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- cjschmidt, on 10/17/2007, -11/+82I'd have bought one if they had a FULL keyboard version too. I need my numpad.
- OneManArmy, on 10/19/2007, -5/+65That thing looks really slick o_O
- rebotfc, on 10/16/2007, -6/+45The other great thing about these keyboards is that the capslock has accidental press detection, you actually have to hold the caps lock key purposfully for a fraction of a second to make it enage. Not enough to be annoying but it prevents the accidental presses thAT TURN YOUR SENTAnce into all caps.
- santaliqueur, on 10/16/2007, -6/+29It's not Apple refusing to pay royalties, it's that Apple knows those devices suck.
- JimUrban, on 10/16/2007, -5/+25Not only does it LOOK slick....it IS slick.
- rebotfc, on 10/16/2007, -0/+20I have the corded version and the damn thing is as tough as nails. Very durable.
- dysonlu, on 10/21/2007, -14/+32A laptop keyboard for my desktop? No thanks.
- ImTheChaz, on 10/21/2007, -1/+18Just when I thought my life had hit rock bottom, I find myself checking out an "unpacking tour".
- urbandistrict, on 10/16/2007, -0/+15We use the USB version in our office. I love that the keys feel like a laptop and the low profile.
The only thing negative I can say about this keyboard is I always end up hitting the "mute" key rather than the "lower volume" key. - tnoy, on 10/16/2007, -0/+13You're not supposed to sit on your keyboard...
- rebotfc, on 10/16/2007, -0/+13The build is surprisingly strong, the aluminium base prevents any distortion.
- LowFuel, on 10/16/2007, -0/+11I'm actually in the opposite camp - I prefer a keyboard without the numeric keypad (so that it can sit centered under my monitor, for better posture/typing position). What I want is this form factor, but wired. :P
Currently using a Kinesis Maxim and pretty happy with it. - inactive, on 10/16/2007, -1/+12Windows supports Apple keyboards, you'll just hit "command" in stead of "windows"..
- inactive, on 10/16/2007, -8/+19I can honestly say that I have never accidentally hit the caps lock key.
- stukdog, on 10/16/2007, -0/+10I have this keyboard on my iMac and my wife and I really like it. It has increased both our our typing speeds quite a bit because the buttons don't have to be pushed far at all. Also, we hits "caps lock" a lot less often because of the built in delay.
- GeneralFailure0, on 10/17/2007, -2/+12This is designed for a desktop computer. Why would you choose to use anything other than a mouse?
- eleven, on 10/16/2007, -0/+9Cool, never noticed that... just hit the key really quickly and did not engage. Awesome feature.
- STARTSOMETHING, on 10/16/2007, -3/+12Im a pc fanboy but that looks sexy is it pc friendly?
- tnoy, on 10/16/2007, -1/+10Its 99% PC friendly. Everything works fine but there are a few annoyances (for me). The insert key is replaced by an 'fn' key, that cannot, from what I've tried, be remapped to the insert key. Some of the Function keys act as print screen/scroll lock/pause but are shifted over to the right by one. I've also has some issues with it regarding some legacy BIOS behavior. e.g. occasionally it would not respond when trying to enter into the config for my SATA RAID card during boot, will only wake up my computer via key-press half the time, and would not work sometimes when trying to install Linux.
If you're just in Windows it works great (minus the insert key thing *grumble*). Its the best keyboard I've owned. I even like it more than my IBM Model M. I usually hate Apple products, so I hate admitting this. - bradn, on 10/21/2007, -0/+9good question.. save space on your desk, use the wireless keyboard as an input source for an HTPC..
- inactive, on 10/16/2007, -1/+10It's funny, I never heard of anyone who actually liked trackpoints.. They're small, ok, but are essentially a joystick without feedback..
Trackbaals, on the other hand, I can find fairly comfortable. - inactive, on 10/16/2007, -1/+9I have the full size wired one, and it's a pleasure to type on. My main computer being a MacBook (on esternal display most of the time), it's nice staying with the same keyboard.
- soopafly, on 10/16/2007, -1/+9Agreed. I just bought the wired version and am surprised on how durable it really is
- Nick2632, on 10/16/2007, -1/+9I never really understood how people could possible use those "divided" keyboards. I guess ergonomically it's probably nice, but I hardly abide by the "home-row" rule, so I'd pretty much be looking down for every letter with one of those.
- badtz, on 10/16/2007, -1/+8I've been using this for over 10 days now, absolutely the best keyboard I've ever used and the wireless makes a difference! If you need the 10-key, get the wired version. I really like the springs on this keyboard and it's also very quiet...
- subliminalurge, on 10/16/2007, -1/+8I've always found the trackpoint to be extremely intuitive and easy to use, while I absolutely despise trackpads. The main reason, I think, is that the trackpoint can be used with your hands in place, while a trackpad requires moving them off of the keyboard.
- meez, on 10/16/2007, -5/+12Totally agree. I hate these "laptop style" keyboards, I can accept it on my laptop but I like to have some tacticle response and my numpad when I'm on a PC. Hell I have the room :(.
- Morky, on 10/21/2007, -6/+13Wireless. Less space than a Nomad. Lame.
- tnoy, on 10/16/2007, -0/+6I just realised that I forgot to mention that my experience in the above is with the USB version of the new keyboard line.
- formerssgtusmc, on 10/16/2007, -2/+8Mine is flat, no issues...you may want to rfeturn your for this issue and have it replaced
- Tyr7BE, on 10/16/2007, -6/+12I'm not one to give apple credit for anything, in fact I'm usually first to the table to put them down, but yeah I've gotta agree this looks pretty nice.
- inactive, on 10/16/2007, -1/+7You mean the ***** mouse?
- archer75, on 10/16/2007, -0/+6I imagine the reason you don't see them is it would drain the battery too fast.
- ChromaVita, on 10/16/2007, -0/+6BUT HOW ARE PEOPLE SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHEN I AM EXCITED ABOUT SOMETHING!?!?!
- monsterofNone, on 10/16/2007, -2/+8believe me when i say to you.. this keyboard needs nothing of the sort and i thank god you have never worked for apple.
- handsoffme, on 10/21/2007, -1/+6They do look like they would be awkward, but it really only takes a couple hours until you are fully used to it and really don't want to go back. It keeps your hands spread at a much more comfortable distance and avoids collisions when typing using keys near the center of the keyboard.
- pkulak, on 10/16/2007, -0/+5Here's what the parent will say when that comes out:
"The battery life is TERRIBLE with this keyboard. Please make a wireless keyboard with good battery life!" - rasterbator, on 10/16/2007, -1/+6Missing from the Cons list at the end of the article:
You no longer have an extended keyboard. If you were used to the numeric pad on the right side, you will be constantly moving your right hand OFF the right side of the keyboard.
That is a pretty HUGE ommission by the author. He mentions it in the article, but fails to put this in the Cons list. - superkendall, on 10/16/2007, -1/+6Bluetooth keyboards though are meant to be used in places where they don't just otherwise sit around - I'm planning to get one for a media center, and people use them with desktops they use more infrequently (as in on desks where the keyboard is not always out). From that standpoint having a more compact keyboard is nice, as it makes it easier to store and also gives you more desktop space for papers and other things while you are working.
- FredFredrickson, on 10/16/2007, -1/+6"Also, we hits "caps lock" a lot less often because of the built in delay."
Looks like that 's' key might be jutting out a bit too high there, though? :D - tnoy, on 10/16/2007, -0/+5Now all they need to do is create a wireless version of the full-sized keyboard, the lack of the 10-key is a dealbreaker. I'm using the USB version right now (and I have a PC); I love it, too. I'd buy a wireless version of it in a heartbeat.
I've yet to find a wireless keyboard that has low-profile laptop-style keys and simple (but full-sized) design. The Logitech dinovo (not the dinovo edge) is the closest thing I've seen, but I dont really want to spend $150 for a keyboard/mouse combo. Are there any out there that I've just not seen, yet? - xaxxon, on 10/16/2007, -0/+4Note: This behavior remains even if you remap the key. If you use emacs and have the key remapped, you may hit c-x but if you release the caps-lock key fast enough, it will just print 'x' to your buffer.
- ReDoEr, on 10/16/2007, -0/+4I tried using it, but my nose kept pushing the "Y" key.
- theorydigital, on 10/16/2007, -1/+5Been using it (USB version) for about a month now and it is the best keyboard I have used in my 15 years of being a graphic designer.
- slackerxpc, on 10/16/2007, -3/+7i have the wired version of this keyboard. I really wanted bluetooth, but the lack of a num-pad killed the deal for me. The wired version is great though. Looks awesome next to my 30" ACD and Mac Pro.
- skerg, on 10/16/2007, -0/+4Remove the apple category from your viewable topics.
- inactive, on 10/16/2007, -2/+6It should be, all Apple keyboards since USB have been supported by Windows.. (maybe check for the bluetooth, but that's probably stndard)
- tbenathan, on 10/16/2007, -1/+5I have one of these keyboards; I love the look. Only one problem: for some reason, it's not balanced. When you type on the arrow keys, the keyboard flops and "clicks" because the right side and left side seem to not be level. It's annoying.
- betobeto, on 10/16/2007, -0/+4I got mine (full size) some days ago. I was already used to type in my Macbook all the time so change of pattern has been next to none. Too bad the brightness keys don't seem to work with non-Apple monitors. But other than that it's been nice so far.
- formerssgtusmc, on 10/16/2007, -2/+6I have the USB version of this (need the numeric keypad), love the keys, small form factor - solid as a rock. I think they made a mistake with the wireless version with no numeric keypad.
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