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screen will look so nice when you pull the device out of
your bag to use in tablet mode or to watch a movie with
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and comfortable for typing, though, so it’s still plenty
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roomy for this size, feels above average in quality, and
scrolls smoothly. It also has the ability to turn into an
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you need—with one exception. Unlike many super-thin
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devices, as well as USB-C ones; we’re not aware of
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tech just yet.
The keys are
small and
close
together, so it
takes some
adjustment
compared to
a normal
layout.