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Repair guides and support for the 24" iMac with M1 chip, introduced in April 2021. Identified by model A2438.

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Alternative to Apple's $200 USB C Keyboard & Mouse

Got my first M1 iMac in sans keyboard and mouse and will need to get them for future repairs but want to use wired models so I can give keyboard commands. Do not want to pay Apples price of $200. Are there any suggestions?

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Are you okay with models that have a USB transceiver, or do you REQUIRE a corded connection?

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@shingle if you have worked on Macs, you quickly come to realize that wireless keyboards are not good for diagnostics.

Meanwhile I am using a USB C adapter

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@mayer - I bought a Macally one https://www.amazon.com/small-usb-c-keybo... I wanted a smaller unit so my work space is not cluttered with a full sized unit. But a USB-A with an adapter also works!

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@danj got a mouse you like? I used an adapter but they are cumbersome and I need to keep up with the times. Never did find an adapter for ADB keyboards or RJ11 (Mac+) :-)

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@mayer - Sorry, still using a USB-A Logitech mouse with a USB-C adapter.

I mostly work on MacBook Pro’s so haven’t needed a new one yet.

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Check out this link! It has 9 Mac keyboard alternatives! https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-alte...

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I've always been happy with Logitech keyboards personally. My main beef with the Apple wireless external is the key travel and the cost to replace then they break. I DID have to use the warranty on Logitech once or twice, but it's been so long since then it's a blip when I had an issue.

Look into something like this: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/...

This is hybrid wireless using RF (not locked into being Bluetooth only; but it supports both; skip it for TSing and use a receiver), so bear that in mind; that said I've never had an issue forcing things if I hold the keys a little early to get the command going.

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You should check out this link. It has 10 or so alternatives to Apple's keyboard! https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-alte...

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@diode_cool The operative word here is USB C

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@mayer Oh geez. I'm sorry. Maybe you could use an adapter?

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