Apple Wireless Keyboard
The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect with your Mac. So you’re free to move the keyboard just about anywhere within range and wirelessly type away. And its slim, compact design takes up much less space on your desk.
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Overview
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 percent less space on your desktop than full-size keyboards, so you have extra room to move the keyboard around and mouse comfortably alongside of it. You’ll also feel a difference when you type on its low-profile anodized aluminum 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 automatically powers down. The instant you start typing, it turns back on. 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
- Aluminum Keyboard Software Update 2.0
- Existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup
- Two AA batteries (included)
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Best keyboard I have used.
Written by WB from Toronto
20-Oct-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). …More199 of 224 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Heavy user. Sysadmin. High praise.
Written by EB from San Francisco
21-Oct-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. …More155 of 174 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Great improvement on a great keyboard
Written by JB from Star
22-Oct-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. …More144 of 168 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Excellent Keyboard- expensive batteries
Written by PC from East Bethany
15-Dec-2009
I absolutely love the design. The keys are responsive enough that it doesn't aggravate my tendonitis like old clunkers do.
I switched to the wireless because of the mobility around my room- because of the accessibility features on the iMac, I can zoom in on my screen, which means I can sit on my bed ten feet from my computer and still stay on the internet.
As far as the lack of keypad, I am a fast typer who has always use the keypad- it slowed me down a little. I just invested an hour of my time practicing using the normal number keys and my typing is unaffected. There are also shortcuts for the opposite of backspace (function + delete), page up/down (function up/down arrow) and more, so the keys that are missing are still usable.
My only problem is the battery life. I get about a week out of it, and I'm not a heavy user on the keyboard. I'm a moderate user, and in talking to other moderate users, I should get at least a month if not more. My mouse gets several months but my new keyboard has already gone through 4 batteries in less than three weeks. …MoreWas this useful?
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Love the footprint
Written by DC from SEMINOLE
15-Dec-2009
Yes, it's sleek and smooth. The compact design pairs well with my Mini. Not only does it look good but it has a nice feel to the keys. I use a new iMac at work and have become accustomed to the numeric keypad, so I would like to see the next generation of wireless have it. …More
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Great keyboard
Written by LC from Panama City
15-Dec-2009
With desk space being at a premium, a small wireless keyboard was something we really wanted. Looks terrific, and works the same. Keyboarding is a pleasure........smaller footprint than I anticipated (a good thing)...I typically don't need the separate number keypad so I'm glad it's not included. We're extremely pleased with this product. …More
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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
- 20-Oct-2009
Best Answer
No, they don't.
- Answered by VK from Hendersonville
- 21-Oct-2009
- 31 of 36 people found this useful
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does it have lights that illominate the keys
- Asked by JJ from rotorua
- 23-Oct-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-Nov-2009
- 12 of 12 people found this useful
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Does it have usb ports like the wired keyboard?
- Asked by JP from republic
- 21-Oct-2009
Best Answer
No.
- Answered by DR from Hanover
- 22-Oct-2009
- 10 of 11 people found this useful
- 3 more answers
Most Recent
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Is there a wireless keyboard with trackpad to use with iPod Touch ?
- Asked by PG from Rueil-Malmaison
- 13-Dec-2009
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How can I get it to work with new mac mini with out having to buy the usb key board as well?
- Asked by CR from Coleville
- 9-Dec-2009
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Is the communication between the Wireless keyboard and the new iMac 27´encrypted?
- Asked by EE from Uppsala
- 6-Dec-2009
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Is it possible to buy the wireless keyboard with a US layout in the UK?
- Asked by KJ from Oxford
- 6-Dec-2009
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Does this keyboard and the mouse work with a PC that does have Bluetooth?
- Asked by EM from Saint Augustine
- 4-Dec-2009
