Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Keypad $199 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C/ In-Store/ OnePass) @ Officeworks

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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Keypad $199 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C/ In-Store/ OnePass) @ Officeworks
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Jasonethel on 06/12/2024 - 20:49 officeworks.com.au (1979 clicks)
Last edited 07/12/2024 - 09:43 by 2 other users

Clearance sale at Officeworks Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (black) lightning cable charging. It's the previous generation but functionally identical to the update which comes with USB C charging currently selling for $279.

Only a few left in certain Officeworks stores, but I notice the same price on Amazon.

HOWEVER, if you combine this with a recent targeted AMEX $30 rebate for Officeworks purchases over $140, you can pick this up for $169 out of pocket.

Yes probably still overpriced for what you get, but the increasing convenience of Touch ID with passkeys could make it worthwhile if that's what you're looking for. Picked one up from Officeworks North Ryde today.

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Comments

  • futaris on 06/12/2024 - 20:58
    +5

    The old version will also work on older versions of macOS.

    The USB-C version only works on macOS Sequioa (15.0 or 15.1).

    • xdirex on 07/12/2024 - 10:27

      Whaaat? That’s wild..!

  • Zippy7 on 06/12/2024 - 21:20

    TouchID is a great idea, but it isn't permitted on initial boot/power on.
    You have to type in your password.

    • askbargain on 06/12/2024 - 21:28

      Don’t turn it off?

      • neurofunky on 07/12/2024 - 12:57
        +2

        that's the real solution. You hardly need to turn off a Mac especially the arm ones.

    • freelife on 06/12/2024 - 22:31
      +9

      This is no different than on the MacBooks

      • jackary on 07/12/2024 - 03:06
        +1

        Or an iPhone or iPad with Touch ID

    • MrMcHairyHead on 07/12/2024 - 15:41

      This is true of every device on the market because the authentication stuff is encrypted. Who turns off a mac anyway?

  • huggle on 06/12/2024 - 21:31
    +1

    Same price on Amazon

  • guidedlight on 06/12/2024 - 21:32

    Same price at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com.au/Apple-Keyboard-Numeric-Keypad-Sili…

    Fun fact; Amazon normally charges $30 more for the black version than the white version just because they can.

    • Dollar Dreamer on 06/12/2024 - 21:39
      -3

      Reverse racism

      • Salmando on 06/12/2024 - 22:26
        +1

        Just regular racism

        • Meconium on 07/12/2024 - 13:42
          +3

          Just regular capitalism

    • Imposter on 06/12/2024 - 23:39

      The RRPs vary

    • nightfever on 07/12/2024 - 11:57
      +2

      Not true, It's not Amazon charging $30 more - it’s Apple. On Apple’s official site, the black versions of Mac accessories are all listed as being $30+ more expensive than the white ones.

      • Randolph Duke on 07/12/2024 - 12:29

        It’s because they were bundled with “Pro” level Mac’s, so Apple charges accordingly for the colour.

      • freelife on 07/12/2024 - 17:44

        Apparently the black has more anodisation on the colours making them more expensive but who knows. Besides, black attracts fingerprint oils more so actually inferior to the white

  • TheMoose on 06/12/2024 - 21:38
    +2

    Logitech MX Keys keyboard is better anyway, as you can switch between 3 different machines just by pressing a button - and works with older versions of MacOS.

    • guidedlight on 06/12/2024 - 21:54
      +2

      Careful, you will trigger people with comments like this.

      • Salmando on 06/12/2024 - 22:27

        I'm sure it would void the macs warranty

    • xmagic on 06/12/2024 - 22:40
      +4

      Or MX Mechanical. MXM mini is awesome.

      Except one thing - it doesn't have Touch ID. Apple really should provide a Touch ID dongle for desktop users.

      • bunnybash on 07/12/2024 - 02:56

        I remember someone removed the Touch ID “button” from a broken keyboard and turned it into an isolated button. It was very tempting to try to make for myself!!!

        • xmagic on 07/12/2024 - 05:51

          Yes: https://youtu.be/hz9Ek6fxX48

          Way too expensive. And it’s really hard to source broken keyboard with functional Touch ID module and control board. People just throw them away instead of selling them.

  • xiaopengyou139 on 06/12/2024 - 22:35

    anyone knows why this product is under clearance sale? It’s only out for a year or so.

    • guidedlight on 06/12/2024 - 22:41
      +2

      Apple is retiring their lightning port.

      • xiaopengyou139 on 06/12/2024 - 22:49
        -1

        It’s actually usb-c that is on clearance.

        • MrMoo on 06/12/2024 - 22:54
          +3

          Well remember, if you believe it it's not a lie.

        • nightfever on 07/12/2024 - 12:09
          +2

          This model that's on clearance uses a usb-c to lightning cable - meaning the keyboard's charging port still uses lightning connector. The updated model uses a usb-c charging cable.

  • dangerdanger on 06/12/2024 - 23:13

    My current keyboard has no touch ID. It works fine. But I'm still tempted to get this one!!

    Spend $199, or save?! Help

    • xiaopengyou139 on 07/12/2024 - 00:15
      +1

      Spend now and regret later.

    • chumpychops on 07/12/2024 - 09:22
      +1

      Buy. Touch ID is a game changer for me but I’m logging in on my desktop tens of times a day. It also makes it easier to adopt a longer chain login password which is probably more secure given I use iCloud Keychain.

    • lostinsydney on 07/12/2024 - 10:46
      +2

      Get an Apple watch instead.

  • bluecow on 07/12/2024 - 00:00

    Is this a backlit keyboard ? It doesn’t say it is?? Thanks

    • bunnybash on 07/12/2024 - 02:57
      +1

      Perry sure it’s not.

    • PoopMyPants on 07/12/2024 - 03:46
      +1

      Not back lit

    • maverickrulz on 07/12/2024 - 07:22
      +2

      It’s not. Another reason can’t justify this over Logitech MX keys.

  • Orrelljet on 07/12/2024 - 08:27

    I’m fairly sure TouchID requires Apple Silicon so this may not work on Intel Macs.

    • Randolph Duke on 07/12/2024 - 12:30
      +2

      The keyboard will, the Touch ID won’t

      • Orrelljet on 07/12/2024 - 15:14
        +1

        Thanks for adding that clarification (as I should have).

  • UberIsCool on 07/12/2024 - 10:28

    The new ones are $249, any discounts that will bring that down close to $199?

  • singlewind on 07/12/2024 - 11:53

    This keyboard contains old layout, the new one have function key at the left bottom corner while this one is above delete key.

  • freelife on 07/12/2024 - 17:33

    According to reviews there's one major difference with the black vs white keyboard… the black ones show fingerprint oils like crazy esp. for daily use. Similar to MacBooks I guess (a pet hate… and then the most used keys get shiny over time). It's one thing Logitech got right with their MX Keys… no fingerprint marks.

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