Some are also of the opinion that chiclet keyboards are less responsive, because the keys have less of a kick-back than the more robust keys of a traditional keyboard.Ĭhiclet keyboards are becoming increasingly popular on notebooks, netbooks and laptop computers, as of 2011. Others claim their overall typing speed is negatively affected, particularly for those who rely on touch-typing, though this may simply be the result of getting used to a new piece of equipment. Some feel a chiclet keyboard causes fatigue more easily, because the user must reach a bit farther for each key. While a displaced cup of coffee can mean the end of a traditional keyboard, a chiclet keyboard is highly resistant to such mishaps.įans of traditional keyboards say hygienic considerations and aesthetic value aren't enough to get them to make the switch. Most chiclet keyboards are also spill-proof. Chiclet keyboards are also much easier to clean than traditional keyboards because, without the empty spaces between the keys, no dust or crumbs can get stuck underneath. The pro-chiclet camp will argue that the spacing between the keys limits the potential for typos, as it is less likely that a user will hit a nearby key by mistake. Technophiles often debate the merits of a chiclet keyboard, the name of which stems from Cadbury Adams' flat, square Chiclets® chewing gum. The overall effect of a chiclet keyboard is flatter and more space-efficient than a traditional keyboard. A plastic overlay covers the gaps between the keys, creating a smooth, virtually seamless surface. A chiclet keyboard - also known as an island-style keyboard - uses thin, clean-cut keys that are slightly spread out from one another. The keys themselves are slanted along the sides, creating a wider base that top. A traditional computer keyboard has thick plastic keys situated close to one another within sections of a larger frame.
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