Mac Keyboards

Keyboards for Macintosh

While Apple makes its own keyboards -- including the Apple Keyboard (*Est. $50) and Apple Wireless Keyboard (*Est. $77) – those have not been refreshed in quite some time. The reviews we've seen of those are now too old to be very relevant.

Unfortunately, other Mac-compatible keyboards don't do particularly well in reviews. The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (covered earlier) gets mixed reviews and is pricey for what it delivers. The Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 is another possibility. Techtree.com gives it a higher rating than any other keyboard, and the arched shape is supposed to be an ergonomic advantage. However, reviews at ExtremeTech.com, PC Pro and PC Magazine are less favorable for that now older keyboard. Logitech's diNovo Edge Mac Edition (*Est. $151) does quite well in a CoolTechZone.com review but with its high price point, isn't practical for all users.

Among reviewers, CoolTechZone.com has the best coverage of Macintosh input devices. Reviewer Gundeep Hora gives the Kensington PilotBoard Wireless Desktop (*Est. $28) a very thorough test. The no-frills combo is not recommended. While typing is pleasurable and ergonomics are fine, the wireless experience is unacceptable due to lag (a delay between input and response).