Hi. I am a student from the West Midlands, UK. I like computers, gadgets, technology, metal music an...
Hi. I am a student from the West Midlands, UK. I like computers, gadgets, technology, metal music and playing my guitar.
Member since:03.10.2005
Reviews:14
Introduction --------------------
After finally buying a used Apple PowerMac G4 Cube (one of my favourite Mac designs), I needed to buy a keyboard and mouse with it. The obvious choice was Apple's own keyboard (and Mighty Mouse, review coming shortly).
It came in a nice simple white Apple box with images of the keyboard profiles on each side.
Inside the box, you get the keyboard and an extension USB cable.
Design --------------------
The keyboard is quite small with hardly any borders, which is great for saving space on your desk. The keys are white and the outer case is transparent plastic. It has a quality look and matches Apple hardware very nicely.
The short USB cable is designed for connection to an iMac (all in one) or Apple display (which has USB ports) which saves on cable clutter. If you want to connect the keyboard to the base unit (such as a Power Mac or Mac Pro) or use a non-Apple monitor, then you can use the USB extension lead. The extension lead has a notch to use with only Apple keyboards because it is a USB 1.1 device.
Usage --------------------
The keyboard is very nice to type on. Pressing a key has a nice firm feel and good amount of travel. Instead of having flip down legs which easily get broken, the keyboard is moulded with a nice tilt and is very comfortable to type on.
There are also volume up/down/mute and disc eject keys. There are two USB 1.1 ports on the back of the keyboard which is very convenient for low power devices such as mice, bluetooth donges etc. They are not designed for USB hard drives etc.
I experimented by plugging into a Windows PC and it was detected and seemed to work fine, so it's fine if you want to add a touch of Apple style to a Windows PC! The eject key didn't seem to work on Windows, and the Apple/Command key acts like the Windows key.
Dirt --------------------
Many people have commented in other reviews that the keyboard gets dirty quickly, but you only see it more because it is white. I personally clean it every week by disconnecting it and running the vacuum (with brush attachment) over the keys then wiping with a damp cloth.
Summary --------------------
Overall, this is an excellent keyboard. It's very nice to type on, looks great and is compact. Plus at under £20, it's a bargain!
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Advantages: Good Multimedia Keys, Flat Desgin, Very Easy to Type. Disadvantages: Need's OS X Tiger with the latest update or higher, No good on Windows.
macwise 09.12.2007 (09.12.2007)
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Review of Apple keyboard
Advantages: Smooth keys, no places for dirt to reside, keys stay clean Disadvantages: USB port is underneath & bulky sticks will make the keyboard wobble slightly
luggi 21.11.2007 ·
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Review of Apple keyboard
Advantages: Smooth keys, no places for dirt to reside, keys stay clean Disadvantages: USB port is underneath & bulky sticks will make the keyboard wobble slightly
luggi 21.11.2007 ·
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