Tim Adams
12-05-2006, 04:56 PM
Preconception: The keyboard on the 8525 is small.
I've read about this complaint through various sites. Truth be known, the layout and size of the keys on the 8525 is more than acceptable. Especially when you consider my massive fingers. In fact, having a slightly smaller keyboard actually gives you a place to rest your fingers when not typing.
While smaller than the XV6700 and the 8125, I feel that the layout is superiour to either. They've moved the number line to more of a 10-key layout (vs across the top line of keys). The number labels are now much larger to boot.
The backlight is a little different as it has a light sensor that controls when the keyboard is lit or not. But it's still bright blue and easier to see than the 8125 or XV6700.
The sliding mechanism on the 8525 is also smoother, and the locking mechanism is a lot stronger (so the keyboard doesn't open accidentally). Nor does sliding the keyboard open cause the unit to turn on (as it does with the XV6700).
I've read about this complaint through various sites. Truth be known, the layout and size of the keys on the 8525 is more than acceptable. Especially when you consider my massive fingers. In fact, having a slightly smaller keyboard actually gives you a place to rest your fingers when not typing.
While smaller than the XV6700 and the 8125, I feel that the layout is superiour to either. They've moved the number line to more of a 10-key layout (vs across the top line of keys). The number labels are now much larger to boot.
The backlight is a little different as it has a light sensor that controls when the keyboard is lit or not. But it's still bright blue and easier to see than the 8125 or XV6700.
The sliding mechanism on the 8525 is also smoother, and the locking mechanism is a lot stronger (so the keyboard doesn't open accidentally). Nor does sliding the keyboard open cause the unit to turn on (as it does with the XV6700).