Input · The Beige Era · 1993
Apple Adjustable Keyboard
The Adjustable Keyboard split down the middle and came with a separate keypad, an ergonomic experiment from Apple’s most experimental decade.
Apple’s bold split ergonomic keyboard.
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Apple Adjustable Keyboard: key facts
When was the Apple Adjustable Keyboard released?
The Apple Adjustable Keyboard arrived in 1993. Apple discontinued it in 1995.
How much did the Apple Adjustable Keyboard cost?
The Apple Adjustable Keyboard launched at $219 in 1993, about $477 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: ADB.
Why does the Apple Adjustable Keyboard matter?
Apple’s bold split ergonomic keyboard.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | ADB |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Split ergonomic keyboard |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1993 |
| Discontinued | 1995 |
| Launch price | $219 |
How the Apple Adjustable Keyboard compares to today
Launched at $219 in 1993, about $477 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11