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Old September 14th, 2007, 06:59 PM
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it's actually remarkably well thought out. it takes courage for a designer to omit something that people use, you have to weigh in the benefits of removing it.

people who use bluetooth keyboards are often people who use it on their laps. the keypad shifts the centre of the typing area off to the left, meaning it's over the left thigh, unstable. removing the keypad shifts it back into stability.

it's for the same reason gamers will never trust wireless mice. the cord is for pro's, wireless for show-off consumers.
I'd like a (dependable) full-size bluetooth keyboard purely for aesthetics; it fits very comfortably with a modern, minimalistic workspace. Other than that, I completely agree with you.
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Old September 15th, 2007, 01:00 PM
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I was skeptical of the new keyboard at first, but after trying one at the apple store here in town I love the darn thing! Damn you, apple...
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I just wish you could get them here in Canada ... I'm told another month before they are available ... I guess I could order it in from the U.S. ... but then I have to come up with something to add so that shipping is free!
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Old September 15th, 2007, 05:44 PM
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You can order it from the Apple store in canada, but I've never had to pay for shipping since my orders have always been more than like $100.
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Old September 16th, 2007, 04:22 PM
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I prefer the wired one because I find wireless mice too slow to be usable, and I need somewhere to plug my USB mighty mouse

Got one of the new keyboards recently and like both the design and feel very much. Better than the MBP keyboard even.
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Old September 16th, 2007, 07:08 PM
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Personally, I hate the Mighty Mouse, I have a wireless Logitech mouse.
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The new keyboards are great! Very solid key response much like a MacBook or MacBook Pro. Not spongy, you may even feel like you have a new Mac.

The new Bluetooth does not have the extended keyboard features like to old one has, if that is a concern.

If you are in the market for a new keyboard they are great.
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Old September 19th, 2007, 05:51 PM
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Well, it turns out that our small "Mac Group" store had a keyboard in stock when I showed up there this morning, so I grabbed it. And yes, it's AWESOME! I have a MacBook which I connect to an external monitor, mouse & keyboard, and I am so happy with the new keyboard. It is the most comfortable keyboard I've ever used - I can't believe I can get excited about a stupid keyboard!
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