My father got the new Apple Keyboard and when I was home doing the laundry I tried it out and immediately fell for it. I'm a pretty fast typer, home row is my friend. I've spent the last week telling all of my geeky mac user friends about how much I love this keyboard.
If you're on a computer a lot. A keyboard & mouse are two things that you're going to use constantly. When one of the peripherals gets a big time update - making the investment in the new one is almost a no-brainer. Here is a list of benefits I've noticed with the new keyboard.
What's Good
The shape of the keys are just right. It's essentially the same key-type as a Mac Book. The fact that they are flat makes the striking area much bigger, cutting DOWN on typos. I'm much more accurate with the new keyboard
The lack of key travel is actually a GOOD thing. I was talking to my Dad about this and put it in terms I think accurately describe the key travel.The tactile feedback of the new keyboard is very similar to this guitarist metaphor: It's the difference between a beginner on a $150 Stratocaster and a custom Ibanez in the hands of Joe Satriani. If your fingers are fast enough. You can fly.
Bye bye carpal tunnel - The angle of the keyboard itself is very flush with the surface it's resting on. About 5mm off the surface in the front and 18mm at the back. The angle is much more natural and the font "lip" of the keyboard is virtually non-existent so it won't cause the wrist strain many keyboards promote.
This keyboard is going to separate the men from the boys. If you don't have typing skills, get them quick or be left in the dust!
What's Annoying
Why the difference between the wired and the wireless versions? No numberpad, no thanks.
How do I clean this thing? Like all Apple products lately, there are no visible screws to get at. There's "nothing" to this thing
White top keys have gotten some grime on the surface.But it was easily rubbed off with some TLC.
Now I'm stuck with 2 oldschool Apple Keyboards - any takers?
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My father got the new Apple Keyboard and when I was home doing the laundry I tried it out and immediately fell for it. I'm a pretty fast typer, home row is my friend. I've spent the last week telling all of my geeky mac user friends about how much I love this keyboard.
If you're on a computer a lot. A keyboard & mouse are two things that you're going to use constantly. When one of the peripherals gets a big time update - making the investment in the new one is almost a no-brainer. Here is a list of benefits I've noticed with the new keyboard.
What's Good
The shape of the keys are just right. It's essentially the same key-type as a Mac Book. The fact that they are flat makes the striking area much bigger, cutting DOWN on typos. I'm much more accurate with the new keyboard
The lack of key travel is actually a GOOD thing. I was talking to my Dad about this and put it in terms I think accurately describe the key travel.The tactile feedback of the new keyboard is very similar to this guitarist metaphor: It's the difference between a beginner on a $150 Stratocaster and a custom Ibanez in the hands of Joe Satriani. If your fingers are fast enough. You can fly.
Bye bye carpal tunnel - The angle of the keyboard itself is very flush with the surface it's resting on. About 5mm off the surface in the front and 18mm at the back. The angle is much more natural and the font "lip" of the keyboard is virtually non-existent so it won't cause the wrist strain many keyboards promote.
This keyboard is going to separate the men from the boys. If you don't have typing skills, get them quick or be left in the dust!
What's Annoying
Why the difference between the wired and the wireless versions? No numberpad, no thanks.
How do I clean this thing? Like all Apple products lately, there are no visible screws to get at. There's "nothing" to this thing
White top keys have gotten some grime on the surface.But it was easily rubbed off with some TLC.
Now I'm stuck with 2 oldschool Apple Keyboards - any takers?