A:AnswerI am not sure what the keyboard is called, but I think I know what you're talking about. The keyboard is not touchscreen by the screen part of the laptop. It has normal keys like the rest of the keyboard. The only difference is the Fingerprint sensor like an iPhone S in the top right part of the keyboard.
A:AnswerThe battery life is pretty decent I've been using it for my classes in the morning and surfing the Internet in the evening. I usually don't have to charge it until the next day. most of my days are like 8+ hours on it.
A:AnswerNot sure what you have meant about the new keyboard, but one of the most important and convenient thing about the keyboard that is has Touch ID. The design is more pleasing.