Apple's new keyboards: thin, wired/wireless
updated 04:00 pm EDT, Tue August 7, 2007
New Mac keyboards
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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Where is Trackpad?
The wireless is so nice. However, I would really like to my desktop motions to be like my laptop motions. A replica laptop wireless keyboard for the desktop would be so nice. Just got an attempt by Adesso yesterday, but it falls short with skimpiness and clicky keys. Come on design guys and gals.