Hey all. Just checked the tracking and my macbook arrives tomorow if all goes well! So I want to get the apple wired keyboard (not the wireless), but I'm undecided on which version. Is the shorter wired version a lot more cramped than the longer one, in respect to the majorily used keys, or is the spacing the same between the characters for both keyboards. I never use a num pad normally and would like to free up a little space on my desk, but I'm worried that the rest of the keys will be more cramped and uncomfortable to type on. So I was wondering if anyone has had experience with both and could let me know their thoughts. Thanks guys
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Apple wired keyboard - Differences between one with & without number pad
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I saw your post, and had to reply
I started with the BT keyboard, which is the same size as both the MBPs keyboards, it felt extremely small for what it was, which was bad for me! There was just something about it that messed me up all the time. I took it back, bought the wired, with numberpad, and couldnt be happier 5 months later.
I do miss the no wires, but this is a very nice keyboard, and it has usb ports on it. Sold.
I have the wireless bt version with no keypad and it works great. I would have gotten a wireless version with a keypad for those times when I need to put in alot of numbers but it actually isn't too often. The keys are spaced out the same but they took some getting used to from traditional keyboards, but overall its easy to work with especially because I can manuver it easier than a full length keyboard depending on how I'm facing my desk (sometimes i'll be off to the side organizing books etc).