New Apple Keyboard Coming With iMac Refresh
AppleInsider believes that the coming iMac refresh will also bring a new, sleeker keyboard.
The last change to Apple's wired desktop keyboard accessory was in 2003, when Apple introduced the aptly named "Apple Keyboard".
AppleInsider has said that the iMac update can be expected in late July to mid August, with ThinkSecret specifying August as the likely arrival timeframe. Both sites expect a trimmed-down frame, with ThinkSecret citing the use of brushed aluminum, perhaps to roughly mirror the looks of the iPhone.
Tapping the wizardry of industrial design chief Jonathan Ive and his team, the Cupertino-based Mac maker has reportedly crafted a super-slim external keyboard for the new Macs. It's said to draw upon the aesthetic and feel of the low-profile keyboard which was first integrated with the company's 13-inch MacBook portables in May of 2006.
The last change to Apple's wired desktop keyboard accessory was in 2003, when Apple introduced the aptly named "Apple Keyboard".
AppleInsider has said that the iMac update can be expected in late July to mid August, with ThinkSecret specifying August as the likely arrival timeframe. Both sites expect a trimmed-down frame, with ThinkSecret citing the use of brushed aluminum, perhaps to roughly mirror the looks of the iPhone.
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60 months ago
I'd rather have a laptop with a desktop-inspired keyboard, than a desktop with a laptop-inspired keyboard.
60 months ago
I'd rather have a laptop with a desktop-inspired keyboard, than a desktop with a laptop-inspired keyboard.
Ditto. I'm not a fan of the MacBook keyboard.
60 months ago
I'd rather have a laptop with a desktop-inspired keyboard, than a desktop with a laptop-inspired keyboard.
Very true. I hope they aren't thinking about reviving the original iMac keyboard. Although I still use it as my server's keyboard as it is nice as small (so it is easy to tuck away), it is horrendous to type on.
60 months ago
Setting a unified appearance with product (iPhone like) starting with the iMac, then the new iPod makes sense. Can't wait to see them!
60 months ago
Well, once again I'll have to mention that the iPhone, nor any of Apple's products contain brushed anything. The iPhone has a chrome frame with cheap silver paint on the back that scrathes and chips off quite easily. Hope they don't make the iMac after that.
60 months ago
I'd rather have a laptop with a desktop-inspired keyboard, than a desktop with a laptop-inspired keyboard.
I dunno, I love Apple's notebook keyboards. More than any other (yes including desktop) keyboards I've ever used. Especially as I type this on a horrifically noisy HP KB that has travel for miles. :p[ Read All Comments ]
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