Elegant Technology

The new Apple Aluminium Bluetooth Keyboard is an absolute masterpiece in the execution of minimalist design. It goes without saying that it functions beautifully. At this point in the evolution of computer design it represents the simplest way to provide the essential functionality needed in a separate keyboard (as opposed to one built-in like on a MacBook).

For that reason I think it represents the spiritual successor to the original 128k Mac keyboard which itself was an exercise in minimalism. Often criticised for not having a separate numeric keypad, the original Mac keyboard provided all the essential functionality needed at the time.

Back to todays version and its design; there are touches that are sublime. Turn the keyboard on an watch the status light flash through the aluminium!. Remove the battery compartment plug and marvel at its exquisite engineering.

Yes, this is the spiritual successor only with over 20 years of refined craftsmanship and engineering applied.

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