Apple Wireless Keyboard (2009)

usability, design, price, size, reliability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, design, price, durability, reliability

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Stunning looks ; Gentle on the fingers ; Fast for typing ; Compact design frees up desk space ; Long battery life

This keyboard is superb in every way. Another design classic from the Apple team

Super-slim and stylish ; Wireless version ; Faster USB ports ; Easy to keep clean ; Much more comfortable to use

Sleek, ergonomic and now with extra keys. Once you've tried this you'll never go back to your old keyboard again

Stunning looks, Gentle on the fingers, Fast for typing, Compact design frees up desk space, Long battery life

This keyboard is superb in every way. Another design classic from the Apple team

Super-slim and stylish, Wireless version, Faster USB ports, Easy to keep clean, Much more comfortable to use

Sleek, ergonomic and now with extra keys. Once you've tried this you'll never go back to your old keyboard again

The Apple Wireless Keyboard is less suited for use in an office environment – many people simply find it too compact to type on rapidly. It doesn't have a proper numeric keypad either, so it's not much use if your work involves a lot of number...

Low profile; lightweight; portable; Apple function keys; instant pairing; chiclet keys; great brushed-aluminium styling

Some function keys missing; no carry case; no numeric keypad; could be too cramped for some users; no dock for iOS devices

As a portable option that makes typing more comfortable, Apple’s own Bluetooth keyboard beautifully complements any iOS device. You would need an additional case or stand for your iPhone or iPad to make typing truly convenient, but Apple’s offering is...

Compact, lightweight design; useful function keys; works with iPad too

Too small for some people; no numeric keypad

However, it’s less suited for use in an office environment – many people simply find it too compact to type on rapidly. It doesn’t have a proper numeric keypad either, so it’s not much use if your work involves a lot of number crunching.

Vastly improved ergonomics, dedicated OS X function keys (dashboard, expose, iTunes shuttle controls), tactile response, should stay cleaner than the old white keyboard

USB power through keyboard only applies to new iMacs, no Exposé All Windows button, some function commands are different

Using the new keyboard is a vastly different experience to the old model. It takes time to get used to, and we admit to not being comfortable with it for the first few hours. However, moving back to the old keyboard felt spongy after using the new...

Incredibly thin and light and easy to put away if necessary as well as an array of labelled function keys

Keeping the white keys clean from smudge prints is a nightmare

The space between the keys is either loved or hated and may cause you to stop and look down when writing for long periods of time until you get used to it. However, it is certainly one of the best looking and designed keyboards on the market.