Well still there but with command spelled out instead. Maybe they wanted to make it less confusing.
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New iMac Keyboard Revealed?
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Well still there but with command spelled out instead. Maybe they wanted to make it less confusing.
Agree - fake missing apple on command key
Totally agree this is a fake or upcoming 3rd party product.
Apple would keep the apple on the command key (somthing that is not on 3rd party keyboards)
Totally agree this is a fake or upcoming 3rd party product.
Apple would keep the apple on the command key (somthing that is not on 3rd party keyboards)
Noon the command key! Gotta be fake
I mean desktop keyboards
Although it may sound strange, I have had no problem with the laptop keyboards. I have a MacBook here, and I really hope it won't wear out. I had an iBook for about 6 years (May 2001 model) and the keyboard still holds up.
Yet on the desktop, I have been through too-many-to-count Apple Pro Keyboards, and both my brother and my dad are starting to complain about their White Keyboards that came with their G5 and iMac.
I don't mean the keyboards completely break. I've never had that happen. But what I mean is how they get worn down due the plastic switches. After a while of use, keys like Command and Shift become harder and harder to press. To somebody like me, I do lots of programming and graphic design - those keys must work well all the time.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand - fake.
Although it may sound strange, I have had no problem with the laptop keyboards. I have a MacBook here, and I really hope it won't wear out. I had an iBook for about 6 years (May 2001 model) and the keyboard still holds up.
Yet on the desktop, I have been through too-many-to-count Apple Pro Keyboards, and both my brother and my dad are starting to complain about their White Keyboards that came with their G5 and iMac.
I don't mean the keyboards completely break. I've never had that happen. But what I mean is how they get worn down due the plastic switches. After a while of use, keys like Command and Shift become harder and harder to press. To somebody like me, I do lots of programming and graphic design - those keys must work well all the time.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand - fake.
Those are screw holes to hold the whole thing together.
I like it and will buy it when it comes out.
That closeup of the metal looks really really horrible, but overall i like the look of it, a wireless version would be amazing
Be nice if this was real, even if it wasn't from apple, if there was a bluetooth wireless version id buy it...
Be nice if this was real, even if it wasn't from apple, if there was a bluetooth wireless version id buy it...
Well, it's definitely real. Hints that the new iMac will be kind of edgy and rough with probably little to no curvatures.
I like the white on silver. I think all silver would be kind of tacky. Too HP-ish for me. The white keeps it Apple-esque.
While the MacBook keyboards are nice to type on, the keys break very easily and are rather flimsy. I hope it's not the same case with the iMacs.
I like the white on silver. I think all silver would be kind of tacky. Too HP-ish for me. The white keeps it Apple-esque.
While the MacBook keyboards are nice to type on, the keys break very easily and are rather flimsy. I hope it's not the same case with the iMacs.
WHY would apple remove the apple key logo from the keyboard? I still hold a great amount of skeptisicm. Although, I've had skeptisicm during this whole "aug 7th" rumor thing.
Totally agree this is a fake or upcoming 3rd party product.
Apple would keep the apple on the command key (somthing that is not on 3rd party keyboards)
Then what's the deal with the grand Apple logo on the back?
That's odd, keyboards are one of those computer peripherals that seems to have a very long life-span for me.
Either way, I think it looks real, and I hope so. I had my doubts about the MacBook keyboard when it came out, but it's really grown on me.
What's the whole point of keeping the Apple logo there? It confuses new users when someone tells them "Command" key, which people use more often than "Apple" key. Getting rid of the logo makes room to put "command," on it.
And how could this be fake? How could someone go to this much trouble? The keys even use the same font as those on the MacBooks. Look at ALL the photos. It's difficult to be skeptical.
And how could this be fake? How could someone go to this much trouble? The keys even use the same font as those on the MacBooks. Look at ALL the photos. It's difficult to be skeptical.
Totally agree this is a fake or upcoming 3rd party product.
Apple would keep the apple on the command key (somthing that is not on 3rd party keyboards)
Yeah, agreed why would Apple remove their logo. 3rd party at best. (Still nice though - if Apple dont do one I might get this...)
I believe it.
I'm glad they took the Apple logo off the Command key. Is this the return of Steve's "don't use the Apple logo in vain" thing from the early days? Too many people say "Apple key" instead of "Command key" IMO.
I'm not so much of a fan of moving the eject from the UR corner. It'll be hard to re-learn where everything is.
I'm glad they took the Apple logo off the Command key. Is this the return of Steve's "don't use the Apple logo in vain" thing from the early days? Too many people say "Apple key" instead of "Command key" IMO.
I'm not so much of a fan of moving the eject from the UR corner. It'll be hard to re-learn where everything is.
Now where's the rest of the computer?
New iMac, that is!
I think the new keyboard looks great. Putting my old one on ebay now...
New iMac, that is!
I think the new keyboard looks great. Putting my old one on ebay now...
The logo confuses new users. And did you not see the enormous white logo on the back of the keyboard? Along with all the stickers with technical/insider mumbo jumbo that seems pretty undeniably authentic?
yeahhhh... totallllllllllyyy cliche; sticking to their OWN STYLE that they've created.
Predictable? What are you even talking about?
Nice!
This looks pretty good to me. Simple, spare and elegant... pure Apple!
It's good to finally see that nasty clear plastic on the current keyboards disappear.
It seems like the metal is powder coated rather than brushed like the MacPro. It would certainly be cheaper to produce that way.
One would hope (and EXPECT) that it would be a full USB2 keyboard. You could easily plug your iPod or iPhone into it for full-speed syncing.
I really prefer laptop-style keys, so I'd probably get one to replace my MacAlly ICEKey keyboard.
This looks pretty good to me. Simple, spare and elegant... pure Apple!
It's good to finally see that nasty clear plastic on the current keyboards disappear.
It seems like the metal is powder coated rather than brushed like the MacPro. It would certainly be cheaper to produce that way.
One would hope (and EXPECT) that it would be a full USB2 keyboard. You could easily plug your iPod or iPhone into it for full-speed syncing.
I really prefer laptop-style keys, so I'd probably get one to replace my MacAlly ICEKey keyboard.
Butt Ugly & Ergonomically Crap
If this is true, and it looks like it is, I for one will not be using it and continue to use my MacAlley QuickKey keyboard. How they can stop offering a true keyboard with sculpted-raised keys is beyond my imagination to understand.
If this is true, and it looks like it is, I for one will not be using it and continue to use my MacAlley QuickKey keyboard. How they can stop offering a true keyboard with sculpted-raised keys is beyond my imagination to understand.
Moving the ject key? Does it require a software update when you turn your keyboard to a different angle? Then ALL the keys are moving!
Totally disagree - using that logic, then why return to the HUGE apple logo on the underside of the keyboard (somthing we saw back in the days of the 5 flavor imacs)
Its better to look good than to feel good?
I just hope you have good tactile feedback so you can actually know you're typing.