The length of the cable really bugs me. I have my machine on the floor under my desk and have to connect it via a USB hub. Reckon Apple could add an extra few inches, it feels like a relic from the Cube days.
And when are we going to get a power key back on the keyboard?
<strong>Why would you want to use an Apple Pro Keyboard on a PC anyway? Isn't just another keyboard? The only thing i see making it worth while is the usb hub on the thing. What were your other reasons for doing this?</strong><hr></blockquote>
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i have 2 pc + monitors on one desk
im using a dell usb keyboard (it has an usb
hub in it beneath the keyboard)
the other machine has a regular keyboard
(used by my wife)
i just wanted something slimmer & lighter & had
an easily accesible hub so the pro keyboard
fit perfectly.
the mouse is a logitech mx700 cordless which is
really nice
the keys are ok..will take some getting used to
like any other keyboard
the usb cable is way too short.. would have been
nice if apple made it slightly longer.
if you want an indestructable keyboard then try to
find the old ibm keyboard (i still have mine
cast iron/steel base & can take a tremendous amount of abuse ...mines still working after 8 years.
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And when are we going to get a power key back on the keyboard?
<strong>Why would you want to use an Apple Pro Keyboard on a PC anyway? Isn't just another keyboard? The only thing i see making it worth while is the usb hub on the thing. What were your other reasons for doing this?</strong><hr></blockquote>
space....
i have 2 pc + monitors on one desk
im using a dell usb keyboard (it has an usb
hub in it beneath the keyboard)
the other machine has a regular keyboard
(used by my wife)
i just wanted something slimmer & lighter & had
an easily accesible hub so the pro keyboard
fit perfectly.
the mouse is a logitech mx700 cordless which is
really nice
the keys are ok..will take some getting used to
like any other keyboard
the usb cable is way too short.. would have been
nice if apple made it slightly longer.
if you want an indestructable keyboard then try to
find the old ibm keyboard (i still have mine
cast iron/steel base & can take a tremendous amount of abuse ...mines still working after 8 years.
<strong>
We'll see how the little PB's keyboard feels soon enough.
I need to get an external anyway, recommendations?
Mebbe I should just get someething from a 3rd party?</strong><hr></blockquote>
the keyboard on a 15" pbook is fine...
im using the ti & a dell laptop at work all day
long & have typed a lot of code on both machines
& theyve help up (dell laptop is on its second
keyboard now...the left ctrl key tends to wear out ...too much ctrl c/v/x
if you type or code a lot get the pro keyboard
its lightweight & smaller than most keyboards & has worked perfectly for me on osx / linux/win2k & openbsd
i favour the black one...the white one tends to get dirty to easily just like most pc keyboards.
& lastly get a mouse.....logitech mouseman dual
optical...worth the money
or a logitech mx700 ..2 of the best mice ever made
my 2c
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