The new keyboards!

[limike28]

I like the design of the new keyboards. Only thing that would really kick it up would be an integrated touchpad, especially on a the BT model. Less clutter, and easier for couch surfing or throwing the keyboard in your lap.

[Qion]

I like the integrated touchpad idea. Apple could do some really neat things with it in iPhoto and and Aperture.

(Posted with iPhone... )

[BikerRob]

okay ... is there a way to set up the extra function keys to open programs? Like make F13 open iTunes, F14 open Keynote, etc.?

[Giaguara]

With Keyxing you can http://www.lumacode.com/keyxing/
unfortunately that software isn't for sale any more but you can google for links for it or send a pm.

[McDuff]

I have a lovely wireless one. I don't really miss the number keys as I use it with my MacBook when I'm away from home. At home I use a white wired one ...

[arninetyes]

Picked up a new wired keyboard for my 12-inch Powerbook. While the PB's keyboard works fine, it is small, and my fingers are either fatter or clumsier than they used to be - or both.

The keyboard is very nice - I really like the feel of the keys. The added space makes it easier when I have to type a lot. AND, it has a number pad. AND, I can plug my Wacom tablet/pen/mouse to it.

I looked at the "system requirements" and was a bit baffled - why would a keyboard require OS X 10.4 or above? So, I tried two tests - I plugged it into my Pismo G4 550 with OS X 10.3.9, and it worked just fine, thank you. Then, I plugged it into my work laptop, a Dell with Windoughs. It worked just fine there, too. In fact, the ALT keys worked as ALT keys, the CTRL keys worked as CTRL keys, and the Command keys worked as Windoughs keys. If I'm forced to type on the Dell for a while, I'll just plug the Apple keyboard into it.

[simbalala]

I finally picked up the new keyboard (wired, the numeric keypad is essential to me). I really like it much better than my old Bluetooth one.

I'm a long time user of QuicKeys and I quickly took advantage of the new function keys (F17-F19). I made F17 type Command - and F18 type Shift-Command = (for plus +). I finally have single key commands for increasing or decreasing text size in my browsers.

[andychrist]

simbalala, since somewhere in Panther you could assign single key commands using Keyboard Shortcuts from the Keyboard & Mouse Preference pane. That's one reason I prefer a full keyboard, 'cause you can use all of the numeric pad for shortcuts. Kind of a pain to set up though, as it requires typing in commands exactly as they appear in the menu. Also once set up, the new commands tend to disappear from the list, though they will continue to function.