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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

A Great Keyboard from a Great Company

Written by PP from Athens

4-Dec-2009

I have to admit that I had my doubts when purchasing this keyboard a few weeks ago. Since retailers in my country (Greece) are awuful, I've bought it used from an online store. I think it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. I'm using a non-Mac computer running windows 7 but everything works perfctly except from some specialised keys from Mac, even the windows key works perfectly by pressing the cmd button. The keystroke is just perfect for evey use and transform typing from a chore to pleasure. The design of this keyboard is like from another planet and it's size is just perfect no matter how small or big your desk might be. The only thing that can be improved is the spacebar feeling which is not so good like all other keys. To sum up this is a great keyboard for all kind of users from secretairies to hardcore gamers.

7 of 11 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great!!

Written by RC from Silver Spring

1-Dec-2009

I found this particular keyboard to be great. The slimness of the keys allows for easy movement across the board and the addition of the numberpad allows for easy mathematical calculations. My only complaint is that there isn't a wireless keyboard with a numberpad.

15 of 20 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great but its wired!

Written by GT from Salem

30-Nov-2009

It looks great, it types great, BUT WHY is it not wireless? The Apple Keyboard Pro is awesome and because it is wireless. (I am going back to it.) Apple please get back to a full size wireless keyboard.

44 of 62 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great KeyBoard

Written by NK from columbus

29-Nov-2009

This is a overall great keyboard i just got it today and i love it!!! It is the best keyboard i have ever useed.

7 of 9 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great keyboard.

Written by RP from Erie

29-Nov-2009

I've been using this keyboard for just under 2 yrs. My typing skills are lousy. But the feel and design of this keyboard is nice. It has a small footprint, and the spacing between the keys makes typing on it easier. If Apple made this keyboard in a Bluetooth wireless version, I would own it tomorrow.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

is a great keyboard

Written by FC from st - constant

29-Nov-2009

this keyboard is the best yes i am a apple fan the biggest fan or all apple history if I had to chose a keyboard I would choose this keyboard it is very thin and powerful and really easy to use this keyboard is number one this is the best keyboard I have ever used so if you want to buy a keyboard I prefer this one if I had to give stars I would give a billon of stars.

2 of 3 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Wonderful Keyboard but...

Written by HC from Sherman

28-Nov-2009

This is a wonderful keyboard and I just love it but I would like Apple to make a wireless one with the numeric keypad

6 of 8 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great keyboard

Written by PC from Glen Allen

24-Nov-2009

I've been using this keyboard for just under 2 years and I've never had any problems. It's a great design ... very easy to use and very comfortable.

23 of 25 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Was loving it until...

Written by CM from Nanaimo

24-Nov-2009

Although it looks great, I was against this keyboard for a long time. I picked one up anyways and once I got used to it I fell in love with it. However, after only 4 months it started going haywire and causing glitches in programs before completely shutting down. I thought it was my iMac that was dying because I couldn't see how a keyboard could cause so many frightening problems (screen flashes, apps randomly opening and closing, full freezing...). Thankfully, I switched back to the old white plastic keyboard and everything worked fine. Needless to say, I am taking this back. Hopefully, I can find the receipt and swap it out. I am on the fence about replacing it otherwise. Maybe I just got a bunk one. In any case, I am disappointed.

29 of 48 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Keys are flat and slippery

Written by SK from Austin

23-Nov-2009

I work on a computer almost 8 hours a day, and do extensive typing. This keyboard seems cool and satisfies me for a couple of days. However, the practicality is doubtful at best. The keys are flat, and hence, while doing fast typing my fingers often slip and press wrong keys.

Also, the white keys are easily stained. For that reason, I cannot return this product now, and I am using it as a 2-port USB hub. I am very satisfied with a much cheaper other-brand simple keyboard.

39 of 52 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Apples Peripherals Are Made To Be Looked At, Not Used.

Written by CS from Venice

22-Nov-2009

Extremely disappointed with the keyboard. First off the side USBs get in the way when you're trying to use them. Second, the USB ports couldn't even power a USB mouse and USB headset. But somehow the predecessor white USB keyboard had no problem with it.

10 of 13 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Brilliant!

Written by RH from Jenkintown

20-Nov-2009

Great design! Compact and useful! Wonderful touch! I love it. It's brilliant!

I am using this keyboard with my Mac Book Pro and a 23" monitor. Turns my laptop into a full featured desktop.

10 of 13 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great Keyboard in both form and function

Written by KS from Horsham

20-Nov-2009

This keyboard is stylish and responsive. My wife used to type out notes for her job and she loves how smooth and fast the keyboard is. It has increased her typing speed noticably. Also I love the itunes controls on the top and the eject button for my Mac mini being on the keyboard. All in all this is a great buy.

2 of 5 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Simple but Powerful

Written by JM from HAWTHORNE

20-Nov-2009

I have recently bought this keyboard to allow me to clear up not only my desk but to use it specifically with final cut pro. I really love the fact that this is very useful and that the usb works perfectly with my portable external drive and also my ipod touch at the same time. Thanks apple for once again coming up with a useful and powerful at the same time beautiful product. Im please. Buy this is you want the best wire keyboard ever, you won't be disappointed.

6 of 8 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Why rubber keys?

Written by FT from Seal Beach

19-Nov-2009

It came with the iMac 24 I bought this past Summer. I opted for the usb with the numeric keypad...don't know why anyone would not want a numeric keypad
It couldn't handle most usb devices I plugged into it. So that's a waste.
The soft rubber keys with tight clearences simply invited trouble. I got a grain of sand stuck in the Control button once. It took me hours to figure out that problem.
It has no back light. Something that would have gave it another star. The command button is awkwardly placed, making it impossible to enjoy Microsoft office applications.
It was lightweight and moved around too easy

After 4 months maybe, it failed completely. I was getting FS when I hit the F. VR when I hit the V, and a host of other double keys strokes. I unplugged it form my Mac and tried it on my Dell. Same issue.

My microsoft natural keyboard failed after 3 years. Microsoft sent me a new one imediately without question. I still use that keyboard 9 years later.

I've had a few other keyboards and none of them have ever failed or had stuck buttons.

Mac refuses to even talk to me and there is no Warrentee info on the keyboard on this site or in the box it came in. So, enjoy this peice of.... or throw it in the trash when it shows up.
I would recommend if you want practical and reliable. That you avoid all Mac input devices as a whole...I'm off to write a review for that useless power mouse next.

If you want sleak, cute, and soft on the eyes. This is the keyboard for you. If you want to get some work done. Buy a Microsoft Natural keyboard and get-er-done

9 of 12 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Solid keyboard with solid platform

Written by PB from Houghton

19-Nov-2009

We have used our Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad for over a year and have done much day to day work with it along with it handling the rigors of five children learning to use the machine day in and day out. Other than it getting a dirty face periodically that requires some mild cleaning, the keyboard has never failed us and works and continues to behave like a champ.

One issue we have noted is the difficulty in plugging in USB peripherals thanks to the tight profile beneath the top face of the keyboard. This means that while most Apple as well as many third party USB cable connections work, many USB flash drives may not fit these ports that are beneath the keyboard face. While that is unfortunate, thanks to the numerous USB ports on our machine that has not been a problem in our case.

This is a solid, ergonomic, well engineered product that we are happy to use every day.

6 of 6 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

A reply to the frustrated interior designer.

Written by DL from Antioch

18-Nov-2009

I have a MacBook Pro, and this keyboard is almost exactly the same. So why did I get it? Because it offered the number pad. I work with the number pad very frequently on computers so I decided to get this one. I love the soft feel of pressing on the keys in laptops, and this is exactly like that--except it's a keyboard!

The spacing was never a problem for me, but I have heard complaints about over spacing the keys. Why your function keys did not work is a mystery. In Mac OS X Leopard, you should be able to configure the keyboard any way you like, whether it's shortcuts, spaces, or expose. This allows any user to use shortcuts without having to press on the "fn" key.

Pros:
Comfy typing
Customizable shortcuts
Two USB ports
Ultra slim

Cons:
No illuminated keyboard
Keys too spaced out (for some)
No wireless version

6 of 7 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

To the architect, HB, from SOUTH WINDSOR

Written by EK from Dartmouth

18-Nov-2009

You are clearly not quite up on the functionality of the Mac OS system because if you were you would know that if you go to >System Preferences>Keyboard> you can set > Use all F keys are standard keyboard functions. Since that's the way you are used to. You can then use the fn key for the secondary controls, itunes, britness ect...

As for typing, this keyboard is great for anyone who is used to typing on a laptop, or people like me who use it for photo shop, and have to hit various cross the keyboard combination to for different short cuts. You and your wife probably have trouble because you have been soo used to typing on standard style keyboards for soo, long and your fingers muscle memory is fixed to that configuration. And of yes, its a great keyboard, and I love it.

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