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Which Apple keyboard do you prefer?
Posted by: kite210 on 2011-04-03 00:10:23
I prefer the Apple Keyboard II due to it's small size and great keys. :beige:

Posted by: jsarchibald on 2011-04-03 02:57:18
This was done last year and most people went for the Extended or the one that came with the IIgs. I'm at odds with most and prefer the same one that you do.

Posted by: mac2geezer on 2011-04-03 08:53:14
Why exclude the Apple Extended Keyboard II (M3501)? Several folks on here, myself included, think it's the best ever.

Posted by: coius on 2011-04-03 10:23:56
I love the new one (chicklet keys).

Posted by: Dimitris1980 on 2011-04-03 10:41:15
The best apple keyboard for me is the apple extended keyboard M3501. Recently i bought one for my mac performa 6116.

Posted by: kite210 on 2011-04-03 16:29:13
I didn't mean to, I was making this poll at about 3 in the morning.

NOTE: If a mod reads this, could you add the Apple Extended Keyboard II to the poll, thanks.

Posted by: ClassicHasClass on 2011-04-03 23:05:04
Extended Keyboard II. All the way.

Posted by: Scott Baret on 2011-04-04 00:16:15
As nice as the extended keyboard (either I or II) feels, I do have one gripe about it--the size. The original Apple ADB keyboard is a pretty well-kept secret--it has the same great feel as the extended keyboard but doesn't take up as much room. Count me in as a vote for the small keyboard. I do like the IIGS keyboard as well. Apple's current keyboards aren't bad either.

Posted by: jongleur on 2011-04-04 03:26:56
3501 all the way. Everything else is just something else you use instead.

Posted by: Anonymous Freak on 2011-04-04 11:57:14
A9M0330 - Apple IIGS keyboard - for 'small workspace' vintage computing use.

M1242 - Apple Adjustable keyboard (with extension) - for 'sufficient workspace' vintage computing use.

A1255/A1314 - 'compact' Bluetooth keyboard - for modern computing use.

Posted by: CompactMacLover on 2011-04-04 21:39:11
I bought an iMate today so I could use the Apple Extended Keyboard II with my MacBook, i think it will feel 10x better, plus I love the sound

Posted by: Unknown_K on 2011-04-05 00:00:35
Do you realy want a small puny keyboard in front of a massive strong Mac II/IIx/IIfx?

Posted by: Theretrogamingroom on 2011-04-05 15:18:12
Extended II.

Posted by: Anonymous Freak on 2011-04-05 15:57:03
Do you realy want a small puny keyboard in front of a massive strong Mac II/IIx/IIfx?
YES! I love small keyboards. The IIgs keyboard is the best one for most uses to me.

Posted by: Solvalou on 2011-04-06 02:52:55
You forgot the one that splits in 2 which is my fave but otherwise its the M0116 for me.

Posted by: jsarchibald on 2011-04-06 02:57:40
Where's the TAM keyboard, M3459? Come on, what sort of poll is this?

JOKING! Apply Keyboard II FTW.

Posted by: kite210 on 2011-04-07 16:45:29
I also like the AppleDesign Keyboard as well.

Posted by: ~Coxy on 2011-04-07 20:02:36
Might as well throw in a mention for the Apple Pro Keyboard which is one of the better dome keyboards in my opinion.

Posted by: superpantoufle on 2011-04-18 02:06:17
Extended II!!!

I still use mine daily with my MacBook Pro at home through an ADB-USB adapter (kind of a generic iMate hub-style). I just love its sound! But for actual typing, my all-time favorite is the PowerBook 1400 keyboard.

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