Apple Keyboard from 2010 VS Apple Keyboard from 1986 - Hardware & Software

Thought you guys would like this. I managed to snag an old Apple Extended Keyboard from school and am excited to use it (Waiting for the Griffin iMate to arrive). The old keyboard is what is referred to as a "Mechanical Keyboard" as apposed to a rubber membrane keyboard that are current popular. The new apple keyboard uses scissor type, which allows for the slim design. The old keyboard is clicky, feels more firm and has a tactile feel when you press the keys. The caps lock key is pretty nifty, when you press it, the key stays down. This means you can feel that the key is pressed in addition to noticing the light. [IMG]http://bj0.org/pictures/keyboards.JPG[/IMG]

I prefer the new ones simply because they feel like my MacBook Pro's keyboard which feels good. I just wish they would all have the damned numpad on them. However until I got my MacBook, I used only one keyboard throughout my life: An Apple Pro Keyboard from 2000 that came with my iMac. It was clear and dark green and it was fantastic.

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;25910422]I prefer the new ones simply because they feel like my MacBook Pro's keyboard which feels good. [highlight]I just wish they would all have the damned numpad on them.[/highlight] However until I got my MacBook, I used only one keyboard throughout my life: An Apple Pro Keyboard from 2000 that came with my iMac. It was clear and dark green and it was fantastic.[/QUOTE] [url]http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB110LL/A[/url] :science:

[QUOTE=VagabondSleuth;25912388][url]http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB110LL/A[/url] :science:[/QUOTE] That's why I said all. I know it's an option, but most of the computers default to the numpadless ones. The ones with numpads don't even cost more!

Even though I'm an IBM Model M fanboy, I have to say that 86's Apple keyboard looks awesome.

I forgot to add, though it's extremely easy to clean. You take out 4 phillips screws from the back and pull the top off. From there the PCB and the connectors are easily accessible and lift right out (No screws to take out), leaving you with two halfs of the plastic shell.

Hmm, i have two or three of these.

I'm selling my desktop soon, and was thinking of getting an Apple keyboard and mouse for my Macbook Pro. My logitech wireless just isn't as accurate as I'd like. Would you guys recommend them?

[QUOTE=MisterM;25938821]I'm selling my desktop soon, and was thinking of getting an Apple keyboard and mouse for my Macbook Pro. My logitech wireless just isn't as accurate as I'd like. Would you guys recommend them?[/QUOTE] Keyboard: Yes Mouse: Not really, it's really nice for web browsing though for everything else it's just crap.

mechanical keyboard is pro GREEN ALPS YEAHHHH

I still have the original Apple Keyboard...somewhere

[QUOTE=Tools;25912700]Even though I'm an IBM Model M fanboy, I have to say that 86's Apple keyboard looks awesome.[/QUOTE] IBM Model M :fap:

[QUOTE=ProWaffle;25951539]IBM Model M :fap:[/QUOTE] Had an IBM model M, but after getting finger fatigue writing an essay I switched to a cherry MX blue keyboard. God damn, it is amazing.

I got the same keyboard but it has Avid and ProTools keycaps. They feel unnecessarily large.

[QUOTE=MisterM;25938821]I'm selling my desktop soon, and was thinking of getting an Apple keyboard and mouse for my Macbook Pro. My logitech wireless just isn't as accurate as I'd like. Would you guys recommend them?[/QUOTE] Your current mouse isn't accurate enough so you're considering an [b]Apple mouse[/b] What the fuck is wrong with you

I'd rather using the 1986 one. Mechanical keys, fuck yeah. The shallow soulless keys from recent apple keyboards disappoint me greatly. Also, the lack of numpad is a no-go for me.

[QUOTE=jimhowl33t;26012313]I'd rather using the 1986 one. Mechanical keys, fuck yeah. The shallow soulless keys from recent apple keyboards disappoint me greatly. Also, the lack of numpad is a no-go for me.[/QUOTE] You can still get one with a numpad.

wouldn't be fairer/wiser to compare the old one with the current [B]full[/B] keyboard, rather than the [B]mini[/B] keyboard?

[QUOTE=M_B;26039977]wouldn't be fairer/wiser to compare the old one with the current [B]full[/B] keyboard, rather than the [B]mini[/B] keyboard?[/QUOTE] Probably, though I didn't have one.

Can you use an apple keyboard on a pc?

yeah