Features:
- USB multimedia keyboard with soft-touch keys
- 19 hot keys for a range of controls
- 2 USB ports, 1 on either side of keyboard
- 5-foot connection cord for greater maneuverability
- Full compatible with Mac OS 8.6 and higher
Description:
For those of us who spend a majority of our days in front of our Macs squinting at the screen and clacking away at the keys, Macally has created the iMediaKey multimedia keyboard to make our lives easier. With the 19 programmable shortcut keys, you can access your e-mail, the Internet, CDs, games, and whatever else you choose to program with the simple push of a button. That means no more extra opening, clicking, dragging, and closing. Some of the keys are already programmed and fairly self-explanatory--the envelope icon means email, the speaker horn with three lines emanating from it means volume up--but the keys numbered M1 through M5 are waiting for you to assign as you see fit. To help you activate the iMediaKey's functions, a CD-ROM is included with the package. The disc features a clear, straightforward manual, for which you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 to access. The install program will bring up the iMediaKey Manager, which will take you through the programming process step by step. If you decide to reprogram at a later date, just use the iMediaKey Manager to clear out the former applications and start again. Users should note the programmable keys are not compatible with AppleScript, the built-in language used to automate tasks on Macintosh computers. Constructed of durable translucent plastic, the keyboard is sturdy and solid but still lightweight at 3.5 pounds. At nearly twice the size of the standard Mac keyboard, you'll need more room to fit it into your workspace, but you'll find that you're hitting the wrong keys less frequently once you get rid of the child-sized keyboard that Apple supplied. And the rounded space bar is great for those of us whose thumbs often miss the bar. With its 5-foot long USB cable, you'll be able to position the iMediaKey in whatever configuration suits you best, and the two extra USB ports on either side allow both right- and left-handers to connect a USB mouse to whichever side is most convenient. --Dana Van Nest Pros:
- At-your-fingertips convenience
- Lifetime warranty
Cons:
- Incompatible with AppleScript
- Must know shortcut key combos in order to program
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