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ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (US English) $164.35 Shipped @ Lenovo NZ

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ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (US English) $164.35 Shipped @ Lenovo NZAffiliate
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Rtomgeniewang on 23/04/2025 - 12:46 lenovo.com (621 clicks)
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I have been after this keyboard for a long time. Remember to get the 5% off code to make it down to $164.35. I did a bit research on pricespy and this price seems to be pretty much the all time low.

Overview:

The ThinkPad TrackPoint II Keyboard translates the ThinkPad notebook’s iconic typing experience into a stand-alone device. True to form, it features the same dish-shaped ergonomic keycaps for comfort, as well as an integrated TrackPoint for easy navigation in tight spaces without a mouse. Its versatile and reliable Bluetooth or Wireless Nano USB Dongle allows up to 2 devices to connect, and supports both Android and Windows. Even the visually impaired can enjoy the TrackPoint II, thanks to its 6-point entry support.

Key Details:

Compact keyboard layout
Familiar ThinkPad keys (scissor switch and 1.8 mm travel distance)
Integrated ThinkPad TrackPoint
Dual mode connection: Bluetooth 5.0 + 2.4 GHz Wireless via Nano USB dongle
Convenient Bluetooth pairing with Swift Pair
Supports 6-point key typing for the visually impaired
Supports Windows and Android operating systems
Integrated battery with up to 2 months battery life (may vary based on usage)
Supported by 1 year warranty
Part Number: 4Y40X49493

I got this mainly because of the trackpoint. I'm used to it so this is pretty much the only wireless choice. For those who like the mechanical feeling, the cable one is on special as well, which is based on the ibm x200 or T410 Keyboard. https://www.lenovo.com/nz/en/p/accessories-and-software/keyb…

I don't like the T430 keyboard myself as well, especially the chiplet design and less feedback.

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    • matthias on 23/04/2025 - 16:08
      +2

      This clearly makes absolutely no sense for most people to get instead of almost any cheaper and/or better keyboard, but it would be great for anyone with a matching Lenovo laptop to use with it docked at their desk to avoid switching between keyboard layouts all the time.

    • chunder on 23/04/2025 - 18:30
      +4

      Because Lenovo ThinkPad keyboards are amazing in their own right, not just as laptop keyboards. Either you've never used a top model ThinkPad or you're ignorant and suffering from dunning krueger effect because virtually all of your opinions on ThinkPad's are completely wrong.
      It is a proper keyboard, and not everyone wants a $200 mechanical keyboard in the first place.

      And why you're suggesting paying more for a mechanical keyboard, I don't know. You don't need to pay more than this to get a good quality mechanical keyboard like a keychron. People buying a ThinkPad Keyboard are not using it for gaming and so many features like polling rate aren't a factor.

      • spren on 23/04/2025 - 19:05

        I agree that the ThinkPad keyboard is awesome, but just mentioning that Keychron boards would be considered ultra-budget within the wider mk community (not the wider tech community, I'll admit), even compared to traditional budget options (neo, qk, zoom, tofu etc.)

      • NovaAlpha on 23/04/2025 - 19:08
        -2

        My daily laptop is Lenovo and I have another Lenovo laptop as a spare (among many others). I've used ThinkPads before and was given a very high-end one by my company previously. My opinion is that the overall laptop is good, but the keyboard sucks.

        There're plenty of good keyboards for under $150. The one I linked was purchased for $108 NZD including shipping (I did use a coupon code to get 10% off and that coupon code is always available it seems. I posted it somewhere on Cheapies). At that price, it's clearly way cheaper than the $164.35 that you'd otherwise be paying for this deal. Even at the current price listed on the website as of today, it's still less than $164.35.

        Clearly, you got triggered—and ironically, you're the one being ignorant for not even fact-checking the price. You assumed the keyboard I recommended costs "more". And that keyboard I recommended isn't even for gaming. It's great for normal office use and has got tons of great reviews by keyboard enthusiasts online. It's nowhere near $200 either.

        The "layout" on that ThinkPad keyboard isn't anything special either. You're literally paying a relatively premium price range for a keyboard that's not mechanical (which doesn't justify the price), that's made of mostly plastic without any hot-swappable switches, no aluminium (for that premium feel) or anything special whatsoever. But hey, go with your biased and uneducated and non-fact-check opinion. I don't really care and the discussion doesn’t warrant any more of my time or energy.

        • chunder on 26/04/2025 - 15:29
          +1

          My daily laptop is Lenovo and I have another Lenovo laptop as a spare (among many others). I've used ThinkPads before and was given a very high-end one by my company previously. My opinion is that the overall laptop is good, but the keyboard sucks.

          I feel like you'd have just outright stated the model or series if you were being honest. Lenovo has a wide range of models, even in the thinkpad line. Even a T series is not the same as an X series. I own an X series personally, and it's the series laptop my company issues to my department, while other departments get a lesser series thinkpad which does not have the same keyboard.
          The keyboard is one of the things they are most commonly praised for, it's like one of the main things people like about thinkpads, the typing experience. Again, not knowing this and disparaging the keyboards is showing that you don't know or have the knowledge to be making such claims as you do.
          You literally said "They're not known to the best laptop keyboards or best keyboards in general" when having the best laptop keyboards is exactly what they are known for lol.

          Clearly, you got triggered

          ah yes, the old "I said said something dumb and ignorant and now you're triggered so what you say is invalid!!!". You're spouting personal opinion that goes against the commonly held understanding of such products as if it's the golden fact and don't want pushback? maybe posting personal opinions isn't for you.

          You assumed the keyboard I recommended costs "more".

          Your literal words are:

          Why not get a proper decent mechanical keyboard (https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-aula-f75) and a mouse (MX Master 3s)? Total would cost around $200 if you get it at the right price. Only costs $40~$50 more.

          You included a mouse and literally said it would end up costing more, but sure, that keyboard comes to about $140nzd after all said and done by itself so is pretty much the same as the lower end keychrons, so against the thinkpad you save a whopping $25 or so for a budget mechanical keyboard that goes clickity clack and doesn't really offer a better typing experience or much else better for someone who would be interested in this keyboard.

          Virtually every time you post a comment on this forum you act like your opinions are the be all end all and display an astounding level of ignorance towards the thing or end user you're referencing. Have you ever thought that maybe, the product being posted isn't for you, or that you inherently don't understand the thing?

    • Grandma on 23/04/2025 - 19:16

      Quite genuinely, having also done a bunch of mech keyboards including a really cool ortholinear thing with nice kahl switches, my favourite keyboard continues to be the mini apple Magic Keyboard, I find chicklet keyboards oodles better for long typing. Only thing I’d change really is USB-c from lightning (think the new ones are usb c but I don’t care ‘that’ much)

      I found clicky switches were just not doable living in a flat and nowadays they’d probably piss off the ms!

      But my work laptop is a p14s thinkpad with the nipple and I really like the keyboard and, if this were sub $100 would be pretty happy to grab it for the media center or for my desktop

      • NovaAlpha on 23/04/2025 - 19:50

        I used to like clicky switches but my taste got a bit more refined over the years as I started buying more mechanical keyboards. Now I prefer deep thock with a bit of marbly sound. But that's the thing with mech keyboards, you can replace the switches to whatever you want, including the keycaps etc. Personally, I'd rather have options and the flexibility to change it to how I like it.

  • Grandma on 23/04/2025 - 16:00

    I’d love this for the couch but boy golly that’s expensive for what it is

  • farsigh on 23/04/2025 - 19:04
    +1

    As an owner of Thinkpad T480 this is a nice keyboard. But not $164 nice.

    • ace310 on 23/04/2025 - 19:22
      +1

      Exactly this.

    • chunder on 26/04/2025 - 15:32

      These are more like the X series keyboards than the T series and my understanding is that the keyboards are a slight improvement in shape etc but overall I guess there's a lot of nuance and personal preference between the lines. It's better suited for typists than the average person so yeah $165 isn't reasonable for what it offers most people. If you were someone who did nothing but transcribe though, this would be reasonable.

  • desikiwi on 24/04/2025 - 04:41

    I got an old t450s roughly 4 years or more ago for 150 NZD landed i had to spend about 100 NZD for new batteries as it uses two . It has amazing keyboard i put linux mint on it and gave it to my 8 year old son he loves it . He is learning to type and coding and uses many apps .
    Many people love ThinkPad keyboard 🎹 they are just amazing . I also have a big Lenovo keyboard not ThinkPad type and it's also solid and super durable .
    I am now a days looking at replacing my old laptop turned into Linux server with ThinkPad and looking at 11 gen Intel or ryzon they are about 1500 NZD landed many also have gpu and have great reviews

  • felixfurtak on 25/04/2025 - 06:59

    Does this work in Linux?

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