Reviews for Apple Wireless Keyboard

Fitting that Apple makes art out of a keyboard...

Strengths: Long battery life Relatively inexpensive No problems

Weakness: none

Really this is a testament to ideal mix of industrial design, functionality, minimalism and beauty. No blinking lights, no useless keys, no pointeless wafer around the keyboard. Its seems jadely futuristic sitting on a clean desktop without even so much powerlight. Interesting that Apple makes hands down the best bluetooth keyboard and also a relatively cheap wireless keyboard. I bought it from Apple with an educator's discount (free shipping) for $55. Most of the bluetooth boards are oodles more expensive.

I've always been fond of Apple's later keyboard designs with the almost squishy feel to their keyboards as opposed to the harder stiffness of the Logitech school of thought. The only real downside is it kinda classes with the Dell 2405FPW and MX1000 which both are predominantly black and recessive dull grey of my 1950s McDowell a& Craig steel desk. That and I fear overtime the beautiful white keys will slowly become dingy much like the keyboards in the labs at UO.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Easy Setup, Compact Design, No typing delays

Weakness: None!

I had this keyboad up and running within 2 minutes of opening the box. It is sleek and compact. I had it working 15 feet away! It is also great because you don't need a base station if you already have bluetooth. The connection is flawless, and there is no noticable delay while you are typing.

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Perfect!

Strengths: Easy to type, no keystroke lag/delay, sleek design, no need to install CD to connect via BT!

Weakness: NONE!

Bought as an open box but keyboard was brand new and never used. Did not have to install the CD..I just powered on the keyboard and turned on BT and voila! Connected with ease. Right now I have the keyboard in film wrap because I'm waiting for the black iSkin I ordered (I like keeping my things in pristine condition). I would have opted for the clear iSkin but my setup is all black. =)

The wireless will take me a few hours to get use to since it is different from the MB key layout (duh). Overall I am LOVING this keyboard. No lag what-so-ever. No keystroke delay. Now the test is to see how long the batteries last =p

Highly recommended!

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don't go for it by default

Strengths: style, wireless, forward delete button

Weakness: takes a lot of space; can't use it for start-up options; batteries have a hort life; gets dirty

The wireless keyboard looks great in combination with the iMac G5, but do you really need it? If you have a desk with keyboard tray, as I do, there's no advantage: the cables are not in the way. Moreover, this wireless keyboard is wider than others, so a smaller one is preferable for such a tray.

A wireless keyboard cannnot do options like option-command-o-f (booting in foirmware), or command-c for booting from the CD.

I found that the batteries did not last long, so there's an additional cost.
It also got dirty real fast. I now know that you can easily pop off the key caps and clean the keyboard underneath, however.

The advantages? Not many, really, except that I relished the forward delete button, and I miss it now that I returned to my old iMac G4 tower keyboard. Which has two additional USB ports, too, btw. One for my SoundSticks, one for a two-button mouse. For the Apple mouse is one button only, and it has already been in repair twice.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Great tactile feel. Beautiful appearence. Good range -- certainly further than I'll ever stray from my 'book. Some nice accessories available like iskin keyboard cover.

Weakness: No windoze drivers that I can find. The matching Apple mouse has only one button and no wheel- pretty but a bother to use.

Apple has such great design. This keyboard is no exception. It's the perfect adjunct to my powerbook. There may not be many bluetooth keyboards to pick from, but you can't go wrong with this keyboard. And now the prices are a little lower too!

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Wonderful Keyboard. It is so pretty.

Weakness: None.

This wireless keyboard makes me switch PC keyboard to it. I have changed apple wireless keyboard and mouse into my PC. Although the setup took me a while to figure it out in PC, it worths to have it on my desktop. Wish the Apple 2 key mouse will come out sooner.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Easy to setup. Excellent touch.

Weakness: None.

I purchased an Apple PowerMac G5 with the standard usb keyboard and mouse. I then upgraded to bluetooth with this Apple wireless keyboard.

First, I was expecting not to like the original keyboard and was anticipating purchasing an off brand keyboard. However, I really like the Apple keyboard touch. It's not too mushy and feels great to the touch.

The Bluetooth wireless version feels exactly the same.

Having a wireless keyboard is great. It's nice to be able to move the keyboard (to pass it to someone briefly etc...) It's also nice asethetically.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Looks

Weakness: WAY too small key spacing

This keyboard looks beautiful -- but just try to use it! The key spacing might be just right if you're an 8-year-old child, but for an adult, it's ridiculous. My elbows keep digging into my ribs, and I am not a huge person.

Worse yet, I keep making typos, because there is no room to put one's fingers in the standard position. I am an excellent typist, but this keyboard has slowed me way down. (This review took about twice as long to type as I would usually expect.) I have to look at the keys while typing, or I get gibberish. And when I make an error, I keep hitting the F13 button instead of delete.

I am so dissatisfied I have already ordered another brand of keyboard.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Wireless, Full-Sized

Weakness: Expensive, No Height Adjustment

I bought this along with the Apple wireless mouse and iCurve to turn my PowerBook into a more comfortable desktop replacement. And, I got exactly what I wanted. The keyboard itself is no different from any other keyboard really. The keys aren't quite mushy, though they don't exactly give a good clicky feeling either. However, it works perfectly with barely any thought setting it up. It's certainly more comfortable than typing on the laptop keyboard, and all the necessary keys are there except for the keyboard ambient light adjustment. However, you don't really need that if you're using this, right? The one major gripe I have with the keyboard is that it's extremely expensive. However, I definitely think it's worth the money.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Size, Weight, Responsiveness

Weakness: No auto shutoff

This keyboard is elegant and surprisingly light. I use it with my laptop so I transport it so size and weight are important. It feels better than my wired Apple Extended keyboard. The keys seem more responsive and I like the "click" better on this wireless keyboard. Apple should ship this standard with all new Bluetooth enabled Macs.

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Apple Wirelss Pro Keyboard

Strengths: style

Weakness: none

This keyboard is Apple styling at its best. The photos don't due its simplicity and clean looks justice. Basically, the keys seem to float in the air--keys without a keyboard. It will look great anywhere. The only thing to consider is that you obviously do not have any built-in USB ports on the keyboard since it is wireless, so if you are used to plugging in extras, come up with a new plan.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Excellent design. Keys are easy to press. Installation was a breeze.

Weakness: No way to tell if batteries are getting low.

I am using this product in connection with the Griffin Technology iCurve and a Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse. This keyboard does not lag at all and has not once missed a typed key. Overall a very well designed and nice wireless Bluetooth keyboard.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Strengths: Elegant design, compact footprint, comfortable keys, CUT THE CORD!

Weakness: None

This is my second Apple wireless keyboard (I killed my first one by spilling water on it :( ) although I've had this one only one day I had my first one for about a year and LOVE it. It is very comfortable to use, sleek, compact and easy to set up. I would definitely unequivocally recommend it!

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Who says input devices have to be mundane? A wireless mouse and keyboard not only provide the basic functionality that allows you to work with your computer, but also make your work much more pleasant.

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