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08/07/2007, 4:00pm, EDT
Tuesday, August 7th
Apple's new keyboards: thin, wired/wireless
The ultra-thin keyboard accompanying Apple's new iMacs is also available for purchase separately, as is the new Bluetooth wireless keyboard that offers a similarly thin form factor, but lacks the full size and two USB 2.0 ports of its wired cousin. Both keyboards are about .33" thick and feature a sleek anodized aluminum enclosure. They also both feature labeled function keys that control Expose, Dashboard, volume and can play/pause, fast-forward or rewind media. The wired keyboard requires a Mac with an available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later and a Keyboard software update. It's priced at $50. The wireless keyboard requires a Mac with Bluetooth, Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, the Keyboard software update, and existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup and three AA batteries (included). It's priced at $79. Both new models are available from the online Apple Store.
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Why not just re-introduce the hockey-puck mouse? Ack!
From the online store, it at least appears the MacPro still ships with a real keyboard (or real wireless keyboard). I fear this is another example of Apple's style over substance.
GO APPLE!!! GO WIRELESS KEYBOARD!!! GO iMAC!!!
But yeah, both options might have been a nice idea for the few who do, and a trackpad would have been nice (what's the point of having a keyboard in your lap if you have to take your hands away to go for your mouse).
Just because you don't doesn't mean a lot of people don't.
But yeah, both options might have been a nice idea for the few who do, and a trackpad would have been nice (what's the point of having a keyboard in your lap if you have to take your hands away to go for your mouse).
And, also, for some, the point of a wireless keyboard is to use in your lap. For others, its the convenience of not being wired to your computer or monitor (easier to place/move). But, if you're going to make a keyboard modeled after your laptop keyboard, a trackpad seems like an obvious inclusion. Maybe they feared people would whine it was too big/fat (although, hell, apple could make one that swings out from the bottom, so you could use it if you want, hide it if you don't).
It isn't about not taking your hands off it is about having the keyboard centered on your lap...
BTW: You can use a computer without a mouse.