Advantages: Comfortable to type on, compact, stylish, has USB ports, cheap Disadvantages: USB ports only 1.1, shows up dirt more than black keyboards
...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).
Purchasing
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I brought the Apple Wired Keyboard from John Lewis for £19.00.
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 ... ...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
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wicker_man 30.04.2007
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Advantages: Separated keys; very nice to type on, very nice to look at (doh!) Disadvantages: None really
I've just purchased the Apple Snow Leopard Mac Box Set from my local Apple authorised service provider, and decided to buy an Apple keyboard with it. The Apple keyboard is priced around £28.00 - and no matter what keyboard I try I can type the fastest with this keyboard due to the separated keys. Very quiet key stroke during operation and just very pleasant to use. The keyboard enclosure is made from aluminium and even without being too close to ... ...need it. Although the Apple Keyboard was made for the Mac it works perfectly well on Windows (and for me it works on XP/Vista/7 fine). The cmd/command key will link as the Windows key on a PC and the F keys at the top may or may not work - I'm not sure on that one. Overall I recommend this keyboard especially for those that have a Mac - but who says PC users can't purchase this too? :) ...
bastones 02.10.2009
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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.
This Apple Keyboard has to be one of the best Apple have ever made. First of with the design, Taking after the Mac Book Keyboard style, it feels like typing on Laptop Keyboard. Typing is very quick and easy. The Keyboard is VERY thin and so it's very easy to move around but will stay where it's put.
The Keyboard also has multimedia Keys. These Keys work on OS X good and will work on Windows with Boot Camp Drivers. The Keyboard it self works Plug ... ...The Keyboard has Brightness, Exposé, Dashboard, Track skip, Pause/Play, Mute, Volume Keys and a Eject Button.
The Keyboard being so small does suffer from a small "L Enter Key" however I haven't found this to be a problem. The Keyboard also comes with 2 USB 2.0 Ports on the Left and Right hand side. In trying these they haven't been very useful however, they are good if you want to plug in your Mouse or USB Flash drive. Keeping the Keyboard tidy ...
macwise 09.12.2007
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Advantages: Thin, Works on all computers (apple or windows) Disadvantages: Wired
Apple Wired Keyboard
I bought the Apple wired keyboard in the new belfast Apple store around two days ago! I bought the wired and wireless version, I also bought a Apple Wired and Wireless Mighty Mouse! I would rather have the wired keyboard than the wireless because the wired keyboard has two USB 2.0 slots on the top sides, the wireless does not have USB 2.0 slots it has the On and Off switch!
The good things about the Apple Wired Keyboard is ... ...only has the Letters no Up, Down, Left and Right etc buttons). It stays in one place on your desktop it does not slide around! Overall
It is a very good keyboard the best keyboard ive bought. It cost me £29.99 in the Apple store in Belfast! ...
Willylad2K8 23.09.2008
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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
Last March (2006) I bought an iMac, which came with the now old style keyboard. This keyboard was in a type of plastic 'container', which meant bits of food (lets face it, who doesn't eat at their computer!!), stray hairs (I'm balding and have a stressful job!) and dust. This 'container' really was that! All the dirt, grime, dust and others resided under the keys, and no matter how much compressed air spray I used or how many times I took the keys ... ...I have now upgraded from the previous keyboard, and the new one is very similar to the keyboard on the macbook...the new one is so smooth and easy to use, and was the best £30 I have spent!
Smooth keys, no room for dirt to gather, and sleek design!
Writing this review has been much easier, and as the keys are shallower they are more sensitive and receptive to commands. 10 out of 10 again Apple! ...
luggi 21.11.2007
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Quick review of Apple keyboard
I have recently purchased this product and was impressed with the overall design, its slimline look and aluminum enclosure gives it a classier look. Its keys are so smooth to type on and you can access the volume and eject features, brightness and play, fast forward and rewind from the keyboard. I bought mine from the apple website for 29.99 but I am sure you could buy in cheaper if you shop around, but overall a good product and worth the price, Im one very satisfied customer. ...
nutcase1963 21.07.2008
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Advantages: Looks nice, works with windows Disadvantages: Accumilated muck, hard to type lots
Hello,
I bought this keyboard for £19 after seeing a modification where an led was implanted inside and decided to give it a go. After a succesful install i actually tried the keyboard out, it was great for everyday tasks but lots of typing did get annoying as i seemed to slip onto over keys.
The keyboard looks great when it came out of the box "nice and white" but it soon accumilated crumbs and i had to purchase a can of air to get them out which ... ...use.
Also, i must add this is compatible with windows and not just mac although the keys are a bit mixed, but the sound buttons work just fine and is a good feature of this keyboard.
Overall, i would buy it if you're a casual computer person but i wouldn't purchase it if you do a lot of typing, although if you want that mac sheek on your pc then go ahead it's very pretty. ...
JamesRoberts007 16.05.2007
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