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Costco Members: Apple Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID & Numeric Keypad (Black Keys) Expired

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$189.99
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Apple Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID & Numeric Keypad (Black Keys, MMMR3LL/A) for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Built-In Rechargeable Battery
  • Touch ID Sensor
  • Numeric Keypad
  • Low-Profile, Compact Design
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable Included
  • Mac Compatible
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150 for a keyboard ain't no deal, son. It's only a deal because Apple set a dumb original price and then lowered to another dumb price, making us feel like something great happened. I must not give in to the brain washing. Not even backlit or USB C. Dumb.
Wow, that is sad it isn't backlit. I hadn't previously realized that (as I hadn't looked too closely at it before).

I recently picked up the Logitech MX Keys for Mac from Amazon for $80 (new, sold by Amazon) which IS backlit and uses USB C. Granted, no Touch ID - but if you can find the MX Keys on sale, it is quite a bit cheaper (even at this $150 sale price). It definitely seems like a solid alternative (with backlighting!).
I had an MX Keys and returned it for the Apple keyboard. The Logitech, while nicely built on paper, just had too many dealbreakers.

Touch ID is incredibly convenient (for login, online passwords, purchases, etc.), and is honestly (for me) worth the increased price by itself. Also, I found the slight alterations in the Logitech layout frustrating. Because the Esc is smaller, the F1-12 keys (which I use for work and some gaming) are offset differently, which confuses my brain and I end up having to look down to make sure I hit the correct key. Also, the modifier keys are changed around on the Logitech, which makes shortcuts require more thinking as opposed to just being muscle memory.

The Apple keyboard is pretty much exactly the same as typing on my MacBook keyboard, from the ways the keys sound, to their depth, and the spacing of the layout itself. I don't ever have to think about which keyboard I'm using. I guess if backlight and USB-C are hard requirements, then this is not the keyboard for you. But I never work in the dark and don't mind having an extra lightning cable that I pull out once a month to charge the keyboard, so it was never a major problem. But the issued I mentioned above definitely were.

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moops1
04-09-2024 at 04:47 PM.
04-09-2024 at 04:47 PM.
I wish Apple would just sell a touchID only device
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rotarypower101
04-09-2024 at 04:49 PM.
04-09-2024 at 04:49 PM.
Happy to read so many disappointed comments on lack of backlighting.

I can't fathom why they don't bring that feature, and we have to use 3rd party alternatives.

Possible anyone knows of a app or utility to change the "Caps Lock" timing so Any brand keyboard has a user defined or similar to apples delay to lock?
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toolio20
04-09-2024 at 05:00 PM.
04-09-2024 at 05:00 PM.
Quote from SlickJimee :
150 for a keyboard ain't no deal, son. It's only a deal because Apple set a dumb original price and then lowered to another dumb price, making us feel like something great happened. I must not give in to the brain washing. Not even backlit or USB C. Dumb.
Ppl will likely find you "provocative" or even the dreaded "a troll" but you're not wrong.

I clicked the link to find out what, precisely, makes this "Magic," especially in light of the aforementioned MX Keys (my daily driver since it's release and, while a bit of a splurge, an excellent little piece of kit).

And now I have my answer. The "Magic" is of the bullet/Scientology variety. In other words, utter BS.

How TF is this front page on The Ghost of the Once Venerable SD?

SlickJimee, time will vindicate thee...
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turboc20
04-09-2024 at 05:34 PM.
04-09-2024 at 05:34 PM.
This is a stupid keyboard with super short key stroke. It feels like typing on a touch screen.

This is extra stupid for a standalone keyboard because the thinness has absolutely no use there. It's not wrapped inside a laptop so why make it so thin at a huge sacrifice?
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Fondgain
04-09-2024 at 05:37 PM.
04-09-2024 at 05:37 PM.
If this was priced at around $129-149 range, they will sell more and people will complain less.
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Bulletproof23
04-09-2024 at 06:09 PM.
04-09-2024 at 06:09 PM.
Quote from EdwardK1919 :
It's and Apple accessory!!
Will customer service at Costco do price match with Apple at $190 instead of $150 for a keyboard so I can pay the full price?
I know the best keyboards out there are at $80 but they are better, so please understand that as an Apple fanboy I can't allow my fingers to type on anything that's not designed by Apple and not paid at full overpriced price.

Bro you having a stroke or something?
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BSoares
04-09-2024 at 06:42 PM.
04-09-2024 at 06:42 PM.
Quote from photodoctor :
Does this have the same keystroke as the MacBook Pro M1 or newer?
Shorter. I think the Mac is slightly nicer to type on. But I got used to the keyboard. Touch ID is so nice.

Gotta keep up with the cleaning on this one or the black keys start to get shiny.
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morrowing
04-09-2024 at 07:08 PM.
04-09-2024 at 07:08 PM.
For this price it must do very powerful magic.
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NavyPolice4591
04-09-2024 at 07:47 PM.
04-09-2024 at 07:47 PM.
Wondering why people are mad about this keyboard not being USB C. I understand for things like mobile, headphones etc USB C gives better charging speed or data transfer rate.

I use this and it charges full in couple of hrs and never been in a situation where I need it to charge fast as I never carry around they keyboard. Genuinely curious why it bothers people this being non USB C. Yes..it's pricy and there are good alternates. Not questioning that.
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AndyP5910
04-09-2024 at 08:33 PM.
04-09-2024 at 08:33 PM.
I'm still using 2008 MAC pro with upgraded ram and GPU. I don't think my Mac can even use this keyboard. It has WiFi and Bluetooth issues. Need to buy a new computer before I can buy new keyboard, lol. But it still does what I need and pretty fast so I don't see upgrading until it dies.
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04-09-2024 at 08:48 PM.
04-09-2024 at 08:48 PM.
Quote from NavyPolice4591 :
Wondering why people are mad about this keyboard not being USB C. I understand for things like mobile, headphones etc USB C gives better charging speed or data transfer rate.

I use this and it charges full in couple of hrs and never been in a situation where I need it to charge fast as I never carry around they keyboard. Genuinely curious why it bothers people this being non USB C. Yes..it's pricy and there are good alternates. Not questioning that.
It's more of.. it's an extra unnecessary cable.

Macbook and mac mini, usb c,
Iphone usb c,
Airpods 2nd gen usb c
ipad usb c.

It would be nice if everything else is cohesively usb-c, especially for such an expensive ecosystem already.
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MattB6434
04-09-2024 at 09:10 PM.
04-09-2024 at 09:10 PM.
I've reluctantly become a fan of this keyboard. Well I have the one without TouchID.
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eask
04-09-2024 at 09:14 PM.
04-09-2024 at 09:14 PM.
Touch id makes a huge difference for me. Thanks op!
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remainders
04-09-2024 at 11:02 PM.
04-09-2024 at 11:02 PM.
Quote from SlickJimee :
150 for a keyboard ain't no deal, son. It's only a deal because Apple set a dumb original price and then lowered to another dumb price, making us feel like something great happened. I must not give in to the brain washing. Not even backlit or USB C. Dumb.
It's a great product. What do you expect the price to be? $50? Please..you get what you pay for. If you don't want the best, low profile keyboard meant for typing WITH touch ID, then buy a $30 kb, backlit keyboard on Amazon and see how it compares to this.

Apple keyboards are unmatched when it comes to typing and it helps with productivity over the long run. More than pays itself. Apple products in general more than pays for itself if you're using it for work and something useful. Saves so much time. Facts.
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