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The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect with your Mac or iPad. 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 or iPad — 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, 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 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

  • iPad
  • Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer with Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later and existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup
  • Two AA batteries (included)
  • Some function keys designed for use on the Mac will not work on iPad.
 

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best keyboard I have used.

    • Written by from Toronto

    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).     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Heavy user. Sysadmin. High praise.

    • Written by from San Francisco

    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.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great improvement on a great keyboard

    • Written by from Star

    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. …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    No delete key

    • Written by from Shickshinny

    I recently bought at the Apple Store in NY the new iPad and Apple Wireless Keyboard in Spanish to use with my Apple computers and the iPad. The iPad, great! but was disappointed by the keyboard because it does not have a delete key: you can delete letters, etc. backwards, but no letters or anything else to your right, something people who write do constantly. Can someone offer a solution? Thanks.
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    5 of 11 people found this useful

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not All Function Keys Are Compatible With iPad2

    • Written by from Pinehurst

    Very disappointing to find that the only real use I can get out of this keyboard is typing into Notes or Pages. Still have to tap the screen to navigate around the Home Screen. Does not work with App. Will be returning this keyboard. …More

    14 of 16 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Keyboard

    • Written by from Coral Springs

    I use this keyboard and the Magic Mouse on my desk because my 13" MacBook Pro is back touching my wall and my desk is like 2-3 feet long. It is good this way because I don't wanna reach all the way up. The reason that I didn't sell this with my MacMini is because I saw that if you connect something to the Display (ThunderBolt) Port and close it, you can still use the mac closed but with a mouse and keyboard. I am going to buy a MiniDisplayPort To a VGA of an old !5" monitor for my desk. …More

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  • Can the Apple Wireless Keyboard be used with a Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC?

    • Asked by Kevin K from Wheaton
    • Oct 20, 2009

    5 Answers

    Best Answer

    Yes.

    I'm currently typing this message on the Apple Wireless keyboard and an HP Mini netbook running Windows 7.

    The only problem is that Apple simply doesn't have some keys: the insert key and delete key are the biggest problems for me, and the home, page up, page down, and end keys are also missing. My solution was to install EventGhost, which lets me fake those keystrokes by using Fn key combinations (like some laptops do)

    To pair it, first turn the keyboard off (hold the power button until the light goes out.) Start searching for new BlueTooth devices in Windows, then press the power button on the keyboard. Windows will then ask you to type a code on the keyboard.     …More

    • Answered by Thomas W from El Cajon
    • Apr 7, 2010

  • does the wireless keyboard work with ipad?

    • Asked by Richard G from Pembroke
    • Mar 14, 2010

    17 Answers

    Best Answer

    Yes. Link to Apple iPad page:

    ipad/design/

    WIRELESS
    "With built-in 802.11n, iPad takes advantage of the fastest Wi-Fi networks. It automatically locates available Wi-Fi networks, which you can join with a few taps. iPad also comes with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, letting you connect to devices like wireless headphones or the Apple Wireless Keyboard." …More

    • Answered by Tim T from Grandville
    • Mar 14, 2010

  • can you use the apple wireless keyboard with the ipad 2?

    • Asked by Trampas S from Bloomington
    • Mar 14, 2011

    2 Answers

    Best Answer

    yes just go to settings-general-bluetooth and then just turn on the keyboard and it should pop up as able to be connected. Then just type the access code in on the keyboard and there you go! you can use your apple wireless keyboard with your ipad 2 …More

    • Answered by Chris H from Winter Park
    • Sep 4, 2011

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