Apple Keyboards with PC system. (1 Viewer)

Richard Travale · Apr 9, 2005

I was recently at a friend's house and I was using his mac. I thought that the keyboard was great. The two USB 1.1 ports on the sides was brilliant in my opinion.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a PC keyboard that was similar or if the Apple keyboard would be compatable with my PC. I'm guessing that it won't be but I figured I would ask anyway.

SteveLa · Apr 9, 2005

As long as you're running Win98 or higher it should work just fine.

Richard Travale · Apr 9, 2005

Seriously? I was convinced that there would be some serious compatibility issues here.
I think I'll be heading out and buying one next paycheck.

Chris · Apr 9, 2005

There are also other keyboards with inbuilt USB hubs. Example include those from Belkin (like: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=123503)

IBM's RapidAccess III Keyboard

Ortek Slim: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...134-024&depa=0

ViewSonic EHub Keyboard series

ThomasC · Apr 9, 2005

According to Apple's website, they'll only work with the Mac OS. But, I work at a computer lab with iMac G5s and IBMs, hooked up a Mac keyboard to an IBM, and just had to wait for the IBM to recognize the keyboard (it did take a couple minutes), and I was up and running. There are some keys that are missing such as "Print Screen", but it shouldn't be too big of a deal. I was surprised to see that the volume controls on the keyboard work! Man, now I might get one for my computer.

Yeah, but they don't look nearly as cool as the Apple keyboard.

Chris · Apr 10, 2005

Yep, tested it as well. Works. The missing "Windows" key, function keys etc., however, sucks for those of us who touch type.

Christian Behrens · Apr 10, 2005

You can probably program the most used functionality (based on the missing keys) and create shortcuts for them using Autohotkey and work around it when using an Apple keyboard.

-Christian

Seth--L · Apr 10, 2005

People actual use that? Navigating the start bar is so clunky using the keyboard that it's just easier to switch to the mouse.

Richard Travale · Apr 10, 2005

yeah, I pretty much never use the windows key anyway, so I think I'm good on that note.
I really appreciate all the research and input you guys have given.

Cheers.

ThomasC · Apr 10, 2005

The Windows key is the Apple key.

Kyle McKnight · Apr 10, 2005

Yep, but it does really suck not having a print screen key...

ThomasC · Apr 10, 2005

The Apple keyboard has 4 extra function keys that you can program with a driver or registry hack to act as a "Print Screen" key and whatnot.

http://www.trinityworks.co.jp/US/sof...KPro/index.php
http://www.randyrants.com/sharpkeys/

Chris · Apr 10, 2005

*laugh* I almost never use a mouse; rarely have time to get away from the keyboard. It took me a while to setup keystrokes to quickly navigate websites, but I tend to prefer it that way.. so much faster, cleaner, easier then picking up and switching over to the mouse, which I think breaks the rythm of typing.. but maybe it's just me..

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