The G4 keyboard hit the market in 2003 when Bluetooth was a wild and futuristic idea.

Its got deep, perfectly springy keys that are shaped like giant white teeth.

Typing on this keyboard is like running through a field of flowers in the sunshine.

Someone using an older iMac computer and keyboard at a conference.

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Well, not really, but its comfortable.

The M1 iMacs keyboard might be ideal if all you do is occasionally tap passwords into an Apple TV.

Why, Oh, Why Make the M1 Keyboard?

Someone using an older model iMac with keyboard and mouse.

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My hatred of the keyboard that comes with the M1 iMac knows no bounds.

The lock key must have seemed like a good idea on the drawing board.

Granted, this keyboard wont take up much room on your desk.

Its tiny and flat and might be useful for travel when you dont have any luggage allowance left.

The problem is that the keys on the M1 keyboard are pathetically shallow and squinched together.

The M1 iMacs keyboard might be ideal if all you do is occasionally tap passwords into an Apple TV.

Theres no margin for error with the M1 keyboards compact design.

Im getting tired of Bluetooth, as magical as it can be at times.

Typing on [the G4] keyboard is like running through a field of flowers in the sunshine.

I did run into one problem at first with the G4 keyboard.

For less than $50, the G4 keyboard isnt just a nostalgia trip.

Even though its long discontinued, this keyboard is worth seeking out.