier ones, overall satisfied!
Date published: 2021-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
c0c0 from
Not ThinkPad enough
Keystrokes do not feel mechanical enough. Not as bad as a generic chiclet keyboard, but not very ThinkPad-like.
Date published: 2021-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mslv 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
ChrisLenovo123 from
Works great
Works as expected. Love that my hands don't leave the keyboard!
Date published: 2021-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
chlc from
My favorite keyboard
Great keyboard, exactly the same feeling and response you would find on a ThinkPad keyboard.
Date published: 2021-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carl80304 from
great trackpoint keyboard
nice key feel, the trackpoint is great, and a surprisingly useful layout given the compact size. Would be even better if the supplied cable connected at a right-angle instead of straight back
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
John1969ashrae from
Exactly what youd expect
Great product, just like a thinkpad keyboard. Iykyk. Do yourself a favor and buy one!
Date published: 2024-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Elizabeth60 from
Please offer a classic selectric keyboard option
Lenovo bought the rights to the AMAZING IBM keyboard - the best in the computer world - and instead decided to go trendy with Chiclet-style keyboards - which is fine, but you should make a classic version available as well. There is LESS travel and I find this design activates my RSI - fingertips get sore. One of my most-used keys is gone - the lower right key that allowed me to "go back" on a browser - now I have to hit a keyboard combo. I instead found a used classic but they are very rare and very expensive.
Date published: 2023-10-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Xinming from
Great keyboard but…
Things can be improved: 1. Add backlight; 2. Use usb-c on the keyboard.
Date published: 2023-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robertreviews from
Great keyboard
This is a great keyboard that doesn't take up a lot of desk space. It's very thin, light, and pleasant to type on. And of course the trackpoint is arguably the greatest aspect of this keyboard.
Date published: 2024-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Keith Weinberg from
good compact keyboard
Works as advertised and expected. Feels solid and well-made.
Date published: 2024-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Winter P from
Very nice keyboard. Not perfect, but very very ni
Very nice feel. Is a true Thinkpad Keyboard. I had used one for awhile on a thinkpad from work that I really liked, and I wanted to get access to the trackpoint (red nib) controller to have an alternate input method to help my wrists relax.
It is a good keyboard. I own several kit-built keyboards, with Cherry or Gateron switches, and I think I have pretty good taste. Over all, this keyboard has a very solid feel, keys are crisp and not wobbly, and the base is firm and has a bit of weight to it.
Great, right?
Well, I knocked off one star because it's easy to knock the little nib off the trackpoint. That thing is small and can get lost (mine got lost and I had to order more). Also, the feet on the back of the keyboard can come off very easily, for example if I put it in my backpack and carry it to a coffee shop near me to work.
Not perfect, because of the above issues. However, I would gladly buy it again. I like the keyboard.
Date published: 2023-07-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bazz Newton from
Perfect sized keyboard
Great size, stellar mouse movement, smooth keys all make for seamless operation.
Date published: 2021-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jason K BMX from
Lenovo Thinkpad compact keyboard review.
Favourite keyboard. I've bought like almost 10 of these which I use for both work and home. Only issue is that it doesn't work for gaming, when pressing multiple keys at a time, it sometimes registers a keypress for a different key altogether when pressing multiple keys at the same time. I'd be using wasd + shift to drive and powerslide around in rocket league, and then all the sudden my car would jump which is a completely different key, or even mouse2 (i forget).
Other than that, love the keyboard. I use a different keyboard for Gaming, but would rather use just the one.
Date published: 2021-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Samantha Cooke from
Have been working with this keyboard for years
This keyboard is light, compact, and not too noisy when typing. I might have enjoyed an extra number pad, but other than that, this keyboard offers all the features that I am looking for!
Date published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ceepee from
Great product
Love the ThinkPad keyboard and this product provides that working on a desktop
Date published: 2022-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Noname2 from
Comfortable and responsive
I bought this keyboard many times in the past 10 years. I like to use them. I type a lot so I need a new one after several years. This time, this keyboard is better than the previous one. Thank you!
Date published: 2021-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
hatchjm1 from
Great key response/feel - Needs same hot keys.
Purchased 2 weeks ago. Used for 1 week. Key response is good, track point responsiveness is very close to the laptop keyboard. The layout exactly replicates X1 Yoga I have, which means I don't have to relearn the key placements. This is ideal. I urge LENOVO to consider adding the ability to replicate the laptop keyboard hotkeys when it is plugged into the laptop, because the only downside is the a few of the hotkeys on the laptop do not map to the USB keyboard.
Date published: 2023-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JDS280 from
Perfect for home server
I bought this because I wanted a small keyboard/mouse (trackpoint) combo for my home server that didn't take up as much space as a normal keyboard/mouse combo. It saves space and works great! The key feel is excellent and matches my X1 Carbon Gen 6.
Date published: 2023-07-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wayne Wu from
USB thinkpad keyboard
Have been a trackpoint fan for many years. Prefer trackpoint than touchpad. This USB keyboard has the same typing feeling as thinkpad laptops.
Date published: 2021-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ondansetron from
A good Lenovo keyboard with trackingpoint
It works well like any other lenovo keyboard. The size is perfect for me because other keyboards are either too big or too small.
Date published: 2023-07-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ali95 from
It's okay for a Lenovo
It's good and responsive so far, only thing I wish it was not as flexible in terms of it feeling it will break apart
Date published: 2022-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Educator Mike from
Wired keyboard with trackpoint
Works so much like my T450s Thinkpad in a very responsive fashion.
Date published: 2019-10-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Claudiu P from
Must have for Lenovo users
It’s the second I bought and I absolutely recommend it for anyone used to using the laptop trackpoint keyboard Lenovo has, in a desktop / home setup office.
Date published: 2023-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
M Khanal from
Excellent product.
Very nicely built comfortable keyboard. I wish it came with backlight.
Date published: 2023-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NoNameBrand from
Keyboard
Just ergonomically right! Plug and play system is convenient and the tracking mousepad remains a unique feature of Lenovo.
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Doug at Work from
Laptop Like Keyboard
This is an excellent keyboard. Faithful to the laptop's keyboard but allows the use of the laptop and the separate screen.
Date published: 2023-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
N Mack from
Good keyboard
I like the feel of the keyboard when typing, but I do feel my wrists fatigue quicker and also wish it was wireless
Date published: 2022-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TorontoJack from
Love trackpoint!
Bought just for the Trackpoint. It is a wonderful feature if you can't use a mouse/trackpad.
Date published: 2023-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RFarmer from
Thinkpad Wired USB Keyboard with TrackPoint
Slight squeak when I use one or two keys - not sure if it will go away or get worse?
Date published: 2019-09-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aflac from
Nice keyboard
Very responsive keyboard just like my thinkpad keyboard.
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ArtJK from
Great keyboard
Works great. Nice and slim. Great for working with a tablet. Leaves lots of space.
Date published: 2022-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Derrell from
Great external keyboard
Very compact portable external keyboard. Has all the functionality of the legendary trackpad. Only wish it had USB-C plug in.
Date published: 2022-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Yongwei from
Great keyboard
I’m a thinkpad fan and I love the keyboard. I only hope the track point could be more sensitive. Many years ago I can even play diablo with the track point on my X200 laptop keyboard. Right now this track point moves slower and not as accurate. Other than that it’s still a very good keyboard. I no longer have to constantly switch my hand between keyboard and mouse. I would still buy again.
Date published: 2020-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LarryLondonOntario from
Great ThinkPad Extension
This is a great keyboard if you want to work with exactly what is on your laptop. The only drawbacks are lack of backlit keys and I have not figured out how to easily switch the Fn and Ctrl keys like you can on the laptop.
Date published: 2020-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
The Muv from
Nice!
Nice upgrade from the previous models, especially when using with a newer ThinkPad. Works really well on the PC too, giving a common feel to all the systems used.
Date published: 2023-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ewaa from
perfect
I love the small size. It takes up so much less space on my desk and is exactly what I was looking for!
Date published: 2022-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
rd2die from
The best keyboard with a TrackPoint
Needed a keyboard with a TrackPoint after switching from my Lenovo laptop and this one was the best choice. It's plug and play, works flawlessly (volume, brightness, etc.) with other laptop brands. Bought the USB version cause it's the best value for money at current prices.
Date published: 2022-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous 2019 from
Compact Keyboard
Compact and very responsive. I'm happy with my purchase!
Date published: 2020-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RTSE from
great keyboard
Keyboard pointing stick takes some getting used to. Once I got the hang of it I don't want to use a mouse anymore as this keyboard allows me to put my hands on the keyboard all the time, especially for a touch typist. USB wired version does not require charging which I find is a plus for me. I don't see the need for wireless version of this keyboard as I won't be moving my keyboard all the time.
Date published: 2022-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
me27 from
Overall, a great keyboard with built-in TrackPoint
Overall, it's an amazing keyboard and does what it says. At a first glance, it seemed very small and lightweight to handle the daily workload, but after using it for a couple of weeks or so, I can easily say it's a high quality keyboard that can handle the daily workload without breaking a sweat. The only reason why it doesn't get 5 stars: backlit would have been great and a couple of keys (Fn, Ctrl) requires quite a bit of time getting used to due to the positioning. Overall, it's a highly recommended keyboard with the built-in trackpoint.
Date published: 2023-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Thierry from
Perfect size
The compact size allows a good working position in front of my screen, great ergonomy
Date published: 2021-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dunkin from
Perfect keyboard
For a small footprint on my desk, the spacing and placement of the keys do not feel cramped at all. the press and feel of the keys are great. being able to use the track point for scrolling or small cursor movements while typing is so nice to have on my desktop computer now too. 11/10
Date published: 2022-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SteveGx from
Replaced an old favorite
Replaced a much loved SK-8855 which sadly they don't make anymore. The keys feel nice and you can't beat that nubbin for accurate navigation.
Date published: 2024-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
y2ktenchi from
The perfect compact keyboard
I needed a compact USB keyboard for use with rackmount server consoles. This is perfect because the TrackPoint on the keyboard means I do not need to connect a separate mouse which frees up a USB port.
Date published: 2024-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
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
Jasonnn from
The gold Lenovo standard
Just as I expected from the t430 onward -- same quality same build. Great keyboard imo. Fans of the T420 and earlier generation will have their same qualms with it as always but welcome to the 21st century boys.
Date published: 2020-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
N8JUC from
Convenient small keyboard.
Good tactile feel, with usable Trackpoint. Perfect for a small space on desk or shelf. Good touch typing spacing and feel.
Date published: 2020-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chevygirl from
Works as described, no backlight
Works just like the laptop keyboard, no issues there. I was disappointed to find that there is no backlight.
Date published: 2021-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dale McAtee from
Great KB for TrackPoint lovers
This is the latest of several TrackPoint keyboards I have owned. I have the original 104 key and SpaceSaver keyboards from IBM as well as a UltraNav low profile one that also includes a touchpad. This is perhaps the best of the lot, primarily due to the better key mechanisms that are nearly identical to that on my X1 Tablet. I would have given it 5 stars had it had a backlight option like my laptop and the TrackPoint cap been a bit higher/ not as flush with the rest of the keyboard. Great size overall, not cramped at all. It was plug and play on my (non-Lenovo) Windows 10 workstation. Not long after it installed, I received a pop-up to install an enhanced keyboard driver, which seems to work well. The volume up/down keys work on the desktop PC just like it does on my X1 laptop.
Date published: 2020-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dp118 from
Small - Great Key Feel - No CapsLock Light
Small size and great key action highlight this keyboard. It has the feel of current Lenovo T series laptops. Downloading the Trackpoint software and driver improve its feature set. I really like it.
However, it has a couple of annoyances. The micro-USB cable connector on the keyboard seems like a weak point though I don't transport my keyboard much. There is no KeyLock light for the caps lock key. This is a real annoyance. How difficult is it to include this feature since every other Lenovo keyboard has it? Especially since this is a moderately pricey keyboard.
Date published: 2020-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
alexq from
very good design for a small keyboard
use this small keyboard for more than 6 months, really good design like a thinkpad keyboard with trackpoint. key has very good feedback when you push it, better than most of the keyboard I have used in the same price range. really enjoy the keyboard when typing.
Date published: 2020-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
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
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
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
G Tarrist from
ThinkPad Wired USB Keyboard with TrackPoint
Almost exactly like the native Carbon X1 keyboard, except for non-lit keys. Great typing feel, action, responsiveness. I wish the cable connected to the side instead of the front edge.
Date published: 2021-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RichE from
Nice all-in-one smallish keyboard
If you need/want a smallish keyboard and like or can utilize the trackpoint thing, it works great.
A bit too large front to back, wrist rest(?) perhaps could be made detachable. I needed something wired to eliminate wireless/dead battery possibilities for my on site toolbag, as well as eliminating the need for a mouse.
I found the mouse buttons too close to the keyboard, kept clicking them while typing. Since I don't use this all the time, it's not a big issue. Perhaps if I did, I'd get used to not hitting them.
WAY back, there was a notebook computer that had the mouse buttons on the FRONT, so you didn't hit 'em by mistake, but it was simple to use thumbs to click them.
I was actually trying to find a small, reasonably priced, wired, not wireless keyboard with a trackpad, but found nothing except cheap Chinese wireless ones. I did want a full sized, or nearly full sized keyboard and this has it.
Date published: 2021-08-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Levin from
Great trackpoint is worth the $
Trackpoint is even better than I've had on Lenovo laptops. The touch is good. I can't live without Trackpoint now, the Dell/HP sticks just aren't same quality. So $50 is a lot for most laptops but a bargain for this one.
Negatives -- No caps lock light. Not backlit. The special function keys (bright/dim loud/quiet) work fine on both my lenovo and HP laptops.
Date published: 2021-07-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Konstantin Doren from
Improved key surfaces; still need improvement
I've had a few of these keyboards, including the wireless version. This new one has "matte" keys, not the glossy surfaces of previous keyboards. The new key surface is far better for typing. I like these keyboards since they match my Thinkpad key layout. My biggest problem is with the "feet". They are flimsy and break easily. No replacement parts for these feet are available.
Date published: 2021-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
petschge from
As nice as a thinkpad
I recently got a desktop from my employer to work from home. Very nice machine, but I had a hard time working. After a few days I noticed that it was because of problems with typing due to the regular sized keyboard. As it didn't really improve over a few weeks I got this keyboard. Now I am much happier with the desktop machine. Given how many hours per day I spend working the Thinkpad keyboard was a very good investment.
Date published: 2021-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pandemically challenged from
Basic USB-wired keyboard with track point.
This is an 'ok' USB wired keyboard with the trackpoint. It doesn't have quite the same firm feeling as my laptop keyboard; its just a bit more flimsy. Keys/keyboard are the same size as I am used to, though it doesn't have the 'wrist rest' space so it is not quite as easy to use in my lap, but works fine on my desk. None of the keys light up like on my laptops ( i.e., capslock or F1/mute). I had a hard time deciding on this vs the bluetooth version. This is much less expensive and works ok.
Date published: 2021-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jasoncc from
Not a ThinkPad, broken middle button scroll
It's a decent keyboard, but not quite the ThinkPad replica I was hoping for. The keys felt stiffer than the ones on my ThinkPad T540p, and the Trackpoint was noticably less sensitive, even when plugged into my ThinkPad.
The biggest issue for me was the middle button scroll support on macOS, though. The middle button always registered a middle click, even when scrolling, so I'd often accidentally middle click on links while scrolling in the browser. I couldn't even work around it with Karabiner Elements.
If you don't use the middle click scrolling, this keyboard may be good enough, but it's not exactly the same as a real ThinkPad keyboard.
Date published: 2021-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JZMY from
Great for working from home with two monitors
Exactly like my ThinkPad keyboard, including the trackpoint. This allowed me to use a second full size monitor at home without having to start using a mouse (which I really didn't want to do)
Date published: 2021-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
wired by trackpoint from
no change is so good
small keyboard and enabling working without mouse!
Date published: 2021-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Leon Cg from
Good but with some flaws
Keyboard itself works good. Feeling is same as the laptop I have been using in the past decade. The issue or problem is the USB prot. It is eay to get lossen and stopped working eventually. The other thing for this keyboard is that you cannot submit the repair request event though the warrenty is 3-year. Lenovno website treat it as if this product was diccontinued.
Date published: 2021-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jack Reardon from
Micro USB connector is outdated and delicate
The micro USB connector on the rear seems delicate and unprotected. The extension out the back is a constant concern when moving the keyboard around on the desktop. I feel like one accidental hit to the cable overmold will destroy either the cable or the keyboard connector
Date published: 2021-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Titli from
Good quality product
Good Quality product, excellent quality from Lenovo as expected
Date published: 2021-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
karolus_gustavus from
ThinkPad laptops greatest feature, now in desktop
Greatest keyboard I ever owned. I was looking for ThinkPad laptop feel for my desktop computer.
Date published: 2021-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dark Helmet from
You will not be dissappointed
Finally - a keyboard that feels like a real Thinkpad's... because it is.
Date published: 2021-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Samantha Lenovo Customer from
Still similar to old keyboards! <3
Be aware scroll lock and pause keys have been changed to Fn key combinations before purchasing, appeal of this will depend on your preference. Overall happy with the small size and feel of keys still similar to even older products, I’m a fan of the feel of Lenovo keyboards.
Date published: 2021-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cwang from
a good portable keyboard
I feel really comfortable to type using this keyboard. Its size is not large and it can be easily tugged in my computer bag.
Date published: 2021-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sdrabkin from
Flat is good.
It is nicely flat. Keys have a lot of space between them. Touch is good for typing. No annoying pad.
I miss backlit. That would make this keyboard perfect.
Date published: 2021-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Danaross from
Touch typing monster
Fantastic Keyboard. Compact with great key feel. I love the TrackPoint on my laptop and now have it on my desktop.
Date published: 2021-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SamiSami from
The keys are weirdly squishy, no Capslockight
The keys on the wired one are not like the ones on the BT keyboard, which has a really nice professional feel, as would be expected from a ThinkPad. The wired keyboard has really bad squishy keys, that are not a pleasure to type on.
I hope Lenovo decides to make the keys on this keyboard similar to those on the BT version.
Also, there is no light on the Capslock button. Since the keyboard works only when connected by the USB cable, why not have the light on Capslock?
And the USB connector on the keyboard is not USB-C, it is the older type.... whaatttt!!
Finally, weighs less then the BT version. It just gives the BT version a goodly feel.
Date published: 2021-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dan Alva from
Love the trackpoint
Awesome, I love the idea of a trackpoint in the middle of the keyboard. As a writer and programmer I cannot without this anymore.
Date published: 2021-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dougxyz from
give any PC a TrackPoint keyboard
I love TrackPoint pointers instead of mice since I do not need to move my hand to mouse, so I am more efficient. I use it on my work and home pcs. I wish they would make one with the mechanical clicking keys like on old IBM keyboards, since I like that click feedback.
Date published: 2021-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tomi Tacles from
Swap the FN and CTRL keys.
You need to release a firmware update that lets you switch the FN and CTRL keys. Every keyboard on the planet is like this, and I don't understand why a design team would refuse to do it. It costs nothing to implement and would expand your usability pool tremendously.
Date published: 2021-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RadioRon from
Quality.
Great product, works well when you don't have room for a mouse, TrackPoint is helpful.
Date published: 2021-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carolyn NJ from
Great keyboard at a wonderful price
Keyboard has a great touch. Very responsive. If you like a trackpoint instead of a mouse, this is a perfect keyboard to use.
Date published: 2021-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Andy McDandy from
ThinkPad Wired USE keyboard broken after drivers.
Installed drivers for the product, and it stopped working. Cannot find support for the product online.
Date published: 2021-07-26T00:00:00-04:00
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
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
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
Customer0219123584 from
Broke within a month
Broke within a month.
Connecting cable is poor quality, frequently loses connection to the computer with the micro-usb port.
Customer service is bad, I have to call them to get a refund/replacement.
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
aeggleston from
Great little keyboard
If you enjoy using the keyboard on a ThinkPad but have a separate computer (laptop or otherwise) that you'd like to experience the same experience with, then get this keyboard. It's nice having the trackpad at your fingertips without having to switch to a mouse for quick movements. The more you use it, the more natural it becomes as an option. It's also pretty thin, so would be easy to transport if need be.
Date published: 2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
scotteboy1 from
Bets keyboard with a trackpoint
Love the size, feel, and the fact it has a trackpoint. The trackpoint is the main reason for getting this keyboard in my opinion. Now I can use my desktop without a mouse. Wish it had backlights though.
Date published: 2023-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
M McFee from
My go-to rack keyboard
This is my go-to keyboard for my rack and for plugging into machines or SBCs that run headless.
This is my second one. I'd like to see more strain relief on the USB port, but I'm still super-happy with these things.
Date published: 2023-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
St3phj from
Can't live without this
I've been using this keyboard every day at work for like 20 years. One dies and I buy a new one. It's one of the few keyboards that's small enough for me to have a mouse beside the keyboard where I don't have to reach. The others I've tried which were the right size I didn't like the keys - either the feel or the size. I also use the trackpoint depending on what I'm doing. I'm to the point I like to keep a spare just in case. :)
Date published: 2023-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RobM446 from
make any computer a thinkpad
This is exactly what I wanted, it feels like a thinkpad but it's portable and can turn any computer into a thinkpad. It's not a computer without the nub.
Date published: 2023-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ThinkPad Power User from
Almost perfect
The quality of the keyboard is on par with the one that comes on the laptops, so it doesn't disappoint. However, unlike the built-in keyboard, it is not possible to swap Ctrl and Fn keys. The multimedia keys are also different from the ones in my ThinkPad X230, no Prev/Play/Next keys for example.
Date published: 2021-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
hm4219 from
Overall nice keyboard, with some flaws
ThinkPad Wired USB Keyboard with TrackPoint
The keyboard overall has an ok build, being able to withstand normal daily typing tasks such as writing essays or surfing the web. It does have some keyboard flex near the middle of the board, but it is slightly mitigated when using the feet built into the bottom of the keyboard. The trackpoint is nice, and is the main reason I bought the keyboard. Under linux, one can use xinput to adjust sensitivity, but do note that the device shows up twice under the same name under the devices list, thus one will need to check which device id actually corresponds to the pointing cursor. The three buttons are similar to those found on older models of Thinkpads, such as the X1 Yoga from 2016. On my model, it seems the left button is stickier than the right button and won't press down as deep, but it still functions well. The key travel is much deeper than modern Thinkpads, and typing on this keyboard felt very much better than that on a P16s. It also doesn't seem to get as shiny from usage as modern keyboards, which is pretty nice. The lack of lights can be a major con, however, especially on the caps lock key. If using GNOME on linux, an extension can be installed to visually show the status of caps lock, and that is what I use now. Another complaint is that the included USB cable does not fit tightly into the port on the keyboard, but this was resolved by using the usb cord from a logitech mouse.
Overall it is a very nice keyboard that retains the Thinkpad feel and trackpoint usability. There are some flaws such as lack of lighting or flex, but it works well enough for daily usage.
Date published: 2022-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SWW1 from
"Compact" Keyboard
It is smaller than I thought it was....label on packaging as-delivered was "compact" key board...and it was. I'm sure it worked well and was good for others; I just needed it a bit larger.
Date published: 2022-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Real Keyboard Lover from
best keyboard
Best full-size keyboard ever, with the best pointing device ever invented - the TrackPoint.
Date published: 2022-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tp_user_since_2000 from
Almost the best trackpoint keyboard
5.5mm trackpoint isn't as good as the original 6mm, but it's still way better than the 4mms and 3mms.
The depth of keystrokes is also extremely nice for all-day typing.
One major drawback: There is no gap between F12 and Home key and that creates a huge confusion for me whenever I try to touch the home key. It's a bit annoying.
But still this is the best wired keyboard with trackpoint you can get.
Date published: 2022-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WSU Chemistry from
Favorite work keyboard
I have a small desk with a ton of gear, economy of space is paramount for me. There are a ton of small form factor keyboards out there, but they're nearly all focused on gaming/gaming culture, and that's fine, but sometimes you need something specifically for work not play. This is basically a best-of-breed laptop keyboard (something Thinkpads have been king of since they were IBM controlled) squished into a "desktop", albeit low profile, form factor. The feeling is exactly what one would expect from a Thinkpad, the trackpoint on a desktop is SO welcome and the fact that it has a small amount of onboard memory so it can autoload drivers for the trackpoint and other features was a outstanding detail that ALL multimedia keyboards should be doing. I'm on my 2nd one of these (after 3 cups of tea over 5 years the first one died, TOTALLY fair, I wasn't light on it). 100% would recommend if you like the feel of Thinkpad keyboards.
Date published: 2022-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TPAN from
Great compact keyboard
Love the little mouse stick thing in the keyboard. Makes it convenient when you don't want to use a mouse. Keyboard is compact and feels nice typing.
Date published: 2024-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Francis F from
Not as good as a real ThinkPad T-series keyboard
I've absolutely loved the keyboard on my ThinkPad T490s, and I wanted to get an equivalent keyboard for my work desktop. Unfortunately, this wired keyboard is far inferior to the one in the T490s: the resistance is lighter and the bottoming feel is terrible. The flex in the plastic construction doesn't help either. Overall it feels really cheap—nowhere close to the $42 I paid for it (let alone the regular $60 price).
Plus the TrackPoint is buggy. At first TrackPoint scrolling would frequently stop working at all, and had to be unplugged and replugged to make it start working again. Eventually I found and manually downloaded the right drivers, which fixed that issue; but there were still some apps where TrackPoint scrolling would refuse to work.
Date published: 2024-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
anonymous_12345 from
Cannot replace Fn and Ctrl keys through software
Beware, there is no software support for replacing the Fn and Ctrl keys.
Date published: 2022-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
IBM PC from
Thinkpad 310ED Windows 95 Beast
Best keyboard for my Thinkpad 310ED. Looks great thanks Lenovo
Date published: 2022-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CResnick from
Old school
Great keyboard and love the track point as it reminds me of the laptop keyboard.
Date published: 2022-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MrScott from
Nice Thinkpad keyboard, a few improvements
Feels like a mid to low end range Thinkpad laptop keyboard with the short plastic key travel. The keys are solid and the iconic red pointer feels like the genuine laptop part.
The only complaints are keyboard flex, with the legs out the keyboard pushes down towards your table surface with anything but the lightest of key taps. With the legs folded, you still feel the top of the keyboard press into the bottom of the plastic enclosure. This should have been firmed up with a support structure or metal plate to have a solid premium Thinkpad keyboard feel for anyone but the most delicate of typists.
The last minor thing is why the choice of a fragile mini/micro style USB cable? Something more robust, L angled, or a more solid USB-C connector would’ve been appreciated. There is the wireless model but at twice the cost, you still have a better value with the wired.
Overall a better value than most compact keyboards on the market for productivity use.
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Big Daddy Jmart from
Satisfied
I love the feel of the keys. It has worked better than I thought. Turns my laptop on without having to open it. Love it. My only wish is to have it slightly bigger.
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rob in Katy from
Great for running a monitor / keyboard on a server
Great keyboard for running a linux server console, love not having to have a mouse connected.
Date published: 2022-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cookiewiches from
if you're looking for an external track point
Works as advertised and has that thinkpad feel that you literally can't get anywhere else if you want a trackpad
Date published: 2022-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Spellrider from
Only pointer stick keyboard I can find.
This is the only keyboard I can find with a pointer stick so that I can keep my hands on the keyboard in typing position instead of reaching back and forth for a mouse. Only downside is that the decals on they keys wear off faster than other ways of putting the letters on the keys. (This keyboard replaces my old one that finally died. It wasn't a big deal that many letters had worn off.)
Date published: 2022-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TuggMan from
-The- all in one keyboard
I have been looking for a good "all in one" keyboard for a while now. I often work on Raspberry Pi projects and don't like the, albeit small, hassle of plugging in both a keyboard and a mouse. I saw this version on sale and quickly typed in my cc. Love it. Works on everything and does exactly what I need it to do.
Date published: 2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lenovo Usr from
ThinkPad Wired USB Keyboard Easy-Pilfer Packaging
The unsealed tab-and-slot package construction for the ThinkPad Wired USB Keyboard with TrackPoint is too easily pilfered. During transit, it appears that each side of the packaging was opened simply by removing the side-panel tabs from their slots in order to remove and examine the contents. Perhaps expecting to find a tablet or pad-type computer inside, the keyboard was jammed back inside, tearing the panel seams a bit and folding up the enclosed paperwork. The keyboard seems to function okay.
Date published: 2022-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Geaux Tigers from
Exactly what I expected from Thinkpad
Great touch feel, compact design and trackpoint. Perfect keyboard for me.
Date published: 2022-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
davidr585 from
Nice, compact, minimalist design.
I really like the compact design of the keyboard, as its design is intuitive and comfortable, even for those with larger hands. The only downside to this keyboard is it comes without a number pad. Otherwise I would say this is a solid board for work, school, or personal use.
Date published: 2022-08-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Keyboarder from
Thinkpad keyboard, no better out there.
Love that Thinkpad keyboard, matches my laptops, very low finger throw, IBM designed. Plus a small footprint on the desktop.
Date published: 2022-07-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ashok C from
Great but not wireless
The keys are excellent , just like that of Thinkpad laptop but the problem is this is wired ! I wonder why don't the make this one wireless which can connect with a USB key. They do have one with Bluetooth version an I already have that but another one without Bluetooth which can connect with USB would be awesome!
Date published: 2022-07-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
An Ony Mouse from
Modifications make the keyboard better
I had to make a couple modifications to the keyboard in order to get it to work properly for me.
First, I had to use an aftermarket micro USB to USB cable, both because the keyboard didn't come with a cable and also because there are numerous reports of the micro USB connection becoming loose over time. I purchased an aftermarket right angle micro USB to USB cable, which is supposed to prevent the loosened connection problem.
Additionally, the legs underneath the keyboard are too short so I had to purchase a flip keyboard stand to elevate the keyboard sufficiently. Fortunately, I found a stand that extended 9" across the middle of the keyboard (as there are reports that the keyboard flexes and bows when used). The stand thus provides additional structural support to prevent such flexing and bowing.
Aside from the above (and the Fn key being placed where the left Ctrl key is placed on all non Lenovo keyboards), this keyboard has been pretty good. It is more or less plug and play. However, installing the Lenovo keyboard driver allows the middle key to be used to scroll sideways in addition to up and down. That said, prior to installing the driver I was able to scroll vertically by clicking the middle button without having to keep a finger on the Trackpoint; the driver removed this ability.
Still, the whole point of my getting this keyboard was because I wanted an external keyboard with a Trackpoint. The Trackpoint functions very well. The sensitivity is pretty good and the Trackpoint is overall pretty responsive.
I also much prefer how the Fn lock works on this keyboard over how it works on my Lenovo ThinkPad E14. With this keyboard, any of the functions assigned to the F1-12 keys can be activated by pressing the Fn and the Esc (FnLk) key and the appropriate function (F1-12) key, unlike the ThinkPad's keyboard, which requires not only pressing not only the Fn and the Esc (FnLk) keys, but also pressing the Fn key when pressing one of the F1-12 keys.
Overall, this keyboard is good for ThinkPad fans who want to be able to use a ThinkPad keyboard either with a non-ThinkPad computer or with a laptop hub connected to a ThinkPad.
Date published: 2022-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Thekml from
Good Keyboard for typing.
A keyboard that's easy to use. Thinkpad sized keys. Well built,Compact, lightweight.
Date published: 2022-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WMAMAN from
Thinkpad Wired USB Keyboard with Trackpoint
Compact keyboard with built-in pointing device. Legendary Lenovo keys. You might be able to find something a little bit narrower but a glide point would make it deeper. I use it with a KVM and everything works. I have had the Bluetooth version for years
Date published: 2022-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tyler Co from
Does what it's supposed to do
If you're looking for a thinkpad keyboard for your desktop or desk set up, this is it. I still prefer buckling springs, but this is nice option when I want to change up my input devices, or if I'm traveling and don't want to lug around my Model M.
Date published: 2022-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TGH2022 from
Keyboard lacks USB C and uses outdated micro usb
This is a great keyboard but it uses micro USB to connect the cable to the keyboard. In 2022 it is unacceptable to be manufacturing products with micro USB. Lenovo needs to start manufacturing these with usb-c connection.
Date published: 2022-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Corey F13088 from
Love it, please make one with a number pad!
My company issued laptop does not have a track point mouse, and I can't live without one, so this was my solution. Really wish it had a number pad though.
Date published: 2022-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ace McNasty from
Excellent, will probably again.
Honestly this keyboard is not for everyone. But i feel like it was made specifically for me. I love the feel, the not so loud keys, the track pad and i wish i had gotten the bluetooth one. Totally wouldve been worth it.
Date published: 2022-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alex Marc from
Couldn't be happier
I bought this keyboard with the hopes that it would be same feeling as the keyboard on my ThinkPad T530. Thankfully my hopes became true when I unboxed it and tried it out. I am verry happy with the product.
Date published: 2022-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JulieX from
I enjoy this keyboard.
I bought this keyboard because I needed a separate keyboard when using my laptop (to improve my posture) and didn't want to have a separate mouse. This seemed to be the most reliable option. I didn't have any previous experience with TrackPoints but it was easy to get used to. I deducted one star because highlighting words can be tricky. The left click button is a little unresponsive at times. Otherwise, it's a good keyboard that feels good to type on.
Date published: 2023-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
aa32 from
Can't swap the fn & ctrl keys
Can't swap the fn & ctrl keys as on the Thinkpad keyboard - this makes the keyboard pretty useless.
Date published: 2023-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Data Dev from
Typing consistency brought to the desktop.
This keyboard is so good I bought one for work. If you use a Thinkpad laptop at all, you will benefit from the consistency that this keyboard provides. The keys are not as shallow as in the X line, probably more closely paired with the P line. It does like to move around a little on the desktop as it is so light, nothing a mat can't help. It would be perfect if it had a backlight and with a caps lock indicator. Overall great quality.
Date published: 2023-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lova from
Good but not. Great
It's good but wish it has black light and caps light
Date published: 2023-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
EW19 from
wired usb keyboard trackpoint
fits on my laptop perfectly and i can have the mouse between the G and H keys like i like.
Date published: 2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
thinkpad911 from
Thinkpad 310ED Windows 95 Beast
Best keyboard for my Thinkpad 310ED. Looks great thanks Lenovo
Date published: 2022-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Greg17 from
Cheaper feel than wireless version
This keyboard uses cheaper plastics than the newer wireless version and feels noticeably less comfortable to use as a result. I would not recommend it.
Date published: 2022-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Banyantree from
A Technological Masterpiece
I was shopping for an exteranl keboard
I needed a keyboard for my desktop and discovered, on the Lenovo website, a plug-in USB keyboard that is the same incorporated into their laptops. I own two Lenovo laptops and have always felt that their keyboards were the best of any other keyboard on the market. I ordered the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II. The keyboard arrived in a timely manner and in perfect condition. I could not be more pleased with the keyboard. I'm able to type faster and with less errors than with the 'standby' that I had been using. The feel of and the motion of the keys is a technological masterpiece. If you are looking for a keyboard, you can do no better than to buy a Lenovo.
Date published: 2022-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SWoo38 from
This is a great keyboard.
This is a great keyboard. I wish there was a full size version with number pad.
Date published: 2022-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
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.
Date published: 2019-06-24T00:00:00-05:00
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.
Date published: 2019-07-03T00:00:00-05:00
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.
Date published: 2019-07-02T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2014-06-24T00:00:00-05:00
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.
Date published: 2019-05-17T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2014-04-01T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2016-01-18T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2016-01-12T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2013-11-21T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2016-08-19T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2016-12-13T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2018-10-14T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2018-10-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TomCat from
great keyboard
it is same as Thinkpad laptop's keyboard. it is wonderful.
Date published: 2014-05-21T00:00:00-05:00
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.
Date published: 2019-03-17T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2014-04-30T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2015-12-05T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2018-03-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
alcalbg from
Trackpoint yeah!
I got mine from eBay. Overall the keyboard is good. Material could be better, the keys are too 'plastic', I could use a pinch of rubber in them or at least at the bottom. Trackpoint is the main selling point and it's good. Sometimes the pointer slides away and you must nudge it to stop doing that. Ctrl button is second in the lowest row but that's the same on macs, not a big issue. Delete button placement is fantastic but page up/down button are too close to arrow keys. I use it on debian linux with the additional software called easystroke, it fixes middle button + scroll issue for me.
Date published: 2016-12-09T00:00:00-06:00
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.
Date published: 2019-02-28T00:00:00-06:00
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.
Date published: 2019-05-23T00:00:00-05:00
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.
Date published: 2019-02-18T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2018-03-03T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2014-04-15T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2014-08-11T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2016-12-01T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2013-11-26T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2018-02-23T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2017-01-09T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2019-01-24T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2018-10-20T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2018-06-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DRahm from
Perfection!
World's last and best keyboard with a pointing stick.
Date published: 2019-03-09T00:00:00-06:00
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: 2018-09-16T00:00:00-05:00
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.
Date published: 2019-05-03T00:00:00-05:00
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: 2019-07-21T00:00:00-05:00