macbook keyboard: how easy is it to use?

gotan

I would like to buy a macbook. I'm used to PC notebook keyboards. The macbook's keyboard looks solid but different in that the keys are separated out. If anyone who has one can advise on how long it takes to get used to this for touch typing or whether this keyboard remains tricky to use, I would be grateful. It felt strange when trying out in the shop.
Thank you.

THE_MIDDLEMAN

Hi - Nice blog on it here - Mac Keyboard review

chaddy7604

gotan wrote: »

I would like to buy a macbook. I'm used to PC notebook keyboards. The macbook's keyboard looks solid but different in that the keys are separated out. If anyone who has one can advise on how long it takes to get used to this for touch typing or whether this keyboard remains tricky to use, I would be grateful. It felt strange when trying out in the shop.
Thank you.

It's like learning to ride a bike, first it's strange then it gets easier each time you get on it. One thing is certain, once you've got your mac you'll wonder why you ever bothered with a PC:rotfl:

Suggest you ask your library for a copy of this book

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition
By David Pogue, Adam Goldstein

gotan

Bit worried about the review "worst laptop keyboard in the last 10 years"!
I have spent time using and dislike the macbook pro keyboard as it's too light. My concern is that the macbook's may be the opposite. I also have smallish fingers. I can only compare it to a PC keyboard (lappy). I do an awful lot of typing for work. Thanks for your help with my decision guys.