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johndavis33
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Location: USA, Massachusetts
Re: Why are all keyboard plastic?
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Sun, 23 February 2014, 20:18:37 »
I think the metal in a keyboard would give the same effect as mounting switches to a metal plate, just not as pronounced.
If we're talking build quality, then I like the thinkpad's design. You get a metal "skeleton" surrounded by a plastic shell.
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