Macally USB Slim Keyboard

Average customer rating: 4.5

Great key feel
Macally vs Apple Mac
Great!
Perfect for touch typists who dislike Apple's USB keyboard.
Disappointing, buy the Kensington

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Macally USB Slim Keyboard - ICEKEY

Manufacturer: Macally
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00006HYP6

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Product Description

MacAlly IceKey Keyboard for Macintosh - With its curved two tone translucent design, the IceKey is designed to match the iMac Snow colored models but can easily complement any of the new iMacs. A statement of trendsetting yet individual fashion, this keyboard is geared for performance and ease. Requires G3/G4, iMac or PowerBook with a built-in USB port or any PowerPC with 3rd party USB adapter installed Dimensions - (W) 18.4,(L) 7.4,(H) 1.6 Lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews:

Great key feel.......2007-05-20

I love the key height. Other reviewers found the keys to be loud and hard to press, but I don't have either of these complaints about my particular specimen. My only regret is that it isn't Bluetooth; I got an iMac because I want a clean setup, not a pile of cords.

Note to Intel-based Mac users: The driver that comes on the CD doesn't do anything on Intel-based Macs, so your volume/eject buttons won't work, and the home/end keys only work in some applications. You can download the Intel-based Mac driver from the support section of Macally's website.

Macally vs Apple Mac.......2007-05-15

For three and a half years I have suffered with a keyboard that came with my G4 iMac. I don't know what took me so long, but I love my new Macally USB Slim ICEKEY. I can type fast again and without the keys repeating. I haven't used a laptop so was concerned that it was described as similar to a laptop keyboard. Shouldn't have worried, it is great. I have been using Mac for over ten years and don't understand why that keyboard does not measure up to the rest of the Apple products.

Great!.......2007-05-03

I have always been a fast typer and love the laptop style keys as they allow your fingers to really fly! I had the regular Apple keyboard that came with my computer and that was fine, but the keys started to stick and finally my dog ruined it. (You do NOT want to know...) I waited a few days before finally just deciding to try this keyboard out. As well as shipping ridiculously fast, this keyboard is AMAZING. I don't think I have ever typed faster and it's so comfortable to use. Effortless, really. I don't know about other issues like keys starting to stick since I haven't had it very long at all, but so far it's one of the best keyboards I've ever used.

Perfect for touch typists who dislike Apple's USB keyboard........2007-04-27

I bought the icekey to replace my wireless bluetooth Apple keyboard. Even though the icekey isn't wireless, I actually prefer it because I can type much faster and with less errors when using it. The springback of the keys feels similar to a laptop keyboard, though not as light and quiet as the MacBook Pro's. Based on my crude measurements, the keys on a full-size Apple keyboard travel a distance of 4.0-4.5 mm when fully pressed. The icekey keys travel 2.0-2.5 mm. The shorter throws result in quicker response, which in turn means you can exert less effort when typing 90 wpm.

There are a few other minor differences between the Apple keyboard and icekey: Apple's function keys go up to F16 whereas the icekey goes up to F15. However, F1-F13 on the Apple keyboard are in a single group, while F1-F12 are broken up into groups of four on the icekey. Also, if you have an Intel Mac, you will need to install Macally drivers and reboot to use the volume and LCD brightness control keys as well as the disc eject key. Volume Up/Down/Mute and eject have dedicated keys. LCD brightness is controlled by F14/F15.

There are two USB 1.1 ports (one located on each side) with a max speed of 12 Mbps. There are also two flip-out feet on the underside that raise the rear part of the keyboard little more than half an inch. The green power light always stays on and there are indicator lights for caps lock and num lock. An empty (non-functioning) key sits between the right control and left cursor key.

One interesting tidbit is that you can use this keyboard simultaneous with the Apple bluetooth keyboard. So you can use the icekey at your desk and the bluetooth keyboard from afar to control your Mac (like from your couch).

Overall, even though $40 may seem like a lot for a wired keyboard, I would highly recommend this product for daily use, especially if you are a speedy touch typist. Hopefully Macally develops a bluetooth wireless version in the future.

Disappointing, buy the Kensington.......2007-04-13

This keyboard is better than the stock Apple i-mac keyboard for rapid typing, as it has a shorter key stroke. Still, it isn't as good as most laptop keyboards. Some of the key switches squeak when you press them, and one key arrived somewhat twisted out of position, i think because one of the scissors links is tweaked. The touch is a bit heavier than it needs to be, and writing a great deal does make fingers and wrists sore. When going fast, I find that the shift keys don't engage. Overall, I'm disappointed; for the money, the quality ought to be better, with a lighter, smoother, and more consistent touch. Follow up note: this was hurting my hands and I replaced it with a Kensington slim type keyboard (Mac version) and a Belkin USB hub. The Kensington is MUCH BETTER -- crisp, clean touch that doesn't have the slight sponginess of the MacAlly. I recommend you buy the Kensington.

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