For Wired Aluminum Keyboard For Mac
From 2007 to 2017, Apple shipped a wired/USB 2 version of its Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. It’s made of aluminum and has white keys with black letters. It’s been a favorite of Mac users for years. Apple still sells it, but. It still uses the classic scissor mechanism for the keys which, if done right, still makes for a pleasing feel.
An essential consideration here is Apple’s penchant for elimination of wires versus the convenience and reliability of a wired connection. Personally, I don’t like to fuss with broken Bluetooth connections and dead batteries when I’m working against a deadline.
A USB connection is always there, especially when troubleshooting. And so I was sad to see Apple discontinue the wired version of this keyboard. Matias RGB Backlit Wired Aluminum keyboard for Mac. Matias Keyboard to the Rescue Fortunately, Matias has developed an identical replacement.
Wired Aluminum Keyboard For Mac Matias
But it goes just a little farther and adds variable-color backlighting. Here are the features:. Identical layout and size as the Apple version.
Short throw, scissor mechanism keys with 2 mm travel. USB 2 connection to computer. (USB-A plug). Variable brightness backlighting for all keys. Color control of backlighting (managed with a physical wheel). A mouse-friendly USB 2 port to connect a wired mouse (or dongle).
All the “Mac-friendly function keys we’re familiar with. It’s a no-compromise keyboard designed for Macs. Available in Silver/white keys or Space Gray/black keys. (Same price.).
Silver version In action on my desk. Backlighting set to purple. Keyboard Observations 1. Unlike some keyboards that try to straddle with the Windows world, this keyboard works identically to the Apple keyboard it replaces. The eject key, no longer needed, is replaced by a key that controls the backlighting. I was pleased that, it honored my F13 and F14 key assignments the moment I plugged it in. I found the key resistivity just little softer than its Apple equivalent.
I like that feel. It’s just a smidge less tiring. The backlighting is drop-dead gorgeous. It’s easy to change with the color wheel depending on the time of day, ambient lighting and one’s mood. Special consideration has been given to eliminating blue-heavy color tones, known to create issues with subsequent sleep. This is the keyboard Apple should have built but did not.
Matias glamor shot, green backlighting. Final Words Keyboards are very personal and attuned to one’s physical preferences. Some people prefer a long throw keyboard with a distinctive click. Some prefer black keys, like those found on MacBooks.
But if you’ve been a fan, as I have, of the Apple aluminum keyboards, this Matias product is an awesome replacement. (Note the two color schemes available.) Yes, it costs quite a but more than the cheapest plastic keyboards, but for the creative professional, I think it’s worth the investment.
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Not to discount the validity of the articles opinion, but it amazes me that so many people are unaware of the fact that the Apple Magic Keyboard w/ Numeric Pad is intentionally designed to be used both wirelessly AND wired. That lightning cable that comes in the box? It’s meant to charge the keyboard if the batteries run low with wireless use, but plug it in to the keyboard and viola! You’ve got yourself the dedicated wired USB keyboard that you so dearly miss, and the icing on the cake? Well that wired keyboard can be used on any computer Read more ».