External keyboard that compatible with mac

I'm using macbook pro 13 inch with mountain lion installed in it. I want to use external keyboard because i want to keep a distance between my eyes and the screen. But i want a wired keyboard, and for me I will not choosing wireless keyboard because it use some batteries. Also sometime the bluetooth connection not so good (in some cases i read in the review). I know that apple has its own keyboard but for me the price still expensive for a wired keyboard. So, what is the keyboard that suite with mac? Is it all keyboard including windows type keyboard? Any cheap keyboard compared to apple's one?

Jill,
Boy you hit an old thread. I don't know that zikeryn is still around, so I'll throw my thoughts in here. My first Apple USB Extended keyboard lasted about 1 1/2 years - and the I (stupidly) tried to clean it with a very moist (read WET) micro-fiber cloth and got liquid in the keyboard. My bad, so I can't blame the keyboard. I rushed right out (to Amazon) and purchased another. I love this keyboard - I was lost when I had to go back to using my built-in keyboard. It's sturdy like a brick - it just doesn't like water!
I would urge you to go for it - unlike third-party keyboards that may have drivers, System Preference panes, etc., this on just, as I said, WORKS.
Good luck,
Clinton

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