Think I found a keyboard replacement finally...

Truefan31

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• Jul 16, 2014

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1008775-REG

Bluetooth, number pad, osx shortcuts. Think I might try it out. Anyone have this?

 

McGiord

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• Jul 16, 2014

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Truefan31 said:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1008775-REG

Bluetooth, number pad, osx shortcuts. Think I might try it out. Anyone have this?

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It looks nice. I don't have it. Seems like a good choice for using it with a Mac, iPad and iPhone too, or any other devices.

Two things I don't like about it, which my be minor for many others:
- The keys are not illuminated
- The batteries are AAA, I would prefer AA to use the Apple rechargeable ones

Nice that the arrow keys are full size.

 

Truefan31

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McGiord said:

It looks nice. I don't have it. Seems like a good choice for using it with a Mac, iPad and iPhone too, or any other devices.



Two things I don't like about it, which my be minor for many others:

- The keys are not illuminated

- The batteries are AAA, I would prefer AA to use the Apple rechargeable ones



Nice that the arrow keys are full size.

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Yeah AA would've been nice. full keyboard is a big plus though. 60 kinda high but I guess u get the stand too.

 

fhall1

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• Jul 17, 2014

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Looks nice -sucks it's not BT 4.0. As far as AAA vs AA, "Apple" rechargeable's are just Sanyo's, and they make AAA. Let us know your thoughts if you end up getting one.

 

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deeddawg

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• Jul 17, 2014

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Might want to read the reviews on Amazon.com -- http://www.amazon.com/Kanex-Multi-S...s/B00F9VPDJI/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1

 

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Mufasa804

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This looks awesome! I'm actually in the market for a new keyboard too. Does anyone else have any experience with this model?

 

Truefan31

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deeddawg said:

Might want to read the reviews on Amazon.com -- http://www.amazon.com/Kanex-Multi-S...s/B00F9VPDJI/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1

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Yeah I read them. I don't expect the apple quality really the number pad makes it worth it IMO. I'm surprised at some if the stuff I use that requires pressing the delete key in bootcamp. Not the backspace key, the delete key

 

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velocityg4

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• Jul 17, 2014

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McGiord said:

It looks nice. I don't have it. Seems like a good choice for using it with a Mac, iPad and iPhone too, or any other devices.

Two things I don't like about it, which my be minor for many others:
- The keys are not illuminated
- The batteries are AAA, I would prefer AA to use the Apple rechargeable ones

Nice that the arrow keys are full size.

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I'd take a look at this Logitech. It's solar powered so you don't have to worry about replacing and recharging batteries. Although it requires the unity receiver instead of Bluetooth.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Solar-Keyboard-K750/dp/B005L38VRU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405625912&sr=1-1&keywords=Logitech+Wireless+Solar+Keyboard+K750+for+Mac+-+Silver