Input · The Translucent Revolution · 1998
Apple USB Keyboard
The translucent USB keyboard was part of the iMac’s declaration that old ports were out and USB was the future.
USB keyboard that matched the Bondi Blue iMac.
Apple Pro Keyboard (2000)
Apple USB Keyboard: key facts
When was the Apple USB Keyboard released?
The Apple USB Keyboard arrived in August 1998. Apple discontinued it in 2000.
How much did the Apple USB Keyboard cost?
The Apple USB Keyboard launched at $59 in 1998, about $116 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: USB.
Why does the Apple USB Keyboard matter?
USB keyboard that matched the Bondi Blue iMac.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | USB |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Translucent USB keyboard |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | August 1998 |
| Discontinued | 2000 |
| Launch price | $59 |
How the Apple USB Keyboard compares to today
Launched at $59 in 1998, about $116 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