When comparing ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint vs Vortex KBC Poker II, the Slant community recommends Vortex KBC Poker II for most people. In the question“What are the best keyboards for programming?” Vortex KBC Poker II is ranked 15th while ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard with TrackPoint is ranked 43rd. The most important reason people chose Vortex KBC Poker II is:
It has a 100% standard ANSI layout and you can program keys to perform media control functions if desired.
Specs
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Pros
Pro TrackPoint pointing stick
No need to reach for the mouse. You don't have to take your fingers off the keyboard.
Pro Easily customizable (both programmatically and with new keys)
It has a 100% standard ANSI layout and you can program keys to perform media control functions if desired.
Pro Doesn't take much space
The Poker II takes less space than most keyboards, since it's tenkeyless.
Pro Great quality
The materials and overall design is of good quality.
Cons
Con No numpad
Con Suffers from side flex
Since it doesn't have a faceplate, the Vortex KBC Poker II suffers from a bit of flex on its sides.