>It's too bad too, because it's really about time to get a new laptop and I don't know if I'll ever be happy with another keyboard again! <g>

Ugh! I can't stand any laptop keyboard or any regular rectangle keyboard! Am I the only one who uses a split keyboard?

I can't live without my Microsoft Natural Keyboard:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=043