Apple Wireless Keyboard Review

[TheWhifby]

Does it have a usb so you can plug a mouse in it, otherwise I also need to get a bluetooth mouse

[killerkarpenter]

Will this work on wii, ps3 and xbox?

[marquesbrownlee]

@killerkarpenter Anything with Bluetooth!

[SenorWirriam]

Are there any keyboards with the same slim design for windows?

[marquesbrownlee]

@SenorWirriam Yeah Microsoft's arc keyboard.

[ReeceNosnah]

What keyboard do you use mate?

[marquesbrownlee]

@ReeceNosnah This one.

[MrProgrammable]

Windows is a dead operating system. Sucks in every way.

[marquesbrownlee]

@MrProgrammable Only a few million people diagree.

[sanchodayus]

Windows, fuck that shit

[marquesbrownlee]

@sanchodayus Hahahaha

[sahildis1]

if you love the slimness of the apple keyboard then you should get the asus eee keyboard for its buit for windows, keys are backlit and it comes with a mouse

[marquesbrownlee]

@sahildis1 Whoa. Why have I not heard of this? Thanks for this lol

[ThePhilosoraptorr]

I've had this for about three months, use it constantly, and have yet to have to replace the batteries. It's insane.

[marquesbrownlee]

@ThePhilosoraptorr Yep it's gotten great life for me too.

[marquesbrownlee]

@Jk6jack1 Solid!

[KKteamonline]

Problem: No ESC-Key o_O

[marquesbrownlee]

@KKteamonline There is an escape key lol

[KKteamonline]

@marquesbrownlee whoops I meant DEL key ^^ sorry

[thetshirtblog]

Quick question -- how long does it take for this keyboard to wake itself up from sleep? I'm currently using a bluetooth keyboard by Microsoft, and it goes to sleep if it doesn't register a keypress within several minutes, and takes several second to wake up from this sleep state. So, I'm curious if this keyboard has a similar lag. Thanks.

[marquesbrownlee]

@thetshirtblog About 2 seconds or so.

[vimmy2492]

very very good buddy!

[marquesbrownlee]

@vimmy2492 Thanks!

[paceygb]

For anyone using this on windows 7 the following blog / .exe adds support for the function keys!

Great video, this is purely to enhance it, please google; "Solved: Using the bluetooth Apple Wireless keyboard on Windows 7"

[verydeartomyheart]

Hi. I found your review very helpful. My worry is I'm writing a thesis for my phd so I will use Tab button frequently for editing my thesis. Does the wireless provide with this button.? TQ

[marquesbrownlee]

@verydeartomyheart Yeah the tab button works.

[iphone3gs2208]

nice video dude, very well done and professional

[marquesbrownlee]

@iphone3gs2208 Thank you :]

[Appsandreviews]

What you need to do is get an Apple Computer, dont make the switch, just give it a try for a few weeks!!!

[PrintHelloWord]

eneloop are the best rechargeable you can get. Period.

[crazyD0g2]

where can i get that wireless thing u were talking about at 0:50?

[marquesbrownlee]

@crazyD0g2 Anywhere online, really.

[2021colochos]

Do all "guys" think that we are all "guys", I'm not a guy.

[marquesbrownlee]

@2021colochos Fair enough! It's "ladies and gents" next time =]

[psyjax2]

Does anyone actually use the windows key? It's always been a landmine on the keyboard when I am playing games in full-screen. Hate the damn thing.

[marquesbrownlee]

@psyjax2 I actually do! But I understand your dilemma =]

[veivo]

@psyjax2 i use it to speed up locking my computer (Windows key + L) :D

[morava1]

is it a backlit keyboard?

[marquesbrownlee]

@morava1 Nope.

[iiRubikz]

Does all of the keys work for windows except the function keys? Thank you for reading

[marquesbrownlee]

@iiRubikz Yep everything except the functions. They just work as normal F1, F2, F3 etc.

[iiRubikz]

@marquesbrownlee ok thanks

[No1applefan]

my function keys don't work either

[wary97]

my function keys don't work on my ipad!can someone help???

[marquesbrownlee]

@wary97 I don't think they're supported by the by the iPad.

[ih8school4797]

i dont know about anyone else, but am i the only one who gets an eyegasm when an HD camera focuses on stuff in youtube videos?

[marquesbrownlee]

@ih8school4797 #Youarenotalone

[ih8school4797]

@marquesbrownlee rightt?!?!

[julioecaballeros]

This keyboard is so weak, very fragil pay atention if you dont want damage it, don't clean, don't use any cleaner dont blowing. i'm not joking.

[marquesbrownlee]

@julioecaballeros You must have a different keyboard... This one is solid as a rock. All metal.

[jens76852]

your fade in or fade out effects whatever it is makes my eyes pop out

[marquesbrownlee]

@jens76852 Not sure if I should be proud or terrified.

[demetriaisdead]

I thought when you said if we like this video, you would give us a free wireless keyboard :P

[marquesbrownlee]

@demetriaisdead I wish I could do that for everyone!

[marquesbrownlee]

@PaulJobs3 I beg to differ ;-]

[TheJacobHolmes]

just a side, pairing over bluetooth with a Macintosh is flawless, on windows though i can see how it could be hit or miss

[HelloKittyChick2006]

does the keyboard keys light up at all? i know the laptop keys do and i just want to know if they do since i am buying myself an imac. thanks :)

[TheJacobHolmes]

@HelloKittyChick2006 No they do not, because it is wireless and powered by double AAs, that feature would probably cut the battery life in half. you won't have a problem with it though.

[Noctiquius]

I liked your video because you asked nicely.

[sayisakindof]

I've been playing world of warcraft(at least 3 or more hours per day) with that keyboard for almost 3 months and the battery is still alive, i don't even open the battery slot yet.

p.s.: when i said 3 or more hours of playtime, i meant more than 5.

Btw it's also very easy to pair with windows.

[meatballllll]

Why the Fuck is there no Num pad?

[joost211]

You voice is almost the same as that from Eric from Reckless Tortuga

[MassHour]

I've had my Apple keyboard for about 2 months now and my battery status is still 100%

But my magic mouse drains a lot of battery.

[MrZague8]

Nice review!

[AppleTechHelper]

I want one with backlight! I'd scoop that up immediately

[JohnP23454]

Very nicely done... thanks!

[Jibrate]

Bluetooth pairing is extremely simple on Mac. Not at all matching your description.

[numafc]

Gay

[MrJacobkip]

Mac OS 10 Here I come!!!

no... no not really...

[GjonetoTV]

great video ~ GJONETO...get a MAC though

[iButterzzZ]

just followed the tutorial on how to set this up on windows :D worked great and the keyboard feels really nice. One things does anyone no how to do ctr alt 'delete' on here :?

[hoppidyhip]

Tip: Make your aperture smaller (bigger number) to get a bigger depth of field, it's annoying when you're opening the box and it's out of focus.

[Moderntech1]

Steve jobs hates me lol :) i subbed

[Derbixrace]

did you steal that keyboard too??

[awesomeatli]

WOW, big TV

[marquesbrownlee]

@awesomeatli Where? I want one! Haha

[korwinblue]

What a piece of junk. The way this is designed, it looks like my laptop keyboard! The media keys are integrated with the function keys, no numpad, awkward arrow keys (although, better than the Arc's). How much did it cost? $70? My Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard cost me half as much! Now THAT's a keyboard.None of this Bluetooth and battery BS.

[marquesbrownlee]

@korwinblue That's debatable. The function key integration is to keep the keyboard compact, and I suppose they could justify the cost because it's made of full unibody aluminum, not plastic like the Arc or the Ergo keyboards. But yeah, I see your point =]

[korwinblue]

@marquesbrownlee True, but I fail to see why a unibody aluminum form factor is necessary. Not worth the added cost, not worth to put that in any consideration over a more affordable plastic keyboard.

[devious222]

@korwinblue to each their own really. it's a choice. You don't have to buy a house made of sturdier materials such as metal and concrete and designed to be elegant and sleek but some people would prefer that over a typical wood-frame, vinyl-siding, suburban home. But it comes with a cost. All apple is doing with this keyboard and many of their products is filling in that market gap/price point in the PC market.

[iLightningBolt]

@marquesbrownlee a thin piece of aluminium is not worth $70 :P

[iLightningBolt]

@marquesbrownlee and the keys and bottom is plastic

[xToTheSkies]

@korwinblue WTF are you off your rocker or something? Dude, seriously this keyboard is NOT a piece of junk. It looks better than those piece of crap Microsoft keyboards and the keys are all evenly spaced out etc. They're easy and fun to type with and not awkward at all. You don't know shit, Apple wireless keyboards are awesome.

[SammyFloydWals]

what does it matter when you see a wire?!

[marquesbrownlee]

@SammyFloydWals IT's more about how far away from your computer/desk you can bring the keyboard [30 ft vs the length of the cord.]

[kookieless]

@marquesbrownlee i liked this video because u said please

[applelife0800]

nice review as always

[marquesbrownlee]

@applelife0800 Thanks mate!

[sper56]

Marques, just wanted to say how I always look forward to your videos, and always find them interesting even if they're about crappy apple hardware with a nice case and a cute sticker/logo :)

[marquesbrownlee]

@sper56 Thanks! XD

[awesome11991]

why do you call yourself a Windows user when you have a 12 core mac pro? also, I would be using this keyboard if it was cheaper and had better Windows support

[marquesbrownlee]

@awesome11991 I sold my Mac Pro a while ago, and Windows support has been stepped up to a higher level =]

[GrahamW0009]

Is it powered by 2 or 3 double A batteries? mine is powered by 3, but mine is about a year and a half old so they might have changed it.

[marquesbrownlee]

@GrahamW0009 This one is the newer one, powered by 2 batteries.

[elfsboorg]

nice! im planning to get one of these to my pc. what did you say I needed to get?

[marquesbrownlee]

@elfsboorg You should get some sort of Bluetooth adapter or make sure your computer has Bluetooth built in.

[C0DMedia]

damn bro, I just watched one of your year old videos and u sound like justin bieber now u sound like a mini soldier knows best, lol..

[marquesbrownlee]

@C0DMedia ROFL! That's probably one of the best comments I've gotten today =D

[muji2k6]

hes a black nerd, not all black guys are gangsters and thugs

[marquesbrownlee]

@muji2k6 *Geek* =]

[HeavenFort]

@marquesbrownlee

black geek unite!

[brendendas]

u should have a show....nuff said

[marquesbrownlee]

@brendendas I guess I consider this my own little show =)

[AppleTalker1]

I like how your jacket fits your youtube logo, layout, and everything else :D

[marquesbrownlee]

@AppleTalker1 This color scheme is so great =D

[Spazzbert]

Marquez grow a beard or I'm not letting you be in my zombie romance action drama with werewolverines.

[marquesbrownlee]

@Spazzbert I see how it is.

[lenoat702]

So do you like iTunes?

[marquesbrownlee]

@lenoat702 Not the slightest ;-]

[lenoat702]

@marquesbrownlee good

[WingMan011]

Very professional! Great!

[marquesbrownlee]

@WingMan011 Thanks!

[cris178Zune]

was that outtro in the last videos or am i crazy

[marquesbrownlee]

@cris178Zune It shows up once every few videos haha you're not crazy =]

[ChipperMist]

Awesome review. How did you like my review?

[marquesbrownlee]

@ChipperMist Thanks! I'm watching yours now =]

[RobertoMusicTV]

1. Go to Google.

2. Search "Top 50 Women on the Web".

3. Click the first link.

4. Go to number 7.

5. Laugh.

[marquesbrownlee]

@RobertoMusicTV I saw that coming from a MILE away ! XD

[SimonProductions17]

I thought you had a mac pro?

[marquesbrownlee]

@SimonProductions17 That was sold a while ago.

[drumitar]

finally a reviewer who tells you their opinion on the product, too many tech reviewers on youtube are just stating the specs, if i wanted spec i could just go on the website.

[marquesbrownlee]

@drumitar I'm glad you enjoy the videos! I agree with you completely =]

[adliala98]

i have a microsoft keyboardf and it has command and shorcut buttons

[marquesbrownlee]

@adliala98 The MSFT arc keyboard is an excellent alternative.

[andydavis1010]

you would look great with a beard!

[marquesbrownlee]

@andydavis1010 I've never had the opportunity to grow a beard haha

[luxio43]

@marquesbrownlee how old are you? haha

[marquesbrownlee]

@luxio43 I'm 17 =]

[luxio43]

@marquesbrownlee oh, I see! Reaching your last years of high school..I admire that you're able to juggle school and making videos :)

[marquesbrownlee]

@luxio43 It's rough!

[XVSProductions]

Great review! Do you prefer the USB or Bluetooth version? And you may want to look over those focus points on your t2i, the DOF is a bit heavy and "wrong" at some parts of the review (;

[marquesbrownlee]

@XVSProductions Thanks! I prefer bluetooth over USB because there's no cables or dongles involved but that's just my opinion. I'm still a noob at DSLR videography but I'm working on it =]

[thetechzonelive]

I picked up this keyboard last week for my PC a few weeks ago and I love it. You should check out UAWKS to get the media/volume keys working. It's been working great for me.

[marquesbrownlee]

@thetechzonelive Awesome! I'm going to check that out right now.

[marquesbrownlee]

@MontageDesignz My point is I don't know how you can sound a color. lol

[marquesbrownlee]

@MontageDesignz I don't know what you're talking about - I sound purple. Haha

[guitardude2744]

My opinion is, its a very nice keyboard. But, is a little too small. I mean, im sure if you get used to it it would be really nice. I played around with one for a couple hours once and ya know. Its nice, just to small to me.

[marquesbrownlee]

@guitardude2744 It seems pretty small in the first few hours/days but the more I type on it [I've had it for a week] the more I get used to it.

[TarnishedWolf]

Nice simple review, thanks. I like the size of it, good for my boney fingers. Not sure if I'd buy it, but it does appear to be pretty decent for word processing and other basic typing which is right up my street.

[marquesbrownlee]

@TarnishedWolf Yeah I suppose we both have bony fingers! I do word processing all the time and believe me this keyboard is perfect for that.

[TheAppleReviewGuy]

What computer do u have

[marquesbrownlee]

@TheAppleReviewGuy Right now a custom build desktop and the Asus UL30A I reviewed earlier as a laptop.

[mynameisnotcory]

this works on windows right?

[marquesbrownlee]

@mynameisnotcory Yep I'm typing this reply with this keyboard on Windows right now =]

[GadourKy]

Great Video! jw, do you remember where or how you got your outro? (:

[marquesbrownlee]

@GadourKy I created it using Adobe software but I have no idea where the tutorial is. It may have been removed from YouTube or I just can't find it!

[TechMatt7]

WOW! Marques! The video quality is awesome! What lens did you use?

[marquesbrownlee]

@TechMatt7 Thanks! I used mostly the 50mm f/1.8 for this video.

[jordanhobo7]

OMG YOUR BLACK?

[marquesbrownlee]

@jordanhobo7 Nah I guess the white balance on this camera is a big off. I'm snow-colored.

[HeavenFort]

@jordanhobo7 OMG DOES IT MATTER?

[HeavenFort]

@marquesbrownlee Was there a reason why you went for windows rather than mac? I read in the comments that you had a mac before but that you sold it, what made you take this decision? I'm asking this because I plan on getting a new computer soon.

[marquesbrownlee]

@HeavenFort To be honest I just can't stand the way Apple has complete control over everything and I can't change what I want. iTuenes, for example is a pain to use, is slow, and is much more expensive than what I use now [Zune PAss]. Overall I dig the customizability and openness of Windows.

[HeavenFort]

@marquesbrownlee Yeah, the closed system is rather annoying, so is iTunes being a freaking memory hog, but I got used to iTunes and never tried out Zune, which hopefully, I'll be getting my hands on soon. These may be the only reasons why I'll never leave Windows entirely but might not use it as a primary OS.

[PatrickWillShowYou]

SCORE SCORE, same here, i have this keyboard :) nw all u gotta do is get a mac n say goodbye to windows xD

[marquesbrownlee]

@PatrickWillShowYou Just like I mentioned at 3:14 lol

[randomrazr]

do you go to university? just curious, im off to college in the fall :D

[marquesbrownlee]

@randomrazr I'm a senior in high school!

[randomrazr]

@marquesbrownlee thats awesome. me to, until im done in june :D lol

do you know what u want to do when u finish?

[marquesbrownlee]

@randomrazr I'm looking into business and information systems majors for college. I've wanted to work for Google for the longest time, though!

[randomrazr]

@marquesbrownlee haha thats awesome! yeah i was looking into to do something inn the business field but not exactly sure yet lol. i thought u were gonna do something like engineering or technology related lol

what exactly is business/information systems? i dont think ive heard of that , least it wasnt in the viewbooks at the universities i looked at in canada lol

[marquesbrownlee]

@randomrazr Information systems is a combination of business and computer science, so it has a lot of technology involved but has an IT aspect to it as well.

[randomrazr]

@marquesbrownlee oh that sounds interesting! so theres like computer programming and that kind of stuff mixed in?

this is a stupid question but i never understood what IT means lol.

[marquesbrownlee]

@randomrazr Yep there's a bit of programming but it mostly focuses on how the software and the person using the computer interact, etc. Things like user interfaces and usability are a big concern.

[randomrazr]

@marquesbrownlee

oh okay. well thanks for the info man! appreciate it! not many youtube partnered people respond to all the comments, but u did, so thanks alot! lol

oh and you have gotton yourself one more subscriber :) lol

[marquesbrownlee]

@randomrazr Yep I take care to reply to everyone's questions - I'm here to help!

Thanks for subscribing =D

[70cent64]

Dude your hair grows fast... Pretty soon you will have that perfect fro again.

[marquesbrownlee]

@70cent64 Haha you're right about that =]

[toxicgum57]

quick question, what is your opinion on logitech?