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Apple keyboards combine practical features with an ultrathin style designed to match other Apple products, creating an attractive and consistent look on any office desk. They include both compact and full-sized products and feature wired and wireless connectivity. Staples carries a complete selection of keyboards from Apple
Enhanced Control
Keyboards from Apple use a traditional QWERTY layout and provide easy access to standard alphabetic and numeric keys. They also have the Mac-specific Option and Command keys used to access some operating system functions and arrow and page control keys that simplify document navigation. Apple makes language-specific models of some of its keyboard products. These devices include alternate key layouts and quick access to diacritical marks and other special characters, delivering a familiar typing experience to international users.
Additional keys available on some products offer extra functionality. Dedicated multimedia keys let users skip or fast forward through music or movies, change audio volume or mute output entirely. System keys give users control of hardware features such as screen brightness and disc ejection, and some models include one-touch access to OSX's Mission Control and Launchpad functions. Keyboards with a separate numeric keypad let number-focused users enter data in spreadsheets or financial applications quickly and provide familiar access to math operations.
Ergonomic Comfort
Combining low-profile keys and a slim case design, Apple keyboards offer users a precise and comfortable feel that minimizes hand fatigue. The keys on most models use a scissor mechanism that delivers positive feedback for each keystroke and provides enhanced key stability that increases typing accuracy. Users who need to transport their computers from place to place enjoy the portability offered by some Apple products. The smallest weighs about half a pound and is 11 inches wide, 4.5 inches deep and under half-an-inch thick.
Flexible Setup Options
Available with both wired and wireless connectivity, keyboards from Apple are simple to connect to any computer system. Wired products use a standard USB cable to communicate, while Apple wireless keyboards connect using Bluetooth and automatically pair with your computer. Bluetooth provides a secure and stable connection from up to 30 feet away, making it easy to work at a desk or from across the room. Wireless models also use rechargeable and recyclable lithium-ion batteries. Charge the batteries in about two hours using a USB port, and enjoy up to a month of cable-free typing.
Extra Connectivity
Some keyboards by Apple include built-in USB ports. They let users attach additional peripherals such as mice and trackpads via the keyboard, simplifying system setup. The ports also provide connections for USB-enabled cameras, hard drives or other devices, which makes it easy to transfer photos, videos or other data.
Computer users type documents and enter numeric data every day, making the keyboard a critical system component. Apple products provide a comfortable key feel, multiple connection options and custom keyboard layouts for international users. They also have special function keys that give users direct control of multimedia and system functions as they type. Explore the products available at Staples and find an Apple keyboard that matches your needs.