Ergnonomic keyboard for mini

OK I have a mini on order now. Since I am clear on the opposite side of the US from Apple, I expect it will take longer to get here. This would probably fall under general apple equipment but since the mini will be my new comp, I decided to ask here.
Now I'm into RP/MU* games and general writing, which means I use my keyboard fairly heavily for writing. This made me think since this is an intended use of my comp, it makes sense to replace my keyboard with one designed for heavy writing rather then a standard keyboard.
The keyboard I have on hand both has a spacebar problems and the wrong plug. Never going to remove a spacebar again, it has ruined my keyboard for normal use. That I've had to type one handed due to an injury makes hard pressing keys even worse so this keyboard is going to be my back up.
I have been trying without luck to get a simple ergonomic keyboard for a mac. I am disapointed in the offical apple brand keyboard which is nothing but an over glorified laptop style keyboard. OK, it's pretty and may suit people who need a space saving keyboard.
I took a trip out to Albany, NY the other day with a focus on keyboard shopping. I went to Castle computers, the offical Apple store in crossgates, a small used comp. shop and Compusa. I found just what I wanted at Compusa, but the catch was it wasn't in the apple section. Yes I've found fancy $300 ergnomic keyboards online for macs, but no simple ones in the $30-40 range like I am finding for the nonmacs.
It would be nice if the new keyboard were campatble with both my powerwave 604/132 and the mini but if not, I'd like it to fit with the mini.

It doesn't sound like you're talking about needing a keyboard that has an ergonomic layout (something along the lines of the MS ergonomic keyboard at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=043) so much as a keyboard that is more comfortable to type on and in general use than the low-grade models that are more commonly available.
If the latter, I can recommend the Matias TactilePro keyboard as fully Mac compatible and with significantly better key action than Apple's own models. My only complaint about it is that it's rather 'clacky' in use. Details can be found at http://www.matias.ca/tactilepro/index.php and a quick search on Google should help you locate one at a bit of a lower price than the $99 Matias want.

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I have this issue as well and researching on the internet gave me this helpful blog detailing the progress of the repair and I'm glad to know that HP has fixed the issue for the blogger and all we have to do now (I hope) is to wait for HP to release the fix.
The blog could be found at the following address:
http://virkkunen.net/broken-keyboard/
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I need to reprogram the delete and enter key to the left side of a external keyboard for the ipad mini. I don't need the caps/lock or ctrl key. Due to a brain injury my daughter can only use her left hand to type. She also uses a text to speech app to verbalize all of her needs since her speech isn't intelligible any longer either. And her vision was significantly affected also, so the keyboard has to be mounted about 6 inches from her face. So to reach across the keyboard with her left hand to the right side delete and enter button is physically difficult and causes typing errors, which cause people to not understand what shes trying to say.
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Sami's mom

Sami\'s mom wrote:
I need to reprogram the delete and enter key to the left side of a external keyboard for the ipad mini.
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I want to get a bluetooth keyboard for an ipad mini. The case doesnt matter. But the one i'm looking at says IPAD or IPAD2 does it matter or will it work with the mini?

It might, it might not.
I have this keyboard for my mini and like it a lot.
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I can't find any instructions for installing a replacement keyboard for my PowerBook G4 1.33 Ghz. The instructions on the Apple website are for the 1 Ghz model and there is this slot thingy to the left of the NUM LOCK key. There is no such slot on mine so I have no clue how to install. And the replacement keyboard didn't come with instructions either. It seems that the entire case is one piece and the keyboard is embedded within. I tried pulling it up but I don't want to break it.
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I have a Mac Mini 1,1 (1.6ghz CD) and found out the hard way that the EFI firmware DOES NOT support the new Apple aluminum keyboard properly during post startup. You simply cannot use ANY startup modifier keys (cmd-c, option, a-o-p-r etc.) because the EFI firmware doesn't recognize the keyboard until the OS driver loads.
I found this out with a bunk boot camp install which left me with the famous 'no bootable device --' error and was unable use the option key to get to the boot selection screen to return to Mac OS. I called Apple and they were clueless and suggested I take the computer in for service.
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OK, I'll bite!
Firstly, welcome to Apple Discussions.
Secondly:
no PS2 socket!
Which is hardly a surprise really, since PS2 keyboards have been a dead dog ever since USB arrived, and it would be a difficult proposition to find any new system that had a connector for either PS2 keyboard or mouse these days. There are some legacy technologies which are worth continuing to support, but that isn't one of them.
Thirdly:
now I have to go buy a **ing keyboard just because I updated the firmware.
I suspect there's more to it than that. Having updated firmware on a series of systems, and monitored reports from lots of users, your problem is not at all common, and therefore suggests there may have been a problem existing on your system prior to the firmware update which the update merely served to trigger. If so, then you would likely have faced the problem sooner or later.
It isn't clear from your description exactly what is happening with your system. You report hat you connected a USB mouse but it didn't appear to work, but subsequent to that it isn't clear what you mean by a 'hard reset' or whether the mouse worked after that. Obviously with a dead keyboard (presumably bluetooth, though you don't say) you can't log in, but if the USB mouse now works, then there is reason to expect a USB keyboard will get you into the system and then allow a little more troubleshooting and problem solving.
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Hello MPnarnell,
The keyboard on your G7-1326dx needs to be replaced, but you want to use a keyboard for a G7-2233cl, is that correct? I will try to help you .
Comparing the keyboard section of the manuals the part number for the keyboard you want to you use doesn’t show in the G7-1326dx list of compatible keyboards. The reason being probably is because it has never been fully tested.
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b) After functioning normally, a key (usually 'f') kept repeating.
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2) In the keyboard menu, select the 'Hardware' tab and select 'HID Keyboard Device'.
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Hello,
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Certain older Macs can't use later version Apple keyboards.
Various aluminum models were compatible with later model
G5 PowerMac and iMac, while the older could only use older
model keyboards. Third party USB keyboards from a variety
of makers other than Apple may work OK.
Be sure the Mac OS X is updated to the last Combo and
then see if there is any other software update is available.
Not sure now (years have gone by) if there was a firmware
update applicable to the older Macs so they could use later
metal keyboards. I'd found several white USB polycarbonate
Apple keyboards to work with most of the last PPC Macs;
and bought spares as available, metal / newer didn't work
with mine. Several white plastic ones can work w/ intelmac.
There were keyboard model numbers (Apple) noted to work
with aluminum PowerMac G5, while others that look other-
wise identical (except number on keyboard) did not work...
Too new, and they weren't supported. Worked w/Intel-Mac.
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I recently purchased a Pavilion 500-164 PC and I hate, hate, hate the keyboard. Where can I find a list of compatible keyboards for this desktop so I can upgrade?

Hi,
Logitech has many good keyboards, mice and combo wireless mouse/keyboard. They are compatible with all desktops and laptops. I bought 3 sets of wirless combo mouse-keyboard and the battery can "live" for 3 years (mine are 2 years so far). They have many but I bought the following set
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