Looking for the smallest possible wired keyboard for my Mac! / Or keyboard stand!

[Willi4m]

Hello everyone, I'm a professional photo retoucher living in a tiny flat and working on a tiny desk which I do not intend to upgrade to a bigger one because it is a family heirloom. Currently there's barely enough space for my Mac Mini, Intuos Tablet and (very) thick professional screen which I need and can not replace either. I have a wired Apple keyboard but with the numeric pad it takes up too much space. The small wired version is only available in some US stores and I live in europe.

My options I think would be to either find something to elevate my current keyboard above the very wide screen stand in which case it would have to be stable. Or to buy a new smaller wired keyboard, however I'd like to find one without that Fn key or the Windows logo if possible. In that case it can not be bigger than 13cm x 29cm.

Can anyone help? It would be much appreciated!

 

[Willi4m]

Anyone?

 

[John Kotches]

Is there a reason to be locked into a wired vs. the wireless (Bluetooth) keyboard?

If not, you could consider that as a viable option.

 

[Willi4m]

Is there a reason to be locked into a wired vs. the wireless (Bluetooth) keyboard?

If not, you could consider that as a viable option.

Well I don't want to have to spend money on batteries every month.

 

[oddsratio]

There are some well-reviewed clones of the compact apple aluminum keyboard, though I hear that they keys are a bit stiffer than what you would expect with apple, but they would be around 30 euro.

I to am looking for a wired aluminum model that's OEM, though, as it's compact enough to stuff in a sling bag.

Tenkeyless boards, like the Filco from here are great, but if you don't want to spend money on batteries, it will be out of your price range:
http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_search.asp?SG=10023

Don't know how much you want to spend; it's overpriced, but it has some of the best build quality in a keyboard. It's about 14 inches long. I use a leopold 10-keyless myself, which is about 50 dollars less, but I don't know about european retailers who sell those. I can point you to more resources if you want to go in this direction.

This keyboard has also gotten some positive reviews:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/78-key-compact-slim-usb-keyboard-black-160cm-cable-44378

 

[Richdmoore]

Well I don't want to have to spend money on batteries every month.

The battery life is very good with the apple wireless keyboard. Another option is to get rechargeable batteries, with 4 of them you could rotate 2 sets as needed.

 

[xefned]

Mb869ll/a

 

[Volkan1984]

Well I don't want to have to spend money on batteries every month.

There is the Apple Battery Charger Pack. A charger (obviously) and 6 batteries included for a mere €29. No need to buy new batteries and they last around a few months per charge.

 

[cocacolakid]

What about the Logitech K760 solar powered wireless keyboard? It looks a lot like the Apple keyboards, is small, and runs entirely on solar power, including in low light room. It has good reviews. I've been wanting to buy one for a while but my money keeps being spent elsewhere.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-solar-keyboard-k760-for-mac

The list price is $80 U.S. but Amazon here sells them for $60. It's even cheaper on eBay. UPDATE: Here's a seller that ships to most of Europe, you didn't say what country you're in...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-Wireless-Solar-Keyboard-K760-for-Mac-all-iPads-Mini-and-all-iPhones-/111051344036?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item19db2d08a4

Here's a CNET review with video:

http://reviews.cnet.com/keyboards/logitech-wireless-solar-keyboard/4505-3134_7-35332361.html

Logitech also makes the same keyboard with the number pad, K750.