Keyboard question?

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Rex · #1 Post by **Rex** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:44 pm

Hi there,

I love my Luddite T22; it's just great! I like the keyboard; it's just great!

Unfortunately, I think I will have to get a desktop computer with better screen to handle 100mb digital image files.

But I don't want to let go of my Thankpad keyboard.

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Thinkpad keyboard to work with a desktop computer? Can I buy it seperately? Can I adapt one? Am I barking up the wrong tree?

Many thanks in advance,

Rex

revolutionary_one · #2 Post by **revolutionary_one** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:12 pm

I'm not totally aware of KVM functionality, but a KVM switch should be able to do what you need it to, although the thinkpad LCD might get in the way, otherwise, if you buy a dock, you could always get a dual monitor setup with vga out and DVI

Nolonemo · #3 Post by **Nolonemo** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:37 pm

Couldn't you just plug in an external monitor? Your refresh rates may be too limited on hi-res CRT displays. If you're Photoshopping 100MB image files, though, I'd think the CPU and memory limitations of the T22 might be a little crippling....

#4 Post by **JaneL** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:57 pm

Rex wrote:Does anyone know if it is possible to get a Thinkpad keyboard to work with a desktop computer? Can I buy it seperately? Can I adapt one? Am I barking up the wrong tree?

Yes, yes, why bother, no.

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/accessories/keyboards.html

http://www.pckeyboard.com/onthestk.html

dinotopia · #5 Post by **dinotopia** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:57 pm

Yes! It's called the IBM USB Keyboard with Ultranav... $99.00 on IBM's website. It's an exact replica of the Thinkpad keyboard (with a touchpad, trackpoint, and even a number pad for desktop use), although I must warn you, it's the bouncier Chinese keyboard, not the Thai.

Nolonemo · #6 Post by **Nolonemo** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:14 pm

Now we'll be getting posts from people saying they hate the touchpad on the keyboard, and is there a touchpad-free bezel for it...

Rex · #7 Post by **Rex** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:44 am

Wow, never thought my question would generate so much interest.

Thanks for the USB keyboard link. Have not used the Chinese version, but just like the layout and small size.

Rex

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