Apple Wireless Keyboard
History
Introduced: September 16, 2003
Discontinued: August 7, 2007
Original Retail Price: $69
Model #: A1016
Tech Specs
Interface: Bluetooth
Wireless Range: Up to 30 feet
Battery Type: AA
Condition & Notes
This unit is in like-new condition (new-old-stock), and is complete with all the original packaging, software CD, and documentation.
This keyboard is notable for being Apple’s first wireless keyboard product, introduced alongside the first Wireless Mouse at the Apple Expo Paris 2003. Bluetooth was still relatively new at this time, making wireless peripherals still quite uncommon.
According to Apple, this keyboard uses “Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH)” to prevent interference and perform reliably.
Packaging
This keyboard is NOS (new-old-stock) and has never been used.
Keyboard
There is no wear whatsoever on the keys due to the NOS condition of this keyboard. This is quite unusual to see on a keyboard from this era — most are now well-used and worn.
With battery cover removed (via small latch at bottom). There is a pass-through power switch with a small green LED which glows when the keyboard is turned on.
Documentation
User’s Guide, Bluetooth regulatory info, warranty pamphlet, and software CD.
