International keyboard replacement - iBook

Since I had a number of keys in which the letters wore out on my iBook I contacted Apple (I have AppleCare) They sent me a new keyboard all right ..... but it was the International version. After calling back, Apple reports this is the replacement and the orignal Querty keyboard is no longer available.
The International keyboard has another key in the home row, smaller return or enter keys. It's a major pain and `i find it unacceptable. I will never use the additional ±§ key. My short little right pinky finger can not reach the enter/return key without coming off the home row.
Anyone know where I may obtain another keyboard?

hey cook...
i know what you mean about the keyboard. my ibook is less than a year and it's printing is already nearly gone. iv had the same question, but no one seems to know the answer. and i don't want to get a new board that is different with key positions. i don't even know where to file a comment to apple about the printing coming off so easy.
micheal

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