Re: Apple Keyboard in All things Macintosh http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20447818 en Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:18:37 EDT Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:18:37 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476521 elias : I have the aluminum wireless one and I love it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20476521 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:20:36 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20474284 Alpha Phoenix : I am thinking of getting it, but the no backlight thing is a killer for me. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20474284 Tue, 13 May 2008 09:03:38 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20472987 kfsutops : I didn't think I was going to like it. I have been using the same Logitech keyboards for years. I thought of getting the wireless, but since I am so used to using the 10key for numbers (because of work) I just couldn't go there.

I am a touch typist (as someone else pointed out they were). It takes a little getting used to. After a couple of days I was typing away no problems. Give it a shot, you will probably fall in love with it as I have.


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said by daveinpoway See Profile :

Have you considered bringing your Apple keyboard into work each day (in a backpack, etc.), and then taking it back home again at night? This way, you could use the same KB in both locations- no more needing to switch.
LOL... that would be a PITA don't you think? :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20464937 Sun, 11 May 2008 11:02:02 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20464292 daveinpoway : Have you considered bringing your Apple keyboard into work each day (in a backpack, etc.), and then taking it back home again at night? This way, you could use the same KB in both locations- no more needing to switch. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20464292 Sun, 11 May 2008 04:37:14 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463888 sporkme :
said by BuckarooB See Profile :

well I think it makes sense if you have an external monitor connected to your macbook so you won't have to be hunched over the laptop.
Or if you put it on a stand where it's own monitor is at a more normal level...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463888 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:38:49 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463092 BuckarooB : well I think it makes sense if you have an external monitor connected to your macbook so you won't have to be hunched over the laptop.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463092 Sat, 10 May 2008 21:05:32 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20461941 Gordo74 : For my macbook pro, I use the keyboard when I have it setup in my home office (50% of the time) with an external monitor.
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I like it a lot, very quiet compared too my old white keyboard. It's so quiet t now that the mighty mouse is noisier than the keyboard! ! !.

I whish the the spring in the mighty mouse is softer so it won't require that much effort when I cicik and will also make less noise...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20461226 Sat, 10 May 2008 11:56:19 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20461189 bskuared : well

I use a regular microsoft keyboard at work... and the new wired apple flat keyboard at home. I have terrible trouble switching between the two. I'm a touch typist and the spacing on the keys on the apple keyboard is just enough different that I find myself catching the edges of the keys. The apple keyboard itself seems great - not so sure that it's ergonomically good though... the clickity clack of the keys feels nice
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said by Alpha Phoenix See Profile :

I just wish the damned thing was backlit. :huh:
Same here, if they added a MBP style backlight to the USB version, they would have a formidable keyboard that even PC users would consider.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20460038 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:22 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20459735 TAKN : I use one with my MacBook Pro too. A very worthy investment.

I will agree with Alpha Phoenix - if only it was backlit like the MacBook Air!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20459735 Fri, 09 May 2008 23:14:56 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20454451 Alpha Phoenix : I just wish the damned thing was backlit. :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20454451 Thu, 08 May 2008 22:59:59 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20451393 JoeG4 : I had one for a couple weeks last year (a wired one), and it was indeed the best keyboard I've typed on (and I've used the infamous IBM M101 :P). The tactility is awesome, but it takes a little while to get used to typing with your hands completely on the table! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20451393 Thu, 08 May 2008 12:34:43 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20450519 Gordo74 : I have the wireless one and my typing speed has grown substantially since I got it. Not to sound funny here, but now using a normal keyboard, its like my fingers have to climb mountains to hit the keys, whereas there is very little vertical movement with the slim one.

I'm happy with it.
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But Apple killed my BT version with a firmware update that have me repeating keys. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20450195 Thu, 08 May 2008 08:11:36 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20449986 daveinpoway : I have both versions, and I can tell you that the USB version is more weighted than the wireless.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20449986 Thu, 08 May 2008 05:10:08 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20448164 tigers : I've got the wireless version and love it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20448164 Wed, 07 May 2008 20:29:30 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20448145 noping :
said by Eddyisgreat See Profile :

After you pair it once its pretty much as reliable as a wired version (but thats besides the point).
Mine will frequently become "unpaired" with my Mac - nothing I do will force it to reconnect until I restart the computer.

Typing on the Apple keyboard reminds me of typing on the keyboard of my old ThinkPad - very easy to type on, not "mushy" (to borrow a word from rugby See Profile) like the MBP's.

I'd rank this as the "second or third best keyboard I've ever used."
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»www.myspace.com/mizterra]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20447818 Wed, 07 May 2008 19:13:49 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20447617 Count Zero : I'm with BuckarooB]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20447617 Wed, 07 May 2008 18:36:10 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20446831 BuckarooB : I got the wired then bought a Bluetooth one also... I like them both very much.

They are flat keys, so the keys themselves aren't concave so that it holds your fingertips in the center - so that takes a little to get used to. But the very short and precise key travel is very nice and makes typing for me very effortless.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20446831 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:13:49 EDT Re: Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20446794 Eddyisgreat : I have the bluetooth wireless version without the number pad and its great. After you pair it once its pretty much as reliable as a wired version (but thats besides the point).

Its weighted pretty nice and won't move around during use (i suspect the wired version would do the same).

It feels a bit different than the keyboard of my macbook pro (rev 2 for those who care) in terms of key space. My fingers feel like they may glide off of the surface of the wireless keyboard's keys if i'm not careful lol.

I have some videos I was making for youtube but I never finished making my review. I might be able to find my writeup. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20446794 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:07:34 EDT Apple Keyboard http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20446757 Alpha Phoenix : Who here uses the Apple Keyboard and how do you like it? How is it in comparison to standard keyboards? I've been thinking of getting one to use with my MacBook Pro when I'm home and I would like some actual user feedback from members on this site. Thanks. :)
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