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.
Apple USB Keyboard: key facts
When was the Apple USB Keyboard released?
The Apple USB Keyboard was released 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 are the Apple USB Keyboard’s specs?
The Apple USB Keyboard used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple USB Keyboard matter?
USB keyboard that matched the Bondi Blue iMac.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| 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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27