cwash into software

On Tim Bray’s recommendation, I just picked up a new Apple Wireless Keyboard:

So far, it seems like a good choice.  As mentioned in Tim’s post, I notice my typing speed has dramatically increased immediately, when compared to the built in keyboard, or the stock Dell keyboards I’ve been typing on when not at my Mac recently.

I didn’t think the num pad warranted the extra space it’ll take up when I carry it around with me.  The super big command key doesn’t concern me quite as much, because I’ve gotten used to slipping my left thumb down to hit it from hovering over the spacebar, and it’s easier/more natural to do that on this keyboard compared to the one built into the MBP.

And this all goes without saying that the wireless features are a big plus.  Whenever you sit down to do something, having to plug in an extra wire is nothing short of a pain in the ass (not to mention taking up valuable port space on my precious laptop).

So far I’m pretty happy with the purchase.  If my opinion changes, I’ll let you know, but the spot judgement is that it’s exactly what I was expecting.