Macally USB Slim Keyboard - ICEKEY by Macally
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Digital camera reviews of Macally USB Slim Keyboard - ICEKEY
Digital camera Review: Fantastic keyboard for keyboard snobs!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always been a bit of a keyboard snob. In my PC days I had a treasured OmniKey, at one time the holy grail of mechanical switch keyboards. I also have used and enjoyed a Matias TactilePro, and several other ALPs style keyboards (these are all keyboards which utilize separate mechanical switches for each key rather than the more common membrane style).
I just bought a new iMac, and love it except for one thing -- the keyboard that came with it is incredibly mushy, even by membrane-keyboard standards. It was not comfortable to type on, and I was constanly hitting double letters. It was driving me nuts.
I thought I was going to have to shell out the $150 the Matias TactilePro, but luckily I saw a review for this keyboard. I was wary of a keyboard that didn't use mechanical switches (the IceKey uses "scissor keys" like Apple's PowerBooks do). But, at less than a third the price of the Matias, I figured it was worth a try.
I'm so glad I took the chance -- this is one of the best keyboards I've ever used. It has the solid, crisp feel that mechanical-key users love, a very short travel time for the keys, great spring-back, a nice little "click" to it without being tap-dancer-loud, and it even looks good with the iMac.
I spend a large portion of my waking time in front of a computer and have for years. So far, I've avoided carpal tunnel and other related injuries, and I think it's due in large part to being so picky about what keyboard I use. Mushy, unresponsive keyboards are simply bad for you.
This IceKey, though, is what keyboards are supposed to be. It's a total keeper.
Digital camera Review: Fastest typing keyboard I've ever used
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this keyboard to use in replacement of the slow and frustrating one that came with my mac. Suffice it to say that this keyboard is easily the best one I've ever used; it allows me to type about 25% faster than previously with fewer errors. The tactile feel of the keyboard is fantastic. Each key feels very well supported and the low profile keys allow me to transition from key to key with remarkable quickness.
The design is very minimalistic with very few thrills. The top of the keyboard is rounded, and the only real complaint I have is that it is a bit too glossy and reflects some light that I can pick up in my peripheral vision. This only happens when there is a lot of light coming in from the window beside my desk. It's been easily fixed by using some white tape over the top of the keyboard.
I've experienced none of the driver issues that others have reported. Leopard recognizes all of the keys, including the volume up/down keys.
Overall, and especially for the cost, this is a FANTASTIC keyboard that I cannot recommend highly enough.
Digital camera Review: Feels great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this because my Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combo couldn't be recognized through my iogear 4-port KVM I bought. The wireless keyboard and mouse worked, but I couldn't use any of the special keys on the keyboard... BUMMER!!
I have my KVM hooked up to a MacBook, Windows - Dell Laptop, and a Ubuntu Linux desktop. The keyboard works fine for all situations. I do recommend you download the driver software from the Macally website as the software on the included CD doesn't work with Intel MacBooks.
Digital camera Review: Going out of style
Summary: 3 Stars
When I got the Macally ICEkey keyboard, I thought it was great. Sure it's a little bigger than Apple's aluminum keyboards, but the keys are very responsive and the size issue was worth the savings. Not so sure now... turns out Macally won't be issuing any drivers to make the volume keys (and other features) work with Intel Macs. Kinda pointless if you're making keyboards designed only for the previous generation of Macs... Still, it does work fine. I just hope it doesn't discolor like my old iBook G4 did.Digital camera Review: Good Feel. Works with Mac or Linux. Durable.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent keyboard that works fine with Mac or Linux (I've used it with both). The size is good and the feel of the keys is nice.
I find that keys do break fairly easily but I don't mind. My current one has been working great for the last 2 years.
Highly recommended.