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- Anodized aluminum enclosure
- Extended layout with document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and special function keys
- Low profile keys
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Ultra-thin design
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The Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad features an extended layout; an elegant, ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure; low-profile keys; and two USB 2.0 ports.
The Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad features an elegant, ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure with low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. It also has function keys for one-touch access to a variety of Mac features such as screen brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, fast-forward and rewind, Expos
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200 of 213 people found the following review helpful
I just stared using this keyboard, but I already love it. It's a great update to the old Mac keyboard, and it's about time that Apple put some of their design smarts on their keyboard!
I thought it would be hard to get used to, but it isn't. I enjoyed using it right out of the box.
Pros:
+ The shallow keys lessen the movement and pressure required to type, which reduces fatigue and repetitive stress
+ Design leaves little room for dirt / debris to get into the keyboard
+ It's really quiet
+ It's really small, but the keys are full size and well spaced.
Cons:
+ As with all Macintosh keyboards, there are several important Windows buttons which are missing (such as the print screen, right click, break, scroll lock, and number lock buttons). I found a nice, free Windows utility to help with this problem though: SharpKeys. This utility allows you to remap your keys and use the extra function keys for the ones that are missing.
I thought it would be hard to get used to, but it isn't. I enjoyed using it right out of the box.
Pros:
+ The shallow keys lessen the movement and pressure required to type, which reduces fatigue and repetitive stress
+ Design leaves little room for dirt / debris to get into the keyboard
+ It's really quiet
+ It's really small, but the keys are full size and well spaced.
Cons:
+ As with all Macintosh keyboards, there are several important Windows buttons which are missing (such as the print screen, right click, break, scroll lock, and number lock buttons). I found a nice, free Windows utility to help with this problem though: SharpKeys. This utility allows you to remap your keys and use the extra function keys for the ones that are missing.
80 of 83 people found the following review helpful
And that person must have had a lot to say about the design of the latest Apple keyboard.
At first glance, it looks like a touch typist's nightmare. It's too flat! The keys barely move! Where's the tactile feedback I need to get up to speed?
I scoffed when I first laid eyes upon it, but after a few minutes with one at an Apple retail store, I was hooked. While the profile of the keyboard is low and lean, the keys and their spacing are generous enough for big shovel hands like mine. The touch is reminiscent of a good electric typewriter, not mushy and uncertain like so many "quiet" keyboards. The keys can't bind against each other and the space between them prevents cruddy build-up.
Since it's also the stock keyboard for the new aluminum iMac, the keyboard provides USB 2.0 support for low power and externally powered devices when connected to other computers, including the white plastic iMac, any MacBook, the Mac mini and the Mac Pro. That won't be a big issue for most users who plug a mouse or trackball into the keyboard. You'll still need to plug your iPod directly into a USB port on the computer.
One more thing. . .
Apple has finally labeled the Command key with its name in addition to that mysterious cloverleaf symbol.
At first glance, it looks like a touch typist's nightmare. It's too flat! The keys barely move! Where's the tactile feedback I need to get up to speed?
I scoffed when I first laid eyes upon it, but after a few minutes with one at an Apple retail store, I was hooked. While the profile of the keyboard is low and lean, the keys and their spacing are generous enough for big shovel hands like mine. The touch is reminiscent of a good electric typewriter, not mushy and uncertain like so many "quiet" keyboards. The keys can't bind against each other and the space between them prevents cruddy build-up.
Since it's also the stock keyboard for the new aluminum iMac, the keyboard provides USB 2.0 support for low power and externally powered devices when connected to other computers, including the white plastic iMac, any MacBook, the Mac mini and the Mac Pro. That won't be a big issue for most users who plug a mouse or trackball into the keyboard. You'll still need to plug your iPod directly into a USB port on the computer.
One more thing. . .
Apple has finally labeled the Command key with its name in addition to that mysterious cloverleaf symbol.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
This new apple keyboard is substantially smaller than the older G4-style keyboard, and probably a bit smaller than the G5/x86 keyboard. Unlike the G5/x86 keyboard, it does not feel cramped. The keys appear spread out due to the shape and shallow depth of the keys (previous keyboards had trapezoidal keys, when viewed from the side or front), but typing is comfortable and easy.
One word of warning, this keyboard does not appear to work with my IOGear GCS632U KVM. Normally, keyboards with LED backlighting have trouble with unpowered USB KVM switches. This apple keyboard appears to just be a simple keyboard + 2 port hub, just like the last few apple keyboards, so I'm a little surprised that it doesn't work.
Edit - Since this keyboard is a USB 2.0 device, the KVM issue may simply be that the IOGear KVM doesn't speak USB 2.0.
The easy workaround is to use Synergy, an excellent free software switch.
In conclusion - I like the feel of this keyboard well enough that I'll keep it and look for a new KVM rather than the other way around.
Update: two weeks later, I still like this keyboard. Synergy is far more convenient than a hardware switch, so this keyboard deserves 5 out of 5 stars.
One word of warning, this keyboard does not appear to work with my IOGear GCS632U KVM. Normally, keyboards with LED backlighting have trouble with unpowered USB KVM switches. This apple keyboard appears to just be a simple keyboard + 2 port hub, just like the last few apple keyboards, so I'm a little surprised that it doesn't work.
Edit - Since this keyboard is a USB 2.0 device, the KVM issue may simply be that the IOGear KVM doesn't speak USB 2.0.
The easy workaround is to use Synergy, an excellent free software switch.
In conclusion - I like the feel of this keyboard well enough that I'll keep it and look for a new KVM rather than the other way around.
Update: two weeks later, I still like this keyboard. Synergy is far more convenient than a hardware switch, so this keyboard deserves 5 out of 5 stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I LOVE the mac keyboard
This thing is great. I'm not a mac fan, but this keyboard feels nice on my fingers. The low profile keys, and the aluminum casing makes for a smooth typing experience. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Zach
Apple Keyboard
This keyboard is thin, slick & reliable. I've tried many keyboards, but I've returned to this one because it's just more comfortable on the hands and is virtually silent, as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Honey
Still the keyboard I use, even on Windows
What can I say, this keyboard works, has 2 USB attachments and I really like it. The only con is that it doesn't have a windows key since it's made for a mac. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Thomas Howard
REALLY like this keyboard
This is the best keyboard for work that I've ever used. I love it so much that I bought several more for other people in the office (and they love them, too). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kynn
Go Get One
I bought this keyboard for my husband. He LOVES it. He's told me that he finds himself bragging about this gift (in tandem with the magic mouse) to his coworkers. Read more
Published 4 months ago by CCKenangy
Poor Service from Vendor
Greenland was the vendor. I was charged for the keyboards and strung along to believe that my purchase was on its way, but the boards never showed up. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christine
wife loves it
Bought this for my wife's mac mini, it replaced a windows keyboard we were using. Plugged it in, it works great, has the special Apple keys the windows keyboard did not.
Published 4 months ago by cklaren
Love it!
Perfect full size keyboard for my iMac... I couldn't be happier. I had one of those mini Bluetooth keyboards but I just can't get used to not having a full size keyboard. Read more
Published 6 months ago by gcet
Apple Wired Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
I've been using the Apple Wired Keyboard for six months now and thought it was time to write a review. Read more
Published 7 months ago by T. Weiner
too long to be comfortable for me
I really didn't like the layout of this keyboard. I've been using the wireless Apple keyboard for almost a year now, and finally bought this model specifically for the number pad. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J-Man
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