Apple Wireless Keyboard

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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3.5

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  • Apple Wireless Keyboard

    5.0
    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).     …More

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  • Apple Wireless Keyboard

    5.0
    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.     …More

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  • Apple Wireless Keyboard

    5.0
    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. …More

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  • Apple Wireless Keyboard

    4.0
    Apple Wireless Keyboard
    • Written by JK from Los Angeles
    • Feb 22, 2012

    Love the keyboard, but wish it had the extended numeric keypad included like the corded keyboard. What gives? Let's do it!

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  • Apple Wireless Keyboard

    5.0
    Love it but wish...
    • Written by MR from Gloucester
    • Feb 20, 2012

    I love my keyboard and have had it for a year. One tip though...don't put non-rechargable batteries in there after you have accidentally charged them. The chemicals inside the battery will ooze inside it hold. Other than that it is a lot of fun. Overtime there are some connection problems but it always connects after a couple of off and ons, but remember I have had this for a while. ANother tip...don't use the keyboard where there is no light or (if with an iMac) you will have to turn up the brightness and point it at the keyboard. (If with a iPad 2) Then forget typing. Turn on the light or you will have a painful time trying to guess where the keys are (unless you know it by heart). Apple needs to come out with a backlit keyboard. Lol. BUY THIS PRODUCT....I LOVE IT AND YOU WILL. WORKS WITH ANYTHING. 4stars haha 7 if possible! :) …More

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  • Apple Wireless Keyboard

    3.0
    my wireless keyboard has a terrible chemical odor
    • Written by PO from New York
    • Feb 19, 2012

    love the keyboard. it works beautifully. but it has a truly awful, toxic smell. i hope it will wear off. if anyone has solved this problem, i would love to hear how you did it. i tried contacting customer service, but the process was so long and cumbersome that i gave up. …More

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  • does the wireless keyboard work with ipad?
    • Asked by RG 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 TT from Grandville
    • Mar 14, 2010
  • Can the Apple Wireless Keyboard be used with a Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC?
    • Asked by KK 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 TW from El Cajon
    • Apr 7, 2010
  • can you use the apple wireless keyboard with the ipad 2?
    • Asked by TS from Bloomington
    • Mar 14, 2011

    2 Answers

    Best Answer

    Yes it works very well. Pairing is as simple as opening the Settings app, navigating to General > Bluetooth and turning on Bluetooth. Then turn on the keyboard, and you will see it appear as an option under discoverable devices. Select it and follow the directions and, voila, you're paired. You don't need a computer to configure the keyboard at all. I would like to know what sort of keyboard shortcuts are supported, or if there are certain keyboard shortcuts that are supported by certain apps, etc. Does anyone know a good resource for this? I have an iPad 2 32GB Wi-Fi in Black. …More

    • Answered by AC from New York
    • Apr 2, 2011

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