Product Description The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect with your Mac or iPad. So you're free to move the keyboard just about anywhere within range and wirelessly type away. And it is slim, compact design takes less space.
Amazon.com Product Description The incredibly thin Apple Wireless Keyboard features a beautiful, sleek design that only Apple could have dreamed up. But it's not just good looks: with function keys for one-touch access to a variety of features and Bluetooth technology that removes all cables and clutter, you'll have a keyboard that both looks great and works great.
Apple Wireless Keyboard At a Glance:
Bluetooth for a cable-free and clutter-free desk
Beautiful, ultra-thin design
Low-profile aluminum enclosure with crisp, responsive keys
Intelligent power management for great battery life
The Apple Wireless Keyboard features a sleek, ultra-thin design to save space on your desk. View larger.
A row of function keys offer quick access to features.
Bluetooth Connectivity for a Clutter-Free Desk Your Mac works with the Apple Wireless Keyboard through Bluetooth capabilities built into both. Just follow a few simple steps to pair them. Then you can move your keyboard anywhere within range and wirelessly type away.
Smart, Compact Design Saves Space Set the keyboard on your desk, and you’ll see that it takes up far less space - up to 24 percent less - than other full-size keyboards. And you have even more room to mouse comfortably alongside of it. You’ll also feel a difference when you type. Your hands will appreciate the low-profile aluminum enclosure and the crisp, responsive keys. Use the new wireless Magic Mouse alongside the Apple Wireless Keyboard and get the full effect of a cable-free (and clutter-free) desk.
Dedicated Function Keys for One-Touch Access A row of function keys across the top of the keyboard give you one-touch access to a variety of Mac features including Exposé and Dashboard, saving you time and helping you get more done.
Get Outstanding Battery Life from Just Two Batteries The Apple Wireless Keyboard now requires just two AA batteries - one less than the previous model. And its intelligent power management system conserves battery life. So when you’re not using it, the keyboard automatically powers down. The instant you start typing, your keyboard turns on.
System Requirements Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later and Aluminum Keyboard Software Update 2.0, Existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup, Two AA batteries (included)
The Apple Wireless Keyboard is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box Apple Wireless Keyboard, Two AA batteries, Printed documentation
Enjoy a cable-free and clutter-free desk without losing any functionality.
Great companion to the iPad (and other comps too)April 6, 2010 Samer A(Texas,USA) 44 out of 45 found this review helpful
I recently purchased an iPad and it became pretty clear that if I wanted to use it for "intense" data entry, I would need a dedicated keyboard. I looked at the keyboard dock that the iPad plugs into, but it didn't really appeal to me--I don't necessarily want the iPad to be sitting up like that, or have to be sitting on a flat surface so that it doesn't fall over. I also liked that since this is a bluetooth keyboard, I can technically use it anywhere--with all my other computers, my media computer, etc.
When I first handled the keyboard, I was amazed at just how light this thing is. It barely feels like anything at all. But what is most impressive is that despite its light weight, it does not feel flimsy or weak at all. Trying to bend it with two hands does nothing--it is incredibly sturdy and solidly built.
Its size is also a huge plus--especially since I am looking at using this primarily on the go. It is about as small as a keyboard can be, without making the keys uncomfortably small. If you've ever typed on a MacBook Pro recently (the "chicklet" keys), it feels pretty much like that. Within minutes, I was finding it very easy to type without errors. (In fact, this review is being typed using the keyboard!)
The price could be lower, but honestly, I am very pleased with the feel of this keyboard and the ease of which it was to set up and begin using immediately. It doesn't feel like something you're worried about throwing into a bag and having it snap or crack, or keys pop off, etc.
Finally, if you are planning on buying this to use with an iPad, it works great with it. A lot of the "mac specific" keys work here too--the volume keys, brightness (which works across all apps, which is an added bonus), and of course the music controls work as well.
The Perfect CompanionNovember 19, 2009 Jason(NC, USA) 27 out of 29 found this review helpful
I love this keyboard. I've been using it since it came out (thanks amazon for having pre-orders!).
I didn't want to get the previous version (I was hoping they would give us a keyboard with the number pad, but I finally gave in and grabbed this one).
They say it will last about 9 months (battery life). I hope it does and I can't wait to test that out fully (I will keep coming back to comment).
My situation:
I'm using this bluetooth keyboard with my macbook pro connected to my LCD tv.
I'm sitting on my couch, with the keyboard on my lap (actually the keyboard box is on my lap, the keyboard sitting on top of it (slight elevation).
I've used it since it came out and I have no regrets. The keys have a nice touch to them (sort of a textured feel that just feels good on the fingers) and it's very easy to get your work done.
I keep the box on my lap and keyboard on top of the box.
This serves 2 functions:
Slight elevation (better for the wrists) and when I'm done I can put the keyboard back inside the case (thus keeping dust to a minimum).
Pros:
Nicely designed keyboard with just the right amount of space between the keys (if you used the new thin keyboard from apple, you will fit right in, if you have used any of their laptops, the same applies).
Pairing takes a few seconds (very easy), and couldn't be easier.
The keys have a nice textured feel to them, I love having the function keys and this keyboard really is all you need (it took me a while to see the light, don't let that happen to you, less really is more).
9 month battery life (I can't attest to this right now, but I can say I've had no problems thus far)
Box makes a nice case, and a makshift desk for your living room.
Cons:
No full sized option (though I do like the smaller size and would not want to go back now)
Not as nice as the keyboards on the key laptops (I was really hoping the new keys would be like the ones on the new macbook pros (which I have and love the keyboard), but these are the same keys as from the previous keyboard. (Not really a bad thing, nor a con, but thought I'd bring it up).
Bottom Line?
Couldn't be happier, I highly recommend checking out this keyboard and making it a part of your home. Just be sure to keep your box, it's a nice "case" and "desk". ;)
Works terrific with Windows too!!December 31, 2009 Roger J. Buffington(Huntington Beach, CA United States) 12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I love Apple products, but must run a Windows 7 system for professional reasons. I greatly envied my daughter's Apple keyboard, and a Bing search indicated that the Apple keyboard would work fine with Windows. Well, it does. There are a few Windows specific keys missing, and a few Mac specific keys that don't do much on this keykboard, but really all the keys that almost all Windows users will want are right here. The keyboard installed on my desktop Windows machine in seconds as a Bluetooth device, and works flawlessly. I had no setup issues whatever. None.
The keyboard itself is a beautiful, minimalist device, but nonetheless constitutes a full-sized keyboard, albeit without the numeric pad. Despite the fact that I am a power touch typist, I have never once used the numeric pad on any keyboard, so I appreciate the notion of giving up the numeric pad in exchange for having a smaller device on the desktop. Not everyone will agree, of course. Also missing are the delete key and the printscreen key. I admit that I miss the delete key, but the destructive backspace key is an adequate substitute.
The keyboard seems to be just the right size for my hands (I am not a big guy) and although it is not one of the curved "ergonomic" keyboards, I find myself quite comfortable typing continuously with this keyboard. The keys themselves have a nice solid feel; most typists will like the feel of these keys.
I like the fact that this keyboard uses readily-available AA batteries. It shuts off when not in use, and springs to life instantly upon the touch of a key. Very good design.
Highly recommended for anyone who does not mind eschewing the numeric keypad, the delete key and printscreen. RJB.
Apple Wireless Keyboard + iPadJune 8, 2010 MiRSD 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I picked up this keyboard for my iPad - not that the onscreen one was a problem, this one lets you type easier with the iPad in a stand or when typing long messages which might otherwise be difficult (or time consuming) on the onscreen keyboard.
Out of the box, the thing is ready to go. Batteries (2x AA) are built in and all you have to do is go into the iPad settings, turn on Bluetooth, turn on the keyboard (hold the POWER button on the right side for 2 seconds until the green light up top comes on, and then sync the two (syncing is done by pressing a random 6-digit set of numbers (shown on the iPad screen) on the keyboard).
The keyboard itself is very nice and matches the iPads silver frame. The length is about 2" wider than the iPad (in landscape mode. About 4" wider in portrait mode). Weight is less than the iPad itself, and height (at it's thickest point) is about 1 inch (at it's thinnest - the bottom of the keyboard - it's about 1/4"). This is much easier to travel with than the Keyboard Dock for iPad (it also allows more control as you're not forced to use it in the docked-position (the keyboard can move freely).
Unfortunately, unlike the iPad Keyboard Dock, which has special iPad buttons (like LOCK and Photoframe), this is designed for a mac, so you have keys like EJECT which don't work on the iPad. Fortunately, the Play, Pause, Brightness and Sound keys do work. You can also use familiar keyboard shortcuts like CTRL+A to select all, CTRL+C to copy and CTRL+V to paste. The keyboard does NOT have a numerical pad (only the row across the top of the letters), but I prefer this to having the keyboard be 4-5" longer.
A suggested setup is to put the iPad in the A-frame for Ipad as a stand, and use the keyboard at the most convenient angle. This also allows you to set the iPad aside for easy browsing.
I can't comment on battery life as mine is still on the initial set. Fortunately AA's are easier to find, and I prefer that they did this over a lithium battery (which would need to be re-charged (something not always easy when traveling) or a single AAA which wouldn't last nearly as long). Even with the AA's the weight is very light.
This works great when thrown into a bag - the A-Frame, iPad and Apple Keyboard don't weigh much together and are all roughly the same size.
Overall a very nice product. My only complaint would be that it's not designed FOR the iPad (hence the odd keys like Eject), but is being sold/advertised for it. Since it doesn't come cheap, it would be nice if they went back and actually updated those odd keys for the iPad (or gave an option to re-map them within the iPad OS).
One other note is that when on, the onscreen keyboard does not display. To bring it back, simply turn off the keyboard (hold power for 2 seconds) and the iPad will return to its onscreen display.
If you will not be using it for a while (and are not using other Bluetooth items) you may want to disable bluetooth when done so as not to drain the battery faster.
After using it for a little while, my big complaint is that (in a bag) it can easily turn itself on and wake up the iPad with any touch. The power button is easily activated apparently (a lock of some sort would have been great), and any key press will turn the iPad on (unlocked, not just take it to the slide-to-unlock page). In a bag this can go un-noticed for a while, and easily drain the batteries on the iPad.
Great keyboard but with a couple of flawsApril 18, 2010 An engineer(California) 6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I really like this keyboard, but found that my Ipad kept coming on by itself in my briefcase, ending up discharged later on. Finally I realized what was happening. The keyboard was turning on the IPad. If any key is depressed inadvertently when the keyboard is loose in a case or briefcase, it will "wake up" the Ipad. So you have to remove the batteries on the keypad when transporting it in a case. Either that or disable bluetooth on the iPAD.
The second flaw is that when you turn bluetooth on and tell the on-screen keyboard to go away, the on-screen keyboard won't come back even if you're not using the external keyboard (even if it's turned off). It's a pain to go into the setup to turn off bluetooth ever time you stop using the external keyboard, but that's the way it is (unless someone can tell me a "fix").
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