How is the new keyboard?

I was planning to pick up a new MBP today but when I took a look at it in the store, I wasn't impressed with the feel of the keyboard. I've got a first-gen MBP and I do a LOT of typing so I'm pretty used to the keyboard on it.
The keys on the new one felt smoother than my MBP does, almost like there was no texture at all. And the spacing felt a little different as well.
I realize it's hard to judge from 10 minutes of use, so I'm curious how other people have found the switch, especially if you do a lot of typing. Do you like the new style keyboard? And did it take long to get used to the change?
Thanks,
John

I was used to and comfortable with the older style keyboard and the newer one did feel a little strange to start with - doesn't everything? Now I prefer the new style keyboard to the old.
As for grease, oily finger marks - I personally don't have an issue with this. Indeed, the smooth black finish might show certain marks a little easier, but the older silver-style keyboard was far from perfect in this department either. On my old G4 PowerBook, after a few months of what I would classify 'normal' use, I would start to see a grayish grime around the edges of the more well used keys and would need to wipe them clean.
Best
John

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