| Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging) | 
| Brand: Apple
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $55.99
as of 9/9/2010 08:02 EDT details
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New (11) Used (7) Refurbished (1) from $49.99
Seller: MOBILESHARK
Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 30
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 12.8 x 5.5 x 1.4
MPN: MC184LL/A
Model: MC184LL/A
UPC: 885909323999
EAN: 0885909323999
ASIN: B002TMRZOQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Anodized aluminum enclosure | | | Extended layout with document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and special function keys | | | Low profile keys | | | Bluetooth Technology | | | Ultra-thin design |
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Product Description
The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect with your Mac or iPad. So you're free to move the keyboard just about anywhere within range and wirelessly type away. And it is slim, compact design takes less space.
Amazon.com Product Description
The incredibly thin Apple Wireless Keyboard features a beautiful, sleek design that only Apple could have dreamed up. But it's not just good looks: with function keys for one-touch access to a variety of features and Bluetooth technology that removes all cables and clutter, you'll have a keyboard that both looks great and works great.  | Apple Wireless Keyboard
At a Glance:
- Bluetooth for a cable-free and clutter-free desk
- Beautiful, ultra-thin design
- Low-profile aluminum enclosure with crisp, responsive keys
- Intelligent power management for great battery life
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The Apple Wireless Keyboard features a sleek, ultra-thin design to save space on your desk. View larger. | 
A row of function keys offer quick access to features. | Bluetooth Connectivity for a Clutter-Free Desk
Your Mac works with the Apple Wireless Keyboard through Bluetooth capabilities built into both. Just follow a few simple steps to pair them. Then you can move your keyboard anywhere within range and wirelessly type away. Smart, Compact Design Saves Space
Set the keyboard on your desk, and you’ll see that it takes up far less space - up to 24 percent less - than other full-size keyboards. And you have even more room to mouse comfortably alongside of it. You’ll also feel a difference when you type. Your hands will appreciate the low-profile aluminum enclosure and the crisp, responsive keys. Use the new wireless Magic Mouse alongside the Apple Wireless Keyboard and get the full effect of a cable-free (and clutter-free) desk. Dedicated Function Keys for One-Touch Access
A row of function keys across the top of the keyboard give you one-touch access to a variety of Mac features including Exposé and Dashboard, saving you time and helping you get more done. Get Outstanding Battery Life from Just Two Batteries
The Apple Wireless Keyboard now requires just two AA batteries - one less than the previous model. And its intelligent power management system conserves battery life. So when you’re not using it, the keyboard automatically powers down. The instant you start typing, your keyboard turns on. System Requirements
Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later and Aluminum Keyboard Software Update 2.0, Existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup, Two AA batteries (included) The Apple Wireless Keyboard is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
Apple Wireless Keyboard, Two AA batteries, Printed documentation
Enjoy a cable-free and clutter-free desk without losing any functionality. |
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 89
 Great for touch-typing on IPad! September 4, 2010
Mark K. Riordan (Provincetown, MA United States)
The IPad keyboard is much easier for me to use than the IPhone. Obviously, because it is bigger. However, I find it very difficult to touch-type, so I'm using the pecking method. I thought I would try this keyboard, since it is wireless and I can sit in the arm chair and bed and write to my hearts content. I was really concerned that I would have a difficult time typing on 'chicklet' keys. I'm happy to find that I'm typing much faster on this keyboard than on the raised keys I'm am familiar with.
The keyboard is extremely light and has a smooth, sleek, aluminum casing.
Something to bear in mind. If anyone has seen video reviews on this product, the batteries are packaged separately. This was not the case when I received it. The batteries were, in fact, already installed. It takes 2 AA's. I can't speak for the battery life as I've just received it. Get rechargeable. Saves a lot of money.
If you are not a heavy typer, then I would say that the on board keyboard on the IPad will suit most needs. For a constant touch-typer, this is a perfect keyboard.
So far I'm very satisfied with this product.
Wow - Great Product September 2, 2010
MTA (MidWest)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Someday I won't love something made by Apple. This isn't it. I found a bunch of keyboard shortcuts that work with this wireless keyboard and I'm loving the compatibility with my ipad. The two go together so well I hate to go to work (no wireless for ipad yet).
I now have the perfect setup. Lay on comfortable couch with ipad mounted on a little shelf. Keyboard on pillow on lap. After 2 days can type most all keys without looking. Kinda fun to re-learn typing.
Found a couple of web sites that list about a dozen shortcuts that work most of the time.
Found a web site with 75 shortcuts for ipad in general (I knew about half).
Now this combo of ipad and wireless keyboard is incredibly productive for email, work comm., etc.
Love it
 A little too minimalist August 24, 2010
gjb
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Yes, this keyboard is small and light and easy to set up with an iPad. And yes, it's sure easy to use an iPad with a keyboard and it makes a nice laptop replacement for short trips when you don't plan to do anything complex.
However, I think this keyboard has a fatal flaw in that you really can't tell by looking at it whether it's on or off. To turn it on, you just press the button, the green light flashes, then turns off. To turn it off, I think you hold the button down for a while, and the green light lights up and turns off again. If you're not sure, I suppose you might find your iPad and see if the little Bluetooth icon is on or off, or try holding down the button, or just wait until the battery is dead.
Plus, the power switch is right on the edge of the keyboard. So, let's imagine that you put the keyboard in your bag in the trunk of your car, then put the iPad in the front seat for your wife to use while you drive. Chances are (because this happened to me three times already) that something will bump against the on switch, the keyboard will turn on, and your iPad will start to behave strangely because now you have attached a keyboard -- the on-screen keyboard might show up, or it might start launching apps at random, or playing music, or you name it. Sure, I could always turn off bluetooth when putting the keyboard away and turn it back on using Settings on the iPad but the reason I have an iPad is so that I don't need to worry about all that stuff!
Perhaps this is nit picking but this is an Apple product and I'm not supposed to have to think too hard to figure out how to use this keyboard, but I think that the design of this keyboard does not consider use by actual people.
And I read some reviewers gushing about how great this keyboard is to type on. I mean, compared to the on-screen keyboard, sure, it's great, but let's not get carried away here -- is a compact chiclet-style keyboard and if you type a lot for a living it will drive you nuts.
wonderful customer service August 24, 2010
maria
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
what a company i orderd a keyboard and there was not one problem with the company fast service but i had to cancel the order and it was smooth they did it with no
problem and fast service Thanks
Totally in Love!! August 20, 2010
John Jennings
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My first pricey keyboard was a Creative Fatal1ty board, which was great for a while...until the backlight died and I found out how hard it was to keep the thing clean.
I decided to buy this to work with my PS3. There's just one issue with the PS3, and I don't know if there's something I'm doing wrong, but sometimes, when I turn the PS3 on, the keyboard isn't recognized, so I have to go to the settings and manually reconnect the device, but it's a dream, other than that.
The board is really light; the battery life is pretty amazing (months with regular batteries and with rechargeables, I'm sure you'd be in business for more than a year, without needing a new set); It's really sturdy. I've dropped the board plenty of times, and it still looks and works great. The board is really easy to keep clean too (I've never tried taking off any of the keys, but cleaning the board with a damp cloth does a great job for topical stains).
I haven't tried to board with a pc yet, but I look forward to it and matching the board with my tower by getting it painted.
The only con to me is that it doesn't have a backlight (which would make it great in the dark)...but I don't know what kind of strain that would put on the batteries and how long the light would last. I never used the numberpad, so I don't miss it. I thought I might've been paying a little too much, at first...but I haven't regretted buying this keyboard, not once.
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