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i finally upgraded from my old powerbook to the 24" imac. while i love the iMac, i hate the keyboard, and especially hate the mouse.

i was a logitech S530 wireless keyboard+mice made for mac previously and would never give it up for the new keyboard or mighty mouse.

ok i bought the imac 24" and i wondered what the keyboard looked like so i came to this and i was like wait no num pad and then i went to speak with an apple store person and she said you can change your order and when you were buying it if you looked at what you were buying in parentheses it says (num pad) so i went looked and it clearly said it. so before writing a review on the product read what your buying..... and i cant wait till my mac comes =]

From what I understand, the new apple keyboards are 'Marmite', but I love them (I also love Marmite).

I've just bought one of these small wired ones for my MacBook and it's ace. I can type much faster on it than any other keyboard I've used!

The keyboard is very small and takes up very little space, but the keys are large and well spaced. The Enter key could do with being a little larger, but other than that, I've no complaints at all. The layout is identical to that of the MacBook.

The wired version comes with 2 USB ports, but don't expect to run high power USB devices off them.

This is by far the best keyboard I have ever used and I have been computing since 1979. The simplicity and low profile are brilliant design elements. It's the solidness of the design, however, that tops it off. At first it looks dainty, but when you pick it up and hold it you can feel how solid it really is. Kudos on this one Apple!

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Having very recently purchased an apple imac I am delighted with the aesthetics and the ergonomics of the smaller keyboard that comes standard with the package.

I understand that there is an optional numeric keyboard, however I opted for the smaller space saving keyboard since it is not much different to a laptop keyboard; with the additional shortcuts.

I figured that it would take a little time for me to get used to the key board although so far the flat keys are proving to be successful, enabling me to type faster!
Additionally I find that it does not slide about on the desk which makes for a happy user :D.

Thanks apple.

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I freely admit that when my iMac arrived and I saw this dinky little keyboard first I laughed and then I quietly freaked out. I thought there was no way that after using full sized keyboards forever that I would ever get used to the small size. The good news is that there is no getting used to it--the transition was seamless. I actually seem to typing faster and even quieter (the old keyboards were too loud for my tastes). The things that are "missing" from this keyboard are things that us borderline technologically challenged computer users never really use anyway and therefore don't miss. Black keys would be nice though, I have to agree.

(3 of 6 people found this review useful)

Looks cool, but the keys sometimes don't work unless you hit them right in the center.

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If you want a keyboard to put on display and look good, this is the one to get. However, if you are planning to anything other than type addresses into Safari, forget it. The keys are far from responsive, causing missed letters unless you hammer on them; do that though, and you'll have numb fingertips within a couple of hours. And, why oh why, can Apple not put a decent size return key on European keyboards, rather than the pathetic after thought you actually get? To be honest this keyboard is just a repackaged laptop keyboard, and isn't fit to be used as a desktop keyboard. I am now on the hunt for an old Apple Pro keyboard, as I am getting cramp in my hands just writing this review...

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