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- Ultra-thin design
- Anodized aluminum enclosure
- Low profile keys
- Use function keys for one-touch access
- Bluetooth wireless technology
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Cable-free. Incredibly thin.
Like its wired sibling, the Apple Wireless Keyboard features a low-profile anodized aluminum frame that complements any Mac. It connects using Bluetooth wireless technology, giving you the freedom to work or play up close or across the room.
Sleek and compact, it has low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel and function keys for one-touch access to Mac features. Intelligent power management conserves battery life by automatically powering down the keyboard when you’re not using it and turning it on the instant you start typing.
System Requirements
- Mac computer with Bluetooth wireless technology
- Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
- Keyboard software update
- Existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup
- Three AA batteries (included)
Product Description
The sleek, stylish Apple Bluetooth wireless keyboard puts a world of convenience at your fingertips, whether you’re working at your desk or relaxing on the couch! The comfortable, ergo-tilted keyboard is housed in durable, lightweight aluminum, and includes an impressive set of productivity tools, like one-touch controls for brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, forward and rewind, Expose, and Dashboard.
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124 of 129 people found the following review helpful
The wafer-thin Apple Wireless Keyboard is aesthetically perfect and eminently usable, though it has a few minor flaws.
Visually, it exhibits a poetic, tasteful minimalism. It is surprisingly thin, and its unitary construction and brushed metallic finish project an air of solidity. Unlike other keyboards, the Apple Wireless Keyboard does not try to impress with garish, shameless decoration. Rather, its unadorned, utilitarian exterior suggests that this is a serious keyboard, for serious-minded people.
The feel and sound of the Apple Wireless Keyboard match its visual perfection. When pressed, the keys hit bottom with a satisfying finality (I have always detested those keyboards whose keys gently ease into the 'pressed' position without any tactile feedback). Typing on this keyboard produces a gentle clicking sound. It is not a grating, full-blown clatter, but more of a muted staccato.
The Apple keyboard is excellent from a functional standpoint as well. It does not exhibit the lag that can be so aggravating when typing on RF keyboards. It maintains a strong, persistent Bluetooth connection, and has a long battery life.
One of its most convenient features is the lack of inaccessible gaps between the keys. Not only is this aesthetically appealing, but it also prevents hairs, skin flakes, dust, and other types of nauseating detritus from accumulating inside the keyboard. This feature is indispensable for those of you who eat at your computers; no longer will your keyboard serve as a receptacle for the remnants of long-forgotten meals.
The Apple Wireless Keyboard does suffer from a few trifling imperfections, however. First, it does not have a dedicated 'delete' key. To trigger 'delete', one must hold down 'fn' and press 'backspace'. For those who use 'delete' often, this may be a problem. I have gotten used to it, but not so used to it that I don't occasionally lie awake at night wishing that my keyboard had a 'delete' key.
Second, the arrow keys are very narrow. This is not a huge problem for 'left' and 'right', but 'up' and 'down' are so close to each other that it is easy to accidentally hit the wrong one when in a hurry. People with ungainly sausage-fingers and people who drink too much coffee may be particularly susceptible.
Finally, the 'Caps Lock' key does not engage right away. Apple has incorporated a feature called "Caps Lock Protection" that is intended to minimize the inconvenience caused by accidentally hitting the 'Caps Lock' key. As a result, 'Caps Lock' will engage only if pressed slowly and deliberately.
For most people, Caps Lock Protection will probably be helpful (although it still seems vaguely paternalistic in its assumption that your keyboard knows what keys you want to press better than you do). However, for those who prefer to use 'Caps Lock' as an alternative 'Command' or 'Control' key, it may be somewhat inconvenient. It irks me that Apple chose to hard-wire this feature directly into the keyboard. It could just as easily have been implemented at the software level with an option to disable Caps Lock Protection and restore the once-proud 'Caps Lock' key to its former glory.
In conclusion, I recommend this keyboard to all people of good character and sober judgment. Use it wisely, for with a great keyboard comes great responsibility.
Visually, it exhibits a poetic, tasteful minimalism. It is surprisingly thin, and its unitary construction and brushed metallic finish project an air of solidity. Unlike other keyboards, the Apple Wireless Keyboard does not try to impress with garish, shameless decoration. Rather, its unadorned, utilitarian exterior suggests that this is a serious keyboard, for serious-minded people.
The feel and sound of the Apple Wireless Keyboard match its visual perfection. When pressed, the keys hit bottom with a satisfying finality (I have always detested those keyboards whose keys gently ease into the 'pressed' position without any tactile feedback). Typing on this keyboard produces a gentle clicking sound. It is not a grating, full-blown clatter, but more of a muted staccato.
The Apple keyboard is excellent from a functional standpoint as well. It does not exhibit the lag that can be so aggravating when typing on RF keyboards. It maintains a strong, persistent Bluetooth connection, and has a long battery life.
One of its most convenient features is the lack of inaccessible gaps between the keys. Not only is this aesthetically appealing, but it also prevents hairs, skin flakes, dust, and other types of nauseating detritus from accumulating inside the keyboard. This feature is indispensable for those of you who eat at your computers; no longer will your keyboard serve as a receptacle for the remnants of long-forgotten meals.
The Apple Wireless Keyboard does suffer from a few trifling imperfections, however. First, it does not have a dedicated 'delete' key. To trigger 'delete', one must hold down 'fn' and press 'backspace'. For those who use 'delete' often, this may be a problem. I have gotten used to it, but not so used to it that I don't occasionally lie awake at night wishing that my keyboard had a 'delete' key.
Second, the arrow keys are very narrow. This is not a huge problem for 'left' and 'right', but 'up' and 'down' are so close to each other that it is easy to accidentally hit the wrong one when in a hurry. People with ungainly sausage-fingers and people who drink too much coffee may be particularly susceptible.
Finally, the 'Caps Lock' key does not engage right away. Apple has incorporated a feature called "Caps Lock Protection" that is intended to minimize the inconvenience caused by accidentally hitting the 'Caps Lock' key. As a result, 'Caps Lock' will engage only if pressed slowly and deliberately.
For most people, Caps Lock Protection will probably be helpful (although it still seems vaguely paternalistic in its assumption that your keyboard knows what keys you want to press better than you do). However, for those who prefer to use 'Caps Lock' as an alternative 'Command' or 'Control' key, it may be somewhat inconvenient. It irks me that Apple chose to hard-wire this feature directly into the keyboard. It could just as easily have been implemented at the software level with an option to disable Caps Lock Protection and restore the once-proud 'Caps Lock' key to its former glory.
In conclusion, I recommend this keyboard to all people of good character and sober judgment. Use it wisely, for with a great keyboard comes great responsibility.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
I'm a Windows user that likes Apple's design aesthetic.
This keyboard works fine out of box with Windows Vista on my Lenovo laptop. It pairs successfully with the built in Bluetooth device - and requires no special drivers.
I've since learnt that I do miss key buttons they've left out. Home, End, PgUp, PgDn and Delete are what I miss! I've used an advanced program - AutoHotKey to program Win+Key alternates for these missing buttons.
I now, like this keyboard :) but it's not for everyone who runs Windows.
This keyboard works fine out of box with Windows Vista on my Lenovo laptop. It pairs successfully with the built in Bluetooth device - and requires no special drivers.
I've since learnt that I do miss key buttons they've left out. Home, End, PgUp, PgDn and Delete are what I miss! I've used an advanced program - AutoHotKey to program Win+Key alternates for these missing buttons.
I now, like this keyboard :) but it's not for everyone who runs Windows.
49 of 53 people found the following review helpful
After a four week wait, I received my Apple wireless bluetooth keyboard (shipped direct from China) a couple of days ago. Without a doubt, it has already become one of my all-time favorite Mac accessories in 20 years of Apple use.
Even if you've seen photos and read stats about its dimensions, that won't prepare you for how compact the keyboard is in person. It is spectacularly thin and minimalistic: if a keyboard could be called "beautiful," then this one is without a doubt a beauty.
Not only does it save an enormous amount of desk real estate, it manages to make the previous Apple keyboards (once upon a time fairly sleek-looking in comparison to other keyboards on the market) look dowdy, bulky and hopelessly outdated.
Much has been made of the lack of a numerical keypad: I see this is as a plus, allowing the keyboard to be highly portable and super small. If you truly need a numerical keypad, the wired version of this keyboard has one.
The tactile quality of the keyboard is great. It takes a while to get used to the different feel the keys -- they are flat rather than slightly concave -- but the overall feel and usability are an improvement.
The unit pairs up with your Mac seamlessly and there is no delay or lagtime in typing; the keyboars also wakes seamlessly from sleep at the touch of any key.
In short, I see no downside: it looks great, is stunningly thin and sleek, eliminates wire clutter, works wonderfully, and saves a lot of desk space. I can recommend it without reservation to anyone looking for a wireless keyboard.
Kudos, Apple, on an incredible job updating an everyday appliance most of us took for granted in such an elegant way that it doubles as a functional object of industrial art.
Even if you've seen photos and read stats about its dimensions, that won't prepare you for how compact the keyboard is in person. It is spectacularly thin and minimalistic: if a keyboard could be called "beautiful," then this one is without a doubt a beauty.
Not only does it save an enormous amount of desk real estate, it manages to make the previous Apple keyboards (once upon a time fairly sleek-looking in comparison to other keyboards on the market) look dowdy, bulky and hopelessly outdated.
Much has been made of the lack of a numerical keypad: I see this is as a plus, allowing the keyboard to be highly portable and super small. If you truly need a numerical keypad, the wired version of this keyboard has one.
The tactile quality of the keyboard is great. It takes a while to get used to the different feel the keys -- they are flat rather than slightly concave -- but the overall feel and usability are an improvement.
The unit pairs up with your Mac seamlessly and there is no delay or lagtime in typing; the keyboars also wakes seamlessly from sleep at the touch of any key.
In short, I see no downside: it looks great, is stunningly thin and sleek, eliminates wire clutter, works wonderfully, and saves a lot of desk space. I can recommend it without reservation to anyone looking for a wireless keyboard.
Kudos, Apple, on an incredible job updating an everyday appliance most of us took for granted in such an elegant way that it doubles as a functional object of industrial art.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
perfect with my ipad
I absolutely love my keyboard. It never gets dirty, and I tote it everywhere, just tossed (with love and care) into my bag. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Elizabeth Osborn
I thought it was supposed to be new
I'm guessing I picked up an ex demo model since there was no product box and the plastic pull-tab was taken off and stuck to the previously opened plastic film. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dec
Another Apple Design Success Story
5 stars across the board.
1/ Beautiful design, fits with the metallic and minimalist Apple design on the rest of the product line
2/ High quality build. Read more
1/ Beautiful design, fits with the metallic and minimalist Apple design on the rest of the product line
2/ High quality build. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S A F 1
iPad Wireless Keyboard
This is a great keyboard for your iPad and is big enough for touch typing. Does not fold to smaller size for transport although it fits easily into a standard briefcase. Read more
Published 11 months ago by John Holechek
Eh. Guess I'll Live.
This keyboard is a very compact and a nice-looking device. Very easy setup - I was connected and ready to go in no time. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Brazista
Wireless Keyboard just as advertised
This used Apple wireless keyboard was needed to go with an older PPC G4 Mac in an office environment. Found this used item and purchased it at a reasonable price. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. R. Behm
Works great
I got this wireless keyboard to use it with my MacBook Pro, which is my desk most of the times when I'm not on the move. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Alex G Salinas
false start
My review of this product is incomplete. It is a great looking and useful product. The set up is fairly simple, however in my exprience the product that I received was damaged. Read more
Published 18 months ago by pnkgtrs
Wireless Keyboard (3 AAA battery model)
I love the look and feel of the keyboard. It is space efficient and the keys are crisp. The battery life is really bad, however. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Garrek Stemo
Lags; Needs Delete Key; Nice Form Factor
I used this keyboard with a Windows 7 machine. Primarily gaming. Used it with an HP Envy 15 laptop via the internal Bluetooth. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Dawn
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