Customer Reviews
Love this keyboard 
2007-12-27
Love this keyboard since I can completely get rid of mouse. I don't have to move my hand to grab mouse when I use computer.
This KeyBoard does not have windows key, so I remapped Left Ctrl key to windows key, and Caps Lock key to Ctrl. You can do that easily with using an utility named KeyTweak. You can find it easily on the web.
it is just wonderful 2007-10-03
it is just wonderful!
it is full size, but not very big. I hold it on my knee instead of my notebook, which can be really hot. And my eye can stay further to the computer, which I think can protect my eyes.
I can have more freedom to move and do not need to keep in only one position.
it has two usb port on the key board. It is so convenient! Only one left in the stock? you got be hurry.
Great keyboard, but where are the Windows keys?! 
2007-09-27
I just got it, plugged it into the Advanced Mini Dock for my T61, and all seemed well until I noticed two things that really bothered me.
- It lacks a Windows key anywhere, and I use that key excessively for bringing up the file explorer (Win-E), toggling the desktop (Win-D), and getting a command line (Win-R). It also lacks the Windows context key usually found on the lower right - I never use that, so no big deal. Thinkpad keyboards have them, so why doesn't this keyboard?
- The blue Thinkvantage key doesn't bring up the Thinkvantage menu on my T61.
Other than that, it seems to be a nice keyboard, but nowhere as good as the keyboard on my actual T61.
Great keyboard 2007-08-09
I have a X60 and use the keyboard at home when my computer is docked. I like having the extra space, the keyboard is a bit bigger and the number pad is nice. Also the "feel" of the keyboard is great. However it is not wireless, which makes it a pretty expensive option.
Great keyboard for about 18 months then it fails 
2007-05-02
I love the feel of this keyboard, the pointer and all of that. It is too bad that after about 18 months of use the mouse buttons start working intermittently (the ones just below the spacebar). Of the 5 of these that I've bought over the last 4 years, 4 of them now suffer this problem (I use them at home and at work and have had to replace 2 of them so far and those new ones are also failing in the same way). The only one that is still working is on my wife's computer. She uses the other mouse buttons and doesn't use it as much as I do. I notice one other reviewer reported the same problem.
It does not seem to be related to dust or dirt or any of the normal keyboard woes - jiggling the cable might temporarily get it to work. Too bad they can't work out the quality problems with this keyboard as it is the best one I've found. That said, I think I will keep on looking before buying numbers 6 and 7.
No Mouse Needed 
2008-06-22
If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, you should invest the money to get the right keyboard for your usage. Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard rates somewhere between three-and-a-half stars and four stars for those who risk carpel tunnel syndrome from overuse of computer mice, e.g., in corporate financial analyst circles. The UltraNav keyboard mitigates problems caused from overuse of computer mice by incorporating TrackPoint and touchpad pointing devices on the keyboard itself. Compared to the grip that is required to actively control a mouse, the TrackPoint requires pressure from only one finger; while the touchpad can be controlled by a light touch.
As other reviewers indicate, Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard is lightweight, and of a solid build quality. The UltraNav's touchpad supports virtual clicking -- which simulates mouse clicks by quickly tapping on the touchpad; and virtual scrolling -- which enables quick scrolling down or across a window by sliding one's finger down the right side of the touchpad, or across the bottom of the touchpad, respectively. The touchpad's driver software enables both features to be tailored to preference, and comes with a practice "game" to help ensure that one's preferences are just right. The UltraNav TrackPoint comes with a third button (in addition to the standard left- and right-click buttons) that can act either as a scroll lock or a magnifying glass. Both the touchpad and TrackPoint may be adjusted for left-handed use. Both are also simultaneously active, but one or both may be deactivated or set to use a subset of their features. With Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard, a mouse is no longer needed.
The downsides to the UltraNav keyboard generally revolve around its lineage as a ThinkPad laptop keyboard. Like most other laptop keyboards, the UltraNav keyboard has tiny function keys, and tiny Insert, Delete, Home, End, PageUp and PageDown keys. Several keyboard functions -- including the three volume buttons, the Fn key, and the blue mechanic (ThinkVantage) key -- may be rendered useless for those who don't pair their UltraNav keyboard with a Lenovo computer. Lenovo should have been smart enough to include software to help such users remap all of those non-functional keys to do something more useful. This keyboard also lacks Windows keys (the Windows key and right-click key), and instead has [Previous Page] and [Next Page] keys. I'm not convinced of the utility of the latter, because it is just as easy to press
and to move backwards and forwards in a web browser.
The UltraNav keyboard also includes two USB 1.1 ports; which are less useful today than when this product was introduced, since many USB devices these days can take advantage of higher USB 2 speeds. Remember to install the UltraNav drivers -before- plugging in the keyboard into your computer for the first time.
Lenovo's UltraNav keyboard merits serious consideration from those seeking a solid alternative to computer mice, and can sacrifice a bit of keyboard functionality. Hopefully the next version of this keyboard will incorporate with Windows keys (since they were made available in the ThinkPad 60 series keyboard), USB2 ports, and maybe multi-touch support for the touchpad.
Excellent Design, poor execution - Clicker Issues... 
2008-04-12
I've purchased two of these. On both of them, the left clicker (keyboard section) is intermittent. Sometimes I think I need to keep a hammer close by.
I had one replaced via Warranty and the replacement had the same exact issue so I can only think it's a design issue.
It's been 2 years since I bought one. Has this issue been resolved?
great keyboard, where is the WIRELESS version? 2008-02-16
as the others have said, this is a great keyboard, particularly if you are accustomed to or like the Thinkpad touchpoint keyboard environment. the keys have enough travel to make it feel like actually typing.
my only complaint is that this is a perfect keyboard to have a wireless version of. its light, easy to use, and you dont need a mouse. I have a wireless mouse and keyboard in my living room for use with a media center PC attached to my stereo and flat screen monitor and if this keyboard came in a wireless version I could eliminate my need for the separate mouse and keyboard and just have this one light keyboard/mouse instead.
Great keyboard 2008-01-14
Been using this keyboard for about a month now and love it. I've always typed better (70+ wpm) on laptop keyboards when compared to desktop keyboards (50+ wpm). I even used a Microsoft Natural keyboard for a number of years until I realized that I do better on laptop keyboards. I've also been having wrist pain when using a mouse. I do not get this pain when using the touch points/touch pads on laptops. I started "The Hunt" for a desktop USB full size laptop keyboard with a built in touch pad/touch point. The IBM was the only one I could find. IT ROCKS! I love it. I'm consistently typing at 70+ wpm on it with no wrist pain. The quality feels good. The keys are quiet but still retain the laptop "clicky" noise. I did, however, have some driver issues as I was mating it to a Dell laptop that already had a touch pad and touch point. I have the laptop docked and had to disable the built in touch pad and touch point on the laptop to get everything to work correctly. It still flipped out a little when having both sets of drivers installed. I removed the Dell drivers, installed the IBM drivers and got the keyboard tweaked to perfection. I then reloaded the Dell drivers and all is well except for the fact that I cannot access the mouse preferences when the IBM is plugged in. Funny. Oh well. I guess this is an isolated incident when pairing a keyboard with a built in touch pad/point to a computer that already has a differently branded touch pad/point. It's worth it. I did not have this problem on another pc or my IBM laptop BTW. If you're considering this keyboard, don't. Just buy it already!
As advertised - Thinkpad experience on the desktop! 2008-01-14
If you're a ThinkPad lover like me, this is the desktop keyboard for you. It delivered everything it advertised, which is that same Thinkpad keyboard experience for the desktop that you get on your T61 or whatever version thinkpad you have with the dual UltraNav and Touchpad keyboard. I had grown weary of my mouse and wanted a keyboard where my hands could stay in one place. What's also nice is that this keyboard has the number pad on the right, which really is necessary for a desktop keyboard. The real benefit is that now I use the same keyboard no matter which device I'm working on. Makes it convenient having keys like Delete, Home, etc. all in the same spot. Thank you Lenovo, IBM or whoever you really are!
