Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh Keyboard
The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh Keyboard was a distinctive component of the limited-edition TAM, released in 1997. This keyboard stood out for its luxurious design and unique features, including leather palm rests and a detachable trackpad that could be positioned on either side for left- or right-handed use. The keyboard’s design reflected the TAM’s overall aesthetic, which aimed to showcase Apple’s innovation in both technology and design. It remains a collector’s item, symbolizing a period of bold experimentation and luxury in Apple’s history.
Technical Characteristics
Accessory Devices
M3459
Full-sized QWERTY keyboard
Custom leather palm rests, detachable trackpad (could be attached to either the left or right side of the keyboard for left- or right-handed use)
ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) port
Integrated trackpad that acted as a pointing device (replacing the traditional mouse), Clickable surface for input, Could be detached and positioned on either side of the keyboard
Matching beige/graphite color scheme of the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh
Lightweight design for portability
Full-sized keyboard with integrated trackpad, specific dimensions not widely documented