Keyboard

[Hades]

Do Apple make a bluetooth keyboard with either the number pad or alternatively just the pgup/pgdn keys? Or would I have to use a wired version to get the extra keys?

 

[Hades]

Thanks guys. I'm new to this Mac malarky (my wife has one but this is my first foray into Mac - or at least it will be when I get home tonight and open it!). I know I'm going to miss a full size keyboard.

 

[Hades]

How come you need pgUP/pgDN keys? The new mouse is an absolute joy to use for any form of scrolling work

Yes I'm finding that. Having come from a Windows and Linux environment it's probably just a case of getting used to a new way of doing things. But I do a lot of software development and I still think I'll find it easier to page up and down while coding.

I'm loving the trackpad scrolling though

 

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Its top quality though. I got the small wireless one just for use with my Macbook and its great when I need it.

For some reason though I seem to prefer the Macbook's keys compared with the wireless keyboard. They seem a lot smoother and black keys look a bit better with the overall appearance of the new Macs.

Strange you should say that. I've just been comparing my wife's wireless keyboard on her 21.5" iMac with the keyboard on my Macbook Pro 13. Mine definitely has the slight edge in overall feel.

 

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What they really need to do is full size wireless, black keys and backlit keyboard.

This is exactly 100% what I'm after! Although it would probably need to be rechargeable from a USB port due to the battery life if the keys did illuminate. So my ideal kb would be:

* Full size
* Wireless
* Black keys
* Illuminated keys (which can be turned off/on)
* Recharges from a USB port
* Can be used while wired into the USB port