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Comment by Shelley Ottwell on November 5, 2009 at 7:10

Okay, Laura, now I'm really curious. I too pulled my invoice from when I bought the LS, plus tripod (waste of money) and the keypads in March '08. Apparently the keypads were a freebie, so I don't have an item number. I don't think these are silicone since they feel more like a rubber on the surface but the part that's coming apart looks and feels like foam. It is like there is a film/cover overlay on the top of these. I have a huge chunk out of my final T, plus four other keys that are deteriorating. However, there a quite a few that still look brand new! Go figure :)

Pre-LS I used leather keypads and I loved them! I, too, keep my nails short but obviously not short enough!

I did hear or read that Depobook now has leather LS keypads. Anyone try those yet?

Comment by Laura Renke on November 4, 2009 at 13:40

I pulled the invoice for the keypads, and they're Stenovations item ACC006, Keypads (Black Smooth). They cost $25 in March of '08. I'm sure they're probably the ones that are murder to remove, but for now I don't care because if they keep going the way they have been, they'll probably be good for another 5 years. They felt slightly tacky, but not sticky, when they were brand new. They've since lost that tackiness, but still, if you slide your fingers on the keys, these definitely aren't for you. I used soft rubber keypads on my traditional writers pre-LS, so I like these a lot. They're a little cushy, but not overly so.
I wonder if these are the same keypads you have. I do keep my nails trimmed pretty short, so digging into the pads isn't a problem. I guess I've got a pretty light touch now too, though that's just since I've been using the LS.

Comment by Laura Renke on November 4, 2009 at 12:45

I haven't had to replace my silicone Stenovations keypads yet, and they still look almost new even after writing on them for more than a year and a half. Lucky me, I guess! Just a thought ... if you're taking off old keypads and replacing them with new ones, why even bother trying to remove the old adhesive? That's presuming the pads separate from the gunk so there's not lumps and bumps, of course. Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

Comment by Shelley Ottwell on November 4, 2009 at 12:12

Edit: Sending the LS in to Stenovations - oops!

Comment by Shelley Ottwell on November 4, 2009 at 12:11

Yvette,

My keypads are about six months old and I have that same problem with about three of my keys. From reading over on Depoman it's like doing surgery removing the LS keypads from Stenovations. Some were talking about a Q-tip with alcohol trying to remove the adhesive. I wish I would have NOT bought the Stenovations black keypads! I'm leary after reading some of the horror stories and I actually thought during the Christmas break of sending it in to LS and having them remove the keypads for me - if they will.
Good Luck!

Comment by Brenda Rogers on September 18, 2009 at 10:37

$2499

Comment by Erica Abbott on August 5, 2009 at 6:40

Everyone totally knows about the new LS coming around December, right? I saw it on Depoman, but I wanted to make sure all were aware. (Plus, I am so excited about it, I can barely stand myself:)

Comment by Janet on July 21, 2009 at 5:35

I hope to see you there, too, Brenda! I'll look for the drooling lady at the LS booth!

Comment by Brenda Rogers on July 20, 2009 at 19:43

Janet, I'll be in DC too! And I'll be drooling over the new LSs. Hope to see you there.

Comment by Erica Abbott on July 20, 2009 at 17:34

I had really planned on going, but I don't know if it's going to work out. There are so many things going on this summer. It's hard to fit it all in!!

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