why is there an eject key on the mba

[byke]

?

[tubbymac]

Because it's also used for shutdown and sleep keyboard shortcuts.

Option+Command+Eject will put your machine to sleep, for example.

[jmann]

If you connect an external optical drive you can eject it using that button. :D

[Fuchal]

Every time you press it, a message is sent to Steve Jobs and he laughs at you.

[wetrix]

Every time you press it, a message is sent to Steve Jobs and he laughs at you.

I vote this the best answer.

[jonbravo77]

Every time you press it, a message is sent to Steve Jobs and he laughs at you.

Agreed, best answer.... :D

[iVeBeenDrinkin']

It automatically enters;

4,8,15,16,23,42....

Just wanted to see if I remembered them. Maybe they'll become relevant again?

[iParis]

As another poster stated, for the optional external super drive.

If not that then just to screw you.

[Big-TDI-Guy]

It automatically enters;

4,8,15,16,23,42....

Just wanted to see if I remembered them. Maybe they'll become relevant again?

Every 108 minutes? :D

[eXan]

Yea, its for some kb shortcuts like Ctrl-Shift-Eject (put the display to sleep) and also for ejecting disks if you connect an external drive.

[Big-TDI-Guy]

Holding F12 will eject a disc as well.

Also - you can set up your smart corners (while holding control or shift) do put the display to sleep. Tis what I do with my iMac.

[Mactagonist]

Why would Apple make a special keyboard just for the Air? Use the same one and save money by buying in greater volume.

[SnowLeopard2008]

Because it's just there. Quit asking dumb questions, just kidding lol.