Apple Keyboard

Coinciding with the release of the Aluminum iMac on August 7th, 2007, Apple released an update to their keyboard that matches iMac's look-and-feel with an anodized aluminum finish. The keyboard (MB110LL/A) has been drastically redesigned and is much thinner than its predecessor, and features a larger "strike area" on each key (16mm vs. 14.5mm). It features two USB 2.0 ports on the left and right sides of they keyboard that were previously on the back of keyboard.

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MSRP $49.00
Release date August, 2007
Brand Apple
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
7 reviews
86
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6 positive
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1 negative

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Pros:
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Sleek anodized aluminum look
+6agreedisagree

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Thin profile
+6agreedisagree

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Much less tiring than a standard keyboard.
+3agreedisagree

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Bluetooth version available
+3agreedisagree

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affordable
+2agreedisagree

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Designed for a Mac, isn't cluttered with keys specific to MS Windows
+1agreedisagree

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designed for a mac, doesn't include keys specific to Windows-based computers
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some might find shallow keyboard like keys difficult to type on compared to older style keyboards
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Only works on a Mac
-2agreedisagree


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Details

This keyboard comes with the new iMac, but can be purchased separately for $49 and used with older Macs. There are some new functions included in this keyboard like allowing you to control screen brightness, activate exposé, and media controls for iTunes. You'll need a software update to make use of these new features with your older Mac. It's sibling, the Apple Wireless Keyboard is available for $79 and is powered by Bluetooth.

System Requirements

  • Mac computer with available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
  • Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
  • Keyboard software update

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Buy It

Apple Keyboard | Wired - Full sized (incl. num pad)

• Apple Keyboard Kit

• White Keyboard

UPC: 885909173822

EAN: 885909173822

MPN: MB110LL/A

Apple Keyboard MB869LL/A | Wired - Half sized (no num pad)

• Apple Keyboard MB869LL/A

• Keyboard MB869LL/A

UPC: 885909273713

EAN: 885909273713

MPN: MB869LL/A

Competitors

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Pros
  • durable
  • classic look and feel
  • USB or PS/2 bus
Cons
  • LOUD
  • Old style long key travel keyboard more likely to give RSI
  • grey/white key aesthetic is less unattractive
ProSCORE
3 reviews
50
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MSRP  $79.99    Released  --
Pros
  • low travel and silent - good mix between standard desktop and laptop keyboards
  • backlighting
  • strong grip on any flat surface - doesn't shift or slide easily
Cons
  • expensive
  • F1 through 12 are not lit up, only their special F functions are, insert is, but print scrn and pause/break is not
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ProSCORE
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71
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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

Why not make this stuff PC compatible? I can't stand proprietary technology, and that's why I don't think Apple is the greatest company in the world. (Maybe I'm just jealous).
Aug 16, 2007 12:59pm
2.  avatar rapidronnie said:

I tried it and it's absolutely horrible for serious typing. It's probably the worst keyboard I've ever seen offered as a general purpose keyboard for personal computer use. And after the Amiga that takes some doing.
Aug 25, 2007 8:56pm
3.  avatar themonkman said:

I've been using this keyboard at work now for about a week. I don't find that this keyboard is horrible, especially for heavy amounts of typing. In fact, it's way faster to type on than a standard keyboard because the keys require a lot less pressure to push them down. For someone like me who does hours upon hours of typing, I found this keyboard extremely nice. Getting used to they types of keys it uses is a little aggravating at first, but after a few hours with the keyboard I noticed that my hands were much less fatigued. I run Windows on my Mac as well, and using it with Windows running through Parallels posed no problem whatsoever. As to Erik's comment about why don't they make things PC compatible, I could pose the same question for the billion plus devices out there that aren't Mac compatible.
Oct 07, 2007 5:09am
4.  avatar Howlsthunder said:

I absolutely love this keyboard. At first I thought the shallow, flat keys would help me to lose my place on the keys but this wasn't a problem at all. The shallow profile of the keys takes much less effort to press and I find that I can type faster and with less strain than on my other keyboards. The brilliant form factor is just icing on the cake - lightweight and thin, and best of all, dust and debris doesn't build up between and underneath the keys like with standard keyboards.
Apr 17, 2009 7:09pm
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fractalhorizon

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October 19, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Sleek anodized aluminum look
  • Thin profile
  • Much less tiring than a standard keyboard.
  • Bluetooth version available
  • affordable
  • Designed for a Mac, isn't cluttered with keys specific to MS Windows

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

fractalhorizon prefers Apple Keyboard over Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
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Yale

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April 17, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Sleek anodized aluminum look
  • Thin profile
  • Much less tiring than a standard keyboard.
  • affordable

Cons

  • designed for a mac, doesn't include keys specific to Windows-based computers
  • some might find shallow keyboard like keys difficult to type on compared to older style keyboards

Competitors

Yale prefers Logitech Illuminated Keyboard over Apple Keyboard
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Howlsthunder

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April 17, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Sleek anodized aluminum look
  • Thin profile
  • Much less tiring than a standard keyboard.
  • Bluetooth version available
  • affordable

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"I absolutely love this keyboard. At first I thought the shallow, flat keys would help me to lose my place on the keys but this wasn't a problem at all. The shallow profile of the keys takes much less effort to press and I find that I can type faster and with less strain than on my other keyboards. The brilliant form factor is just icing on the cake - lightweight and thin, and best of all, dust and debris doesn't build up between and underneath the keys like with standard keyboards."
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Erik

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August 16, 2007
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ProSCORE
67
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2 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Sleek anodized aluminum look
  • Thin profile

Cons

  • Only works on a Mac

Comments

"Why not make this stuff PC compatible? I can't stand proprietary technology, and that's why I don't think Apple is the greatest company in the world. (Maybe I'm just jealous)."
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shadowtech

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January 31, 2009
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Pros

  • Sleek anodized aluminum look
  • Thin profile
  • Much less tiring than a standard keyboard.
  • Bluetooth version available
  • affordable

Cons

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Alvin Cheung

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June 6, 2009
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  • Sleek anodized aluminum look
  • Thin profile

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bugalaman

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July 12, 2009
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  • designed for a mac, doesn't include keys specific to Windows-based computers

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