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Does Apple Wireless Keyboard work on a PC?

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Olegna   07-27-2006 at 08:34:13 PM

hi, i'm new so sorry if this has been asked before. I did a search for this and there were a daunting amount of posts to sift through =o

so;
Does Apple Wireless Keyboard work on a PC?
Can you just buy it plug it in and it will work faultlessly?
or am i dreaming.....

Thanks in Advance.

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Dan1317   07-28-2006 at 11:53:02 PM
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Yah it works some keys are different. theres no windows key and stuff like that. Honestly though, I would spend your money on a different wireless keyboard unless you are using a mac. Apple keyboards are IMHO very low quality, as is most of their hardware..

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born2phrag   07-30-2006 at 04:45:07 PM
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You can use the Apple key as the Windows Key, but Apple keyboards have some extra 'F' buttons, I think it goes up to F16 8O

Also, I think the new wireless keyboards require bluetooth to connect, so you might want to double check.

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Olegna   07-30-2006 at 05:29:06 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys!
i've opted for this one;

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ [...] NTID=10711

I've used logictech stuff before and i'm very happy with it. They also do a version of this in white, but for mac only - it's only a case swap, why don't they sell it for PC too? -silly. Anyway i'm happy with my purchase especially as i got it from NCIX.com for $85+tax canadian!
Again, thanks for helping me make my mind up,
Olegna

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born2phrag   07-30-2006 at 07:05:36 PM
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No problem, that's what the forum is here for :)

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mcorange   01-03-2008 at 02:23:58 AM
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Sorry for reviving old topics, but there's no need to make a new one.

I am using the keyboard with XP on a PC. Is there a program that will allow me to use the extra function keys (volume and media control)? I've tried Sharp Keys already; it doesn't work.

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omairhe   09-08-2009 at 10:07:48 PM
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Uawks 2008.09.17 is a freeware application that allows pc users to use apple wireless keyboard. http://code.google.com/p/uawks/

i havn't tested it myself so good luck with that.

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