Questions & Answers
70 Questions from the Community
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Can I use this keyboard on a pc desktop??
- Asked by JW from melbourne
- 2/10/2009
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No.
The smaller version without the numeric keypad is available in both wired and wireless versions. This keyboard (with numeric keypad) is only available in wired.- Answered by BS from Canterbury
- 7/10/2009
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I touch-type at 70-80 words per minute. Has anyone who works this quickly found the flattened profile of the new keyboard difficult to adapt to?
- Asked by LC from GROSE VALE
- 21/10/2009
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I personally have been using this keyboard since its release. I used the very clunky previous version of Apple's keyboard, and I was VERY used to its format. This very thin model did take me about 1-2 weeks to get used to. Now that I have used this model for a few years, I CANNOT use any other keyboard. The thinness really improves your typing speed by quite a lot. (The keys press down 1mm instead of the clunky 6-7mm of the original) So little effort is required to type, you'll actually FLY across the keyboard! I would personally recommend a switch to this from any keyboard, PC or Mac.
- Answered by SS from Houston
- 23/10/2009
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Can I use my wireless mouse with the Apple keyboard with the numeric keypad?
When I purchased my Apple Mac I upgraded to a wireless keyboard and mouse.
I have subsequently invested in the Apple keyboard with the numeric keypad which is non-wireless.
Obviously I wish to avoid expense of having to purchase a new mouse if I don't need to and wish to understand whether my wireless mouse is compatible with the newly purchased keyboard.- Asked by DS from Epsom
- 3/10/2009
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The Apple Mighty mouse and wireless keyboard are separate and function individually. You can swap over your wireless keyboard to the cabled one without affecting the mouse.
- Answered by PS from Gold Coast
- 4/10/2009
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Do the function keys and special buttons also work on windows computers. And... is the USB port full powered 2.0?
I'm a windows user. I know I need to buy a Mac guys (already got the iPhone =D) But is this lovely looking keyboard also full functional for Windows? I mean, can you use all the function/special/numeric Keys?
Also I'd like to know if the USB ports on the sides of the keyboard are full powered. If I'd connect my iPhone, would it be charged?
Thanks!- Asked by SV from Sliedrecht
- 15/10/2009
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The keyboard USB ports ARE full powered DEPENDING on your mac. My Intel iMac gives full powered USB ports, but my wife's 12" G4 P-book only produces enough power to run a mouse and a some USB memory sticks.
This is sweet, you can plug a mouse into one side and keep the other one for easy access like USB memory, iPhone, card reader, etc... For even more ports, get a bluetooth mouse but keep the corded keyboard and you get 2 USB ports!
I believe that all the new intel Macs produce full powered USB ports, even the laptops, but you might want to double check on that.
As for the function buttons, they might work in Windows, but I haven't checked (my cheapie MS keyboard makes the F keys work, but not the multimedia keys -note: UNPLUG the keyboard before wiping it down!!).- Answered by CK from CRANBROOK
- 16/10/2009
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I desperately want a wireless keyboard, but I need the 10-key pad. Is this possible?
- Asked by FC from Cave Creek
- 22/10/2009
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Yes it is possible, you just have to use something other than MAC keyboard. There is a great diNovo Mac edition keyboard from Logitech. Check it out.
- Answered by PM from Somerville
- 23/10/2009
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I would like to purchase a keyboard, does the mouse come with it?
- Asked by LW from Lake Wales
- 20/10/2009
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No, sold separately.
What’s in the Box
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
USB extension cable
Printed documentation- Answered by RP from Kihei
- 21/10/2009
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Can I connect BlackBerry to this instead of to a system USB port?
Early 2006 iMac Intel Duo with original white keyboard doesn't allow BlackBerry to operate (says there is not enough power) using one of that keyboard's USB ports. Using Snow Leopard.
- Asked by LQ from Harriston
- 17/10/2009
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The keyboard USB ports operate on USB 1.1, which does not provide enough power to support some bus-powered devices. It also does not support the higher transfer speeds or other upgraded features of USB 2.0, which is what the ports are on the rear of your iMac.
- Answered by JV from Newtonville
- 21/10/2009
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Do I need to download software for my apple keyboard with numeric keypad??
- Asked by NH from Devon
- 30/11/2009
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I want to order this British layout (£=shift 3 - NOT international English) but it's not listed in the drop-down menu. How can I order it?
NB "International English" has a # above the 3 on the keyboard, and is not the same layout as "British". I want the British version. If I click "add to basket" on this page, it adds the German version (which is listed first in the drop-down menu)...
- Asked by TH from Dursley
- 8/10/2009
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The total length of the keyboard cable is: 1.9 metres or 6ft 2 ins.
It is made up of 0.9 metre length cable attached to the keyboard and a 1.0 metre length 'extension' cable. Thus total length, 1.9 metre.
A jolly good sturdily feel keyboard although I have an annoying 'clacky' space bar!
Best wishes
Bob of Northallerton- Answered by RB from Northallerton
- 21/10/2009
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I'm using it on a Windows XP. :-) Is there drivers to make the numpad active?
- Asked by MN from Aurora
- 14/10/2009
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Hit the 'clear' key, which corresponds to 'Num Lock' on a standard PC keyboard. There's no Num Lock light so you'll have to keep track of the state in your head, but unless you accidentally hit 'clear' again it should be fine.
- Answered by AW from Grand Rapids
- 15/10/2009
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Width: 16-15/16"
Depth: 4-1/2"
Height at back: 5/8" (11/16" including non-skid pad)- Answered by LS from Miami Shores
- 21/10/2009
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is it compatible with windows ?
i am buying this keyboard and i have a windows vista laptop. will it work ?
- Asked by PG from plymouth
- 11/12/2009
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Will this keyboard work with my iPhone?
- Asked by BD from Montgomery
- 14/10/2009
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Can I connect an ipod in it?
I have an iMac 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and the aluminum numeric wired keyboard, with the USB 2.0 plugs. When I connect my iPod appears a window saying that there's not enough power to connect it. Is my keyboard deffective?
Thanks- Asked by RR from Mexico
- 11/12/2009
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yes-just plug into USB port and choose your keyboard in SYSTEM PREFS>keyboard
- Answered by JV from Maybrook
- 12/11/2009
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