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Apple 109 Key Version Keyboard 1003199
Amazon's catalog no longer lists this product (checked 2026-11-02). The name comes from the link HN users posted.
Well there is an option for Fx keys as Fx keys instead of shortcuts in Preferences.app
But this keyboard, even if it supposedly designed for the mac, won't get my money: - weird FN keys where the right control stands, instead of the leftmost part like on most laptops (including macbooks) - eject key way too close to backspace. (really, what could go wrong especially where the delete key is - and while the mac can use a proper delete key?) - no KP_Equal key
Basically, they took the PC version, didn't change the molds (expansive!!) and just printed some mac-like labels on the key.
A cheap hack, not worth $133.
I'll keep my non mechanical (non gold platted, not approved by Darth Vader) Apple USB keyboard - http://www.amazon.com/Apple-109-Key-Version-Keyboard-1003199...
And they do also come with a USB hub and work fine even of the newest OSX such as Lion
If I may, I suggest you try the USB version - Apple USB keyboard - http://www.amazon.com/Apple-109-Key-Version-Keyboard-1003199...
Very similar layout, with a smaller form factor, non mechanical but to me it feels just as good, and it features an USB hub. My preferred keyboard at home and at work, along with some ControllerMate magic to turn the Help key into something more useful.
PS: it also has a delete (Ctrl-D) key to the right of backspace (Ctrl-H), in the usual PC position.