External Keyboards for MBP

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I'm going to put my MBP under my desk and use a 24" Monitor and a wireless or USB keyboard. I have a Windows background so an I'm running Vista Ultimate in Bootcamp for work. I want a keyboard that has separate Page Up/Down Keys, Arrow keys and has an Insert key. The Apple keyboards won't do. Any recommendations?
 
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Well, I don't know what keyboards you're checking out, but my Apple keyboard has page up/down and arrow keys that work fine in OS X and Windows. Apple keyboards don't have an insert key. Personally, I can't remember the last time I actually used it and had to look up it's purpose! But if you really need it, you could probably turn the "help" key (which replaces the insert key on Apple keyboards) into the insert key by custom mapping the keyboard.

That's only if you really want an Apple keyboard. If you really don't want one or don't care, you can buy any keyboard and it'll work with your Mac.
 
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Thanks. I was planning on getting the Apple keyboard until I din't see an insert key. I need the insert key when communicating with IBM iSeries systems. Otherwise, you are right, the insert key doen't have much if any uses.
 
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Check out the Apple bluetooth keyboards on eBay. Apple sells them refurbed too. Has the same basic keyboard as your typical PC. Add a Mighty Mouse and you should be set.
 
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I would recommend logitech keyboards. I have always had good luck with them. For the mouse, I am using a Logitech bluetooth mouse that works great and battery life is pretty good. I have to replace the batteries every few months and I use it every day.
 

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