After looking at a bunch of low profile mechanical keyboards, I think I’m gonna get the magic keyboard anyway. Yeah, touch ID is super convenient, but all the other keyboards seem to have one major con or another. I don’t mind the lack of backlight because I’ll be using a monitor light or lamp. They probably don’t include it for battery life reasons, though they could at least give the option.
it works fine with a dell laptop but touch id doesn't work on a windows laptop. The Magic Keyboard works with standard keyboard shortcuts like Command+C (copy), Command+V (paste), and Command+Z (undo) on Dell laptops.
The keyboard is the one non-Apple device in my setup. I got a Keychron K5 (full sized keyboard) for around $75, and got white keycaps for it. It's a far superior choice if you want a tactile and customizable feel, and it only lacks the touch ID button and only goes up to F12 (all labeled in Mac fashion as well) but that's pretty much it. I used a Magic keyboard with num pad for a decade before trying something different and have not looked back!
The typing experience and feel from the latest magic keyboard with touch ID and the previous generation stay the same. I thought it was slightly tweaked to be better 😔
If you're thinking of using this with a Trackpad, don't buy it. The keyboard is really long and has a higher keygap than MacBook Pro keyboards, and it's very awkward to use with a trackpad. Your hand moves a lot while switching from the keyboard to the trackpad and back. I'm getting the Magic Keyboard without the Numeric Keypad for use with the trackpad.
First off, wearing that same WATCH combo ;-} Secondly, is it due to the coating on the black keyboard ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Lastly, is that a black Pinhead with a coverall? You got me confused. Oh, great video… I only have MacBooks so I no longer have separate keyboards. (AppleWatchPunk)
Hate that these still use lightning for charging - it feels inevitable that Apple will drop lightning in the future in favour of portless/wireless charging devices and/or usbc I currently don’t have any lightning cables for my desk set up (MagSafe phone charger) As silly as it sounds am leaning towards some of the great usb-c peripherals for my set up to keep lighting out of the picture
why in the actual fuck would the num pad be non-standard. Ive never noticed that or seen it spoken anywhere but the short + key and wrong placement of the * and / keys is insane for someone thats used standard layout for 20 years. Why are the layouts so stupid. The short one putting Fn key down in the corner like the macbooks and long boy having weird ass keys that dont make sense and lack of print screen still?
Thank you for pointing the bad points for the so expensive Apple Magic Keyboard. Think I am going to pass buying it because of the things you mentioned and because there is no backlit.
@@3Toy This magic keyboard with touch ID and numeric keypad only works with iPad mini (5th generation) named "Makenna Kelly" with model number MUU32LL/A.
A goddamn overpriced BS this thing is. I bought the smaller version with TouchID. The numeric keypad, I just use a generic USB one. Makes better sense that way.
it does, I use one at work, but touch ID doesn't work though. And the Clear key on the numeric pad is the equivalent of the NumLock key on Windows keyboards.
After looking at a bunch of low profile mechanical keyboards, I think I’m gonna get the magic keyboard anyway.
Yeah, touch ID is super convenient, but all the other keyboards seem to have one major con or another. I don’t mind the lack of backlight because I’ll be using a monitor light or lamp. They probably don’t include it for battery life reasons, though they could at least give the option.
Does this work with Dell laptops?
Dumb question but I have Dell laptop and Mac are the keyboard functions the same on a Mac keyboard vs other options?
it works fine with a dell laptop but touch id doesn't work on a windows laptop.
The Magic Keyboard works with standard keyboard shortcuts like Command+C (copy), Command+V (paste), and Command+Z (undo) on Dell laptops.
nice review, how is it compatible with Windows when it comes to connecting wireless or with lightning?
Is this keyboard compatible with Mac mini M2?
The black version is more expensive because it used to be the pro version. The black Magic Mouse is more expensive too if I remember correctly.
Would have been good to know how the typing differed to prev version
I like the chalk leather link band you have there, just got one for my AW Series 7 and it’s so nice!
Lightning port for charging? That's disappointing, why not just use USB C
FIRST! Good work, i got the magic keyboard with my imac and i love it
what about the m2 ipad pro? does the lock/unlock feature for the touch id still not work?
No back light! Bummer☹️
Yeah /: sucks a lot especially when dishing out nearly 2 hundred dollars
The keyboard is the one non-Apple device in my setup. I got a Keychron K5 (full sized keyboard) for around $75, and got white keycaps for it. It's a far superior choice if you want a tactile and customizable feel, and it only lacks the touch ID button and only goes up to F12 (all labeled in Mac fashion as well) but that's pretty much it. I used a Magic keyboard with num pad for a decade before trying something different and have not looked back!
I tried one but it throws me off going back and forth
Is there an easy one-button way to switch between MACs?
Thank you for mentioning the M1 chip. I wouldn't have known otherwise. I appreciate your video!
Very informative thanks for all you do!
thank you! It was really helpfull information!
Random question, any idea why battery percentage won’t show up for the Apple keyboard? I can see trackpad info but magic keyboard doesn’t show battery
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog
Bro why you never showed the sound of the keyboard without the music? This is why i searched for this type of video, anyway...
The typing experience and feel from the latest magic keyboard with touch ID and the previous generation stay the same. I thought it was slightly tweaked to be better 😔
I wish they did same keyboard as in the Macbook Pro. My 16-inch Macbook pro feels perfect. Less clicky less noisy and more satisfying
it does not have light? 😕
If you're thinking of using this with a Trackpad, don't buy it. The keyboard is really long and has a higher keygap than MacBook Pro keyboards, and it's very awkward to use with a trackpad. Your hand moves a lot while switching from the keyboard to the trackpad and back. I'm getting the Magic Keyboard without the Numeric Keypad for use with the trackpad.
That is a good point!
Thanks I was looking for this comment but what if you put the Magic Trackpad under the keyboard
First off, wearing that same WATCH combo ;-}
Secondly, is it due to the coating on the black keyboard ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
Lastly, is that a black Pinhead with a coverall? You got me confused.
Oh, great video… I only have MacBooks so I no longer have separate keyboards.
(AppleWatchPunk)
Hate that these still use lightning for charging - it feels inevitable that Apple will drop lightning in the future in favour of portless/wireless charging devices and/or usbc
I currently don’t have any lightning cables for my desk set up (MagSafe phone charger)
As silly as it sounds am leaning towards some of the great usb-c peripherals for my set up to keep lighting out of the picture
fair price is about 50$, maximum
why in the actual fuck would the num pad be non-standard. Ive never noticed that or seen it spoken anywhere but the short + key and wrong placement of the * and / keys is insane for someone thats used standard layout for 20 years. Why are the layouts so stupid. The short one putting Fn key down in the corner like the macbooks and long boy having weird ass keys that dont make sense and lack of print screen still?
Thank you for pointing the bad points for the so expensive Apple Magic Keyboard. Think I am going to pass buying it because of the things you mentioned and because there is no backlit.
@@3Toy yep I ended up going with a Logitech one from Best Buy and wound up happy. Cheers
@@frostgodx Can you share the model ?
@@3Toy This magic keyboard with touch ID and numeric keypad only works with iPad mini (5th generation) named "Makenna Kelly" with model number MUU32LL/A.
this board is terrible, touch id i functional on mine as well as all function keys
disfunctional
no back light how stupid, no thanks
A goddamn overpriced BS this thing is. I bought the smaller version with TouchID. The numeric keypad, I just use a generic USB one. Makes better sense that way.
Does this keyboard work with Windows systems?
it does, I use one at work, but touch ID doesn't work though. And the Clear key on the numeric pad is the equivalent of the NumLock key on Windows keyboards.