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    iMac's new keyboard?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Cloud_9, Jul 27, 2007.

  1. Cloud_9

    Cloud_9 Notebook Consultant

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    Cloud_9, Jul 27, 2007
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  2. Xander

    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Maybe the iMac will have some complimentary brushed aluminum as well, who knows. Or maybe neither the keyboard nor iMac will, I love rumors.
     
    Xander, Jul 27, 2007
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  3. thegsrguy

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    Uh, those were officially debunked as being a knock-off, that's not the real keyboard.

    Looks cool nonetheless.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 27, 2007
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  4. Xander

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    Care to share your source/link for said Official debunking?

    A popular discussion topic is the missing Apple icon from the Open-Apple/Command key. Although no one on this forum seems to be interested.
     
    Xander, Jul 28, 2007
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  5. Sam

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    Even if it is a fake, its a pretty nice concept ;). Rumours did report that the keyboard would be similar to the current MacBook keyboard design.
     
    Sam, Jul 28, 2007
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  6. Xander

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    Still you cannot falsify one rumor with another... rumor. Whatever that means.
     
    Xander, Jul 28, 2007
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    looks mighty uncomfortable, there's no ergonomics to it what-so-ever.
     
    sheldon77, Jul 28, 2007
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  8. Homer_Jay_Thompson

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    Why does Apple have so many problems with keyboards?
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 28, 2007
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  9. queshy

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    It looks...so....real!
    Too bad I spent all my $ on a mbp so I can't upgrade my iMac lol, even though mine is absolutely perfect.
     
    queshy, Jul 28, 2007
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  10. HLdan

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    True, but there's no ergonomics on a notebook keyboard either.
     
    HLdan, Jul 28, 2007
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  11. cashmonee

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    It actually seems most agree that this is the real deal. As for it's odd look (white keys on a aluminum background) and no apple on the command key, if you look at the pictures one of them has a label that says 'Not Cosmetic Unit'. It is likely just a test version and they will spruce up the look upon release.
     
    cashmonee, Jul 28, 2007
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  12. fan of laptop

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    It is pretty nice design, I just love it
     
    fan of laptop, Jul 28, 2007
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