Apple Wireless Keyboard

The incredibly thin Apple Wireless Keyboard sits on your desk surrounded by nothing but glorious space. It’s cable-free, so you’re free to type wherever you like — with the keyboard in front of your computer or even on your lap. Not only does the Apple Wireless Keyboard come standard with the new iMac, it’s perfect for any Mac with Bluetooth wireless technology.

Mac works with the Apple Wireless Keyboard through the Bluetooth technology built into both. Just follow a few simple steps to pair them. Then you can move your keyboard anywhere within range and wirelessly type away.

Set the keyboard on your desk, and you’ll see that it takes up far less space — up to 24 percent less — than other full-size keyboards. And you have even more room to mouse comfortably alongside of it. You’ll also feel a difference when you type. Your hands will appreciate the low-profile aluminum enclosure and the crisp, responsive keys. Use the new wireless Magic Mouse alongside the Apple Wireless Keyboard and get the full effect of a cable-free (and clutter-free) desk.

The Apple Wireless Keyboard now requires just two AA batteries — one less than the previous model. And its intelligent power management system conserves battery life. So when you’re not using it, the keyboard automatically powers down. The instant you start typing, your keyboard turns on.

System Requirements

• Mac computer with Bluetooth wireless technology
• Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later and Aluminum Keyboard Software Update 2.0
• Existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup
• Two AA batteries (included)

It costs, just $69.

Reference – http://www.apple.com

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard

* Flexible design lets you choose right-side or left-side configuration; switch between standard keypad and macro pad in gaming mode
* Use the lighting dial to adjust the brightness of the keyboard and keypad; keyboard keys are red, and keypad and macro keys are amber in game mode
* Up to 30 programmable keys allow up to 90 programmable options with an assigned gaming profile
* Manually toggle the keyboard from standard mode to either of 2 gaming modes; LEDs show the selected mode
* Use Cruise Control to continue an action without having to hold down the key or keys assigned to the action
* Record any sequence of keystrokes—even standard chat messages; macros are stored on your hard drive and can be easily shared
* Keyboard recognizes assigned game and application profiles and automatically applies your custom profile accordingly
* WASD gaming keys feature front-face lighting for enhanced visibility
* Customizable for work or play
* Switchable keypad makes it ideal for gaming as well as productivity
* Program up to 90 features with 30 programmable keys

It costs $79.95.

Razer BlackWidow ups gaming experience

Here is the latest announcement of the Razer brands “BlackWidow”, a mechanical gaming keyboard was specially engineered for gamers who want nothing less than superior tactile feedback and comfort while playing.

When it comes to computer gaming peripherals that are of high quality. Well, the latest device to join the fray would be the Razer BlackWidow. It is interesting to note that from Razer’s point of view, the majority of mechanical keyboards in the market today are standard mechanical keyboards rebadged as gaming keyboards that feature stiff keys that cause key actuation fatigue.

Basically, what Razer is saying is this – such keyboards will leave gamers off for the worse since it decreases gameplay performance instead of enhancing it. Razer’s BlackWidow offers something different, being built from ground up by gamers while boasting a uniquely tactile mechanical key architecture that provides each key on the keyboard with a crisp response and tactile feedback similar to a mouse click. When used in tandem with a unique key actuation point halfway through the full travel distance, the optimized mechanical key structure found in each of the Razer BlackWidow’s keys provide for greater precision and accuracy versus other traditional mechanical keyboards.

The keys on the Razer BlackWidow also boast one of the lightest actuation forces for all keyboards. They have been specially optimized by the Razer design team from readily available components, albeit going through rigorous quality standards from Razer to deliver a product of unparalleled quality. Apart from that, the Razer BlackWidow is also the only mechanical keyboard which comes with fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording, not to mention five additional gaming keys to up the ante when it comes to gaming compatibility and performance. It will be out this September for $79.99.

Sabre OLED gaming keyboard

Remember Art Lebedev’s OLED keyboard that worked, albeit costing much more than what most of us are willing to pay for a fancy peripheral? Well, here’s something similar albeit going for much less with a less impressive feature set, where only the numeric keys will feature OLED capability, while the rest of the keys are pretty much your run-of-the-mill stuff. Known as the OCZ Sabre, it comes with a layered shortcut system and blue LED sidelighting to make up for its shortcomings. While we do know that the Sabre is more than ready to ship, there is no word on a price tag just yet.