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Ask HN: Windows Laptops with Good Keyboards?
My 2018 Macbook's butterfly keyboard started causing issues 4 months after I bought it. Apple will replace it but it's clear this problem will happen again.
So I've decided to move back to Windows. Linux isn't an option because some tools I use are Windows/Mac only
What are some good Windows laptops currently on the market with good keyboards? Writing is a big part of my work so a solid keyboard is a must.
I see some Thinkpads on Amazon for $600 right now, which is honestly too cheap for a Thinkpad. I've also been burned by Lenovo in the past. Is a Thinkpad still a good option then?
- polyterative 7y agoHuawei's matebooks are nice
- puranjay 7y agoThey look nice but are they long term reliable?
- __warlord__ 7y agoI have a matebook X pro running Linux (with its own limitations under Linux) for a year now and without any issue. Battery is excellent, keyboard and screen are fantastic as well.
- ssvss 7y agoI would suggest waiting for Icelake laptops. Recent Twitter thread from someone asking for a similar suggestion. https://mobile.twitter.com/lemire/status/1156025690619146240 https://mobile.twitter.com/lemire/status/1156025690619146240 https://mobile.twitter.com/Wunkolo/status/1159496431381573632 https://mobile.twitter.com/Wunkolo/status/115949643138157363... https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/cnmail/10nm_ice_lake_based_dell_xps_13_inch_7390_2in1/ https://www.reddit.com/r/hardware/comments/cnmail/10nm_ice_l...
- siphon22 7y agoYou can't go wrong with any of the thicker Thinkpads like the P series(I personally use a P50 now), but that does come with lesser portability. With the thin and light models like the X1 Carbon, there's probably some level of compromise to get the laptops that thin, but I'm sure it's still miles ahead your current Macbook's keyboard. Other notable mentions: LG Gram, XPS (2018/2019 models)
- lukaszkups 7y agoAsus Zenbook / Thinkpads (although personally I don't like its "raw/oldschool" design) / Surface Book (2)
- gesman 7y agoMsft Surface Book 2 MSI GT 76