[sph]

Does anyone know if its possible to use a mac keyboard on a PC? If so, are there drivers that Windows will require in order for it to function properly, or will Windows treat it like any other keyboard?

Before you even ask why I would do this...I really like the new Apple keyboard and would like to buy one for work to use as my main keyboard there as well.

thanks

[Andhee]

I have the new bluetooth one which I will try on my pc but I'm pretty sure it wont work. I'll get back to you with the results!

[OreoCookie]

Apple's USB keyboards work just fine with PCs -- they're just keyboards after all! No drivers are needed, it's plug 'n' play. I haven't tried whether Bluetooth keyboards work, but I can't think of a reason why they shouldn't.

[sph]

cool. thanks. Thats what I thought but I just wanted to make sure. I plan on using the USB keyboard at work rather than the Bluetooth one. Id like to use the new wireless keyboard but since its so small and doesnt have a number pad, I think I'll need to wait until they come out with the bigger one.

[ajprice]

Some symbols will be in different places when its on a PC ( " and @ for one, probably others), but it should work fine.

[EndlessMac]

Most keyboards are plug and play. Usually the only time you'll need drivers is when you want the specialized keys to work. For example the eject key probably won't work on a PC. All the common keys should work though.

I've used PC keyboards on Macs before and the only problems were the unique keys made for PCs didn't work exactly the way I thought they would. My guess would be that it would be the same for Mac keyboards on PCs. For example the Apple key might do something entirely different on a PC.

If you have a Mac keyboard at home then just bring it to work one day and test it.

[ports]

hey.. did you ever get the bluetooth keyboard to work in windows? im trying to do that now and am not having much luck.