Input · The Translucent Revolution · 2000
Apple Pro Keyboard
The Pro Keyboard brought a full layout and dramatic clear shell to the graphite-and-acrylic Mac era.
Full-size clear Apple keyboard for the Power Mac G4 era.
Mighty Mouse (2005)
Apple Pro Keyboard: key facts
When was the Apple Pro Keyboard released?
The Apple Pro Keyboard arrived in July 2000. Apple discontinued it in 2003.
How much did the Apple Pro Keyboard cost?
The Apple Pro Keyboard launched at $59 in 2000, about $110 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: USB.
Why does the Apple Pro Keyboard matter?
Full-size clear Apple keyboard for the Power Mac G4 era.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | USB |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Clear-and-black USB keyboard |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | July 2000 |
| Discontinued | 2003 |
| Launch price | $59 |
How the Apple Pro Keyboard compares to today
Launched at $59 in 2000, about $110 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