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Which Apple keyboard do you prefer?

68kMLA Peripherals 21 posts Apr 3, 2011 to Apr 24, 2011

#1 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 - 08:10 68kMLA

I prefer the Apple Keyboard II due to it's small size and great keys. :beige:

#2 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 - 10:57 68kMLA

This was done last year and most people went for the Extended or the one that came with the IIgs. I'm at odds with most and prefer the same one that you do.

#3 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 - 16:53 68kMLA

Why exclude the Apple Extended Keyboard II (M3501)? Several folks on here, myself included, think it's the best ever.

#4 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 - 18:23 68kMLA

I love the new one (chicklet keys).

#5 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 - 18:41 68kMLA

The best apple keyboard for me is the apple extended keyboard M3501. Recently i bought one for my mac performa 6116.

#6 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 - 00:29 68kMLA

I didn't mean to, I was making this poll at about 3 in the morning.

NOTE: If a mod reads this, could you add the Apple Extended Keyboard II to the poll, thanks.

#7 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 - 07:05 68kMLA

Extended Keyboard II. All the way.

#8 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 - 08:16 68kMLA

As nice as the extended keyboard (either I or II) feels, I do have one gripe about it--the size. The original Apple ADB keyboard is a pretty well-kept secret--it has the same great feel as the extended keyboard but doesn't take up as much room. Count me in as a vote for the small keyboard. I do like the IIGS keyboard as well. Apple's current keyboards aren't bad either.

#9 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 - 11:26 68kMLA

3501 all the way. Everything else is just something else you use instead.

#10 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 - 19:57 68kMLA

A9M0330 - Apple IIGS keyboard - for 'small workspace' vintage computing use.

M1242 - Apple Adjustable keyboard (with extension) - for 'sufficient workspace' vintage computing use.

A1255/A1314 - 'compact' Bluetooth keyboard - for modern computing use.

#11 Tue, 5 Apr 2011 - 05:39 68kMLA

I bought an iMate today so I could use the Apple Extended Keyboard II with my MacBook, i think it will feel 10x better, plus I love the sound

#12 Tue, 5 Apr 2011 - 08:00 68kMLA

Do you realy want a small puny keyboard in front of a massive strong Mac II/IIx/IIfx?

#13 Tue, 5 Apr 2011 - 23:18 68kMLA

Extended II.

#14 Tue, 5 Apr 2011 - 23:57 68kMLA

Do you realy want a small puny keyboard in front of a massive strong Mac II/IIx/IIfx?

YES! I love small keyboards. The IIgs keyboard is the best one for most uses to me.

#15 Wed, 6 Apr 2011 - 10:52 68kMLA

You forgot the one that splits in 2 which is my fave but otherwise its the M0116 for me.

#16 Wed, 6 Apr 2011 - 10:57 68kMLA

Where's the TAM keyboard, M3459? Come on, what sort of poll is this?

JOKING! Apply Keyboard II FTW.

#17 Fri, 8 Apr 2011 - 00:45 68kMLA

I also like the AppleDesign Keyboard as well.

#18 Fri, 8 Apr 2011 - 04:02 68kMLA

Might as well throw in a mention for the Apple Pro Keyboard which is one of the better dome keyboards in my opinion.

#19 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 - 10:06 68kMLA

Extended II!!!

I still use mine daily with my MacBook Pro at home through an ADB-USB adapter (kind of a generic iMate hub-style). I just love its sound! But for actual typing, my all-time favorite is the PowerBook 1400 keyboard.

#20 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 - 15:18 68kMLA

Extended II. Durable mechanical keyswitches, excellent tactile feedback, washable (dry thoroughly before next use ;-)

The height adjusting slider actually works, if the plastic mechanics get some appropriate lubricant (like a small amount of washing-up liquid, preferably spread onto the disassembled slider with a brush).

Btw: did anyone successfully transplant the controller of a recent USB keyboard into an Apple Extended keyboard II ? Thus you would not have to work around missing keys like with ADB-Keyboard + Griffin iMate.

#21 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 - 20:29 68kMLA

I love the Apple Pro Keyboard M7803. Its been my choice since about 2005 when it took the place of my B&W USB keyboard.