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Apple Keyboard - International English

Useless.

Written by CA

Nov 15, 2009

I too touch type around 70-80 wpm and personally I don’t find it easy using this keyboard. I’m going to be buying my new apple imac in the next couple of
weeks and a really nice chap in my local computer shop showed me the new keyboard after
I told him that I wasn’t sure if I would like the response of the keys as I touched typed.
After having a go of this keyboard straight away I didn’t like it because you really have
to press the keys and it felt as though I was pressing buttons instead
of the usual response you get from a regular keyboard. As one user pointed out in a
review of this keyboard it feels as though you’re having to bash the keys something that those
of us can and enjoy touch typing don’t need to do and it slows you down.
Then it looks and feels like using a laptop keyboard which
I have never enjoyed using. So Sorry Apple I don’t think you did enough research for
those of us who can touch type. You’ve sacrificed functionality
over style I personally would have preferred using the keyboard that came with your very
earlier Apple macs the ones with the black keys and I loved the sound of them too. I prefer nice loose springy clicking keys that respond easy to touch.
Bring them back!
These new keyboards may look nice but they’re useless for touch typing.

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Apple Keyboard - International English

Great Build Quality as usual but useless as a tool

Written by CP from Newark

Oct 21, 2009

I love my Mac to play with for my DVDs and music, but this just proves that macs aren't intended for serious computing. A numeric keypad is an absolute critical must for real work!

4 of 66 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard - International English

At first i was afraid!

Written by JM from Bristol

Sep 11, 2009

I had some doubts about moving away from a traditional keyboard with numeric keypad next to it. This keyboard kind of looks cramped and too small and i thought i was going to regret it.

however i have been using it for 5 days now, (all day, working) and i have to say i find it excellent.

1. The size, as the keyboard is slim, my mouse sits right next to it and makes the position of the mouse optimal for use

2. The feel of the keyboard i find the best i have ever used, i am able to touch type very quickly on this board and i have been used to using some of the best keyboards in the market (cherry keyboards)

3. the lack of number pad i miss a little but I am getting used to it, i only really used it for typing in my phone number quickly and i just need to adapt.

4. the keyboard is quiet and i love how it looks (not sure i will feel the same once the keys get all dirty) But for now this is a five star product for me.

17 of 19 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard - International English

Why!?!

Written by RS from Lancaster

Aug 19, 2009

We accidentally got these keyboards with our new Macs (our fault for not checking what keyboard was being shipped by default). But given the choice why would anyone choose one of these keyboards?! It's identical to the keyboard layout of Apples laptops and as is of the high quality standard we have come to expect from Apple. But it's just not as good as the longer, more practical keyboard and costs the exactly the same! The return key is stupidly small and the cursor keys are equally undersized and feel squeezed in. The only advantage to this keyboard that I can see is if you are REALLY strapped for desk space.

14 of 26 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard - International English

Disappointing

Written by WT from ROCHDALE

Jul 25, 2009

Used this for a week before replacing it with the numeric keypad version. Two major problems:

1 For some reason the keys aren't as springy and responsive as on the longer keyboard, and you have to bash pretty hard. Return key similarly unreliable.

2 Okay we don't need the numeric keypad but the other navigation buttons are very useful.

What would be great would be a hybrid of the two keyboards - minus the numeric keypad but with the navigation keys and F13-15 keys.

31 of 45 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard - International English

Needs getting used to but good

Written by TY from Halifax

May 1, 2009

Got it today, feels really nice. Much better than the old stile with the large keys.

Wonderful to type on, but its just slightly smaller feel than my MBP which takes a bit of getting used to.

Great build quality, compact. Perfect for a cramped workspace. Another great product from Apple!

42 of 46 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard - International English

great for the busy desk

Written by IL from manchester

Apr 29, 2009

I've found the wired and wireless version of this keyboard to be very good indeed. The keys are responsive, and I certainly haven't experienced any of the numb fingers one reviewer mentions. The real joy for me is the small footprint, which is a real blessing on a busy desk which is scattered with books and journals. The only quibble I would have with the product is the price... but hey, it's a mac thing.

35 of 39 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard - International English

Very positive feel

Written by IH from SHERBORNE

Apr 24, 2009

For me, this new keyboard is such an improvement over the older kind with the transparent base. I used to miss keys often by pressing from the 'wrong' angle or something that didn't suit it.
Paradoxically, this new model has quite a delicate touch, but because there seems to be less motion involved in the keys the overall, the feel is much more definite.
I'm on a budget, but I'd say this is probably the best £28 I've spent in the online Apple store. I'm here at this website today because I'm just about to buy one for my daughter.

16 of 21 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard - International English

I love these keys!

Written by MR from Basingstoke

Apr 18, 2009

From what I understand, the new apple keyboards are 'Marmite', but I love them (I also love Marmite).

I've just bought one of these small wired ones for my MacBook and it's ace. I can type much faster on it than any other keyboard I've used!

The keyboard is very small and takes up very little space, but the keys are large and well spaced. The Enter key could do with being a little larger, but other than that, I've no complaints at all. The layout is identical to that of the MacBook.

The wired version comes with 2 USB ports, but don't expect to run high power USB devices off them.

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Apple Keyboard - International English

Apple putting style way in front of function

Written by AL from Ipswich

Apr 7, 2009

If you want a keyboard to put on display and look good, this is the one to get. However, if you are planning to anything other than type addresses into Safari, forget it. The keys are far from responsive, causing missed letters unless you hammer on them; do that though, and you'll have numb fingertips within a couple of hours. And, why oh why, can Apple not put a decent size return key on European keyboards, rather than the pathetic after thought you actually get? To be honest this keyboard is just a repackaged laptop keyboard, and isn't fit to be used as a desktop keyboard. I am now on the hunt for an old Apple Pro keyboard, as I am getting cramp in my hands just writing this review...

17 of 40 people found this useful