Apple Extended Keyboard
Apple's first full-size ADB keyboard, with function, editing and numeric key groups.
- Layout
- Full size
- Switches
- Mechanical
- Backlight
- None
- Battery
- –
- Connects by
- Cable
- Weight
- 1600 g
Specifications
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- Layout
- Full size
- Switches
- Mechanical
- Backlight
- None
- Keys labelled for
- Mac
- Touch ID
- No
- Switches
- Alps SKCM Orange or Salmon mechanical switches in M0115 variants, identified by Deskthority.
- Layouts
- Apple's July 1987 product sheet lists 105 keys, including a numeric pad, 15 function keys, six editing keys and inverted-T arrows.
- Special keys
- F1–F15; the case marks F1–F4 for undo, cut, copy and paste, though Apple says these actions were not assigned by default.
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- Cable
- Power
- Cable
- Receiver
- Apple Desktop Bus cable; Apple's product sheet says another ADB input device can be chained through the keyboard.
- Works with
- Any Apple personal computer with an ADB interface, according to Apple; the product sheet names the Macintosh SE and II.
Design
- Weight
- 1600 g
- Width × depth × height
- 486 × 188 × 56.4 mm
- Materials
- Beige plastic enclosure with fixed slope.
- Colours
- Beige.
- In the box
- Apple's order list includes the keyboard and cable, referral card and limited warranty statement.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full 105-key layout
- Fifteen function keys and separate editing keys
- ADB connection supports a chained input device
Cons
- Requires an Apple Desktop Bus connection
- No adjustable typing angle
Closest rivals
Model | Layout | Switches | Backlight | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full size | Mechanical | None | – | Cable | – | 1986 | |
| Full size | Mechanical | None | – | Cable | 1000 g | 1987 | |
| Full size | Mechanical | None | – | Cable | 1200 g | Jan 1986 |
Newer model: Apple Extended Keyboard II.