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IBM USB Keyboard with UltraNav ( 31P8950 ) | 
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Brand: IBM
Category: CE
List Price: $106.99
Buy New: $89.16
You Save: $17.83 (17%)
New (10) Used (3) from $65.83
Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 3551
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 16.8 x 10.4 x 1.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: S2537128
Model: S2537128
UPC: 087944859468
EAN: 0087944859468
ASIN: B00009APTK
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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Product Description
Bring legendary IBM ThinkPad notebook keyboard look and feel to IBM desktop systems or to ThinkPad docking solutions. For the ultimate in pointing flexibility, this multi-pointing system combines an IBM-customized touch pad and the latest TrackPoint device. The two, built-in USB ports conveniently provides for additional expansion. Plus, it's the only external keyboard that allows you close the ThinkPad notebook LCD and still access key ThinkPad notebook features requiring the function (Fn) key, such as system sleep and suspend.Adjustable keyboard feet provide for three levels of typing comfort; flat (folded under), level-1 and level-2. Integrated keyboard cord wrap lets you adjust the length of the cord for use or storage. Function (Fn) key provides access to key ThinkPad notebook features such as (depending on model) speaker volume, LCD/external monitor select, LCD brightness, system sleep and suspend controls. IBM ThinkPad UltraNav, an example of IBM ThinkVantage Design, lets you choose which pointing device to use: TrackPoint, touchpad, or both. And, it eliminates the need for an external mouse and saves desktop space.The IBM USB Keyboard with UltraNav is supported on the following IBM systems: IBM-compatible desktop or ThinkPad notebook system (not compatible with notebooks other than IBM ThinkPad). Full functionality of ThinkPad hot keys will be with the following ThinkPad models: 2681, 2682, 2683, 2672, 2673, 2366, 2367, 2652, 2653, 2658, 2659, 2677. All others, including desktops, will have some non-functioning ThinkPad hot keys.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
No Mouse Needed June 22, 2008
If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, you should invest the money to get the right keyboard for your usage. Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard rates somewhere between three-and-a-half stars and four stars for those who risk carpel tunnel syndrome from overuse of computer mice, e.g., in corporate financial analyst circles. The UltraNav keyboard mitigates problems caused from overuse of computer mice by incorporating TrackPoint and touchpad pointing devices on the keyboard itself. Compared to the grip that is required to actively control a mouse, the TrackPoint requires pressure from only one finger; while the touchpad can be controlled by a light touch.
As other reviewers indicate, Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard is lightweight, and of a solid build quality. The UltraNav's touchpad supports virtual clicking -- which simulates mouse clicks by quickly tapping on the touchpad; and virtual scrolling -- which enables quick scrolling down or across a window by sliding one's finger down the right side of the touchpad, or across the bottom of the touchpad, respectively. The touchpad's driver software enables both features to be tailored to preference, and comes with a practice "game" to help ensure that one's preferences are just right. The UltraNav TrackPoint comes with a third button (in addition to the standard left- and right-click buttons) that can act either as a scroll lock or a magnifying glass. Both the touchpad and TrackPoint may be adjusted for left-handed use. Both are also simultaneously active, but one or both may be deactivated or set to use a subset of their features. With Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard, a mouse is no longer needed.
The downsides to the UltraNav keyboard generally revolve around its lineage as a ThinkPad laptop keyboard. Like most other laptop keyboards, the UltraNav keyboard has tiny function keys, and tiny Insert, Delete, Home, End, PageUp and PageDown keys. Several keyboard functions -- including the three volume buttons, the Fn key, and the blue mechanic (ThinkVantage) key -- may be rendered useless for those who don't pair their UltraNav keyboard with a Lenovo computer. Lenovo should have been smart enough to include software to help such users remap all of those non-functional keys to do something more useful. This keyboard also lacks Windows keys (the Windows key and right-click key), and instead has [Previous Page] and [Next Page] keys. I'm not convinced of the utility of the latter, because it is just as easy to press and to move backwards and forwards in a web browser.
The UltraNav keyboard also includes two USB 1.1 ports; which are less useful today than when this product was introduced, since many USB devices these days can take advantage of higher USB 2 speeds. Remember to install the UltraNav drivers -before- plugging in the keyboard into your computer for the first time.
Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard merits serious consideration from those seeking a solid alternative to computer mice, and can sacrifice a bit of keyboard functionality. Hopefully the next version of this keyboard will incorporate with Windows keys (since they were made available in the ThinkPad 60 series keyboard), USB2 ports, and maybe multi-touch support for the touchpad.
 Excellent Design, poor execution - Clicker Issues... April 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've purchased two of these. On both of them, the left clicker (keyboard section) is intermittent. Sometimes I think I need to keep a hammer close by.
I had one replaced via Warranty and the replacement had the same exact issue so I can only think it's a design issue.
It's been 2 years since I bought one. Has this issue been resolved?
great keyboard, where is the WIRELESS version? February 16, 2008
as the others have said, this is a great keyboard, particularly if you are accustomed to or like the Thinkpad touchpoint keyboard environment. the keys have enough travel to make it feel like actually typing.
my only complaint is that this is a perfect keyboard to have a wireless version of. its light, easy to use, and you dont need a mouse. I have a wireless mouse and keyboard in my living room for use with a media center PC attached to my stereo and flat screen monitor and if this keyboard came in a wireless version I could eliminate my need for the separate mouse and keyboard and just have this one light keyboard/mouse instead.
Great keyboard January 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Been using this keyboard for about a month now and love it. I've always typed better (70+ wpm) on laptop keyboards when compared to desktop keyboards (50+ wpm). I even used a Microsoft Natural keyboard for a number of years until I realized that I do better on laptop keyboards. I've also been having wrist pain when using a mouse. I do not get this pain when using the touch points/touch pads on laptops. I started "The Hunt" for a desktop USB full size laptop keyboard with a built in touch pad/touch point. The IBM was the only one I could find. IT ROCKS! I love it. I'm consistently typing at 70+ wpm on it with no wrist pain. The quality feels good. The keys are quiet but still retain the laptop "clicky" noise. I did, however, have some driver issues as I was mating it to a Dell laptop that already had a touch pad and touch point. I have the laptop docked and had to disable the built in touch pad and touch point on the laptop to get everything to work correctly. It still flipped out a little when having both sets of drivers installed. I removed the Dell drivers, installed the IBM drivers and got the keyboard tweaked to perfection. I then reloaded the Dell drivers and all is well except for the fact that I cannot access the mouse preferences when the IBM is plugged in. Funny. Oh well. I guess this is an isolated incident when pairing a keyboard with a built in touch pad/point to a computer that already has a differently branded touch pad/point. It's worth it. I did not have this problem on another pc or my IBM laptop BTW. If you're considering this keyboard, don't. Just buy it already!
 As advertised - Thinkpad experience on the desktop! January 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're a ThinkPad lover like me, this is the desktop keyboard for you. It delivered everything it advertised, which is that same Thinkpad keyboard experience for the desktop that you get on your T61 or whatever version thinkpad you have with the dual UltraNav and Touchpad keyboard. I had grown weary of my mouse and wanted a keyboard where my hands could stay in one place. What's also nice is that this keyboard has the number pad on the right, which really is necessary for a desktop keyboard. The real benefit is that now I use the same keyboard no matter which device I'm working on. Makes it convenient having keys like Delete, Home, etc. all in the same spot. Thank you Lenovo, IBM or whoever you really are!
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