In 2003 Apple introduced new wired and wireless keyboards that were ascetically pleasing and very functional. The white-acrylic models were a treat to type on, but did have their share of flaws. Given that, and the fact that after four years the design was aging, a change seemed to be in order. This call was answered with the aluminum keyboard we observe today, and I’d like to tell you about my experience with it.
The problem I had with the old Apple keyboard was just how easily it became dirty. All too often a hair would show up underneath the transparent acrylic, or a smudge on the white surface. I found myself cleaning it often and it became an irritation. Another problem I had with the acrylic keyboards was that they crapped out at a considerably high rate. Out of the three I owned, two stopped working for no apparent reason. Needless to say after these experiences, I became skeptical of these ‘pro’ keyboards.