MacBook Pro - Keyboard size: MPB vs MB vs PB

Luminous1 · Luminous1 #1 (**permalink**)

07-13-2007, 05:33 PM

im looking to get that microfiber keyboard cloth by marware for my 15" MBP which protects the screen and can be used to clean it as well. unfortunately, it can only be purchased as part of the protection package. the MBP protection pack is 20 bucks but the PB protection pack is only 10.

are the keyboards of the MPB and the PB the same size? how do they compare to the MB?

just for the record, i do not plan on using the 'hand rest' since ive heard its difficult to apply, and contrary to the manufacturer's claims, leaves a sticky residue.

in case anyone is going to tell me they sell the keyboard cover separately, well thats what i thought but that one is actually neoprene, very low quality and cannot be used to clean your screen....

heres a link to the item page

thanks in advance! Peace :-)

Luminous1 · Luminous1 #2 (**permalink**)

07-13-2007, 07:01 PM

if youre reading this and you have a 15" PB, 15" MBP or MB, please give me approximate keyboard measurements so i can get an idea...

thanks a lot!

Luminous1 · Luminous1 #3 (**permalink**)

07-14-2007, 11:03 PM

cmon, people! cant someone tell me how big their freakin keyboard is?

whats the point of a forum if no one helps out with easy stuff like this? 75 views and not one reply... :-/

thanks anyway

todd51 · todd51 #4 (**permalink**)

07-14-2007, 11:25 PM

Sorry I don't have a ruler around me anywhere so I can't give you exact measurements.

My 15" MBP's keyboard looks like it's about 10-12" by 4-5"? Rough guess.

Luminous1 · Luminous1 #5 (**permalink**)

07-14-2007, 11:30 PM

for the love of god, i thank you, todd51! if not for the inaccurate measurements, than definitely for your level of integrity!

bless you!

anyone else?

kman445 · kman445 #6 (**permalink**)

07-14-2007, 11:49 PM

i have a macbook pro 15" and the key board is 10 3/4" x 4 7/16" roughly lol

Luminous1 · Luminous1 #7 (**permalink**)

07-15-2007, 02:04 AM

thank you! anyone with a 15" PB? or a MB?

bobtomay · bobtomay #8 (**permalink**)

07-15-2007, 06:02 AM

Have both a MB and a MBP - both keyboards are identical in size measured from end of key to end of key.
10 11/16" x 4 1/4"

Adding the indentation the keys sit in makes the:
MBP 10 3/4" x 4 1/2"
MB 11 1/4" x 4 11/16"
And no they are not backwards, the total area including the recess of the MB is larger than that of the MBP.

Luminous1 · Luminous1 #9 (**permalink**)

07-15-2007, 11:19 PM

thank you so much bobtomay!!!

that really helps me a lot....

does anyone know if powerbook and MBP keyboards are the same?

Luminous1 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 14	07-13-2007, 05:33 PM im looking to get that microfiber keyboard cloth by marware for my 15" MBP which protects the screen and can be used to clean it as well. unfortunately, it can only be purchased as part of the protection package. the MBP protection pack is 20 bucks but the PB protection pack is only 10. are the keyboards of the MPB and the PB the same size? how do they compare to the MB? just for the record, i do not plan on using the 'hand rest' since ive heard its difficult to apply, and contrary to the manufacturer's claims, leaves a sticky residue. in case anyone is going to tell me they sell the keyboard cover separately, well thats what i thought but that one is actually neoprene, very low quality and cannot be used to clean your screen.... heres a link to the item page thanks in advance! Peace :-) Last edited by Luminous1; 07-13-2007 at 05:47 PM.
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kman445 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2006 Location: Ottawa ,Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,328 Mac Specs: 24" iMac 2.66GHz Core2Duo // 15" Macbook Pro2.53GHz Core2Duo	07-14-2007, 11:49 PM i have a macbook pro 15" and the key board is 10 3/4" x 4 7/16" roughly lol "I asked who i am to her, and she yelled god"
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bobtomay #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,809 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	07-15-2007, 06:02 AM Have both a MB and a MBP - both keyboards are identical in size measured from end of key to end of key. 10 11/16" x 4 1/4" Adding the indentation the keys sit in makes the: MBP 10 3/4" x 4 1/2" MB 11 1/4" x 4 11/16" And no they are not backwards, the total area including the recess of the MB is larger than that of the MBP. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month Last edited by bobtomay; 07-15-2007 at 06:03 AM. Reason: better formatting
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Luminous1 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 14	07-13-2007, 07:01 PM if youre reading this and you have a 15" PB, 15" MBP or MB, please give me approximate keyboard measurements so i can get an idea... thanks a lot!
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todd51 #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	07-14-2007, 11:25 PM Sorry I don't have a ruler around me anywhere so I can't give you exact measurements. My 15" MBP's keyboard looks like it's about 10-12" by 4-5"? Rough guess.
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Luminous1 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 14	07-14-2007, 11:30 PM for the love of god, i thank you, todd51! if not for the inaccurate measurements, than definitely for your level of integrity! bless you! anyone else?
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Luminous1 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 14	07-15-2007, 02:04 AM thank you! anyone with a 15" PB? or a MB?
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Luminous1 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 13, 2007 Posts: 14	07-15-2007, 11:19 PM thank you so much bobtomay!!! that really helps me a lot.... does anyone know if powerbook and MBP keyboards are the same?
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