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
Oct 20, 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). …More169 of 188 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Heavy user. Sysadmin. High praise.
Written by EB from San Francisco
Oct 21, 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. …More131 of 147 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Great improvement on a great keyboard
Written by JB from Star
Oct 22, 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. …More120 of 139 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Works well but eats batteries
Written by JC from Purcellville
Dec 4, 2009
I've had the keyboard for ~3 weeks. Had to swap batteries already, and I'm at 67% on the replacements. I'm not sure if I have some sort of BT conflict, but I'll have to look into that possibility. Meanwhile- consider rechargeable batteries if you pick up this keyboard.. …More
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
Why didn't Apple?
Written by VT from Port Charlotte
Dec 3, 2009
Why didn't Apple make this a rechargeable keyboard? They are touting their battery technology and clearly they could have added it to the keyboard with little effort and I know MAC fanatics would pay extra for that. I would
Why didn't Apple make a version with a numeric keypad? The old Apple Wireless Pro Keyboard was great with the exception of the closely spaced keys and the poor battery performance, both of which could easily have been resolved.
Why doesn't Apple offer this in black? Some people don't like white you know.
Other than that it is a great keyboard. If they added the numeric keypad I would give it a 10 instead of a 3. …More4 of 6 people found this useful
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Apple Wireless Keyboard
A keyboard should be *reliable*
Written by JM from Montross
Dec 1, 2009
We have a wireless that came with my wife's Mac Pro and a regular keyboard. I've played with both, and the wireless has been nothing but a pain. My wife *HATES* typing on the wireless. We swapped it out and gave it to our kids for their iMac, and I've had nothing but trouble getting the dang thing to be recognized during boot up if I move the machine.
A
Keyboard
Should
Just
Work
It shouldn't be something I have to fight with, make allowances for, and *deal* with. It should just WORK.
Just bought a Quad core 27" iMac and chose the corded keyboard with numerics and *very* glad I did ;-). Nuff said. …More7 of 13 people found this useful
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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
- Oct 20, 2009
Best Answer
No, they don't.
- Answered by VK from Hendersonville
- Oct 21, 2009
- 26 of 31 people found this useful
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does it have lights that illominate the keys
- Asked by JJ from rotorua
- Oct 23, 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
- Nov 3, 2009
- 11 of 11 people found this useful
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Does it have usb ports like the wired keyboard?
- Asked by JP from republic
- Oct 21, 2009
Best Answer
No.
- Answered by DR from Hanover
- Oct 22, 2009
- 8 of 9 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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Does this keyboard and the mouse work with a PC that does have Bluetooth?
- Asked by EM from Saint Augustine
- Dec 4, 2009
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Can this wireless keyboard work with my iphone? if not - Why?
- Asked by GO from Hopkins
- Dec 3, 2009
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I need a wireless for my my mini mac 1.5 GHz PowerPC G4 running OSX 10.4.11 It looks like the new one will not work
- Asked by JB from Allentown
- Dec 2, 2009
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Can I "T" or "C" boot my Mac with the wireless keyboard?
- Asked by ML from Sherman
- Dec 2, 2009
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Can i use the wirless keyboard with iDJ2 unit?
- Asked by FJ from Colorado Springs
- Nov 30, 2009
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What type or brand of AA rechargeable battery and charger do I neeed?
- Asked by RH from HEADLAND
- Nov 30, 2009
