http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/ Engadget Comments for New iMacs to get MacBook-like keyboards? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
Read this study recently about the average keyboard being less sanitary than your typical subway station toilet....]]>Jul 9th 2007 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
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But regardless, I can't do without the natural resistance of your standard desktop keyboard. ]]>Jul 9th 2007 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/ PS/2 Adaptor and hook up my Model M.

Laptop keyboards will never work right as a Desktop keyboard.

Why apple why!?]]>Jul 9th 2007 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 10th 2007 2:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 9:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
However, I also don't see how anyone can do 10-key on a keyboard without a dedicated numeric keypad.]]>Jul 10th 2007 2:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://doublecommand.sourceforge.net/]]>Jul 9th 2007 8:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
C'mon apple.]]>Jul 9th 2007 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
I want a compact kbrd not like the msoft and recent logitech 'wave' designs. Wave? Don't they mean surfboard? Luckily a gust of wind doesn't catch those design monstrosities.....

As for Return & Enter keys, aside from the invaluable use of Enter with numeric kpad, they are used extensively by pro applications as shortcuts - each with a different function. Some kbrd keys may be redundant but lets kill of the real stinkers first. Caps Lock - now there's a pig!. Luckily I can disable it in the system prefs. Now its just a pretty light. Mmm Num Lock, I have used that about once in the last 10 years- another not so favourite key.

:-)

Mark]]>Jul 27th 2007 8:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/KB layout-YES, KB flateness- Please NO!]]>Jul 9th 2007 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
Every keyboard that tries to be a laptop keyboard for your desktop that I've ever used has sucked. Why does the iMac need a smaller keyboard?]]>Jul 9th 2007 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
As far as the keyboard thing, I ordered a silicone cover from onlycooltoys.com but they're site is down for maintenance until later on today. I got the black keyboard cover but they have clear as well.]]>Jul 9th 2007 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Maybe people using or familiar with a Mac (i.e. people who read this article) would find "Macbook-style" more familiar description than "Sony Vaio X505 Extreme Note-style"?
If Engadget refers those types of keyboard as "Macbook-style" on a Sony-related article, then I'll agree with you.

I mean, really, could that kind of information change peoples' lives?]]>Jul 9th 2007 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
sony wasn't the first to introduce this type of keyboard. obviously, you may be too young to remember the good ol' IBM PC jr:

http://old-computers.com/museum/photos/IBM_PCjr_KeyboardBox_1.jpg]]>Jul 10th 2007 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
Hey, you just have to learn to adapt or the world will pass you by. I think Wangs are long gone with all the dedicated word processing systems. I adapted. DOS, Windows 3.1, Mac OS6/7/9, Windows 95, ME, 98, OSX.2/3/4, WinXP, Vista. I've done them all. I'll be ready for what's next. That's why it's so amusing when forum members get all worked up about what's best/worst/useful/useless. It's not only the device. It's also the man/woman behind the machine.

Maybe every type of keyboard is on the way out. I'm not gonna bitch and moan. I'll just learn to speak clearly when voice input takes over. Whatever it takes. However, I'm confident that keyboards will be around for many more years to come.]]>Jul 9th 2007 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
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Personally, I don't want a 13-inch screen on my primary computer. ymmv]]>Jul 9th 2007 5:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
I suppose a keyboard like the MacBook Pro's would be more portable. A year or so ago Jobs announced that the era of the CRT was over. I wonder if he's soon going to announce that the era of the desktop is over, too, and make iMacs at least semi-portable, which shouldn't be too hard with the new screens.

I guess they would then re-brand Mac Pros as "workstations", which they should have done a long time ago to emphasize their computing power.]]>Jul 9th 2007 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 8:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
Show me this supposed mechanical keyboard that that's going to allow a larger screen on your Palm/Treo/BlackBerry and yet not increase the overall dimensions of the device. You think a frickin mechanical keyboard is just going to pop up like magic from somewhere on the screen. What an effin iTard. In six months or so you're gonna see more touch-screen keyboards from all the makers and then you'll say. Duh, I think I'd betta get some touch-screen learnin'.

Okay. I'll give you a chance to work the problem out with your peabrain. And don't try to stick the keyboard on the reverse side either. That'd really be a bitch to work with.]]>Jul 9th 2007 10:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/
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"AppleInsider says that the new "super-slim" keyboard will take its inspiration from those used on the latest MacBooks (seen above), which should please some more than others."

Seriously, the keyboard will _NOT_ be a macbook keyboard, but I'm sure while you see it you will think of the macbook's keyboard. Apple would never build a _laptop_ keyboard for a desktop. - It will take inspiration from the macbook keyboard, not be a macbook keyboard ...]]>Jul 9th 2007 5:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 6:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/12/sonys-new-vaio-l-series-all-in-one-desktop/]]>Jul 9th 2007 7:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 9th 2007 9:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_ZX81 with an Atari joystick instead of a mouse?]]>Jul 10th 2007 4:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/new-imacs-to-get-macbook-like-keyboards/Jul 10th 2007 4:19PM