Does this keyboard have the same exact keys/functions as a Macbook Pro? I have read on some reviews that the functions are the same but then on others that this does not have a "fn" key, so can't use any of the F keys. Thanks! Does this keyboard have the same exact keys/functions as a Macbook Pro? I have read on some reviews that the functions are the same but then on others that this does not have a "fn" key,... » Read More Does this keyboard have the same exact keys/functions as a Macbook Pro? I have read on some reviews that the functions are the same but then on others that this does not have a "fn" key, so can't use any of the F keys. Thanks! « Show Less
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This keyboard does everything I want to do on a iMac. The only thing I don't like about it is the "tray" it sits in that collects dirt and dust and is VERY difficult to clean, IMO. It is exactly like the keyboard that came with my iMac that I bought about 7/8 years ago and no longer use. Hope this helps
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Maybe I don't know what a "fn" key is, but it has F keys to 16, and several combo keys below "Z" and "X" . Also below "/" and "shift" which do things I don't know how to do. In combination with one another. I don't see any trick to changing the sound, it has volume buttons on the far right, on the top row. The tray it sits in can easily be cleaned with a brush attachment to a vacuum. Just unplug from the iMac, and vacuum it out.
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Short answer to your question is "No". It does not have a "fn" key. I am in the process of returning my recent purchase of this keyboard. Didn't work on iMac so it won't work on a MBP. Of course, if you NEVER use function keys, it's perfect.
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No; it is missing the § key, which I use a lot. Plus, there is a trick to getting either the sound or the screen to change intensity.
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No. This keyboard does not have an "fn" key. However it has 4 keys on its numerical keypad for controlling the volume and ejecting the CD.
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Yes, the keyboard is compatible with an OSX Mac Book Pro. I just tested it out right now. the volume buttons work, the mute button works, the lights work, everything works except the windows keys, as to be expected with keyboards intended for pc use. I was running it through an early 2011 model mac book pro with osx snow leopard. The keys don't stick that much for me, maybe 1-3 times every month with heavy use, ime a nice little double tap on the key that stuck will fix it, and I bang on keyboard HARD, it's durable. I've used my keyboard heavily for a year now and it's still going strong. But you can't go wrong with razor, I'll probably be upgrading to that in the future. Hope this helps. Yes, the keyboard is compatible with an OSX Mac Book Pro. I just tested it out right now. the volume buttons work, the mute button works, the lights work, everything works except the windows keys, as to be expected with keyboards intended for pc use. I was running it through an early 2011 model mac book pro with osx snow leopard. The keys don't stick that much for me, maybe 1-3 times every month with heavy use, ime a nice little double tap on the key that stuck will fix it, and I bang on keyboard HARD, it's durable. I've used my keyboard heavily for a year now and it's still going strong.... » Read More Yes, the keyboard is compatible with an OSX Mac Book Pro. I just tested it out right now. the volume buttons work, the mute button works, the lights work, everything works except the windows keys, as to be expected with keyboards intended for pc use. I was running it through an early 2011 model mac book pro with osx snow leopard. The keys don't stick that much for me, maybe 1-3 times every month with heavy use, ime a nice little double tap on the key that stuck will fix it, and I bang on keyboard HARD, it's durable. I've used my keyboard heavily for a year now and it's still going strong. But you can't go wrong with razor, I'll probably be upgrading to that in the future. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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yeah it fits perfectly, the ONLY issue i'm having is if i'm typing a lot, sometimes when i hit the right side delete key with my pinky (or any of the keys surrounding the delete key) it kind of comes up a little bit with my finger (I'm thinking now that might be a combination of both my pinky grabbing it and catching it and also maybe any clamminess from my hand.) I type traditionally and always have, but its easy for me to lift my right hand up from the home keys and hit the delete key with my middle or big finger and the problem doesn't happen. but other than that corner dragging issue it fits my macbook air 13.3 2014 perfectly yeah it fits perfectly, the ONLY issue i'm having is if i'm typing a lot, sometimes when i hit the right side delete key with my pinky (or any of the keys surrounding the delete key) it kind of comes up a little bit with my finger (I'm thinking now that might be a combination of both my pinky grabbing it and catching it and also maybe any clamminess from my hand.) I type traditionally and always have, but its easy for me to lift my right hand up from the home keys and hit the delete key with my middle or big finger and the problem doesn't happen. but other than that corner dragging issue it... » Read More yeah it fits perfectly, the ONLY issue i'm having is if i'm typing a lot, sometimes when i hit the right side delete key with my pinky (or any of the keys surrounding the delete key) it kind of comes up a little bit with my finger (I'm thinking now that might be a combination of both my pinky grabbing it and catching it and also maybe any clamminess from my hand.) I type traditionally and always have, but its easy for me to lift my right hand up from the home keys and hit the delete key with my middle or big finger and the problem doesn't happen. but other than that corner dragging issue it fits my macbook air 13.3 2014 perfectly « Show Less
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Yes. Best keyboard I've owned if you're using Logic Pro or reason on a Mac. No issues at all. Well worth the investment.
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Hi! I too don't like the slim keyboards. Yes this keyboard is perfect with a Mac. I have a Mac. And very easy installation. It's a great keyboard, but just so that you are aware before you purchase, it is a noisy, clicky keyboard. I happen to like the sound but just know that it isn't quiet. If you are talking on the phone and typing, the person on the other end will definitely hear you. All said, I am very happy with this keyboard.
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My wife actually uses this keyboard and she likes it very much. She was a secretary and used to a Selectric. I don't remember any problem installing it but I think there is a switch that you flip if you are using it on a Mac. The instructions were adequate and no problem with installation. After you select IMac on the switch it was plug and play. I use a MACALLY keyboard on my IMac which cost about a third of the Matias Tactile pro and would recommend it but they are hard to find. It does not have the same feel as the Matias but still much better than the toy wireless board that comes with the IMAC. My wife actually uses this keyboard and she likes it very much. She was a secretary and used to a Selectric. I don't remember any problem installing it but I think there is a switch that you flip if you are using it on a Mac. The instructions were adequate and no problem with installation. After you select IMac on the switch it was plug and play. I use a MACALLY keyboard on my IMac which cost about a third of the Matias Tactile pro and would recommend it but they are hard to find. It does not have the same feel as the Matias but still much better than the toy wireless board that comes with... » Read More My wife actually uses this keyboard and she likes it very much. She was a secretary and used to a Selectric. I don't remember any problem installing it but I think there is a switch that you flip if you are using it on a Mac. The instructions were adequate and no problem with installation. After you select IMac on the switch it was plug and play. I use a MACALLY keyboard on my IMac which cost about a third of the Matias Tactile pro and would recommend it but they are hard to find. It does not have the same feel as the Matias but still much better than the toy wireless board that comes with the IMAC. « Show Less
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I am using this keyboard on a Hackintosh. It does not have the Mac key layout. You have to use the Windows key in place of the Command ⌘ key, but it works fine. I also downloaded KeyRemap4MacBook (now called Karabiner) to remap some of the function keys to make them still control volume, eject, etc as normal. You can download it at https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner. The only weird thing I've noticed with this and maybe it's a Hackintosh thing is you have to hit the caps lock button twice when you first boot up to turn off num lock. Otherwise, the "number pad" which is some of your letters will still be turned on. I am using this keyboard on a Hackintosh. It does not have the Mac key layout. You have to use the Windows key in place of the Command ⌘ key, but it works fine. I also downloaded KeyRemap4MacBook (now called Karabiner) to remap some of the function keys to make them still control volume, eject, etc as normal. You can download it at https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner. The only weird thing I've noticed with this and maybe it's a Hackintosh thing is you have to hit the caps lock button twice when you first boot up to turn off num lock. Otherwise, the "number pad" which is some of... » Read More I am using this keyboard on a Hackintosh. It does not have the Mac key layout. You have to use the Windows key in place of the Command ⌘ key, but it works fine. I also downloaded KeyRemap4MacBook (now called Karabiner) to remap some of the function keys to make them still control volume, eject, etc as normal. You can download it at https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner. The only weird thing I've noticed with this and maybe it's a Hackintosh thing is you have to hit the caps lock button twice when you first boot up to turn off num lock. Otherwise, the "number pad" which is some of your letters will still be turned on. « Show Less
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I'm using 10.9.5 and it works just fine and did when I was using earlier Mac operating systems. However, the F-keys do not function as they would on a Mac keyboard. But, to me, that is worth it for the comfort of using this keyboard over a non-ergonomic keyboard. I have used these keyboards for about 10 years and hope they never stop manufacturing them!
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Hi-I have used Macally with some success. Their service is exceptional but the keyboard had an issue for me. I too, use it daily, a lot, and I found the letters all wear off quickly- in as short a time period as weeks from purchase. I received replacement letter which weren't an exact match and again wore off and even though I was ready to give up after that Macally, at no charge, sent me a new keyboard (I'd had mine a year). I was impressed. So, for your shorter answer, perhaps a higher end quality Macally would suit you better but definitely worth it to shop Macally. Search for water resistant! Hi-I have used Macally with some success. Their service is exceptional but the keyboard had an issue for me. I too, use it daily, a lot, and I found the letters all wear off quickly- in as short a time period as weeks from purchase. I received replacement letter which weren't an exact match and again wore off and even though I was ready to give up after that Macally, at no charge, sent me a new keyboard (I'd had mine a year). I was impressed. So, for your shorter answer, perhaps a higher end quality Macally would suit you better but definitely worth it to shop Macally. Search for water... » Read More Hi-I have used Macally with some success. Their service is exceptional but the keyboard had an issue for me. I too, use it daily, a lot, and I found the letters all wear off quickly- in as short a time period as weeks from purchase. I received replacement letter which weren't an exact match and again wore off and even though I was ready to give up after that Macally, at no charge, sent me a new keyboard (I'd had mine a year). I was impressed. So, for your shorter answer, perhaps a higher end quality Macally would suit you better but definitely worth it to shop Macally. Search for water resistant! « Show Less
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I own this keyboard, a PC and a Mac. It is NOT compatible with the Mac. I find it fascinating that a Mac user is looking into a hardcore gaming keyboard because it was unfathomable 10 years ago.
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Harold, I personally do not use Mac...However, I found this review on the logitech illuminated ultrathin keyboard....maybe this will help :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZtVMArRfZc
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It mimics the Apple keyboard with numbers keypad and all, but I returned it and bought another wired keyboard for two reasons: The wired keyboard has two USB ports on it, where the wireless does not, and the wired keyboard has a CAPS LOCK light, while the wireless does not. I found it disconcerting to not have that light. I'm just so accustomed to glancing at it, it barely even registers anymore that it's become part of my super-speedy typing routine. And not having an indicator light really kept throwing me off. If you can live without that light and the extra USB ports, the wireless keyboard is perfectly fine. It mimics the Apple keyboard with numbers keypad and all, but I returned it and bought another wired keyboard for two reasons: The wired keyboard has two USB ports on it, where the wireless does not, and the wired keyboard has a CAPS LOCK light, while the wireless does not. I found it disconcerting to not have that light. I'm just so accustomed to glancing at it, it barely even registers anymore that it's become part of my super-speedy typing routine. And not having an indicator light really kept throwing me off. If you can live without that light and the extra USB ports, the wireless... » Read More It mimics the Apple keyboard with numbers keypad and all, but I returned it and bought another wired keyboard for two reasons: The wired keyboard has two USB ports on it, where the wireless does not, and the wired keyboard has a CAPS LOCK light, while the wireless does not. I found it disconcerting to not have that light. I'm just so accustomed to glancing at it, it barely even registers anymore that it's become part of my super-speedy typing routine. And not having an indicator light really kept throwing me off. If you can live without that light and the extra USB ports, the wireless keyboard is perfectly fine. « Show Less
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I just tried pairing it with my powerbook Mac laptop. I am running I think one of the latest versions of OSX.When trying to pair it, It said it could not identify Keyboard. then it ask me to press the button to the right and left of the shift keys. When I pressed the botton to the left of the shift key(up arrow) nothing happened. So I pressed the (/) key instead and the keyboard was now paired. I thought this meant that it would not be paired correctly but I tried most of the buttons on the keyboard and it works fine. So yes it works with the laptop just not as smoothly as one might hope for. Yet I have not detected any problems. I just tried pairing it with my powerbook Mac laptop. I am running I think one of the latest versions of OSX.When trying to pair it, It said it could not identify Keyboard. then it ask me to press the button to the right and left of the shift keys. When I pressed the botton to the left of the shift key(up arrow) nothing happened. So I pressed the (/) key instead and the keyboard was now paired. I thought this meant that it would not be paired correctly but I tried most of the buttons on the keyboard and it works fine. So yes it works with the laptop just not as smoothly as one... » Read More I just tried pairing it with my powerbook Mac laptop. I am running I think one of the latest versions of OSX.When trying to pair it, It said it could not identify Keyboard. then it ask me to press the button to the right and left of the shift keys. When I pressed the botton to the left of the shift key(up arrow) nothing happened. So I pressed the (/) key instead and the keyboard was now paired. I thought this meant that it would not be paired correctly but I tried most of the buttons on the keyboard and it works fine. So yes it works with the laptop just not as smoothly as one might hope for. Yet I have not detected any problems. « Show Less
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I damaged my 2007 macbook pro keyboard with water and mailed away for a replacement keyboard. The company that sent my keyboard sent the wrong keyboard and I will never do that again. I eventually took my computer to an apple designated repair facility known as DI-NO in Pasadena and it was worth the difference in price. The work was done skillfully and guaranteed. If you are thinking of purchasing a replacement keyboard online, I urge you not to do it!! P.S. It's extremely difficult to do the replacement yourself...again, don't try it!!
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They feel roughly equivalent to the keyboards on macbook pros except for the function/escape keys, which are not keys, but rather buttons. If you use these (escape key / Vi), I can't recommend the keyboard.
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There's isn't an fn key like on other keyboards. Instead there is a little switch in the top right that accomplishes the fn key's purpose. It switches between multimedia (volume, play, etc.) and the typical F keys. With the keyboard switched to multimedia keys, everything seems to work fine with OS X as far as I've tried. Also, once you remap Command and Option to be swapped in Keyboard preferences, it's just like an Apple keyboard. I'm quite happy with it.
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I have been using this keyboard without incident for 5 years with a 2009 27" iMac as well as a MacBook Pro at work. There are absolutely no issues using this keyboard with a Mac. You'll need to go into the System Preferences &gt; "Keyboard" &gt; "Modifier Keys..." and swap the "Windows" (option) and "alt" (command) keys so it will function just like a Mac keyboard. Please ignore all the Windows users' comments who have no first-hand knowledge.