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Apple Keyboard Kit  | 
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Brand: Apple
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $37.98
You Save: $12.01 (24%)
New (9) Used (2) from $37.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  105 reviews
Sales Rank: 98
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 18.5 x 7.1 x 1.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: MB110LL/A
Model: MB110LL/A
UPC: 885909173822
EAN: 0885909173822
ASIN: B000V07N9U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: MINT baby! The keyboard came with my iMac.
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| Features:
| • | Anodized aluminum enclosure | | • | Extended layout with document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and special function keys | | • | Low profile keys | | • | Two USB 2.0 ports | | • | Ultra-thin design |
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Product Description
The Apple Keyboard has been completely redesigned to feature an elegant, ultra-thin anodized aluminum enclosure with low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel. It also has function keys for one-touch access to a variety of Mac features such as screen brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, fast-forward and rewind, Expose and Dashboard. Its extended layout includes document navigation controls and a numeric keypad. Two USB 2.0 ports provide high-speed connectivity for your iPod, Mighty Mouse, digital camera and other USB-based electronic devices.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 100 more reviews...
 Love it! August 11, 2008
I just received this keyboard and love it. I recently switched from PC to Mac Powerbook and decided to get a key board instead of using the little laptop one.
I am very much impressed with this Mac Keyboard!
It is light and makes typing slick!
Happy keyboarder August 11, 2008
I was thrilled with my new Apple keyboard as soon as I'd plugged it in. The typing is easy and quick with the very low profile keys. I'd readily recommend it.
Excellente! August 4, 2008
Exactly what I wanted and exactly what I ordered - cost less than Apple Store, was same price at MacMall, but they charge shipping - Amazon had it shipped for free!
Love this keyboard August 2, 2008
I have a G5 PowerPC (pre intel). The keys in the original keyboard that came with my Mac, over time and much use, began to stick.
I read all the reviews on Amazon (very helpful) before deciding to replace it with the Apple Keyboard Kit. It was tempting to go wireless but I didn't want to loose the extended keypad. The design of this keyboard is stylish, touch is light and it's easier to keep clean.
The only drawback is getting use to using the function keys. Still haven't quite mastered that yet.
 Simple and useful, with a few minor flaws... July 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got one of these as a travel keyboard for my MacBook Pro so I wouldn't have to sit the computer itself on my lap while typing. This keyboard is worlds better than the horrid thing Apple sold previously- the keys are far enough apart, and the new design protects the unit from most of the crumbs and hairs and other crud that tends to get under keys after a while. As I bought this for a travel keyboard, the fact that the upper case is made of metal impressed me; it feels like it would be very difficult to break. The slim profile is also a plus- it easily fits inside my computer case, which was purchased for my (much larger) old laptop. I like the feel of the keys; I would actually like very much if there were a replacement module for my MacBook Pro using the same design.
I have two complaints, however:
First is the shape of the connector on the included extension cord- while the cord itself is in all respects a normal USB extension cord, the connector has been designed in such a way as to only fit the plug from the keyboard. Would it have killed Apple to just mount a standard plug on the thing so that I could use the extra cable with another device if I needed to?
Second is the positioning of the USB ports on the keyboard. They are set well away from the edges and are so close to the underside of the case that many of the USB devices I have will not fit, including most of the USB flashdrives I use to back up my work. I can't imagine why the ports would not be placed at the edge of the keyboard instead; their current placement limits functionality.
The above reasons are why I gave this product three stars, otherwise it is exactly what I was looking for. I'd have rated it five, but even though its drawbacks are not crippling I feel that Apple could easily improve on future models. I would recommend it to others, but be aware of the problem with the USB port placement.
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