Ever wonder what brand/model is your ThinkPad keyboard?
I did a little research on the ThinkPad keyboard and I would like to share my discovery with you guys.
It seems that there are 3 keyboard manufacturers, Alps, NMB(very rare) and Chicony.
I have read many reviews that praises both Alps and NMB keyboard.
Sadly not many on Chicony, some like it, some don't. Those who don't are Ex-NMB or Ex-Alps users.
Anyway if you ever wonder how's it feel like to use an Alps or NMB just read the review below ...
Keyboard Maniac ReviewI know words alone can't really express how it feels like to use Alps and NMB, but at least it gives us a rough idea.
I am considering getting Alps and NMB (Yes you guess it right, mine is a Chicony), mainly as a backup keyboard, partly for satisfying my curiousity.
You guys probably think I'm mad. (It's just a keyboard, why bother?)
Anyway, those who are as "mad" as me and would like to find out more about their keyboards can refer to the links below.
1. Find out your keyboard FRU number
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss.../partsLookup.vm2. Key in your model/serial number and do a lookup
3. Scroll down the list and find for your keyboard FRU number. You should see something like the below...
39T7148
39T7178 KEYBOARD FRU YES
4. Go to this page and lookup
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-64342.htmlExample : 39T7178 corresponds to "Chicony", "English, U.S."
Last words, I hope there are some Alps and NMB here in Malaysia.
Do tell me your experience with an Alps or NMB keyboard.
This post has been edited by Nyxator: Oct 31 2006, 03:23 AM