Nice presentation, however , since you were looking for a wired device , all your comparisons were to the wireless Magic Keyboard. You could easily find a used wired Apple full keyboard in near perfect condition for anywhere from 10-40 dollars. Also would have been nice to let those looking for wireles if any of the models you demoed had a wireless option. 5:14
Very interesting; I didn't know about this one. It looks like it's in a similar league to the three I looked at in this video, at a similar price to the Macally and Satechi.
I bought a Logitech mx keys, wireless bc I was constantly getting annoyed at the cable on my previous keyboard. I love the backlighting, but now, I’m getting tired of having to recharge all the time. Can’t win!
I tried the Satechi alternative and yeah, it looks just like the Apple version for about $30 less but I took it out of the box and the bottom panel was peeling off the unit. Made the whole thing feel cheap in a way that I'd never experienced from an Apple product. It worked fine but for something that I'm going to be banging on 10 hours a day, I decided to pack it up and send it back. For all of the "overpriced" complaints about Apple, they sell a quality product and as a professional relying on this gear, I'm fine paying a little more for that quality.
Interesting. I've been on the Satechi ever since (I'm typing on it right now) and it's been flawless and a perfect equivalent to the Apple. (Agree Re: Apple, they just work and are normally rock solid.)
Thanks for the review! I prefer wired keyboards too. The Apple keyboard that came with the (used, refurbished) 2009 cheese grater Mac Pro I bought in 2010 failed fairly quickly, and if I recall correctly, the one with the G5 PowerMac before that failed too. So I'm not a fan of Apple's low-profile keyboards. Then I started using the old-fashioned long-throw keyboard that came with my G4 from around 2000, and I'm very happy with it. I don't mind the noise - I even kind of like it. Now I'm using it with a Mac Studio. Touch ID on the Apple keyboard would be nice, but not at Apple's extortionate prices.
In the 2000's I used those same Apple keyboards and never minded them at the time. But now I've adjusted to the low-profile keyboards and could never go back. It's so much easier on the fingers, and faster too. In the end, I kept the Satechi (on which I'm typing right now) and I've been very happy with it. Basically, nearly identical to Apple's feel, but at half the price.
@@daviddas I'm a pianist, so the heavier touch isn't an issue. To each his/her own! Also, Iike that the old keyboard has USB-A ports; I use one for a mouse, in case Bluetooth gets flaky, the trackpad dies, etc. Backlighting would be nice, though!
@@BobKartyMusic I'm a pianist too! But I do everything I can to reduce finger/wrist strain so as to avoid long-term problems. Arguably, I probably type many more keys than I play on a piano nowadays, so I really do appreciate the super-light touch on modern low-profile keyboards. I do appreciate USB ports over Bluetooth, especially in a non-mobile environment. They're just more reliable. (The Satechi I ended up with had a USB-C cable, but I was out of USB-C ports, so I bought a converter to USB-A and it worked just fine.)
Interesting. The backlit keyboard looks cool, although I actually have one of the Logic Keyboard Mac keyboards that have all the DP shortcuts printed on the keys. They stopped making them, so I kind of hang on ti it. Also, your DeltaLab Effectron II jumped out at me! I have one still! :)
I liked the video but ergonomically friendly 😂😂😂 not the apple keyboard, my friend. You should maybe look up what that means. The magic keyboard is as ergonomically unfriendly as their mouse. Total crap but nice design.
Nice presentation, however , since you were looking for a wired device , all your comparisons were to the wireless Magic Keyboard. You could easily find a used wired Apple full keyboard in near perfect condition for anywhere from 10-40 dollars. Also would have been nice to let those looking for wireles if any of the models you demoed had a wireless option. 5:14
I have been using the Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard for Mac. As you know, if you’re a DP user the extended keyboard is great to have.
Very interesting; I didn't know about this one. It looks like it's in a similar league to the three I looked at in this video, at a similar price to the Macally and Satechi.
Here another one happy with Matias Keyboard
I bought a Logitech mx keys, wireless bc I was constantly getting annoyed at the cable on my previous keyboard. I love the backlighting, but now, I’m getting tired of having to recharge all the time. Can’t win!
Very helpful review. Thanks!
I tried the Satechi alternative and yeah, it looks just like the Apple version for about $30 less but I took it out of the box and the bottom panel was peeling off the unit. Made the whole thing feel cheap in a way that I'd never experienced from an Apple product. It worked fine but for something that I'm going to be banging on 10 hours a day, I decided to pack it up and send it back. For all of the "overpriced" complaints about Apple, they sell a quality product and as a professional relying on this gear, I'm fine paying a little more for that quality.
Interesting. I've been on the Satechi ever since (I'm typing on it right now) and it's been flawless and a perfect equivalent to the Apple. (Agree Re: Apple, they just work and are normally rock solid.)
I only have a black or white keys dilemma - with the Apple Magic keyboard. The huge battery longevity is only really a bonus.
If you were ranking them 1-3 in terms of build quality, how would you go? Thanks
I settled on the Satechi and it's been flawless in every way. Very happy customer.
Thanks for the review! I prefer wired keyboards too. The Apple keyboard that came with the (used, refurbished) 2009 cheese grater Mac Pro I bought in 2010 failed fairly quickly, and if I recall correctly, the one with the G5 PowerMac before that failed too. So I'm not a fan of Apple's low-profile keyboards.
Then I started using the old-fashioned long-throw keyboard that came with my G4 from around 2000, and I'm very happy with it. I don't mind the noise - I even kind of like it. Now I'm using it with a Mac Studio.
Touch ID on the Apple keyboard would be nice, but not at Apple's extortionate prices.
In the 2000's I used those same Apple keyboards and never minded them at the time. But now I've adjusted to the low-profile keyboards and could never go back. It's so much easier on the fingers, and faster too. In the end, I kept the Satechi (on which I'm typing right now) and I've been very happy with it. Basically, nearly identical to Apple's feel, but at half the price.
@@daviddas I'm a pianist, so the heavier touch isn't an issue. To each his/her own! Also, Iike that the old keyboard has USB-A ports; I use one for a mouse, in case Bluetooth gets flaky, the trackpad dies, etc. Backlighting would be nice, though!
@@BobKartyMusic I'm a pianist too! But I do everything I can to reduce finger/wrist strain so as to avoid long-term problems. Arguably, I probably type many more keys than I play on a piano nowadays, so I really do appreciate the super-light touch on modern low-profile keyboards. I do appreciate USB ports over Bluetooth, especially in a non-mobile environment. They're just more reliable. (The Satechi I ended up with had a USB-C cable, but I was out of USB-C ports, so I bought a converter to USB-A and it worked just fine.)
Interesting. The backlit keyboard looks cool, although I actually have one of the Logic Keyboard Mac keyboards that have all the DP shortcuts printed on the keys. They stopped making them, so I kind of hang on ti it. Also, your DeltaLab Effectron II jumped out at me! I have one still! :)
Ha. Just rescued it from a pile of my childhood things. It doesn't seem to work properly anymore. At some point I'll have to figure out how to fix it.
I liked the video but ergonomically friendly 😂😂😂 not the apple keyboard, my friend. You should maybe look up what that means. The magic keyboard is as ergonomically unfriendly as their mouse. Total crap but nice design.
Disagree...I love it and it's been great ergonomically for me. It may be that other factors (placement, height) are an issue.