Using a PC version of a Das Keyboard with a Mac, such as a MacBook Pro or iMac is a great experience. Many Mac users might think a keyboard was just a keyboard, but after just a week, the differences between a Das Keyboard and Mac keyboards are endless. Whether it’s the audible clicking sound as you type, or the tactile feel of pressing each key, many will truely enjoy typing on on a Das Keyboard, and even see their typing speed significantly increase.
If you’ve hesitated because you own a Mac, there’s no need. Das Keyboards work fine on Macs, even the PC versions of the Prime 13, 4C TKL, 4 root and 4 Ultimate, but you will want to take the few minutes to set up your keyboard preferences correctly. (Note that the 4Q and X50Q are compitible on Windows only.)
On all PC keyboards the option and command buttons are inverted from the normal Apple layout, which can really mess you up if you aren’t ready for it. Luckily, there is an easy process to fix this. Go to the System Preferences, open Keyboard preferences, and change how the modifier keys are set for the option and command keys to remap your modifier keys.
In order to make things easier, we created a video to show you step-by-step how to set these keys up in the Apple layout. These changes will ensure you get the greatest enjoyment out of your Das Keyboard.