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Hey guys - my work just got me the new 2015 X1 Carbon after returning my two week old 2nd gen X1 Carbon. The touch F1 keys on the 2nd generation were a non-starter for me as I use Excel a ton.

Anyway, I just got the 2015 version and they got me the touch screen version. I asked why and they said it is the only version that comes with the physical F1 keys. Is that true? That doesn't make sense to me? I basically just want the basic model with the normal screen, and F1 keys! Ugh - I feel like I'm asking the world but I just want the same keyboard as my 1st generation X1 carbon (though I do like the new docking port!).

I'd keep the touch and not rock the boat. Just MHO.

JonathanGennick wrote:I'd keep the touch and not rock the boat. Just MHO.

Yeah that's what I'm leaning toward...it's not actually too bad! The touchscreen that is.

All the 3rd gen. X1's has the physical F-keys.

I would keep the touch as well..
I find myself stabbing at the display (think using a tablet2 or iPad) when I want some quick action rather than move the cursor and struggling to find the left mouse button on my gen 2 X1..

Yep, keep the touch model. I think you'll find yourself using the feature now and again even if you primarily use the TrackPoint. I certainly do.

And to reiterate, all Gen3 Carbons have the physical F keys.

Cheers.

BillMorrow wrote:I would keep the touch as well.

Personally, I'd rather scratch my eyeballs out than deal with the glare associated with a touch screen, but that's me. I have never once had a desire to touch my screen.

The Gen3's touch screen isn't too glossy at all, IMHO. It's got some kind of anti-glare film factory applied. It's certainly not glossy like my Y3P or Helix LCDs.

Cheers.