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Apple A1242 MB869LL/A Wired Keyboard
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Price:
US $38.50
ApproximatelyAU $59.84
+ $47.33 postage
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30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
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- Buy It NowApple Wired Standard Size Keyboard Model: A1242 EMC:2159
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Keep your fingers, back, and wrists feeling speedy and nimble with an ergonomically designed Apple A1242 MB869LL/A wired keyboard. This keyword was first introduced in early 2009, along with a similar iMac revision. The Apple ultrathin keyboard features a white anodized aluminum surface with low-profile keys. The keyboard is small, lightweight, and versatile, and it is also very reliable and sturdy. Apple designed the keyboard for more casual users who need basic web-browsing, gaming, and multimedia capabilities.The Apple A1242 MB869LL/A wired keyboard takes up approximately 35% less space on your desk compared to Apple's related wireless version. The elegant, ultra-thin design will help you to avoid clutter and keep your desk space clean. It also gives you a more comfortable space in which to operate your mouse, which is particularly useful for people who have a smaller desk. This Apple keyboard has an attached stand on the bottom, so it can be inclined at a slight angle while resting on a flat surface. This orients the keys slightly toward you, making it easier to type.The compact aluminum design and the elegant, eye-catching stylishness of the ultra-thin Apple keyboard belie a surprising number of useful features that make using any Apple device an absolute pleasure. Two USB 2.0 ports are included as part of the Apple keyboard, so there is no need to crawl behind the back of the machine or worry about extension cables for accessories. This Apple keyboard is spacious, too, with full-size keys that feel crisp and responsive. Apple omitted the full numeric keypad from the side of this keyboard model. This format saves space and makes the device even slimmer.Additional convenient function keys allow for one-touch access to a variety of common Mac features, including screen brightness, volume, eject, play and pause, fast-forward, rewind, and a dashboard function. These function keys give you additional control over your computer's multimedia capabilities without needing to switch between different programs or use an additional mouse. The Apple keyboard gives you the ability to continue working or browsing the web while you control your music software with a quick press of the button.The Apple A1242 MB869LL/A wired keyboard also features easy-to-use plug and play capabilities. You can quickly plug the keyboard into your computer's USB port, and it will immediately recognize the device and download the appropriate updated driver for full functionality. No setup is required. Right out of the box, this Apple wired keyboard is immediately compatible with a wide array of current Apple desktop and notebook computers.Perfect for even the most minimalistic office space, the compact yet reliable Apple A1242 keyboard is a practical choice for Apple users. The keyboard is compatible with the Apple MacOS X 10.5.6 operating system or later. To connect the keyboard, your Apple Mac device needs access to an available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port. This Apple wired keyboard weighs approximately 1 pound, making it easy to transport, move around, or store.Product Identifiers
BrandApple
MPNMB869LL/A
UPC4547597644423, 0885909273713
ModelA1242
eBay Product ID (ePID)74120398
Product Key Features
ColorWhite, Anodized Aluminum
ConnectivityWired, USB
TypeStandard
Additional Product Features
Connections1X USB-4 Pin USB Type A
Operating System RequiredApple Mac OS X 10.5.6 or Later
CompatibilityPC
Form FactorExternal
Product LineApple
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- 14 Sep, 2016
Apple iMac Keyboard
My new iMac came with a keyboard almost the same as the one I purchased. I needed to continue using my old iMac of about 10 years, but trading off typing on two very different styled keyboards was an effort. I was very pleased that someone had about the same as my new keyboard that was USB wired since that was only what would work on my old iMac. The spacing of the keys on both is a little too crowded for my hands, but I am practicing and getting better. I hope you have some way to thank the individual who had this keyboard for sale. It is making a difference in my work.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jul, 2016
Wish they still made these!
I have an Apple Thunderbolt Display at home, but often switch between my work and personal laptops. I find it too much of a pain to keep turning on/off bluetooth to pair/unpair wireless keyboards, and find it MUCH easier to just use a wired keyboard into my display. This keyboard works perfectly, allows my to have my mouse in a more comfortable spot, switch quickly between computers, and also never worry about batteries. I really wish that Apple would reissue theseVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Feb, 2016
Discontinued Apple USB keyboard in great condition at reasonable price
Was pleased to find this discontinued USB keyboard. Wanted to avoid newer bluetooth models, and batteries, so this fit the bill for me. Perfect match for the keyboard on my Macbook Pro laptop. Very compact, well built and stylish, taking up little space on my desk. Received promptly. Very satisfied.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Oct, 2017
Best Apple Keyboard
This keyboard is, in my mind, the best Apple ever designed. It is unfortunately discontinued, and brand new ones are hard to come by. Fortunately, there are still many used keyboards in good or excellent condition listed on eBay. This is thanks in part to the durable aluminum construction of this item. This keyboard has the same form factor as the keyboard on the pre-touchbar MacBook Pro laptop, and Apple Wireless Keyboard (pre-Magic Keyboard model). However, this is a wired keyboard. The feel of a keystroke is slightly different from the laptop and wireless keyboard feel. The keystrokes are a little heavier, which makes this keyboard feel more solid. The keypress feel is a little bit more mushy than the laptop keyboard, which is a disadvantage, but not by much. The main advantage is that you get the small Apple form factor in a USB wired keyboard, so you never have to deal with Bluetooth pairing. It includes a short USB cable which is great for connecting to an iMac, a USB port on the back of a monitor, or a laptop. It will need an extension cable to connect to a desktop sitting on the floor. There are two USB 2.0 (SLOW) ports underneath the keyboard, which are adequate for connecting a wireless mouse dongle, but not great for a hard drive. They are also limited to the original USB spec of 400 mA current, and many devices will no longer work with them.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Mar, 2017
Great keyboard, too bad they don't make it anymore.
The listing states that the keyboard is new, not refurbished and doesn't have a box. This is inaccurate. The keyboard has clearly been used, the keys used most often have a shine to them, I've had many Apple keyboards in the past and you can tell the keys that are heavily used vs ones that are rarely used. That being said the keyboard I received is still in great shape and I am happy with it for the price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Apr, 2017
It's a shame Apple discontinued the wired version of the short keyboard
I have a setup where one external monitor (Apple Thunderbolt Display) is shared between several MacBook users. It's so convenient to connect just two cables (power + Thunderbolt) and have a desktop-like experience! I connect this short version of the USB keyboard to the display so that it takes less space on the desk.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Feb, 2017
Wired imac keyboard and mouse
Compact easy to use, key strokes are light and crisp and no more buying batteries. Mouse could have a longer cord only at about 12" limits positioningVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Apr, 2020
Good old-school design
I bought this because I am minimizing my use of Bluetooth. This keyboard has a better touch and better layout (the return key on the left is full size, for example) than my old Apple wireless keyboard. The USB ports on either side of the keyboard are well-placed and helpful. I was happy to find a keyboard without a number pad because it takes up less space and lets me use the mouse closer to the main keyboard. On the down side, the cable that runs to the computer could be a bit longer, but it's easy to get a USB extender.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Dec, 2024
It looks like brand new! It fixes my m2 ...
It looks like brand new! It fixes my m2 Mac mini Bluetooth connection issue wired works perfectly. Thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Sep, 2017
Great keyboard, why was it discontinued?
I don't understand why Apple stopped making this keyboard. I like my keyboards plugged in, not wireless or rechargable, since they never leave their place on my desk. This tidy little keyboard is just perfect - I don't need the number key hanging out the side.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished
