About Chiclet Keyboard

A chiclet keyboard — also known as an island-style keyboard — uses thin, clean-cut keys that are slightly spread out from one another.

The overall effect of a chiclet keyboard is flatter and more space-efficient than a traditional keyboard.

Technophiles often debate the merits of a chiclet keyboard, the name of which stems from Cadbury Adams' flat, square Chiclets® chewing gum.

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.

While a displaced cup of coffee can mean the end of a traditional keyboard, a chiclet keyboard is highly resistant to such mishaps.

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.

It is much more likely that a new laptop will have a chiclet keyboard instead of a traditional keyboard.


Laptop manufacturers, understanding some people's resistance to the chiclet keyboard, are working to make their chiclet keyboards stand out from the rest.

The increasing popularity of chiclet keyboards has driven the creation of wireless chiclets, which can be used with desktop computers.

It seems like a very efficient design for people who travel a lot and might be using their computers in an airport or hotel. @jcraig - I checked out some keyboard pictures, and it looks like chiclet keyboards are defined by the space between the keys.

I have a chiclet keyboard on my laptop and a normal keyboard for my desktop.

I didn't think that computer keyboards were usually considered to have the chiclet design. Besides that, I was also always under the impression that the chiclet keyboards were supposed to be made out of the same rubbery material that TV remote control buttons are made from.

I absolutely agree that chiclet keyboards are the best type of keyboard.