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From: mm on 17 Mar 2010 21:22
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:52:40 -0800, mike <spamme0(a)go.com> wrote:

>mm wrote:
>> Does anyone know what netbooks have full-size keyboards? (I guess
>> counting only the keys that make characters on the screen. That is
>> not counting F-keys and arrows etc.)
>>
>> Is that the search word I should include in searches "full-size
>> keyboard".
>>
>>
>> My friend got an Acer Aspire One netbook.
>>
>> The distance from the Z-key to the /-key inclusive is 6 5/8".
>> On my full-size keyboard, it is 7 3/8" or less.
>>
>> Not a big difference but I think it will make it hard for me.
>>
>> Thanks.
>Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of a netbook?

No. A netbook with a full-size keyboard is still lighter than other
laptops, and only 10% bigger than other netbooks. It's never been the
size that was a problem, only the weight.

>It's like asking for a Mini Cooper with a 10 Ton cargo capacity.
>Just ain't compatible requirements.
>
>Some years ago, IBM had a tiny thinkpad with a split keyboard that
>folded out
>bigger than the laptop. It never caught on.

I wonder how much it weighed.

Thanks.
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