It's Kathy's birthday soon, so I did what any self-respecting Mac-head would do and got her one of these. The wired version that is. Romantic eh?

It's okay, I can actually talk about this here; when it arrived (and mighty quickly from the Apple Australia online store I might add, thanks guys!) I couldn't not give it to her straight away. I just can't keep any secrets from her (wouldn't even if I could - it's how things should be, IMHO.)

This has to be one of the most beautifully designed keyboards around. Perfectly made, thin enough that it could be used to cut vegetables if you were so inclined, and the keys (before any vege cutting that is) have a light but sure feel to them. Since I'm spoilt with the keyboard on the MacBook Pro (read: I think it's the best thing since toast) I'm mighty fussy with keyboards. Well, always have been really. Apple's original Extended Keyboard (the mighty Saratoga - we're talking Mac II era here, hey, you google it) for me was the go... until the AlBooks made their mark.

This one makes me almost wish I used my MBP with an external display and keyboard. It's amazing to look at too. Kathy likened it to comparing a thickly framed portrait to an edgy block mounted picture. The look - as is the Apple way - just engages, just works, and it perfectly suits the anodised aluminium/white polycarbonate mahjong tile that is Kathy's Mac Mini.

Now I just need to think of something else to surprise Kathy with for her actual birthday.