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    News - Synaptics make world’s thinnest touch type-able keyboard

    Using capacitive, pressure sensitive keys.
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    Re: News - Synaptics make world’s thinnest touch type-able keyboard

    I'm sure sure a keyboard like that would give me enough tactile feedback.
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    Re: News - Synaptics make world’s thinnest touch type-able keyboard

    As with all touch and keyboard technology it is important to try before you buy to see if the feel and functionality work for you.
    Very true. Although I've got to say that I like the idea that the keyboard is smart enough to automatically disable the trackpad when you're typing. Then again, I don't count myself as a fan of trackpads as anything other than a short term provision.

    Am I reading the article wrong or is it the case that this keyboard technology is designed primarily for portable devices (laptops and extended tablets like the Surface or Transformer) in which case you probably won't see a separate device appear for desktop use? This is more curiosity on my part since I'm quite content with my current Logitech combo.

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    Re: News - Synaptics make world’s thinnest touch type-able keyboard

    This keyboard is designed to save space where that is desirable; like you said, in laptops and portable keyboards to accompany iPads etc. Though I see more and more tiny flat keyboards for sale intended for desktop users, I like big beastly, noisy, tactile keyboards on my desk.

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    Re: News - Synaptics make world’s thinnest touch type-able keyboard

    Quote Originally Posted by crossy View Post
    Very true. Although I've got to say that I like the idea that the keyboard is smart enough to automatically disable the trackpad when you're typing.
    You can even implement this at the operating system level - it's not a new idea. It is, however, very useful.
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