New Apple Keyboard?!?

[Edward Kirk]

You're not going to believe this, but there is a rumor that Apple might be planning a revision of their keyboard. I have no idea why they would want to.

Here's the article [with pictures] on Gizmodo (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/rumor-forensics/imac-ultra+thin-metal-keyboard-images-may-show-dashboard-media-icons-283117.php), and here's another comparing it to the current model (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/side_by_rumored_side/new-apple-keyboard-vs-old-version-283536.php).
I have to say, at the moment I'm liking what I'm seeing, for the most part. They appear to have an aluminum base instead of the clear plastic, which looked really great, but might offer more stability as metal. Oddly enough, it also has harder edges than the clear plastic. Still, I think the plastic has the advantage.

More interestingly, the keys are laid out differently, and there are some new ones. For one, the volume buttons are moved, and the F12 key has been replaced by a key with the Dashboard logo on it, and a little Exposé button in the corner. Unfortunately, it no longer has a "Help" key; instead, the "fn" key replaced it. What really got my attention was that it has media support: (<<), (>||), and (>>)!! :D

I think it looks great! How about you?

[Edward Kirk]

Hmm, the plot thickens… Apple is no longer shipping the old keyboards. Giz posted the update.

Old Mac Keyboards No Longer Shipping, New iMacs Probably Coming (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/reader-report/old-mac-keyboards-no-longer-shipping-new-imacs-probably-coming-286101.php)

It looks like Apple really might be serious.

[iPodAddict]

It'll be nice to hear about something other than the friggin iPhone for once

[Pepper]

It'll be nice to hear about something other than the friggin iPhone for once

lol, i love how you say that on an iPhone website :D Anywho, ya, i can't wait till the new iMacs come out, that will be my next purchase.

[Edward Kirk]

Apple Insider (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/08/06/new_imacs_to_shift_investor_focus_back_to_apples_m ac_story.html):
A pair of new iMacs expected to be released by Apple Inc. on Tuesday should shift investor focus away from the early stages of iPhone sales and back onto the more significant story of the Mac market share growth, according to investment research firm Piper Jaffray.

[agent6998]

Ya I wanna get one of those. The older keyboard is great, but typing on it is kinda hard because the keys aren't that easy to press. Also, I looooove the noise the new keyboard makes when you type.

[Hans]

so looks like apple has a new everything coming out within a 3 month window...jesus