Who else is disappointed that the new MBP doesn't have the MBA keyboard?

[skiffx]

I dont know who actually can like MBA style keyboard, I was in store today checking out MBA in person for the first time, forget the keyboard, the whole thing looks like a laptop for mentally challenged. Im extremely glad with Apple's decision.

 

[netdog]

I dont know who actually can like MBA style keyboard, I was in store today checking out MBA in person for the first time, forget the keyboard, the whole thing looks like a laptop for mentally challenged. Im extremely glad with Apple's decision.

Having used both extensively, I couldn't disagree more. The MBA, in my opinion, if far and away the best keyboard that Apple has ever put on a portable.

 

[Neil321]

Was in London last week,went in the Regent street store had a play around
with the MBA, but in my opinion the MBP still has the better keyboard

 

[TraustiB]

I love the MBP keyboard, never typed so fast in my life. The many times I've used a MB keyboard (never tried MBA) I've liked it, but my MBP felt a lot more rugged and comfortable TBH.

I'll be picking up a new MBP 2.5 as soon as they land in Iceland.

 

[skiffx]

Having used both extensively, I couldn't disagree more. The MBA, in my opinion, if far and away the best keyboard that Apple has ever put on a portable.

yeah but it also has to be aesthetically pleasing ...

 

[jamestemroot]

I've always enjoyed typing on the MBP styled keyboards.

 

[wrightc23]

The new style keyboard in the MBA and standard MacBook are fine for consumer products. How many business or professional full size notebooks don't have a full size keyboard?

 

[jbg232]

The new style keyboard in the MBA and standard MacBook are fine for consumer products. How many business or professional full size notebooks don't have a full size keyboard?

The MBA keyboard is full size.

 

[mrwizardno2]

I wouldn't buy a MBP if it had the same keyboard the Air has on it. I'm sorry, it's just fugly.

 

[jonswan]

I DO want a MB/MBA style keyboard on the MBP as the MBPs keyboard feels like soft mush - rather like the old iBook. However, that doesn't mean I'm cheesed off with Apple = they do still make some great products. It also means I get to keep $2000+ for another time..

 

[plumpan]

I'm relieved actually, that Apple kept the case design and keyboard the same. I think the MBP keyboard looks and feels more professional than the MBA keyboard.

agreed. theres just something "PRO" looking about the MBP design . while the MBA keyboard is really cool and awesome looking as well, it just doesn't fit the right image for a MBP.

here are some features i want in the next MBP keyboard:

- an easily cleanable keyboard. i am not a fan of things getting trapped under the keys.

- the silver keys to match the case (unless we get a whole new case redesign!)

- the option to set the backlight on individual keys to a different color... i think this would be cool for some reason . or maybe we will have dynamic keyboards by then.