Alpha Phoenix
join:2001-06-15
Brooklyn, NY
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|  Apple Keyboard
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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Eddyisgreat
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join:2003-01-21
Seattle, WA
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| 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. |
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BuckarooB
Franknbeans
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join:2001-10-27
Cloverdale, VA
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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. |
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Count Zero
MD2Be
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join:2007-01-18
Warner Robins, GA | reply to Alpha Phoenix
I'm with BuckarooB |
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MsTerra
Completely Ridiculous
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join:2002-08-20
Somerville, MA
·Earthlink Cable Mo..
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The new slim keyboard came with my iMac at work, and I thought I wasn't going to care for it, but it's really grown on me. I use the old-style Apple Pro keyboard at home, and I always liked it, but now that I'm using the slim one at work the Pro feels kind of clunky, and I'm thinking of picking up a slim keyboard for home, too. There are at least two Apple stores in NYC where you can go and try one if you want....
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rugby
I think I know it all.
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join:2000-09-26
Camby, IN | reply to Alpha Phoenix
This is the first USB Apple Keyboard worth a crap. I have one of the slim aluminum keyboards and love it. The old white keyboards feel like mush. |
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join:2007-01-09
West Chester, PA
 ·Verizon FIOS
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said by Eddyisgreat  :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 ) like the MBP's.
I'd rank this as the "second or third best keyboard I've ever used."
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tigers
join:2001-01-14
Irmo, SC | reply to Alpha Phoenix
I've got the wireless version and love it. |
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daveinpoway
join:2006-07-03
Poway, CA | reply to Eddyisgreat
I have both versions, and I can tell you that the USB version is more weighted than the wireless. |
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Skeedatl
Ah, push it - push it real good
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join:2007-12-26
The Cloud | reply to Alpha Phoenix
Wired keyboard is great, especially the chicklet keys requiring very little pressure.
But Apple killed my BT version with a firmware update that have me repeating keys. |
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Gordo74
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join:2003-10-28
Monroeville, PA
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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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JoeG4
join:2001-12-16
945941
 ·Vonage
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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! |
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Alpha Phoenix
join:2001-06-15
Brooklyn, NY
clubs: | I just wish the damned thing was backlit.  |
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TAKN
join:2003-09-21
Canada | reply to Alpha Phoenix
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! |
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decx
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join:2002-06-07
Toronto, ON
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said by Alpha Phoenix :I just wish the damned thing was backlit. 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. |
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BuckarooB
Franknbeans
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join:2001-10-27
Cloverdale, VA
clubs: | I agree and if they modified the BT keyboard to be backlit and rechargeable it would a great HTPC keyboard. |
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bskuared
It's Hip To Be Square
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join:2001-12-02
San Clemente, CA
·Cox HSI
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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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dan02
join:2004-01-28
Hacienda Heights, CA
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I got the new Apple keyboard and a mighty mouse (both with wire) not long ago (2 weeks).
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... |
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neill
join:2000-11-15
Irvington, NY
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For those who use keyboard with the MacBook Pro- how do you position it? Do you place it adjacent to the built-in keyboard? Is it awkward when the keyboard is not placed directly in front of the screen? (I'm about to purchase a MacBook Pro, and this keyboard sounds very appealing.) |
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JoeG4
join:2001-12-16
945941 | reply to Alpha Phoenix
I would find it really, really strange to use a wireless keyboard with a macbook when the macbook has the exact same keyboard. |
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