Apple Keyboard

mr.sly · 5 Jun 2008 at 18:57

I'm thinking about picking up an Apple Keyboard tomorrow but I have two questions really...

1) How easy will it be to re-program the keys, I'm sure I've seen a program that does it but I can't find it at the moment.
2) Will the USB ports on the side work?

RobH · 5 Jun 2008 at 19:46

1) Google MSKLC (MicroSoft Keyboard Layout Creator)
2) Yes

dan653 · 5 Jun 2008 at 20:13

RobH said:
2) Yes

am i right in saying they wont be full speed usb2.0?

Raumarik · 5 Jun 2008 at 20:22

No think they're only USB 1 (at least my old one was). Oddly not the most comfortable keyboard if you type a lot.

Tute · 5 Jun 2008 at 20:22

dan653 said:
am i right in saying they wont be full speed usb2.0?

I can't get ANYTHING to work with mine. I've tried mice, memory sticks, card readers, and they all come up with the same message - that the USB post doesn't have enough power to drive the peripheral.

The keyboard itself is nice (apart from being US layout) but I find the USB ports useless.

Raumarik · 5 Jun 2008 at 20:23

Tute that message is usually because the USB port you have the keyboard plugged into isn't working off the motherboard and is through a hub or plugin card. That's the error we use to get on our imacs when trying these keyboards off external hubs.

Worth moving it to a direct mobo port if it's not on one. If it still won't work I'd be surprised if it wasn't a faulty keyboard.

Tute · 5 Jun 2008 at 21:18

It's directly connected to a USB2.0 port on the back of the PC.

MarcLister · 5 Jun 2008 at 21:42

RobH said:
1) Google MSKLC (MicroSoft Keyboard Layout Creator)

I used Sharpkeys for my bluetooth Apple keyboard.

mr.sly · 5 Jun 2008 at 23:40

Cheers for the replys.

Only want to plug my mice into the keyboard so USB 1.0 should be fine.