Apple Aluminum Wired Keyboard MB110LL/A
by Apple Computer
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: MB110LL/A
Color: White
Product features:
- Anodized aluminum enclosure
- Extended layout with document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and special function keys
- Low profile keys
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Ultra-thin design
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Customer Review: Best Keyboard Ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I got my iMac in Oct 2005, I sprung for the bluetooth wireless keyboard/mouse option --what a disappointment that was. I'm not a touch typist, but I type quite quickly using about 6 or 7 fingers. With the Bluetooth keyboard, I found that I was typing more mistakes than I have ever typed with any other keyboard I have used in the past 25 years. It literally felt like they used marshmallows instead of springs underneath each key. When attempting to type fast, the resistance varied from key to key so sometimes I hit them too hard, other times not hard enough. I wondered how Apple could design such a wonderful computer and yet create the worst keyboard and mouse I had ever used.
After a few frustrating weeks I started looking for a replacement. At the time, Logitech came out with their S530 Wireless Desktop for Mac. That was a huge improvement. The keys were a lot lower in profile, but the key travel was still longer than I preferred--I tend to like the light, short keystrokes of notebook computer style keyboards. The mouse included in the package was MUCH better than the Apple Bluetooth mouse (not the mighty mouse variety) as well. Still, there were problems with the Logitech solution as well. One problem is that the wireless uses its own RF receiver instead of Bluetooth. This means that you tie up one of the (only 3 ) available USB ports to plug the dongle in. Also, the iMac's screen must cause RF interference because sometimes keystrokes and mouse movement was erratic if I plugged the RF dongle directly to one of the USB behind the iMac. Instead, I have to use the little extension cord/stand to get the receiver closer to the keyboard. This makes the "wireless" capability a joke since the keyboard had to be right next to the dongle. More annoyingly, however, the iMac would somehow reverse the functions of the Alt and Command keys EVERY time I would start up or wake up the computer. I would then have to press the connect button on dongle and under the keyboard, to get them to assigned properly again. This became very tiresome quickly. Also, the Logitech driver software uses Unsanity's Application Enhancer, which has been identified as causing problems for those upgrading to OS X 10.5 Leopard.
When the new Aluminum iMacs came out I was impressed by the look of their new keyboards and curious how they would feel in real use. I was a bit disappointed that Apple decided not to make a full wireless as I would have preferred the combination of wireless AND having a num keypad. I still don't know why Apple doesn't release one like that. However, since the wired keyboards were less than $50US, I decided to take a gamble and order one. I was already using a USB port for the Logitech wireless receiver, so I could just plug that into one of the keyboard ports and plug the keyboard where the receiver was plugged in--net result, I actually gained one extra USB port by using the wired keyboard.
When I started using the keyboard I was surprised at how fast (and quietly) I could now type. The action is just about as perfect as I could have hoped for and the looks of the unit are spectacular. Those who have been classically trained to touch type on old keyboards, or typewriters will probably hate it, but for the rest of us, it is fantastic. I have never used a keyboard that I like more than this one and would heartily recommend it to anyone. In fact, I just convinced my brother to buy one last week and already he thanked me for the advice saying it it is a vast improvement over the older, "marshmallow-y" model.
Now if only Apple would designed a Bluetooth multi-button mouse worthy of being a companion to this wonderful keyboard I would be one happy camper.
Description of Apple Aluminum Wired Keyboard MB110LL/A
The completely redesigned Apple Keyboard features an elegant, ultra-thin anodized aluminum enclosure, low-profile keys, and two USB 2.0 ports.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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