It could've been worse, like it being covered in blood:
Have they found a body for DNA?
It could've been worse, like it being covered in blood:
Millions of people use their MacBook keyboards every day.
I’m one. Used MacBooks keyboards daily for years.
I know but it doesn't mean these people find it to be a pleasant typing experience. Apple uses the cheapest plastic possible as the keys and the spring mechanisms under the keys are likely even worse. The only way Apple can put in better quality keycaps is by giving it more travel. Ive never used a keyboard that has to wiped down immediately with rubbing alcohol just so the keys don't show grease marks.
OK. I hadn't picked up that your previous comment ("I also hate the keyboards on the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models") was only about Silicon MacBook Pros. I haven't used a Silicon Pro much but don't recall finding it different from my Silicon Airs.But the M1 Macbook Air is IMO the best Apple keyboard I've ever used.
I can’t imagine a silicone keyboard being very nice to type on.
I find the keyboard on my 14” M3 Pro is perfectly fine. I have little to complain about. If I had to be more nitpicky, I wouldn’t mind a smidgen more travel, and a slightly more positive action, as occasionally there isn’t quite enough feedback when reaching for the shift key when typing quickly.
I’ve not noticed the keyboards on Apple Silicone Macs to be problematic at all.
I do know that you were referring to Apple Silicon. The shorthand of using 'silicon' to refer to Apple Silicon always amuses me for its ambiguity and inaccuracy. Intel CPUs are silicon too! It just reminded me of those awful silicon roll-up keyboards. 😆Not sure if you were serious but in case of any confusion, I have not been referring to any silicon keyboard covers! "Silicon" has only be used to refer to the generation of Mac in my posts.
But they're obviously not unusable right? Since millions of people use them. I find it a pleasant type experience, for sure, it's subjective.
I don't wipe down my keyboard immediately with rubbing alcohol, though I went from M1 to M4, and I have read about some people having issues with the keyboards on the M2 onwards.
I'm sure if that was widespread there would be more post though? What does your keyboard look like? Assuming you actually do use it.
I can’t imagine a silicone keyboard being very nice to type on.
I find the keyboard on my 14” M3 Pro is perfectly fine. I have little to complain about. If I had to be more nitpicky, I wouldn’t mind a smidgen more travel, and a slightly more positive action, as occasionally there isn’t quite enough feedback when reaching for the shift key when typing quickly.
I’ve not noticed the keyboards on Apple Silicone Macs to be problematic at all.
I use an external mechanical keyboard when using the mac at home -unmatched typing experience,. When out of the house and I have to use the mac keyboard, I put on latex gloves or else I have to completely wipe down the entire keyboard. Putting on gloves is quicker. Always sanitizing the keyboard is very tedious to do each time.
I avoid using the laptops keyboard as much as I can to prevent wear and tear.
But you realize that this is not the routine experience. Most people use their keyboards just fine. You do you and stuff, but that's not typical.
I've been typing on mine for 10 months now. Occasionally I wipe it down with an isopropyl alcohol wipe, and it's as good as new. I don't know what's wrong with yours that you need to wear gloves to use it!It may not be normal but I've got a few friends wearing gloves now too when they found out I do it. They think it's a brilliant idea. Macbook keyboards are fragile and this is the first laptop I've ever owned where I have to wear gloves if I use the keyboard.
Just an idea, for if you get tired of wearing gloves (or if your skin says "No"): I've used my keyboards without any of that type of precaution and I typically only have one computer and keep it for around ten years. So the keyboard gets a LOT of use. Every day.It may not be normal but I've got a few friends wearing gloves now too when they found out I do it. They think it's a brilliant idea. Macbook keyboards are fragile and this is the first laptop I've ever owned where I have to wear gloves if I use the keyboard.
I've been typing on mine for 10 months now. Occasionally I wipe it down with an isopropyl alcohol wipe, and it's as good as new. I don't know what's wrong with yours that you need to wear gloves to use it!
Just an idea, for if you get tired of wearing gloves (or if your skin says "No"): I've used my keyboards without any of that type of precaution and I typically only have one computer and keep it for around ten years. So the keyboard gets a LOT of use. Every day.
I find that 95% of the keyboard holds up just fine. A few keys will have some of the black worn off after around year 7-8. What I do then is buy new Apple key caps for those keys, and it takes only a few minutes to pop them on. For example my original 2015 keyboard is showing some wear on the "N," "M," "A," "L," and Space bar. But that's after ten years of daily use.
Caveat: I have the pre-butterfly keyboard, so if Apple has now made it impossible to replace key caps (I hope not!) then this might not apply.
I have to wear gloves often when I'm working (not on the computer) and I would not want to have to wear them any more than necessary as it's a little hard on the skin to be "trapped" in the gloves every day. We're all different though so maybe this solution would not appeal to you.
It’s sad yours is so unpleasant to use, I hope you manage to find a solution that works for you!Well I don't do it by choice but because it's a flawed product. The same reason why I always wipe down any lose dust from the keyboard, palm rests and trackpad with a brush, then wipe down any dust from the screen before closing the lid each time. This is the only laptop ive used in my life that has to have this done.
Anyone know if it’s a different design than the M1’s?The trackpad on the M4 is so smooth, literally it's polished glass.
It feels the same. At least I cannot feel any difference.Anyone know if it’s a different design than the M1’s?
It feels a little more textured to me, but it's not a material difference. Maybe it's just a difference in manufacturing or due to age of the M1 trackpad and use over time. Or maybe it's just psychological.
As far as my typing experience I find that the M2 and beyond air keyboards are probably my favorite in a long time. I hated the scissor keyboards a lot and these newer models seem to fix the bad experience I had before.
The edge, I've given up on 😭
I find that 95% of the keyboard holds up just fine. A few keys will have some of the black worn off after around year 7-8. What I do then is buy new Apple key caps for those keys, and it takes only a few minutes to pop them on. For example my original 2015 keyboard is showing some wear on the "N," "M," "A," "L," and Space bar. But that's after ten years of daily use.
Caveat: I have the pre-butterfly keyboard, so if Apple has now made it impossible to replace key caps (I hope not!) then this might not apply.