IMac Aluminum keyboard

I've an iMac 24" 2.8GHz Aluminum computer with a wired keyboard.
Recently the keyboard started failing with some keys after a few hours of continue use.
The problem only appears after some hours of use, and it typically requires to hit the keys very hard and many times, and sometimes, after hitting a key the letter keeps repeating until I hit the "Delete" key.
I went to an Apple store and they asked me to take the keyboard and the computer for test, but the problem only appears after a few hours of use, which I believe will make the diagnostic a little difficult for them.
Does anyone had this problem so far?
Thanks
Pedro

Hi David
Yes, I've a keyboard from my previous iMac 20" White and I've tried and it works OK.
Now I'm using the Aluminum keyboard on my MacBook Black to see if it also happens here.
When I went to the Apple store, I told them that I was suspecting that the problem was with the keyboard, but they insisted that I take both to the store.
I posted the problem wondering that someone else also had the same problem before I move the iMac to the Apple store.
Regards
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