Upgrading from Apple Keyboard A1243 - Magic with Touch ID or something else?

[addictive]

I've had the Apple USB Keyboard A1243 for many years and it's served me well. I use the number pad and using the attached cable means there's no lag at all when typing.

I plan on buying a new MacBook soon either a M1X or M2 whatever they call their CPUs. I might use this time as an opportunity to purchase the new Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. I definitely want to be able to use the Touch ID.

Will I notice much of a difference when I type? Are they very similar or did Apple revise the keyboard in 2015 when they produced the Magic Keyboard?

Nearly a decade ago I used an Apple wireless keyboard with an iPad but at times it lagged when typing which put me off using bluetooth keyboards. I imagine they've improved since then.

Are there better alternatives than the Magic Keyboard? Do people prefer the Logitech keyboards?

 

[usagora]

I'd definitely go with the Apple keyboard. The keys are very low-profile and low travel - may feel weird at first, but I had no problem adjusting to it. I've used Apple wireless keyboards for quite a few years now and have never noticed any lag.

 

[usagora]

Oh, one more thing. Even if you thought there were lag, you can simply connect the keyboard to your Mac using the charging cable - it will then act as a wired keyboard.

 

[AppleZombie]

I just picked up a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Gave changer for sure. I have noticed no lag in typing.

 

[AppleSmack]

Oh, one more thing. Even if you thought there were lag, you can simply delete the keyboard from your Bluetooth settings on your Mac, and then connect the keyboard to your Mac using the charging cable - it will then act as a wired keyboard.

You can leave the Bluetooth pairing, and still connect the charging cable to your Mac. It'll act as a wired keyboard, and go wireless only if you disconnect the cable.
That gives you the option to go wireless for convenience only when you want to.

 

[usagora]

You can leave the Bluetooth pairing, and still connect the charging cable to your Mac. It'll act as a wired keyboard, and go wireless only if you disconnect the cable.
That gives you the option to go wireless for convenience only when you want to.

You're right - not sure what I was thinking (I've edited my post to avoid confusion). It's just like with the internet - how plugging in the ethernet cable takes priority over wi-fi.

 

[AppleSmack]

You're right - not sure what I was thinking (I've edited my post to avoid confusion). It's just like with the internet - how plugging in the ethernet cable takes priority over wi-fi.

Lol, sorry to be that pain that keeps correcting...

You can also change the service order in the list of network connections for priority (in the network preferences pane), so that if you have several connected, the Mac uses them in your chosen order (whether that's Wi-Fi before Ethernet, or vice versa).

 

[usagora]

Lol, sorry to be that pain that keeps correcting...

You can also change the service order in the list of network connections for priority (in the network preferences pane), so that if you have several connected, the Mac uses them in your chosen order (whether that's Wi-Fi before Ethernet, or vice versa).

Well, I'm pretty positive ethernet is top priority by default unless you change it, so I'm going to give myself credit for this round 🤣