Comments on: Review: The New Apple Keyboard http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/ Mac Apps, Reviews, Previews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: MB http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-2/#comment-157792 MB Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:55:52 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-157792 @Tiff " I’m not sure if the Mac keyboards would work on a PC" @smellwhattherockiscooking "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... :) @Tiff
” I’m not sure if the Mac keyboards would work on a PC”

@smellwhattherockiscooking

“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… :)

]]> By: Jess Batiz http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-2/#comment-157243 Jess Batiz Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:01:08 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-157243 Well, I'm a fan of the new USB keyboard. I've tried and owned the bluetooth model and couldn't sell it fast enough. I do not recommend the bluetooth model to anyone. The trouble with any wireless device is the fact that they all have to get power from somewhere. The bluetooth model goes into a "sleep" mode if you haven't pressed a key for an x amount of time. So, when you start typing after a few minutes, you literally have to wait for the keyboard to "wake up" and re-establish a connection with the computer. This can take about 5 or 6 seconds, and when you're like me and typing at 80+ wpm, 5 or 6 seconds is forever! So, without even thinking about the crap bluetooth model, the USB model works for me at a level that actually matches it's design, which says a lot when discussing stylized electronics (apple), and I can even control the brightness on my 20 inch Cinema display along with all the other "extra" controls. My mac is a Mac Mini Intel Core 2 Duo with 4 gig RAM. Now on to one more "stay away" recommendation. For those that like a user friendly mouse, do yourselves a favor and simply toss out the Apple mouse. I'm not recommending an expensive alternative either. When it comes to mouses, Steve Jobs (apple) has never impressed me. Heck, the best place to go for a mouse is either Target or Big Lots! I'm using a Gear Head optical USB mouse on my system now that's got a cool black and silver color combo thing going on with a light up scroll wheel. Bought it at Big Lots for $8.00! 'nuff said. :) Well, I’m a fan of the new USB keyboard. I’ve tried and owned the bluetooth model and couldn’t sell it fast enough. I do not recommend the bluetooth model to anyone. The trouble with any wireless device is the fact that they all have to get power from somewhere. The bluetooth model goes into a “sleep” mode if you haven’t pressed a key for an x amount of time. So, when you start typing after a few minutes, you literally have to wait for the keyboard to “wake up” and re-establish a connection with the computer. This can take about 5 or 6 seconds, and when you’re like me and typing at 80+ wpm, 5 or 6 seconds is forever! So, without even thinking about the crap bluetooth model, the USB model works for me at a level that actually matches it’s design, which says a lot when discussing stylized electronics (apple), and I can even control the brightness on my 20 inch Cinema display along with all the other “extra” controls. My mac is a Mac Mini Intel Core 2 Duo with 4 gig RAM. Now on to one more “stay away” recommendation. For those that like a user friendly mouse, do yourselves a favor and simply toss out the Apple mouse. I’m not recommending an expensive alternative either. When it comes to mouses, Steve Jobs (apple) has never impressed me. Heck, the best place to go for a mouse is either Target or Big Lots! I’m using a Gear Head optical USB mouse on my system now that’s got a cool black and silver color combo thing going on with a light up scroll wheel. Bought it at Big Lots for $8.00! ’nuff said. :)

]]> By: smellwhattherockiscooking http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-2/#comment-156826 smellwhattherockiscooking Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:29:14 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-156826 the new slick flat apple keyboard works on windows vista. I just tried it out. When u plug the keyboard to the usb port, vista starts installing the driver for this device. After that keyboard starts working fine. 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. the new slick flat apple keyboard works on windows vista. I just tried it out. When u plug the keyboard to the usb port, vista starts installing the driver for this device. After that keyboard starts working fine. 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.

]]> By: rickybalboa http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-2/#comment-155379 rickybalboa Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:51:12 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-155379 I don't like this keyboard at all. The most annoying thing however is that Apple have stopped making the trusty white "pro" keyboards leaving us with no choice but to buy this rubbish instead. 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 don’t like this keyboard at all. The most annoying thing however is that Apple have stopped making the trusty white “pro” keyboards leaving us with no choice but to buy this rubbish instead.

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.

]]> By: Konkrypton http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-2/#comment-154891 Konkrypton Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:36:13 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-154891 That last line should be, "Why mess with WHAT works." That last line should be, “Why mess with WHAT works.”

]]> By: Konkrypton http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-154890 Konkrypton Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:34:43 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-154890 Just looking at the new keyboards, they don't look very user-friendly, but I haven't tried them yet. I've been an Apple user since the 80's, and have used Apple //e, IIgs, Mac Plus, Mac LC, iMac (original), and PowerMac G4 keyboards and I have to say that the Apple Pro Keyboard (black keys) is the best I've ever used. My next Mac will be a Mini because I prefer the keyboard, mouse, and monitor I have now and don't want to part with them. Why mess with that works? Just looking at the new keyboards, they don’t look very user-friendly, but I haven’t tried them yet. I’ve been an Apple user since the 80’s, and have used Apple //e, IIgs, Mac Plus, Mac LC, iMac (original), and PowerMac G4 keyboards and I have to say that the Apple Pro Keyboard (black keys) is the best I’ve ever used. My next Mac will be a Mini because I prefer the keyboard, mouse, and monitor I have now and don’t want to part with them. Why mess with that works?

]]> By: booyah http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-154866 booyah Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:38:55 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-154866 Its obviously looks over functionality. If that is what you want from your keyboard then go for it. I like the low profile, but the button spacing and shape is just terrible when I used it on a friend computer. Its obviously looks over functionality. If that is what you want from your keyboard then go for it.

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

]]> By: Lewis http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-154555 Lewis Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:13:46 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-154555 I publish magazines so spend many many hours on Mac keyboards. The new aluminium one is horrid! Multiple mistypes and accidental key presses, plus it gets very tiring very quickly. I have shelved it and reverted to my dirty, crumb-filled plastic jobbie. I publish magazines so spend many many hours on Mac keyboards. The new aluminium one is horrid! Multiple mistypes and accidental key presses, plus it gets very tiring very quickly. I have shelved it and reverted to my dirty, crumb-filled plastic jobbie.

]]> By: peter http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-154447 peter Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:44:35 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-154447 I bought this keyboard (USB wired) last year. I quite like the quietnes and subtlety and have become used to the diferences ... except for one very iritating isue. This is on a G5 Quad with cinema display, the keyboard does not seem to be able to register rapid duplicate keystrokes. I am not a fast typist as typists go, but I consistently get this problem. Well not al the time, but a lot of the time. I can type at any sped I like when each sucesive key is diferent, but when folowing characters are the same, the second one is mised. After much hunting about I can find nothing on the topic on the web, but have spoken to others is the same situation as me. Other keyboards do not sufer this problem on this setup. Any help woudl be hugely apreciated. I bought this keyboard (USB wired) last year. I quite like the quietnes and subtlety and have become used to the diferences … except for one very iritating isue. This is on a G5 Quad with cinema display, the keyboard does not seem to be able to register rapid duplicate keystrokes. I am not a fast typist as typists go, but I consistently get this problem. Well not al the time, but a lot of the time. I can type at any sped I like when each sucesive key is diferent, but when folowing characters are the same, the second one is mised.
After much hunting about I can find nothing on the topic on the web, but have spoken to others is the same situation as me. Other keyboards do not sufer this problem on this setup.
Any help woudl be hugely apreciated.

]]> By: Phillip http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-154102 Phillip Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:43:22 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-154102 @ tiff: i have tried the mac keyboard on a pc before. it works fine. however, since there is no num lock button, i don't believe the number pad to the right would work. instead it would function as the arrow keys and home and end i think. and i don't know if the custom function keys like play pause mute volume up and down would work. but yes it does work to some extent. and i believe the usb ports on it should work as well @ tiff: i have tried the mac keyboard on a pc before. it works fine. however, since there is no num lock button, i don’t believe the number pad to the right would work. instead it would function as the arrow keys and home and end i think. and i don’t know if the custom function keys like play pause mute volume up and down would work. but yes it does work to some extent. and i believe the usb ports on it should work as well

]]> By: Tiff http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-154101 Tiff Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:39:37 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-154101 Yeah...I am going to school for digital art and we have 3 Mac labs. I am not really partial to computers anymore especailly when you've worked on PC's Macs, and Linux (started as a CS major). I will say that I HATED the mac keyboards, so used to a normal keyboard, and for some reason the mac keyboards didn't type that easily for me. Well one of the Mac labs updated to the new iMacs, and they had the new keyboards, and I was thinking, oh no, this is going to be worse than the old ones. So I started typing with the new flat keyboards, and it was MUCH easier to type and I made less typing errors. It was a dream and I love them. I want one for this computer which is a Dell. I'm not sure if the Mac keyboards would work on a PC?? Or even if there is some off brand out there with the same kind of keys, that would be awesome, but I can't find any as of yet :( Yeah…I am going to school for digital art and we have 3 Mac labs. I am not really partial to computers anymore especailly when you’ve worked on PC’s Macs, and Linux (started as a CS major). I will say that I HATED the mac keyboards, so used to a normal keyboard, and for some reason the mac keyboards didn’t type that easily for me. Well one of the Mac labs updated to the new iMacs, and they had the new keyboards, and I was thinking, oh no, this is going to be worse than the old ones. So I started typing with the new flat keyboards, and it was MUCH easier to type and I made less typing errors. It was a dream and I love them. I want one for this computer which is a Dell. I’m not sure if the Mac keyboards would work on a PC?? Or even if there is some off brand out there with the same kind of keys, that would be awesome, but I can’t find any as of yet :(

]]> By: PQ http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-152901 PQ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:57:03 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-152901 If you miss the session of fitness on arm, go use iMac keyboard. My forearm is so sore after just a line of typing. I think my forearm will be bigger than upper arm if I keep tying this keyboard. If you miss the session of fitness on arm, go use iMac keyboard. My forearm is so sore after just a line of typing. I think my forearm will be bigger than upper arm if I keep tying this keyboard.

]]> By: jobs people with arthritis http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-152508 jobs people with arthritis Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:15:55 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-152508 <strong>jobs people with arthritis...</strong> I usually agree with your article content, but in this case I am sorry to say that I do not share your views.... jobs people with arthritis…

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

]]> By: Phillip http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-152084 Phillip Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:28:31 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-152084 ya great review. i recently bought one and i love it! so thin and feels great. i can type way faster because of shorter keystrokes. however the usb ports have very low power. it couldn't power my 2GB flashdrive. it works fine for some flash drives and for a mouse, also works for something like a printer that has it's own power supply or like a camcorder connected to charger. after having mine for a few months it's still nice and white and sparkling clean. i have taken perfect care of it. i just wash my hands before i sit down to the computer. overall the best keyboard i have ever used ya great review. i recently bought one and i love it! so thin and feels great. i can type way faster because of shorter keystrokes. however the usb ports have very low power. it couldn’t power my 2GB flashdrive. it works fine for some flash drives and for a mouse, also works for something like a printer that has it’s own power supply or like a camcorder connected to charger. after having mine for a few months it’s still nice and white and sparkling clean. i have taken perfect care of it. i just wash my hands before i sit down to the computer. overall the best keyboard i have ever used

]]> By: Anne http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-151880 Anne Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:57:15 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-151880 I just got the new appled (corded) keyboard and am off and running. No problems. It is much more stream-line and quiet. The one I had previously I had for 7 years. I just wish I could fi"nd some sort of slim wrist pad....maybe 1/4"-1/2. Has anyone seen anything like this out there? I just got the new appled (corded) keyboard and am off and running. No problems. It is much more stream-line and quiet. The one I had previously I had for 7 years. I just wish I could fi”nd some sort of slim wrist pad….maybe 1/4″-1/2. Has anyone seen anything like this out there?

]]> By: teri http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-151827 teri Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:21:56 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-151827 HATE IT! HATE IT! HATE IT! spilled coffee on my old keyboard and had to buy this horrible piece of crap. been a Mac user since 1988 and its the first time i have ever hated any of Mac parts. I cannot type anything without backspacing every other word!!!!! the keys are too shallow stroke and my fingers are too long or big or SOMETHING!!!!! WHO CARES WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!! ITS THE WORST KEYBOARD I HAVE EVER USED! HATE IT! HATE IT! HATE IT!

spilled coffee on my old keyboard and had to buy this horrible piece of crap. been a Mac user since 1988 and its the first time i have ever hated any of Mac parts.

I cannot type anything without backspacing every other word!!!!! the keys are too shallow stroke and my fingers are too long or big or SOMETHING!!!!!

WHO CARES WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!!

ITS THE WORST KEYBOARD I HAVE EVER USED!

]]> By: Charles Wise http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-126504 Charles Wise Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:10:25 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-126504 Great keyboard. All my friends are envious of it. Works great, looks great. Gives you what you need, not a bunch of goofy techno geek extras. Great keyboard. All my friends are envious of it. Works great, looks great. Gives you what you need, not a bunch of goofy techno geek extras.

]]> By: Joe Turner http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-90856 Joe Turner Mon, 19 May 2008 12:41:44 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-90856 I just got the wired one and I am loving it! I just got the wired one and I am loving it!

]]> By: Greg Healy http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-90710 Greg Healy Mon, 19 May 2008 05:26:13 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-90710 I just bought one of the Apple wireless keyboards, so we'll see how it goes. I just bought one of the Apple wireless keyboards, so we’ll see how it goes.

]]> By: bdn http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-90356 bdn Sun, 18 May 2008 10:59:36 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-90356 Six months so far, keys still clean :) Six months so far, keys still clean :)

]]> By: Mike http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-68988 Mike Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:14:15 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-68988 I just bought this keyboard for no reason other than it looked cool. I love it so far, the keys are great and, like many others, find typing to be quicker and more efficient. One major complaint i have is the inability to adjust the height. I have a wacom tablet that sits directly in front of my keyboard and find that the keyboard is so low that the nearest keys are difficult if not impossible to access. I now have to buy some small rubber pads to raise the keyboard up the half inch needed to clear my tablet. Mine situation may be unique, but the height adjustment on such a low profile keyboard should have been considered, and would have been easily implemented with retractable legs or something similar. I just bought this keyboard for no reason other than it looked cool. I love it so far, the keys are great and, like many others, find typing to be quicker and more efficient. One major complaint i have is the inability to adjust the height. I have a wacom tablet that sits directly in front of my keyboard and find that the keyboard is so low that the nearest keys are difficult if not impossible to access. I now have to buy some small rubber pads to raise the keyboard up the half inch needed to clear my tablet.
Mine situation may be unique, but the height adjustment on such a low profile keyboard should have been considered, and would have been easily implemented with retractable legs or something similar.

]]> By: The Complete List of iTunes Controllers | MacApper http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-53465 The Complete List of iTunes Controllers | MacApper Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:14:27 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-53465 [...] you’re using Apple’s latest keyboard, released in August, or if you’re fortunate enough to have a MacBook Air, you’re [...] [...] you’re using Apple’s latest keyboard, released in August, or if you’re fortunate enough to have a MacBook Air, you’re [...]

]]> By: j munkadee http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-34909 j munkadee Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:59:16 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-34909 i got the new keyboard as a christmas gift and though it has many upsides, the MAJOR downside is the placement of the USB Ports. i work in audio production and use multiple dongles. i also have a USB port running as well. the actual profile placement (height) of the USB ports isn't large enough to accomodate the size of a dongle. if i use the USB ports on the keyboard, the weight of the keyboard along with the weight of my tapping the keys puts undo pressure on the plastic housings of the dongles and over time may crack the dongle. dongle replacement is a tough process, and i can ill afford a crushed dongle in front of paying clients. i wish that the next generation of keyboard could have a little taller profile in order to support easy and quick dongle placement on the keyboard. i got the new keyboard as a christmas gift and though it has many upsides, the MAJOR downside is the placement of the USB Ports. i work in audio production and use multiple dongles. i also have a USB port running as well.

the actual profile placement (height) of the USB ports isn’t large enough to accomodate the size of a dongle. if i use the USB ports on the keyboard, the weight of the keyboard along with the weight of my tapping the keys puts undo pressure on the plastic housings of the dongles and over time may crack the dongle. dongle replacement is a tough process, and i can ill afford a crushed dongle in front of paying clients.

i wish that the next generation of keyboard could have a little taller profile in order to support easy and quick dongle placement on the keyboard.

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]]> By: Bit http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-19466 Bit Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:21:46 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-19466 This is the ultimate Mac keyboard. I absolutely love it! This is the ultimate Mac keyboard. I absolutely love it!

]]> By: Bethany http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-19123 Bethany Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:57:01 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-19123 i just got this keyboard because i spilt coffie on my old one :/ and i hate it. it is so much harder to type fast which sucks when you have to type a 16 page government report. i just got this keyboard because i spilt coffie on my old one
:/
and i hate it.
it is so much harder to type fast which sucks when you have to type a 16 page government report.

]]> By: Stephan http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-17721 Stephan Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:44:18 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-17721 I just now noticed something weird with the new keyboard and the (mighty) mouse connected to it - and the iPod also connected (but directly to one of the iMac USB ports): The left mouse click doesn't seem to work as fast as it usually does, in fact the reaction to left mouse clicks is quite slow. This behaviour even stays after 'ejecting' the iPod (nano). It's only after physically unplugging the iPod that the left mouse clicks return to normal quick responsiveness. Has anyone else experienced this? - Or should I talk to my brain expert? ;-) I just now noticed something weird with the new keyboard and the (mighty) mouse connected to it – and the iPod also connected (but directly to one of the iMac USB ports): The left mouse click doesn’t seem to work as fast as it usually does, in fact the reaction to left mouse clicks is quite slow. This behaviour even stays after ‘ejecting’ the iPod (nano).
It’s only after physically unplugging the iPod that the left mouse clicks return to normal quick responsiveness.
Has anyone else experienced this? – Or should I talk to my brain expert? ;-)

]]> By: Ben http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-17709 Ben Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:04:39 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-17709 I too have to do a lot of writing in form of emailing, and i have to say that i can type much faster with this keyboard and that i am more accurate then with various other keyboards i have used over the years ( ms,logitech,apple ). I have to say that it took me a few days to get used to it. If you have problems with your fingers from writing too much give it a try. Its so good that that the keys on the macbook pro fell just - cheap. I too have to do a lot of writing in form of emailing, and i have to say that i can type much faster with this keyboard and that i am more accurate then with various other keyboards i have used over the years ( ms,logitech,apple ).
I have to say that it took me a few days to get used to it.
If you have problems with your fingers from writing too much give it a try.

Its so good that that the keys on the macbook pro fell just – cheap.

]]> By: Rosie http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-17046 Rosie Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:01:31 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-17046 I walked into an Apple Store this past week for the first time in several months. You see, I have to keep away from the store or I'd be broke. Anyway, I saw the "new" Mac keyboard and just had to have it. Of course, I tried it out in the store and immediately fell in love. I type over 100 wpm (fairly accurately) and as soon as I tried this keyboard, I knew accuracy would be improved. I too, was raised in the PC environment and learned to work on a tactile keyboard. A little over a year ago, I purchased a Matias Tactile Pro USB Keyboard for my Mac which behaves very much like the Apple Extended Keyboard II; however, many of the keys became sticky and just plain stopped working. Alas, somewhat downhearted I returned to the original keyboard that came with my Mac. Until last week. After trying this "new" keyboard for several hours, I found that I just had to return to the Apple Store and purchase three more keyboards for the Macs in my office. A truly satisfying and worthwhile investment. BTW, if you need to clean this (or any other) keyboard, just a dab of regular old rubbing alcohol in a cotton ball or soft paper towel does the trick! I walked into an Apple Store this past week for the first time in several months. You see, I have to keep away from the store or I’d be broke. Anyway, I saw the “new” Mac keyboard and just had to have it. Of course, I tried it out in the store and immediately fell in love. I type over 100 wpm (fairly accurately) and as soon as I tried this keyboard, I knew accuracy would be improved.

I too, was raised in the PC environment and learned to work on a tactile keyboard. A little over a year ago, I purchased a Matias Tactile Pro USB Keyboard for my Mac which behaves very much like the Apple Extended Keyboard II; however, many of the keys became sticky and just plain stopped working.

Alas, somewhat downhearted I returned to the original keyboard that came with my Mac. Until last week. After trying this “new” keyboard for several hours, I found that I just had to return to the Apple Store and purchase three more keyboards for the Macs in my office. A truly satisfying and worthwhile investment.

BTW, if you need to clean this (or any other) keyboard, just a dab of regular old rubbing alcohol in a cotton ball or soft paper towel does the trick!

]]> By: bomb http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-14092 bomb Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:30:17 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/08/25/the-new-apple-keyboard/#comment-14092 I don't know why many people are really complaining about "lack of USB power." Have anyone seen any keyboard attached USB port provides the full speed USB 2.0 spec? I've changed lot of IBM based PC keyboard and apple's but there is no such a powerful usb 2.0 equipped keyboard. If you know apple keyboard is a also usb keyboard and the usb power cable is shared to its operation, you would know why you won't get a full speed usb 2.0 spec from the keyboard usb port. If the keyboard has to provide a full speed usb 2.0 spec usb port, it should have another cable dedicated for that usb port. That would cause very aweful look "thick" cable configuration. I don’t know why many people are really complaining about “lack of USB power.” Have anyone seen any keyboard attached USB port provides the full speed USB 2.0 spec?

I’ve changed lot of IBM based PC keyboard and apple’s but there is no such a powerful usb 2.0 equipped keyboard.

If you know apple keyboard is a also usb keyboard and the usb power cable is shared to its operation, you would know why you won’t get a full speed usb 2.0 spec from the keyboard usb port.

If the keyboard has to provide a full speed usb 2.0 spec usb port, it should have another cable dedicated for that usb port. That would cause very aweful look “thick” cable configuration.

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