New keyboard firmware causing issues

I've never had a single issue with my aluminum bluetooth keyboard... today I get prompted for a software update and now I can't play Starcraft without first removing the batteries from the keyboard.. if I use the keyboard I just get repeating keys ad nauseum. It doesn't happen when doing anything else, though. But the second I started playing Starcraft II I was doomed.

I have exactly the same problem. Whenever I restart my computer it automatically goes to windows unless I held down the left alt key and select Mac. With the new keyboard this doesn't work anymore and I have to plug in my old keyboard each time. It seems like the new keyboard is inactive untill the opertating system is completely mounted as even the left-right keys don't work. Very frustrated and considering returning the keyboard unless I can find a solution. I have all the updates installed etc etc. Maybe there's a setting on the computer somewhere?...

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I wouldn't upgrade just yet. I was having some niggly issues with my n71 but nothing that I couldn't live with.
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For a USB keyboard:
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