Apple Wireless Keyboard
The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect to your Mac. So you’re free to move the keyboard pretty well anywhere within range, and wirelessly type away. And its slim, compact design takes up much less space on your desk.
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Use the Apple Wireless Keyboard on your desk, on your lap or anywhere within 30 feet of your Mac - all because of its built-in Bluetooth technology. Its compact design takes up 24 per cent less space on your desktop than full-sized keyboards, so you have extra room to move the keyboard around and mouse comfortably beside it. You’ll also feel a difference when you type on its low-profile, anodised, aluminium enclosure with crisp, responsive keys. Use the function keys for one-touch access to a variety of Mac features, such as screen brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, Exposé and Dashboard.
The Apple Wireless Keyboard now requires just two AA batteries - one less than the previous model. And its intelligent power-management system conserves battery life. So when you’re not using the keyboard, it powers down automatically. The instant you start typing, it turns on again. Use the on/off switch when you're away from your computer for a long time.
What’s in the Box
- Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Two AA batteries
- Printed documentation
Minimum System Requirements
- Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer
- Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
- Aluminium Keyboard Software Update 2.0
- Existing keyboard and mouse for initial set up
- Two AA batteries (included)
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Best keyboard I have used.
Written by WB from Toronto
21/10/2009
I can type on this keyboard faster and with fewer mistakes than any other I have used. I used to think the keyboard in my old Powerbook G4 was the best I had used, until this was released. The response is great and keys are springy and always register a click. I like this keyboard so much that I bought one for work, with my own money, rather than use the cheap office one.
The battery life is great and a huge improvement over the first wireless keyboard. I think I change the batteries after four months and that is will daily use and I use it a lot, but can't remember it's so infrequent.
It's great at a desk and now I use it on the couch on my lap, with the Mac Mini connected to my TV. Same size keys as a regular keyboard, but small enough to tuck into the end of the coffee-table when not in use. Love that it goes into a stand-by/sleep mode and I never need to turn it off. Just stop using it and then tuck it away. No delay or waiting for it to re-connect when I come back to use it hours or a day later. If only there was a model with a touchpad (hint, hint). …More143 of 159 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Heavy user. Sysadmin. High praise.
Written by EB from San Francisco
22/10/2009
Having both a Macbook air and this wireless keyboard is a treat. The wireless keyboard (as well as the wired keyboard) have virtually the same layout, save the function button, smaller control and alt keys, and small arrow-pad. This means that as I move from laptop-keyboard to wireless-keyboard, I do not have to adjust my typing habits to compensate for altered ergonomics.
The tactile response of the keys is noticeable yet not wearisome.
Bluetooth distance has never been a problem for me even paired with an tower outfitted with an external USB bluetooth dongle.
I am a daily user and have replaced the batteries in my laptop twice in about 7 months.
No gripes here. …More113 of 129 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Great improvement on a great keyboard
Written by JB from Star
23/10/2009
There are only two problems with the older version of this keyboard:
1) it required three batteries which was a pain.
2) it's so perfect that it spoils you and quickly makes you not like other keyboards including the full size keyboard with the function keys so far away from typing position. …More97 of 115 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
LOVE!
Written by TM
23/11/2009
I needed a low-profile ergonomic keyboard-mouse layout. (not extended keyboard with mouse way off to the right). i have had mine for a few years now... it HITS THE SPOT! great price... gorgeous design. eats a few batteries... but I love it. …More
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Good...but
Written by NK from Los Gatos
22/11/2009
It is an amazing keyboard but i wish they had kept the option to have a wireless keyboard with a numeric keypad. AHHH!
10 of 11 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Cool but not very functional
Written by FL from Sykesville
20/11/2009
Needs a keypad and is way too small!
11 of 26 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Do you carry the wireless keyboard with numberic keys?
- Asked by JD from Chino Hills
- 21/10/2009
Best Answer
No, they don't.
- Answered by VK from Hendersonville
- 21/10/2009
- 25 of 29 people found this useful
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Does it have usb ports like the wired keyboard?
- Asked by JP from republic
- 21/10/2009
Best Answer
No.
- Answered by DR from Hanover
- 23/10/2009
- 8 of 9 people found this useful
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does it have lights that illominate the keys
- Asked by JJ from rotorua
- 24/10/2009
Best Answer
No, the keys do not illuminate (like the Macbook Pro). The text is merely printed on (like the Macbook). …More
- Answered by WS from Richmond
- 3/11/2009
- 8 of 8 people found this useful
- 2 more answers
Most Recent
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The one delete key moves left, is there a single keystroke way to delete right with this keyboard?
- Asked by PM from South Lake Tahoe
- 25/11/2009
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i need to know the width of the keyboard. 12 inches? Thank you.
- Asked by RM from Port Jefferson Station
- 24/11/2009
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Does this work on a windows machine (not a mac running windows)?
- Asked by KC from Buckingham
- 23/11/2009
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does the apple wireless keyboard come with wireless mouse?
- Asked by RM from San Francisco
- 16/11/2009