My proposed new Apple USB Keyboard

[karlfranz]

Many have commented that the keyboard on the new iMac doesn't match the new black & anodized alloy look. So I thought I'd show what a new keyboard would have looked like with black (and backlit) keys instead. Why Apple chose the white keys (or white power cord, or white mighty mouse...) is beyond me.

Opinions welcome.

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=81803&stc=1&d=1186611503

Cheers,

Karl-Franz
http://karlfranz.com

 

[recoilfx]

too much black and the blue LEDs are very over used these days -they give an impression of cheap electronics you see in those pc mods

 

[wallaby]

For the price they charge, it should be wireless standard. Also, normal keys and key travel; laptop keyboards are only flat because they have to be, a desktop keyboard should be more functional.

 

[karlfranz]

too much black and the blue LEDs are very over used these days -they give an impression of cheap electronics you see in those pc mods

Yeah, I can imagine some would think that there is too much black, but the problem with the new design is that there are too many colors and textures on the new iMac. The front is glossy black and matte silver, the back is matte black with a white power cord. The keyboard is matte silver with matte white keys. The mouse is white with glossy coat. Too much. It doesn't look unified.

I would have liked to see the back of the new iMac be glossy black in the same way the older model was white—that is, a solid color with a clear acrylic overlay. This would have made the back match the front better. An anodized aluminum Apple logo in the rear would have completed the look.

As far as the blue backlighting, I chose it because it increases visibility of the keys without causing glare or eyestrain. Any other shade that is light enough to be seen but not be obnoxious would be fine. In fact, they could have even made an option in the keyboard preference pane that would allow you to choose the color and brightness level of the key backlighting. How cool would that be?!?

Cheers,

Karl-Franz
http://karlfranz.com
http://www.espritfactfile.com

 

[kymac]

the keys should be silver for it to look better.

 

[LeviG]

anyone else think it looks like the art lebedev optimus keyboard (silver version anyways)