Full size wireless keyboard?

[NY Guitarist]

Hey all, I'm looking for recommendations for a full size Mac compatible wireless keyboard.

I found this one and like that it matches the Apple wireless keyboard but has the keypad, plus has the ability to switch between control of 4 devices: http://matias.ca/aluminum/wireless/

Any thoughts about this or others?

 

[keysofanxiety]

Hey all, I'm looking for recommendations for a full size Mac compatible wireless keyboard.

I found this one and like that it matches the Apple wireless keyboard but has the keypad, plus has the ability to switch between control of 4 devices: http://matias.ca/aluminum/wireless/

Any thoughts about this or others?

The gold one looks stunning. Not sure if they might get a slap on the wrist from Ive as they're practically identical aesthetically.

Reviews & company support seem to be good though, so I think you've stumbled across a pretty nice product.

 

[NY Guitarist]

I'm still looking around the internet and MR for info, but may just go ahead and buy this and report back.

 

[dwig]

The keyboard looks good, but it should be noted that it has the "older" Apple standard layout with the Eject key for those "antique" Macs with CD/DVD drives.

 

[bluespark]

Can't wait to hear OP's review of this, as it looks really nice.

BTW, I can't believe Apple has never released a full-sized wireless keyboard. I would buy one in a second.

 

[CrystalQuest76]

Before buying a wireless keyboard from anyone read this article posted the other day.
Radio Hack Steals Keystrokes from Wireless Keyboards published on Wired.com.

 

[MacGizmo]

The Matias keyboard linked above uses Bluetooth, which according to the article is unaffected. However, the chances of this happening to the average person are virtually nonexistent anyway, much like direct hacking of your WiFi signal. A hacker would have to know where you live, and know that you have a wireless keyboard that uses a USB dongle. And in the end, the average person probably holds little interest for sophisticated hackers anyway. I'm not saying it's not worth noting, but it's more F.U.D. than anything.

That being said, I absolutely hate wireless keyboards/mice that require a USB dongle for connection. If I wanted to take up a USB port 24/7, I would just buy a wired keyboard to begin with.

 

[Pakaku]

That being said, I absolutely hate wireless keyboards/mice that require a USB dongle for connection. If I wanted to take up a USB port 24/7, I would just buy a wired keyboard to begin with.

It's definitely bluetooth, otherwise it wouldn't be compatible with smartphones.

What I don't like is how the F16-F19 keys are fake and actually just device-switching keys.

 

[NY Guitarist]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'm still in research mode if anyone has a suggestion!

 

[reh]

I've been using the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 (Amazon Link) since April 2015 on my Mac Mini and have been very pleased. I leave it switched it on all the time and it's never run out of juice.

 

[MacGizmo]

I've been using the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 (Amazon Link) since April 2015 on my Mac Mini and have been very pleased. I leave it switched it on all the time and it's never run out of juice.

I looked at that keyboard. It would probably work well (I don't know what style of keys they use compared to Apple's keyboard) for me, except they killed four F-Keys over the num-pad just to show a charge indicator and power switch. Unfortunately, those four F-Keys are the most desirable for me to use.

It is very tempting though.

 

[mdbradigan]

FWIW - I've been using the same Logitech K750 for the last ~ 6MO on my rMB plugged in to an external monitor to program daily, and have been very satisfied with it.

 

[Florpy]

Psst… if it's more function keys you seek, try FunctionFlip. http://kevingessner.com/software/functionflip/

Take back some of your function keys. I make the brightness keys require Fn so I can use them for my own purposes again. I wish Apple would make the volume keys on Mac act like iOS so I wouldn't need a mute key.

 

[MacGizmo]

Psst… if it's more function keys you seek, try FunctionFlip. http://kevingessner.com/software/functionflip/

Take back some of your function keys. I make the brightness keys require Fn so I can use them for my own purposes again. I wish Apple would make the volume keys on Mac act like iOS so I wouldn't need a mute key.

I already have Palua installed to automatically switch between F-Keys and the Apple-imposed functions depending on the app I'm in. What I want are the physical keys located over the num-pad.