Reviews for Apple Wireless Keyboard - German

I was looking for an external keyboard to improve ergonomics while using my MacBook Pro at my desk. I usually avoid wireless accessories because they are sometimes more trouble than they're worth, but this keyboard was tempting because I could also use it with an iPad or iPhone. I went ahead and ordered it, along with Apple's rechargeable AA batteries, and have been very happy with the decision.

At my desk, the keyboard has a similar feel to the very nice built-in keyboard on the MacBook Pro. It looks great, is easy to move around and clean under, and one less cable is a plus after all. The battery charge lasts several weeks and when the battery dies it takes less than a minute to rotate in a new pair of rechargeables.

But when I'm traveling the keyboard is really delightful. For many weekend trips I don't need my laptop, but I want to keep up with email. So I'll slip the ultra-thin keyboard in my overnight bag and pair it with my iPhone, which speeds up my email performance immensely.

The only detail I don't like about this keyboard is that if I take the MacBook Pro away from my desk to another part of the house, the Bluetooth connection fades in and out and keeps flashing Connected / Disconnected messages on my screen. I finally got into the habit of turning off the keyboard when I leave the desk -- by holding down the power button for a few seconds -- and that cleared it up. It would have been better if this were automated somehow or configurable on the computer.

But overall, I'm happy I tried this keyboard, and it's now an important part of my professional toolkit.

49 of 55 people found this useful

I use my keyboard with my iPad i school - it's much lighter than a computer, and works amazing! I have a regular computer, but after i got my iPad i never use it! Thanks Apple!

49 of 55 people found this useful

works with iPhones, MacBooks,iPads and my PS3! batteries last ages. Love it!

48 of 53 people found this useful

Very nice keyboard and design but a real shame there is no version with a numeric pad...

72 of 101 people found this useful

There are over 31 pages of user having issues with this key board batteries alone. After a year of use I go through a set of batteries every 24 hours. Stay away from this product!

49 of 56 people found this useful

Great keyboard, but really needs to have a back-light feature like the notebook keyboards. Bluetooth occasionally gets confused and the keyboard locks out.

46 of 50 people found this useful

Apple has recently converted me to a believer in the form and function of hardware and software integration. I purchased this product as a companion for my "new" ipad and have nothing but accolades. Online, the largest criticism that can be found of the wireless keyboard paring with the ipad is that it does not include the home button feature as some other products offer. This is interesting, particularly when you consider that regardless of there being a home button option or not on the keyboard itself, your next move will be to choose, by touching the ipad, the next app or function you wish to activate. To me, this negates the criticism as you need to touch the ipad again regardless. This product is exceptionally constructed, types easily and has met the highest of expectations. I am a heavy business and personal user, typing this very review with joy with my new pairing. The on screen keyboard is fine for minor tasks, however rapid typing calls for serious hardware. Apple wireless keyboard: Comfort, style, form, function - outstanding. Make your choice. I could not be more satisfied.

44 of 47 people found this useful

I've used this keyboard for 2 years now with my iPad 2 and it's been perfect! There is NEVER a need to turn it on and off once you have it paired and turned on. Don't bother to ever turn it off. I had to change out the 2 AA batteries after 8 MONTHS of use. Sooo easy compared to having to plug into a USB every other day. I also like the idea of not having the keyboard hooked up with the case because that just makes the iPad bulkier all the time. This Apple keyboard is also very thin and easily slips into my purse on those rare occasions when I need to take it with me. I found a small padded slipcase for it for that purpose.

Oh....if you want to use the on-screen keyboard there's a small button at the top right corner of the keyboard that will let you switch back and forth between the on-screen keyboard and the Apple keyboard. It just couldn't be easier. I love this Keyboard and consider it just as good as any other Apple product...perfect!

The keyboard couldn't feel better. And it's white so its easy to see the keys at night if you really need to see the keys. I have one question though....

I now have an iPad Mini....does anybody know if I can pair it with the same keyboard and then use it with both the iPad 2 and the Mini WITHOUT having to unpair with one to use the other? If not, I'll just buy another Apple keyboard. But I need to know. Thanks to anyone who can answer me.

55 of 70 people found this useful

This is the only kind of keyboard that actually increased my typing speed instead of decreasing it. There's no need to adjust or make any modifications. The battery life is great and I am getting spoiled by this! Using it on my iPad 2 is awesome and I no longer have to get used to typing on the touch screen or having the on-screen keyboard blocking my view! The only reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5 is because that I actually have to use batteries. It doesn't come with a recharger and I hope that in the future, apple will make a rechargeable one that easily recharges from a wall outlet or by usb.

42 of 44 people found this useful