Apple Intros New Keyboards

[g5g5]

I might order the wired keyboard in a few weeks. It should be here in 2008 by then. As mentioned, the ships times are pretty far out. The early reviews have been pretty good, but I would still like to try one out in person first. I always seem to have a hard time adjusting to new keyboards.
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[offa_broadway]

Frickin awesome. I love my MacBook's keyboard, and that's the exact same thing in desktop format. Dirt won't fall into it (and hence be seen through the plastic), the keys aren't mushy, and the thing is just sexy.

I'll be getting the wired one for my desktop setup (for plugging in when the MacBook is at my desk). I think the lack of a number pad on the wireless keyboard is silly, but that's me. I couldn't live without my number pad. All the numbers I enter are done on that, force of habit I guess.
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[TyPod]

I will order one of these if we get a new TV for our basement. Then, I'll move my whole setup downstairs to the big screen.

[DCGuy]

Can you get them in stores already???

[gigaguy]

I like the look but I'd want the wireless to use on my Mini hooked to a HDTV in the living room, but it does not look lap or casual-use friendly. You need to be able to handle it, grab it, pick it up and move it around without hitting keys. There is not much edge to grab and it looks like it would slide around on your lap. make sense?

[TyPod]

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[James T Kirk]

[jbstingray]

[iMav]

[James T Kirk]

Well, tonight (its 7+ hours ahead of American time here) I saw the new keyboard IRL, together with the new iMac. I had to admit, the keyboard is more impressive than the new iMac! The iMac is very bright and looks luxurious, but I think the old one did too. The keyboard though is incredible, so thin an small and I thought my Logitech S530 was flat! It looks out of this world. If they had the wireless in the same formfactor, or at least with the keypad included, I definately would order one! I don't want to go wired anymore, that time has been.
As said, the Kensington combo looks fine too....
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[Ben Tex]

I tried it and loved it. The only problem is, my keyboard is still in great shape. I kind of hope it breaks soon to give me a reason.

[James T Kirk]

[splen]

I asked at my local reseller and they told me they are expecting to get them in early september. I am definitely getting one as I have hated the pro keyboard since day one (it's FAR too spongy feeling for me and seems to attract dirt no matter how careful I am!).
I can't decide whether to get the wired or wireless one though, I harly ever use the number pad as my mini is mainly for media stuff, but £50 is an awful lot just for a keyboard, even one which looks as good as this one!
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[new_mac_guy]

Looks (key spacing) like the old Radio Shack Color Computer "Chicklet" keyboard that everyone was keen to replace with a more standard type board.
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