Apple never seems to get it when comes to keyboards and mouse design. In there attempt to design keyboards, they seem to sacrifice functionality for design. Hence, the new keyboard does not have enough “throw” or “click” to confirm to your mind that the key has been hit.

I love Mac computers. I grateful that they dont bundle their computers with keyboards and mice.

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My current setup features a Belkin 2-way KVM which I have the Apple wired Keyboard and a trust wirelss usb mouse connected to, powering a Core i5 PC, G5 Mac a 22in screen and a mini JBL sound system. Had to make some adjustments to the registry on the PC to map some keys correctly, but now it works fine.

The keyboard is a bit of a slow burner if you’re not used to chiclet keys, but it gets easier over time and though I might not actually prefer it to a standard type of keyboard, I have no qualms using it and still maintain an accurate typing speed of over 70wpm.

And it does look good. I am not really a fan of Apple products with the emphasis being more on form than funuction, but I make an exception with this item. it is very good indeed.

I guess it’s all a matter of personal preference, like everything else.

Thanks!

I`m hoping it`s just like using a Mac laptop as I love typing on those!

Thanks for your help.

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It seems to me that people who like touchtyping and are used to laptops like this keyboard, and those that do not hate it? I ask because I have an old G5, and I hate -with a passion – the keyboard that goes with it; two sentences end up hurting my wrists and fingers because the keys are so high and sticky. I prefer laptop keyboards, I`m a fast touch typer, and I need something that will let me type as if I`m on a laptop. (I can`t afford a big laptop, in case anyone is wondering why I don`t just get one of those instead.)

Obviously there is not one solid response, but – for someone who can`t test drive one out – is this a good buy or not?

I`m only really interested in opinions from people who can touch type; I don`t know anyone else who can, and it makes a big difference to what you need from a keyboard.

Please help!

thanks.

Excuse me? The keyboard actually complies by ergonomic standards far more then any keyboard currently on the market. The spacing is not only good is absolutely perfect and more accurate then many keyboards for the pc.

Hate to say this, Loren, but your WRONG. Your whole review is fail and if you have to look down to find keys on this keyboard you really need to take a typing course.

I bought the keyboard and right away my wrists felt much better and i am typing 60 words a min without skipping a beat. Don’t listen to Loren.

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“the only thing which i didn't notice on the keyboard was the numlock. However, when i activated the numlock on my laptop, the numeric keypad started to work on the apple keyboard.”

While I have mixed emotions about this keyboard, over all I bought it with a MacBookPro about a month ago b/c I didn’t have a USB keyboard, I use the num pad quite a bit when I need it (over using the top row numbers) for excel and some other apps.

This keyboard works fine with windows XP at least. I plugged it in to my Dell Inspiron (which is old enough to still have serial and PS2 pulgs) and it works fine. It is also working fine in Parralles for Mac with Win XP on the new MBP. I’m a bit of a clumsy typer anyway so the keys don’t really seem that much different for my style of typing than the old MS/Logitech type key boards.

i just found out from some google searching that you can use the num pad for actual numbers in windows by hitting the clear button. there is not really an indicator to tell you that you are in numlock or cursor mode but just hit a key you’ll figure it out pretty quick. (same is true for my usb number pad only, the numlock light does not light up when it is attached to the Mac side of the laptop, but if it is set as a dedicated keyboard for the XP environment only the light comes on and works fine. Overall I just waiting until they make a thought transcriber so that typing will just be a useless adventure anyway… no hurting wrist, no stuck keys… you’ll just have to actually focus on your job so you don’t loose it b/c of daydreaming…

Typical Apple – style over content, just like Leopard.

1. I have no need for portability so why am I forced to use what is essentially a laptop keyboard with many of the disadvantages that brings with it

2. It is too small and delicate, the keys are too easy to press and it is very easy to slip and press the wrong key unless you have small hands

3. The thing gets warm

4. I have used ones that have actually warped from being warm, mis-shaping the keyboard so that the rubber feet no longer grip the surface of the desk. Laughable really.

Of course all the geeks who hang around in the Apple shop will totally disagree with me because it “looks cool”. Apple has a track record of making some crappy peripherals.

Its another backwards step just like the horrible mighty mouse. That mouse is made of the cheapest plastic, uncomfortable, gimmicky and unpredictable at the best of times. If you want to see how a mouse should work then go and take a leaf out of Logitech’s book (or even dare I say it, Microsoft). Even the name “mighty mouse” gives away the fact that it is a bit of a joke. As for Apple’s bluetooth mice and keyboards – don’t even get me started.

The bottom of the pile has to be those hideous and totally impractical circular “puck” mice that came with the original iMacs years ago. Not being able to “feel” which direction your mouse is pointed in while looking at the screen has got to be the dumbest design move ever.

I like the low profile, but the button spacing and shape is just terrible when I used it on a friend computer.

I usually agree with your article content, but in this case I am sorry to say that I do not share your views….