A few months ago, I bought the Apple Wireless Keyboard to compliment my Macbook Pro and external display. Sitting so close to my notebook, as anyone does when using one, had given me a bad posture; what I wanted to do was place my notebook further back and at head level, requiring me to sit up and fix my gaze further away from where I was sitting. After several years of using notebooks exclusively, I was beginning to worry about my health!

With ergonomics and the health of my eyes in mind, I bought the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse. This has allowed me to sit further back from my displays and have my Macbook Pro higher up; it currently sits on a shelf that is about 10-inches above my desktop.

Design and Style

Upon first inspection, the Apple Wireless Keyboard is quite a compact and sleek looking device that closely resembles the keyboard used in the Apple Macbook Pro and Macbook Air. If you’re wondering why Apple would use a laptop style keyboard for a desktop model, then you’ve probably never used an Apple notebook before. For many people, the smaller keyboard with island or ‘chiclet’ keys is simply easier and more accurate to type on; I could not agree more.

Before using the Apple Wireless Keyboard, I had not realized how large and bulky most other desktop keyboards are; the footprint of this device is almost 50% smaller than my last keyboard. Even on my spacious L-shaped desk, which admittedly has plenty of free space, having such a compact device has its advantages. For example, the keyboard can be moved around the desk quite easily. Whenever I am eating at my desk or need space for printed documents, the keyboard can be pushed to the side and back again with just one hand. If I need even more space, I can simply rest it vertically against the wall or a speaker; the Apple Wireless keyboard doesn’t just have a small footprint, it’s also miniscule in volume.

Build Quality

After a few months of daily use, I can attest that the Apple Wireless Keyboard remains a robust unit that has not seemingly tarnished in any way. The aluminum casing with plastic white keys is elegant and minimalist in nature, but also easy to clean. There are no frills or gimmicks like rows of custom buttons and annoying lights that you’ll find on other models. The device is simple and small, and probably less likely to break for these reasons.

Conclusion

Apple has learned how to make great keyboards, and it’s no surprise that the Apple Wireless Keyboard is simply the best keyboard I have ever used. In the past, touch-typing was always a problem on larger full-sized keyboards, but with Apple’s current design, I find my fingers hitting the keys with greater accuracy and speed.

Although pricey, the Apple Wireless keyboard is worth its cost. When you think about it, most people control everything they do on their computer through only two devices; why cheap out on half of that and get anything but the best possible keyboard? The Apple Wireless Keyboard perfectly compliments the Apple Magic Mouse, and with them both I have finally found an ergonomic and elegant solution for using my laptop at the desk.