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Do you wish the MacBook had a more standard keyboard?
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Most people I know who own a macbok don't have a problem with it. I don't like it in terms of aesthetics. But it is more likely to keep dust and other junk out.
I bought an MBP in (a small) part because of the backlit keyboard. But do I ever really use it? Not really.
I bought an MBP in (a small) part because of the backlit keyboard. But do I ever really use it? Not really.
i'm actually very happy with the keyboard the macbook has. the look is something to get used to, but i love it now. and i've always liked the way it types. i actually wish the macbook pro had a keyboard (still backlit) that was more like the macbook's. but that's another topic.
I have one, and I think its fine. I hate regular notebook keyboards; I have a hard time typing on them because the keys are too close.
I like my MB the way it is, including the keyboard. The only thing thAT ANNOYS ME IS SOMETIMES I HIT CAPS LOCK WHEN I GOT OVER TO PRESS THE "a" button. There are a few reasons I'm upgrading to a MBP, mainly processor, VRAM, RAM, screen size, and HD size (I know I can upgrade the MBs, but I'd prefer a BTO). I'm happy with my BlackBook, it does what it should, and works flawlessly.
Guess I misunderstood the poll. I voted for a more standard keyboard, but I meant more PC like, backspace, a real page down, stuff like that. I'm new at Mac coming from a long line of Thinkpads. I'm getting used to the Macbook keyboard, the feel, the key spacing, but it sure would be cool if it were backlit like the Pro.
i was a pc person before i got my MB. it's not like there's that much difference. you don't have to learn how to type again with a MB.
The only problem I have with the keyboard is that the keys are separated too much. I love my key commands but I find myself having trouble hitting cmd-alt commands (like cmd-alt-f for the Google search box in Safari). On my PowerBook I can just reach down with the left thumb and easily hit both keys.
i don't have one, but from playing with one in the store its ok.... i like the pb/macbook pro better. I'm sure if i got a mb i would get used to the keyboard.
I love the keyboard, much prefer it to my full sized apple keyboard. The keyboard was one of several factors that swayed me in favour of the MacBook over the MacBook Pro.
There's a free utility somewhere that disables the Caps Lock.
I use it on my PB to do just that, as I hit it all the sodding time. I prefer my computer to adapt to me, rather than me adapt to it. I'm sure it's out now for the MB and MBP.
I use another utility to change the key to the right of my right-hand Apple key (the one with the funny up arrow thing I have no idea what it means) to a second Alt or Ctrl key.
I use it on my PB to do just that, as I hit it all the sodding time. I prefer my computer to adapt to me, rather than me adapt to it. I'm sure it's out now for the MB and MBP.
I use another utility to change the key to the right of my right-hand Apple key (the one with the funny up arrow thing I have no idea what it means) to a second Alt or Ctrl key.
I love the keyboard!! It's the best laptop keyboard I've ever used and travels really well. I also like how I don't clip the keys and almost rip them off like on normal laptop keyboards.
macbook keyboard is the best ever, on most notebook keyboards, the keys feel jammed together and very slippery and thin, not making it a pleasant experience. the macbook pro has this problem as well. i think the keyboard is great for someone with large hands like me.