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 Does not work with OS 10.4 November 9, 2009
Jeffrey Shapiro (Hollywood, FL)
Unfortunately this keyboard did not work with the G4 PowerPC OS X 10.4. I even went to Macally site and downloaded the drivers for it. Initially the sounds and eject dvd did not work until I installed the driver. After installing the driver the number lock never worked (before or after the driver was installed). Along with the fact that when I typed it started added numbers in between the letters (odd glitch)? so back it goes!
 Could have been a great keyboard October 29, 2009
Henry Butz (Holbrook, NY USA)
I own both Mac as well as PC. The vast majority of hardware which is built for Mac is compatible with PC because, like it or not PC still owns the majority of the market share. One thing odd about this manufacturer is they simply do not support PC - not in their software nor in their technical support. While I applaud their dedication to Apple, it seems like they are purposely aliening customers.
With that said, this is the absolute best keyboard I've ever typed on. Responsive soft-touch keys, no clicky-clacky noises, full-size layout, slick-looking low profile. I can touch type easily. If you're the hunt-n-pound typist, this may not be for you. The keys respond to a soft touch type. I find the key travel better than a typical laptop. It really is well-designed.
Yet, a USB keyboard device is a USB keyboard device, on Mac or PC - just a few keys are different. I bought this for my PC laptop, figuring that I could swap it over to the Mac if need be. It works fine under WinXP.
But, there is some bad news. The keyboard does not like to share a hub with other devices. I had my mouse and keyboard sharing a USB hub. Using the mouse would knock the keyboard off-line until it was unplugged and re-plugged. Others have reported this problem as well. I expect the typical response from the manufacturer would be, "Don't use a hub" but it would be nice if they'd follow the USB specifications. On a Windows computer, unplugging the keyboard "freaks out" the operating system.
The solution is simple - this keyboard needs a dedicated USB port. If you don't have a spare port, skip this keyboard else you'll be pulling your hair out every time the keyboard becomes unresponsive. My alternate suggestion is Deck Keyboards, but you will not find one in this price range. Deck offers a Mac key layout, but no Mac support (a keyboard is a keyboard). Deck keyboards work fine on a hub where this keyboard does not.
 Looks great, works great October 23, 2009
The Knoa (NY USA)
Why pay more for an Apple keyboard, when this one works great? I've got it hooked up to my mac mini. USB ports on either side of the keyboard allow for you to plug your mouse in either side. The cord is extraordinarily long. Better than being too short. It's a pretty quiet keyboard. Pressing the keys isn't loud at all. It's a bit larger than the standard Apple keyboards, but still looks great. I am very happy with this purchase.
Great value, great product October 21, 2009
Dug (Montecito, CA)
I bought this keyboard because some of the letters on my old Apple Powerbook were no longer visible. I put the old Powerbook up on a stand, and placed this keyboard flat on the table. Works great. Nice to have number pad, too, especially for Quicken entries.
fine product October 18, 2009
Rock Hound (Kentucky)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this when I got my first mac, a mac mini. I figured I could buy an apple keyboard cheap on ebay, but they sell for 80-percent of retail, even used. I decided I would rather spend $25 than $50 on a keyboard, so I got this MacAlly. It has worked fine, from the first plug in. I think the mac asked me to press one key because it was undefined. It has good touch and matches the white mac theme.
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