The new Apple keyboard.

[Synomenon]

Will the new Apple keyboard work with Windows Vista (64 & 32 bit) and XP?

This is the kind of keyboard I've been looking for.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-M...62919D6&nplm=MB110LL/A

 

[kadean]

I dont know but it says the minimum system reqs. are

2.
Minimum System Requirements
* ? Mac computer with available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
* ? Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
* ? Keyboard software update

So maybe they just dont want to tell you that it will work with windows, but i wouldnt count on it.

 

[Synomenon]

I asked on Hardforums as well. It works with Windows PCs.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

considering the USB specification I can't seen anything proprietary that would keep it from working like any other USB keyboard (or wireless keyboard using a USB adapter)

the specialty buttons on it might not work properly (if at all), but that shouldn't keep the meat and potatoes portion of the keyboard from working as they should

although it seems to already be confirmed that it will work so...

 

[QueHuong]

I have to resurrect a really old thread here?

I got the chance to play with this same Apple keyboard in the OP and really like the feel. Since it can be used with Windows with limited functionality, is there an independent driver or something that could reassign some of the Mac keys to work in Windows? Such as Print Screen.

 

[nataku00]

I've had a mac keyboard for about a year now and use it with my win xp gaming machine since I liked the feel of the keystroke when typing on it.

To partially get around the print screen issue, I use fraps for taking screen shots if I'm gaming, though I'll probably try the registry edit described in the blog to see if it works. Unfortunately, this doesn't help if you need to take a screen shot of any non gaming application.