[X4U] New Keyboards (was: iLife '08 and iWork '08)

[Judi Sohn]

On Aug 8, 2007, at 8:50 AM, Zane H. Healy wrote:

> At 8:30 AM -0400 8/8/07, Carroll Glass wrote:
>> On Aug 7, 2007, at 8:18 PM, Zane H. Healy wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.apple.com/keyboard/
>>>
>
>> Thanks for that link, didn't realize wireless version was just a  
>> repackaged MacBook keyboard - oh well, what to do?
>
> I know what I'm doing.  Sticking with my "Apple Extended II ADB  
> Keyboard" that I have attached via a ADB-to-USB converter for as  
> long as possible.  I really should invest in a spare converter.  I  
> have extra keyboards if needed.  Hopefully it continues to work as  
> expected on Intel Mac's (I should also test it on my wife's MacBook).
>
> If needed, I'll look at 3rd party keyboards.  I won't use a  
> keyboard like Apple is now selling.
>

I have to agree. If this is going to be the all-purpose keyboard for  
Apple, it won't bode well. Remember those little round hockey-puck  
mice they tried for a few years? ::shudder::

I don't have a problem with the keyboard on the MacBooks. On  
MacBooks. I wouldn't want it at my desk.