Apple Wireless Keyboard - English (USA)
Apple Wireless Keyboard - English (USA)
Product Information
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Use the Apple Wireless Keyboard on your desk, on your lap, or anywhere within 30 feet of your Mac or iPad — 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, Mission Control, and Launchpad.
The Apple Wireless Keyboard 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.
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What's in the Box?
- Apple Wireless Keyboard
- Two AA batteries
- Printed documentation
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Tech Specs
Connections
- Wireless
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System Requirements
- Mac OS X v.10.6.8 or later
- Existing keyboard and mouse for initial set up
- iPad; Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer
- Aluminium Keyboard Software Update 2.0
Ratings & Reviews
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Not a Bad Bit of Kit
Got this about 2 months ago and am very pleased with it. Its small sleek design is very nice to look at and typing on the keyboard Got this about 2 months ago and am very pleased with it. Its small sleek design is very nice to look at and typing on the keyboard is a pleasure requiring the lease amount of effort when compared to other bog standard keyboards you get with some PC Keyboards.
I have the Wired keyboard and the Wireless keyboard (one for office and one for home). When compared against one another the keys on the Wireless are a little more stiff but not to the point that it is annoying. The Wireless does not come with a USB hub like the Wired but to be honest I never really use it so I don't really miss it. It doesn't come with a Num pad either but again I never really use it when I have it.
Since I have had it I have not needed to change the batteries, this is probable due to the power down feature on the keyboard when your not using it, but it only takes a second to wake up when you press a key. I would consider myself a "Power User" and use my computer all day every day and was quite surprised I didn't have to change the batteries yet.
If you need an Apple keyboard get this one, you won't miss the USB Hub, the batteries in it last for ages. It's quite neat and tidy so if you stuck for space on your desk this is the best option. …- Written by David G from Tullamore
1198 of 1356 people found this useful
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Hats off to Apple
This keyboard is hands down, the best ever keyboard i've used to date.
The following things is what makes this product special This keyboard is hands down, the best ever keyboard i've used to date.
The following things is what makes this product special/unique:
- AMAZING battery life (I would consider myself a 'heavy' users i.e. 12 hours a day
- Stylish
- Small
- Keys are very friendly to type on
- Easy installation …- Written by Zain S from GLASGOW
1129 of 1285 people found this useful
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Not worth it
I'm very disappointed with this device. I got this along with a brand new iMac and it really lets the side down. Basically Apple h I'm very disappointed with this device. I got this along with a brand new iMac and it really lets the side down. Basically Apple have put design above functionality and for daily users this is a real bind. I waited over a month after getting this to see if I'd get used to it, but sadly no, its PANTS. I'm sad to say there are better keyboards than this.
Negatives :
Way too small. I find I make loads of typos using the small keys and find I have to go back and re type. Its knocked my productivity on the head and I've now replaced with a third party keyboard.
No delete key !! Come on Apple 'What on Earth are you doing here ? '. This is unacceptable to expect users to press two keys to do the same as we did before with one key. I hope you listen to this for the next keyboard.
Not up to the same standard as the rest of my Apple products.
Positives :
Its wireless and the wireless works well.
Nice design. …- Written by Jon C from SANDHURST
1911 of 3140 people found this useful
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Not Fully Compatable With Yosemite
Worked great with Mavericks but there are many problems with Yosemite, I would not recommend this unless Apple can sort the issues Worked great with Mavericks but there are many problems with Yosemite, I would not recommend this unless Apple can sort the issues. …
- Written by Neil R from ST. ANDREWS
0 of 1 people found this useful
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@ button in the wrong place
its all very well having this nice design and finish, but @ is in the wrong place and there is no delete button, which grinds my g its all very well having this nice design and finish, but @ is in the wrong place and there is no delete button, which grinds my gears. After a few months of having it, I just want the extended version but its too long (and I havent looked into where @ is). Cant they just condense this one down so it includes all the extra buttons and fits in my clique dock. Having they keys half the size wouldn't bother me int the slightest. …
- Written by Lawrence G from Chelmsford
0 of 2 people found this useful
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I like it, but......
I would love to give this 5 stars because it looks great and it paired up with my ipad air, iphone 4s and apple TV no problem. The I would love to give this 5 stars because it looks great and it paired up with my ipad air, iphone 4s and apple TV no problem. The only thing that lets it down for me is that sometimes it will repeat the 1st character you press on the keyboard, usually when it's 1st switched on or when going to a different web site. It's a bit frustrating to have to be mindful of this as well as typing. Other than that, any shortcuts I have saved to my ipad work with the keyboard which I like as I'm not the fastest at typing. Hope this review helps …
- Written by stuart N from Washington
1 of 1 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Is there a keyboard short cut for page up/down with the wireless keyboard?
- Asked by Jason C from Gainesville
- 21-Oct-2009
Best Answer:
No, this keyboard has a similar layout like the macbook where there is no dedicated page up/page dow No, this keyboard has a similar layout like the macbook where there is no dedicated page up/page down keys. However, there are keyboard shortcuts for these functions and more:
1. FN+(Arrow up/down) = Page up / down
2. FN+(Arrow left/right) = go to top or bottom of a page
3. COMMAND+(Arrow up/down) = go to top or bottom of a page
4. COMMAND+(Arrow left/right) = go to beginning/end of a line …- Answered by Yossef M from Brookline
- 04-Nov-2009
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Are Apple keyboards, with only a delete key, less efficient in making deletions than conventional keyboards with both a backspace and a delete key?
- Asked by Robert J from Granger
- 29-Feb-2012
Best Answer:
fn + delete = deletes to the right of the cursor.
- Answered by Eric K from Saint Petersburg
- 14-Sep-2013
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The one delete key moves left, is there a single keystroke way to delete right with this keyboard?
- Asked by Phil M from South Lake Tahoe
- 24-Nov-2009
Best Answer:
You can use Ctrl+D to delete a single character to the right of the cursor. This is because all Macs You can use Ctrl+D to delete a single character to the right of the cursor. This is because all Macs use Emacs-style keyboard shortcuts.
Here's a full list:
Ctrl+A: Beginning of line (like Home)
Ctrl+B: Backward one character (like hitting the left arrow)
Ctrl+D: Forward delete (like the Forward Delete button on Macs)
Ctrl+E: End of line (like End)
Ctrl+F: Forward one character (like hitting the right arrow)
Ctrl+H: Backward delete (like hitting the Delete button on Macs)
Ctrl+K: Kill/remove text between cursor and the end of the line
Ctrl+N: Next line (like down arrow)
Ctrl+P: Previous line (like up arrow)
Ctrl+U: Remove/delete current line
Ctrl+V: Page down
Ctrl+Y: Paste text which has been "killed" by Ctrl+K …- Answered by Glen H from Rowlett
- 16-Jan-2010
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where is the on/off switch?
- Asked by Sandra G from Aurora
- 11-May-2015
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Is there an Apple wireless keyboard with numeric keypad?
- Asked by Daniel P from San Francisco
- 27-Nov-2009
Best Answer:
No but there is the Interlink wireless keypad which works over Bluetooth.
- Answered by Ken R
- 01-Dec-2009
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Does the wireless keyboard require line of sight in order to work? I will be placing my mac mini in my theater behind a wall.
- Asked by Parag M from South Barrington
- 22-Nov-2010
