760 keyboards (was: a good used computer?)

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From: David Newman (dnewman_at_networktest.com)
Date: Fri Sep 01 2000 - 14:10:30 EDT


> For pure word processing, I find the keyboards on the 700 series ThinkPads
> to be the best made to date.... they have great feel, are forgiving yet
> accurate, and the full keyboard size makes no compromises.
> 760 style keyboards are not as good (feel or accuracy) as the 755 series,
> and I think finding a good keyboard on 760 series is tougher ,
> since they do
> wear out much easier than 755's....still, the 760's can be very
> enjoyable if
> you have a good one...

I agree with these comments. My five-year-old 760C still runs great and from
the prices I've seen ($400-$700) they're a good value.

However, the keyboard *is* a problem -- I can barely move the keys on mine
anymore.

Anyone have any info on repairing/replacing 760 keyboards?

TIA

dn


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