Wired Aluminum Keyboard

Inspired by the Apple design philosophy, the Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard is for individuals who miss the Apple Wired Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. It incorporates all of the key design elements Mac owners are familiar with; a silver aluminum case with white keycaps, a 2 port USB 2.0 hub, all the special Mac functions that were on the (now discontinued) Apple Wired Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and a hard wired connection via a USB cable (included USB-A to USB-C adapter provides multi-generational compatibility). It is also available with a Space Grey housing and Black keycaps. Both colour combinations are also available with French Canadian legends.

This Matias product also includes some notable improvements, such as high quality Matias scissor switches to provide a satisfying typing experience despite the slim design. It also adds a high precision volume control dial with 64 levels on the top edge of the keyboard offering advanced control for those who desire more accurate volume control than the 16 settings provided through the traditional volume up and down keys. When intense numeric data entry is required, the dedicated numeric keypad provides full functionality. And with a nominal weight of just 1.2 lbs and a one meter (3.25 foot) USB cable, the Wired Aluminum Keyboard is also highly portable.

The Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard is compatible with Mac OS X all the way back to Version 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard).

If function is important but cost is a factor the Wired Keyboard for Mac offers the same features and functionality but in a more economical plastic housing.

• Multi-generational Connectivity: The Wired Aluminum Keyboard ships with a USB-A to USB-C adapter that ensures connectivity across all generations.
• Hard Wired USB Connection: The Wired Aluminum Keyboard uses a dedicated USB cable to connect to the Mac. This ensures a quick, reliable and secure connection to any Mac device.
• Integrated Numeric Keypad: Unlike the Apple Wireless keyboard, the Wired Aluminum Keyboard includes a full numeric keypad, which provides Mac enthusiasts with the same keyboard functionality they were familiar with in the now-discontinued Apple Wired Keyboard with Numeric Keypad.
• Low Profile Design: The Wired Aluminum Keyboard employs a "chiclet" or "island" keycap which permits a very low profile. The profile tapers from 3/4" at the back to just 3/8" thick at the front, presenting a slightly angled profile.
• Familiar Design: The keyboard design will be visually familiar to Mac owners and the Silver/White and Space Grey/Black colour combinations are designed to visually blend with multiple Mac colour schemes.
• Non-Reflective Finish: The Wired Aluminum Keyboard features a matte anodized finish which eliminates reflection and glare. It also means fingerprints are not readily visible, unlike high-gloss surfaces that tend to highlight any print.
• Slightly Concave Keycaps: To assist touch typists in maintaining home row position the keycaps feature a very slight concave surface, just barely detectable by the fingertips.
• Mac-Friendly Function Keys: Common Mac functions such as screen brightness and volume control are easily accessed. Those who require the traditional F-Key functions can temporarily access these using the "fn" key.
• Advanced Volume Control Wheel: The high precision volume control dial on the top edge of the keyboard offers advanced control — 64 levels — for those who desire more accurate volume control.
• Sturdy Aluminum Housing: The upper housing on the Wired Aluminum Keyboard is aluminum which ensures strength and rigidity.

• Dimensions:
  Width: 17.35" (44.1 cm)
  Depth: 4.6" (11.6 cm)
  Height:

  • Front: 0.375" (0.95 cm)
  • Rear: 0.75" (1.9 cm)
• Weight: 1.2 lbs (552 g)
• Cable Length: 39" (1 m)
• System Requirements: Mac with USB port (USB-A to USB-C Adapter Included) - Mac OS X v.10.6.8 or later (for Mac function keys)
  
  
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited - Warranty Details
• Package Contents: Wired Aluminum Keyboard, USB-A to USB-C adapter, User Manual

• Make sure the keyboard is properly positioned. Sit in your usual position at your desk and gently square your shoulders. Allow your upper arms to relax to your waist. Lift your forearms at the elbow and extend your fingers so that there is a straight line from your elbow through the centre of your wrist to your middle finger. Adjust your seat height or keyboard tray so that your arms and hands can maintain this position as you type.
  Note: If you need to raise your chair you will most likely need some kind of support for your feet.
• Try to keep the straight line through the wrist while typing. If you find that your hands are angling up at the wrist you may wish to add a palm support to aid in maintaining that neutral alignment. If considering a palm support you will want one that offers a low profile to match the height of the keyboard.