Will we ever see an ergonomic Apple keyboard?

kaidomac · kaidomac #1 (**permalink**)

01-12-2007, 08:10 PM

Just curious, what do you think? Flat keyboards are pretty mainstream, but I can't live without my ergo. I'd like to see a nifty clear/white Apple-brand ergonomic keyboard someday, will it ever happen?

snoslicer8 · snoslicer8 #2 (**permalink**)

01-12-2007, 08:12 PM

Branded by Apple? Probably not in the near future. I think Apple likes to stick with a very streamlined and similar-looking line of products.

Will we see one 3rd party? Heck, go ask Logitech, I'm sure they're just waiting for enough interest to make one.

iRye · iRye #3 (**permalink**)

01-12-2007, 08:35 PM

You could buy a Microsoft ergonomical keyboard, but that wouldn't be as pretty as your Mac.

technologist · technologist #4 (**permalink**)

01-12-2007, 08:58 PM

The Apple Adjustable keyboard was a miserable flop in the marketplace. Although it had a sliding adjustable angle, it was prone to mechanical problems (the adjustment mechanism would break) and was expensive (about $300--three times the price of a standard keyboard at the time. The wikipedia article is wrong.) I doubt Apple is eager to release another one.

You won't find a clear-plastic one, but Adesso makes a TruForm with a Mac layout, and Microsoft has a curved-but-not-split Wireless Desktop with a Mac layout.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #5 (**permalink**)

01-12-2007, 09:05 PM

NOTE: Moved to the appropriate forum.

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technologist #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,744 Mac Specs: 12" Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz)	01-12-2007, 08:58 PM The Apple Adjustable keyboard was a miserable flop in the marketplace. Although it had a sliding adjustable angle, it was prone to mechanical problems (the adjustment mechanism would break) and was expensive (about $300--three times the price of a standard keyboard at the time. The wikipedia article is wrong.) I doubt Apple is eager to release another one. You won't find a clear-plastic one, but Adesso makes a TruForm with a Mac layout, and Microsoft has a curved-but-not-split Wireless Desktop with a Mac layout.
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