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Need a non-Mac keyboard alternative for Mac users [closed]

I'm a Macbook Pro user. I like Apple products in general, but I hate their keyboards.

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Total answers/comments: 5
Guest [Entry]

"I've not seen any USB keyboard not work with OS X..

The only ""problem"" is the Windows(/Command) and Alt(/Option) key are swapped in location from the regular Apple keyboards... but you can easily fix this by going to System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard > Modifier Keys:

..then swapping Option and Command keys"
Guest [Entry]

"Try the Matias Tactile Pro series of keyboards. Available in Windows and Mac flavors. Wonderful old-school mechanical actions.

I've got a Tactile Pro 2 which is an absolute delight - apart from some key ghosting. Hopefully the Pro 3.0 will resolve those issues."
Guest [Entry]

"Any keyboard (for the most part) will work in a Mac thats USB. The only difference is that the Windows key becomes the Command key, Alt becomes Option and are reversed from the Mac standard. If this isn't a problem, then go for any keyboard you would want.

Logitech makes great stuff.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3071&cl=us,en"
Guest [Entry]

"The Model M class of keyboards, historically made by IBM and now by Unicomp, are incredible from an ergonomy point of view.

Unicomp now makes them with USB interface. They have a PC layout, so you'll need to swap Option and Command in System Preferences on the Mac. They may be able to customize what's printed on the keys for you if you ask."
Guest [Entry]

"If you're running Snow Leopard, don't get the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000.

It's certainly a pleasure to type on, but has caused my Mac to crash so often now that it's impractical to use if I want to get any work done at all."