Apple - Magic Keyboard

The Bluetooth is built in. No need for a Bluetooth dongle.

My old keyboard died and I needed a new one. This keyboard has a great feel to it and works perfectly with my MacBook Air. There is a key for emojis as well as the usual function keys. I could not be more pleased. As with many Apple peripherals, I found it a little pricy, but do not regret getting it.

Replacing another keyboard(they are not spill-resistant) for my 2012 iMac. I was surprised the price had jumped from $79 to $99. It was not until I got home and noticed the keyboard was slightly different.that I did more research. This keyboard is compatible with macOS 11.3 or higher and the M1 chip. (my 21.5” iMac runs 10.4) If Apple announced they were updating the design and no longer providing this accessory for older devices, I missed the news. And I still needed a working keyboard. The $129 Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad is still available for older devices. Yes, that’s $50 more than the shorter keyboard but it’s only you can decide if its worth the investment. The good news is the 11.3 and higher version carries a $199 price tag, And if matching your accessories to your device is not important, you can look for a third party keyboard. I am giving this item a rating because although I made the error in selection: I hold Apple accountable too. Apple needs to keep in mind not all its customers replace the old with new devices each season. Nor do we like being inconvenienced by lack of communication.

I prefer the Apple Magic Keyboard over all others that I've tried. The quality and reliability of this keyboard can't be overstated. The 'feel' of the keys, the design, and overall aesthetic combine to provide a singular typing experience that I have not enjoyed with any other keyboard (and I've tried a few in an effort to save money - in every case it turned out to be money wasted!). I own two of these and also the larger keyboard (with the numeric pad) but I prefer the smaller version.

This is nice upgrade from the previous generation of Magic keyboard. I especially like having Touch ID so I don't have to use my use my laptop keyboard.

Easy to install - paired with Mac mini quickly. Matches well with console and monitor. Well made and compact - doesn't take a lot of space on the desktop, yet doesn't feel cramped and keys felt very responsive. Battery lasts long between charges.

Great keyboard. Tried the MX series which had the advantage of switching between devices, however came back to this because the key strokes are just much more satisfying to type on.

I love this little keyboard. It doesn't have little feet to tip it up at an angle like some keyboards and I really thought that it was going to be a deal-breaker for me, but it's not. I find that I really like it and I do not need to tip up the keyboard at an angle at all. Great keyboard!