Input · The Beige Era · 1987
Apple Extended Keyboard
The Extended Keyboard is still worshipped for its layout, heft and mechanical feel, becoming the gold standard of classic Mac typing.
Legendary full-size mechanical Mac keyboard.
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Apple Extended Keyboard: key facts
When was the Apple Extended Keyboard released?
The Apple Extended Keyboard arrived in 1987. Apple discontinued it in 1994.
How much did the Apple Extended Keyboard cost?
The Apple Extended Keyboard launched at $163 in 1987, about $460 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: ADB.
Why does the Apple Extended Keyboard matter?
Legendary full-size mechanical Mac keyboard.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | ADB |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Full-size mechanical keyboard |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1987 |
| Discontinued | 1994 |
| Launch price | $163 |
How the Apple Extended Keyboard compares to today
Launched at $163 in 1987, about $460 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