I have just received this keyboard from the Unnamed Seller, and I must say, this thing is beautiful. I've never typed on a more comfortable and relaxed keyboard in all my years of using computers. This thing just feels so professional and sleek and I would easily pay double (maybe even triple) for the price I payed on Amazon. The keyboard doesn't stand at a very high angle on your desk, so it's easy on the wrists (and also when you're trying to quickly log in to your email when standing up -- you know how straining that can be on your wrists). This keyboard doesn't have additional kick-stands to make it sit higher, so don't be expecting those. This keyboard does just as good without them anyway.
If you've ever played with an iMac at a local Best Buy, Microcenter, or other computer store, then you know how their keyboards feel -- sleek, comfortable, and light-weight as hell. This keyboard is pretty much (wish I could use HTML) _identical_ to the iMac keyboards, at a third of the price for non-Mac users. This thing is such a breeze to type on, and the keys are quiet when clicked. (Now you don't have to wake people up in the middle of the night when trying to finish that paper for class the next day.) When you press a key, they instantly snap back up in such a gentle, smooth, and quiet manner. It doesn't take much to press the keys, and I mean it doesn't take much strength to type on, not as in the keys being too sensitive.
The keyboard has every key you would expect from a Windows-based keyboard, minus the number pad on the right side (however, that can be achieved using the NumLock key to enable those keys, just like on a laptop keyboard). This keyboard contains the typical Windows key on the bottom left, along with F1 through F10 (F11 and F12 are achieved by pressing Fn+F1 and Fn+F2, respectively) along the top. The keys are pretty much the exact same size as iMac keyboards (I can't remember the exact dimensions of the keys, but coming from memory, this thing is practically identical). The function keys at the top and the arrow keys are very narrow and about half the height of every other key.
The only minus I have for this keyboard is the Home, End, PgUp, and PgDn keys. You have to hold the Fn key and then press on the arrow keys up and down for PgUp and PgDn, and left and right for Home and End. Some people say those are the most rarely used keys, but I catch myself using them all the time during programming. Pressing Home or End will take you to the beginning or end of a line in a jiffy if you're too lazy to reach for the mouse. And also, using PgUp and PgDn is easiest when scrolling through text files, console output, or when reading PDF files.
I would definitely recommend this keyboard to any non-Mac computer user who wants something that takes up so little space (both horizontally and thickness-wise), and also for somebody who loves that Apple keyboard design, but doesn't want to pay the price for a keyboard that might require additional software to get certain keys to work. You just plug this thing in and it works. I can't say enough about this keyboard, and I feel like buying another for my Frankenstein PC in the basement (or even a present for my sister's computer). This thing has motivated me to reply to some emails and start up some random conversations over the internet with some friends. Oh, and I just now noticed. When you have NumLock, CapsLock, or ScrollLock pressed, the light indicators light up blue and not the typical green.
| Brand | GMYLE |
|---|---|
| Item model number | NPL002778 |
| Hardware Platform | Gaming Console |
| Operating System | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 8 |
| Item Weight | 9.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 11.22 x 4.72 x 0.16 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.22 x 4.72 x 0.16 inches |
| Color | Metallic Silver + White |
| Manufacturer | GMYLE |
| ASIN | B003PHJJV6 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | June 4, 2010 |
