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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great!!

Written by RC from Silver Spring

Dec 1, 2009

I found this particular keyboard to be great. The slimness of the keys allows for easy movement across the board and the addition of the numberpad allows for easy mathematical calculations. My only complaint is that there isn't a wireless keyboard with a numberpad.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great keyboard.

Written by RP from Erie

Nov 29, 2009

I've been using this keyboard for just under 2 yrs. My typing skills are lousy. But the feel and design of this keyboard is nice. It has a small footprint, and the spacing between the keys makes typing on it easier. If Apple made this keyboard in a Bluetooth wireless version, I would own it tomorrow.

4 of 5 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Wonderful Keyboard but...

Written by HC from Sherman

Nov 28, 2009

This is a wonderful keyboard and I just love it but I would like Apple to make a wireless one with the numeric keypad

9 of 11 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

works

Written by JL from South Williamsport

Nov 15, 2009

Works nicely with auto hotkey and windows vista and windows 7. Using it to replace my gaming keyboard because it takes up less space and just looks freaking slick. Only complaint is there is no driver from apple to make it work with a windows pc native. But auto hotkey fixes this for the most part by mapping the keys to w/e functions you want.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Nothing too exciting, but no doubt Solid

Written by BG from Natick

Nov 10, 2009

USB ports and a keypad were a must have, and in Apple's lineup, this is the only option and its up to the task. If they were to make a bluetooth wireless version w/KP they would have to ditch the USB ports. Easy to type quickly. I don't like how I can't use F13/F14 to adjust the iMac screen brightness (by default) anymore. Nothing really innovative, its a keyboard that works quite well, yes you may like some 3rd party ones better, but this ones good enough to keep me happy.

My only real gripe (which I didn't deduct for) is that my "N" key was smudged during Apples printing and a streak runs along the whole key and somehow this slipped by Apple's QC dept. Hopefully they will send out a new one, its a bit of an eyesore with such an otherwise great looking keyboard.

9 of 15 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great keyboard

Written by MC from Calgary

Nov 7, 2009

This is an excellent keyboard. My only 2 regrets are:

- No wireless keyboard with numeric keypad available

- No keyboard with extended characters printed on the keys available

4 of 6 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Not just another pretty face...

Written by RD from San Diego

Nov 6, 2009

This keyboard does more than make people go "Ooooooh!" I was able to "test drive" this keyboard for a week about a year ago an fell in love with it after about an hour of use. I'm no speed typist, but adjusting to the lower profile made typing easier. As a PC user it's refreshing to have something that so slim compared to most standard factory issued keyboards. After my brief trial I switched back to my conventional keyboard and was quickly disappointed by how clunky it felt. Most importantly, however, I noticed that I was experiencing increased amounts of discomfort in my wrist, which eventually became quite severe, especially after a particularly busy summer. I made the decision to switch to Mac keyboard and over the course of a week my pain lessened considerably and now, two months later, I am pain free and as comfortable as ever.
There is a downside to using this on a PC, however, as some of my more frequently used keyboard shortcuts don't translate, but this is more an issue of me learning to use it properly than Apple not providing these features. It's a slight learning curve, but shouldn't be enough to deter anyone looking to make the switch. Help can easily be found on-line for users facing the same issue.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great Keyboard but want Wireless

Written by KL from VICTORIA

Nov 6, 2009

Great Keyboard, i bought one for all my computers, PC and Mac's in the studio, love them so much but wish i could have a wireless option with numeric keypad, the wireless options are useless to me with out the keypad so i sent it back and bought another wired keyboard with numeric keypad. In the Audio recording i need the options of markers and edits and having the keypad makes that much simpler.

19 of 20 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

I like it.

Written by RW from Logan

Oct 31, 2009

Overall this is a slick keyboard. Though the keys require a firm stroke, no more force is required than with any other keyboard, and the typing feels nice. Wireless and back lit keys would be a sweet option for this keyboard.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Apple Keyboard

Written by SC from Bloomington

Oct 27, 2009

Pros:
I love the slim profile of the keyboard and the aluminum structure.
It takes up way less desk space.

Cons:
You really have to strike the keys firmly to make sure they register.
I would like to the keys back lit for night typing.
The full size keyboard needs to be wireless.

27 of 32 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great Keyboard but Wireless option is a MUST

Written by MT from Charlotte

Oct 23, 2009

I love the feel of the keys, but am disappointed that the large keyboard isn't available in a wireless version.

41 of 47 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Beautiful Design

Written by JV from Bieldside

Oct 21, 2009

of course a keyboard is just a keyboard, the big difference is that this one looks pretty, and its not as bulky as other keyboards. The only thing that Mac could do to make this better is to offer a wireless version of their keyboard with the numeric keypad. I would have got the wireless one, but i need the numeric keypad, i use it alot. Other than that, this keyboard works perfectly and looks good.

11 of 11 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Best I've used

Written by SS from Sacramento

Oct 5, 2009

I bought the imac a while back with the keyboard and i have to say it is super thin and really really quiet unlike those fat keyboards that make those loud clicks when you type with them. Im really impressed. the only problem is that if you have really dirty fingers and then start typing on it the keys will get really dirty and its almost impossible to clean. other than that i love it!

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

GREAT KEYBOARD!!!

Written by QL from Brooklyn

Sep 26, 2009

it will be a lot better if this keyboard have black keys which lights up, just like the macbook pros.

12 of 16 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Full Keyboard should have just come with the iMac

Written by RL from Burnaby

Sep 18, 2009

I bought my iMac two weeks ago and really gave the mini keyboard a try but, as a PC convert, there are some things that I just need, like my home and end keys, a backspace and a full size keypad. It should have just come with the system I bought but there was no swaying the sales person to swap it out for me. Oh well I ended up having to spend another $60 to get the full keyboard. I also ended up using the KeyFixer utility to remap the Home and End keys so that they operated like I expected them to. Overall I am very happy with my system and full keyboard.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

GREAT...but...

Written by BF from Kissimmee

Sep 17, 2009

Ok...Ok.. This is a truly beautiful thing, well done. I have used my MacBook Pro 17" as my main computer (95% of the time) for the past 3 years. Recently (last week) I updated my Pro to the new unibody 15" pro and added a 24" led screen (waw again)... So with the new 24" led well I needed a keyboard and hence this one. It works great with well placed keys and handy controls for a variety of functions. Full numeric keys and arrows. My only real surprise is that there is no backlight... hmmmm.... I just cannot understand why Apple did not put backlit keys... I use my system for a variety of things and often operate in a no light room.

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Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Awesome keyboard with one minor problem

Written by FM from LONDON

Sep 7, 2009

As the other reviews state, and I endorse, the keyboard is great, the keys feel great and all, but there is one minor issue, and it has to do with apple USB connectors.

The connectors in the keyboard are very strong and tight, but given the type of USB plugs from, say, an iPod touch, or a mighty mouse, it is VERY hard to pluck them out of the keyboard since they are square and smooth. If you never have to remove apple stuff from the keyboard, there is no problem, but if you do, you'd better have very strong fingers.

27 of 34 people found this useful

Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Great, except for the DVORAK conversion

Written by AB from Goderich

Aug 30, 2009

This keyboard is great, especially if you like the QWERTY layout.

I use the DVORAK layout though, and figured switching would be trivial as it was with all other Apple keyboards I've had, including macbooks and the old style desktop keyboard. This keyboard, however, has all the tabs but two (J and F) in vertical positions. The J and F keys' tabs are horizontal. This means that if you switch the keys, you have to put four back in sideways (J, F, U and H). It's not a big deal, but I'd prefer if all my keys were in the same orientation. I also can't see any reason to put two key tabs in sideways.

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