In addition to the re-designed iMac, Steve Jobs has also announced two versions of a slick new anodized aluminum keyboard to go with them or to purchase separately. The new keyboards have been completely redesigned and is like nothing the keyboards on the market today.The new keyboard comes in two different versions, one is USB 2.0 and sports the full complement of keys including document navigation controls, a numeric keypad and special function keys for Mac features such as brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, Exposé, and more. The second keyboard option is smaller, more compact and is wireless via Bluetooth.
It features the same low-profile keys as the wired version as well as the same access to Mac features as its larger sibling. However, it does not have the numeric keypad like the larger version. It also features what Apple calls “intelligent power management” which conserves battery life by powering down the keyboard when not in use and then bringing it back to life the moment you start typing again.
Note: The new Apple keyboard will no longer have the Open Apple on the Command key. That’s the Apple logo that which, until today, appeared on the Command key. It has been replaced with the much more useful label ‘command.’
[Via TUAW]
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