Matias seeks to fill void left by Apple with new Wired Aluminum Keyboard
Taking some design cues from Apple's old keyboard line, Matias has released a new Wired Aluminum Keyboard to accommodate those not looking to replace batteries or charge an input device.
The new Wired Aluminum Keyboard comes in silver and space gray. A fixed 3.25-foot USB 2.0 cable with a type A connector provides connectivity, with pass-through devices like wired mice able to be connected through the two-port USB 2.0 hub.
Matias states that a volume dial on the keyboard gives four times higher precision than the volume keys, granting 64 volume levels, versus the normal 16 allowed from keyboard controls. The normal assortment of function keys adorn the top of the keyboard.
The U.S. layout is available for pre-order for $59 from Matias, with shipments in late November. Other layouts available include German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swiss, Nordic, Japanese, Taiwanese, and Korean.
Apple's full-size Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad retails for $129.
The new Wired Aluminum Keyboard comes in silver and space gray. A fixed 3.25-foot USB 2.0 cable with a type A connector provides connectivity, with pass-through devices like wired mice able to be connected through the two-port USB 2.0 hub.
Matias states that a volume dial on the keyboard gives four times higher precision than the volume keys, granting 64 volume levels, versus the normal 16 allowed from keyboard controls. The normal assortment of function keys adorn the top of the keyboard.
The U.S. layout is available for pre-order for $59 from Matias, with shipments in late November. Other layouts available include German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swiss, Nordic, Japanese, Taiwanese, and Korean.
Apple's full-size Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad retails for $129.
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Then get a new keyboard.
Jeeez…
I just don't understand. How is it that no one can envision that desktop users want a backlit keyboard, the same way notebook users have had forever?
Seriously!? that's an outright copy of Apple's keyboards. LOL
I'm typing this on the current, full size (w/numeric keypad) Apple wireless keyboard with integral rechargeable batteries. Also works while tethered and recharging. We have a number of these at the office and they work nicely.
The new Matias will be a nice option for those who only need a basic wired keyboard or don't want to pay for something more expensive.
It can remember 4 bluetooth devices - so can easily switch to your iPad if needed.
Best part is the battery lasts for 1-year on a single charge. I bought it 6+ months ago and have never needed to re-charge it.
Also, virtually zero bluetooth dropouts.
I got it at B&H for $95, can't recommend it enough.
Disconnection problems? I never had that. Ok ok, I had that once, and I resolved it in 20 seconds. So for the rest of my working time with my iMac, which was about 2 years in total, or, say (conservatively) - 4 hrs a day on average ( 10252800 seconds), I had downtime due to disconnections at 0.000195%.
I replace batteries last time, ehh, in june, I think. And since I use rechargeable batteries, pulling out dead ones and putting back recharged ones (already charged from the previous cycle), and inserting a pair of dead rechargeable batteries into a charging module is a matter of like 20-30 seconds, again.
Has nothing to do with looking cleaner. Has more to do with wires getting in the way, for whatever reason. Maybe even freeing up some USB ports for other peripherals. The freedom of setting up and using your computer in a way that's more comfortable for you to use. A wireless connection also allows the keyboard to easily be used with other devices, such as an iPad.
For someone who is now saying not to worry about the details you’re the one that is getting called out for having made very specific claims about details that you then said didn’t matter after you are repeatedly proven wrong. That goes beyond simply having poor cognitive abilities, but being a disingenuous fraud with narcissist tendencies.
Seriously, you should be working in local government or something.
Also, I’m a bit annoyed by new products that use legacy connectors. USB-C please
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