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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Smooth, Fast Keyboard

Written by JC from Oklahoma City

Jul 3, 2009

I just bought this keyboard a couple of days ago and it is, without a doubt,
the smoothest and quietest keyboard I have ever used. It's short key
travel makes it fast and responsive and a real pleasure to use. It is
so sleek and takes up a lot less room on the desktop than other keyboards.
Apple, you have made another great product to accompany your
great computers! Thanks!

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Best Keyboard I have ever used

Written by JB from Waconia

Jul 2, 2009

Best Keyboard I have ever used. It makes using other keyboards look and type like big clunkers

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Painful if you actually work for a living!

Written by NA from San Francisco

Jul 2, 2009

So it looks cute. So what? When is Apple going to come up with a keyboard that does not leave me hands/forearms etc in pain? Don't get me wrong, the computers and players are great, but all their keyboards are not. All the other brands with ergonomic keyboards/mice don't actually interface well with Apple so it's either have a well designed keyboard that won't work with my computer or have a teeny, tiny really cute and shinny keyboard that makes my hands cramp up at the end of the day! Thanks.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

It like a laptop only better

Written by RB from AUCKLAND

Jun 30, 2009

I love the light weight design and the fact that it is so nice to use, much better than old chunky keyboards of the 90s! Only one problem, the ones at my uni that are about a year and a half old are really really dirty and you cant clean them. I think it is because of the number of people who have used them. My own personal one tho is still nice and white after 10 months.
*To the person who said about it not being wireless there is a wireless version available.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

keys stick

Written by MH from Atlanta

Jun 29, 2009

I really have had trouble with this - the space key sticks all the time and it took me a long time to figure out that was the problem. I cannot recommend it - has a weird feel also.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Mostly good

Written by TT from Austin

Jun 26, 2009

I bought this keyboard to help make my workspace more ergonomic, which also involved putting my laptop on a stand and further back on my desk. The keys are not as tall as the mid-2007 Macbook Pro, so I'm adjusting to that. In addition, the fn key is not to the left of the left control key as it is on the laptop's keyboard, which is an annoying adjustment to have to adapt to: instead, it's to the right of the delete key.

On the bright side, I love how there's a number pad as a proper keyboard should. The sensitivity level is perfect, and the slight incline is hardly noticeable. And two USB ports tucked away adeptly on either side of the top of the keyboard are very useful for a laptop with only two ports to begin with.

Overall, I really like this keyboard. The biggest qualm I have is the location of the fn key, but I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

THE BEST!!!

Written by JH

Jun 24, 2009

i have had this for two weeks now and the funny thing is i have a windows and it still works XD

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Worth the price!

Written by LB

Jun 24, 2009

As a fairly new Mac convert, I am always amazed by the research and quality inherent in every Mac and peripheral. I know it sounds gushy to be awed by a keyboard, but this honestly is the best keyboard I've ever typed on. I have a 1.5 y/o iMac at home and spilled fruit juice on the keyboard (old style with lift off buttons and wedge-shaped plastic bottom). For months, I typed only being able to use about three-quarters of the butttons/functions. I finally gave in and bought a new one, glad I did and wish I had done it sooner. This keyboard has a light, airy feel and actually aids in being able to type faster. Everything lays nearly flat, which makes it impossible for a klutz like me to fat finger keys. My fingers glide over the keys, and, best of all, my wrists don't feel tired and overworked after typing long documents. It also comes with an extender for extra reach, which I don't use and thank goodness for that because my puppy has chewed it up! I highly recommend to everyone that doesn't own this keyboard that you spill fruit juice on the one you have then go out right away and buy this one! It's one purchase you won't regret.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Not always durable

Written by JK from Georgetown

Jun 24, 2009

I've had mixed experience with this keyboard. The one that came with my iMac is still going strong after one year. But I bought one to replace a bad keyboard on my PowerMac at work and after only six months, one of the keys (up arrow) no longer works. And (interestingly enough) it stopped working while I was out of the office for a month of paternity leave and the computer was not in use. I was easily able to pop off the key and clean out dust but it still will not work. I don't think I've ever had a key on a keyboard stop functioning. So this will probably make me think twice about buying an Apple branded keyboard in the future, when I could have a decent generic one for half the price. I mean, I have 10 and 15 year-old keyboards that still work. What gives, Apple?

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Best ever

Written by LF

Jun 23, 2009

good-
looks great works great with windows. feels great and type a lot faster and the USB is nice but not great the metal keyboard just makes you feel like you have somthing and almost like you cant break it but dont go slamming it against the wall might not be a good thing to do

bad-
the USB ports will only power a device that has another power divice but it is very nice to have.

overall
just go buy this keyboard cause i think that you will like it very much

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Epic Keyboard!

Written by MZ from rockford

Jun 21, 2009

This Keyboard is Epic for a Million Reasons. First, its USB. that means it works for My PS3 as well as my PC. Also, it has 2 extra USB ports so I can use my Flash drive without snapping my Spine Plugging it in to the back of my computer. it is also very lightweight and thin, making it easy to bring from the computer room to my Game room. last and certainly least, it has an extension cable, so even though my Computer is a mile below, I can still make that cable reach it.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Awesome.

Written by KH from Linden

Jun 21, 2009

This keyboard is excellent....if you know what it is.

Its the same type of keys found on all Apple laptops (the chiclet-style keys)...just be aware that it is essentially a laptop keyboard.

That said, I migrated to one after years of hating laptop keyboards and it is without a doubt the best keyboard I've ever used....for Windows! I don't even own a mac (...yet?)

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Almost perfect...

Written by GS from Alma

Jun 21, 2009

Great keyboard, nice feel when typing. Love the thin and easy to push keys. Why is it not available wirelessly?! Were it not for that, it would be perfect.

It would be nice if it came in black as well.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Love

Written by ET from East Greenbush

Jun 20, 2009

This is definitely the best keyboard I've ever used. Some people probably don't like that it's so flat, but that's the main reason why I love it. It's almost flush with the surface, and yet it still has 2 USB ports. The keys are flat also, and are thus quiet. I like the dedicated keys for volume and playback, but I don't really use any of the other function keys. I hate going to work and using my Dell keyboard. It's so loud! I love this keyboard and would buy it again in a heartbeat.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

The Best I've ever owned!

Written by ER from New Dundee

Jun 20, 2009

I own 4 of these and love them. On my new iMac 24 I even selected this unit over the unit without a number keypad. About the only thing I can think of that may be an issue is the white keys need a little wipe after my kids use one of the computers since the white shows dirt easier. Overall I love this unit and the non powered USB is not an issue at all for me as I plug most of my USB stuff to a MacBook Pro.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Simply the best and much better than the last

Written by CD from ludlow

Jun 19, 2009

I used the a1048 keyboard until it drank a whole cup of coffee and simply stopped working. I really didn't care much for that one anyway, and bought a cheapo Logitech to fill the gap. Still dissatisfied, I sprung for the slim aluminum version and...WOW. It feels solid and has a little weight to it. The keys are responsive and quiet, and with the slight gap between them have improved my typing! The extra function keys for brightness and expose are great touches and work well. I was a little skeptical at first, but this is the most comfortable keyboard I've ever used...and I don't really care for typing on notebooks. I would buy it again without a second thought.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

HUGE Problem

Written by DP from Stonington

Jun 15, 2009

I lOVED the look and feel of this keyboard, and fully need the extension for the numeric keypad. But I am not at all alone (see Mac Forums), in learning that this keyboard means that NONE of the other USB ports have enough power to function. Hub fails, card reader fails, iPhone wont sync (worse, it connects to iPhone and screws it up). The ports on the keyboard suffer the same. Not everyone has experienced this, but enough have, and enough Apple employees hare aware, that I waited for a firmware correction. None. Save your receipt and make sure it works before keeping!

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

NICE!

Written by CJ from Phoenix

Jun 14, 2009

In traditional Apple minimalist style, this keyboard does not disappoint. At first, I was a little concerned about the fixed height, which is really pretty flat. My hands seem to like a larger slope. But then, I'd heard about all the ergonomic studies that went into this keyboard, and while it seems really pretty basic, it actually forces your hands to hover, which prevents carpal tunnel. The key presses are very short, leading to extremely fast typing speeds once you get used to it. There's also a handy little extender cable if you need more space than the default length -- something my previous keyboard was lacking. The addition of several new function keys is a boon, and the overall feel is so similar to the Apple notebooks that you can transition back and forth very easily, unlike the split-key ergo style keyboards ala Microsoft Natural. The only negative I have toward the keyboard is its price. At $50, it's not cheap for being a pretty basic board. On the flip-side, though, you'd probably be getting a plastic keyboard for $30, and it wouldn't have the same nice feel to it. For what it's worth, I did check out a similar board from Rocketfish, and it was actually even pricier, and felt a LOT cheaper. Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase. :-)

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