Russian script keyboard

I have to use transparent stickers over the letters on my keyboard. Is there a dedicated Russian MAC keyboard on the market? I can change the language to Russian but MAC in Europe mainatain that there isn´t a keyboard to go with it.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Jan 28, 2009 1:47 AM

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Jan 28, 2009 3:03 PM in response to Patrick Villiers

Localized keyboards are most commonly available from Apple for portable, rather than desktop, models.

Generally, the following nations are supported: Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, Icelandic, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey

The correct prefix for a localized Apple part for a Russian language keyboard would be RS. For example, a localized Russian keyboard for an iBook G4 12 inch model is designated RS922-6901.

I see no evidence that there is any Russian version of the standard keyboards available with most desktop models, in answer to your original question.

Apr 16, 2009 3:14 AM in response to Patrick Villiers

*_Where to order Russian keyboards (dual Rus/Eng keys)_*

For those interested, yes the phonetic Russian setting is great for occaissional use, but if you really need to use Russian characters a lot then you need the dual English/Russian keyboard. Here is the best place I found on the web to order one - good price, fast service and delivery, safe ordering (I did a bank transfer from NL to Lithuania):

http://www.itbankeurope.com/

Wireless Russian/English MB167RS/A (€98):
http://www.itbankeurope.com/MB167RS%5B2F%5DA_/

USB Russian/English MB110RS/A (€61):
http://www.itbankeurope.com/MB110RS%5B2F%5DA_/

Delivery was a bit steep - €20, but this was par for the course with most places (cheapest I think was €13, but the item price was higher so it evened out). Makes the total cost for the USB item about €80.

I found most other web places in Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine had poor web sites, prices same or higher, and most importantly for me no English translation opn their pages. Strangely enough there were no suitable Russian online sites for these items.

Of course, it's been a few months and there may be other alternatives now. But if you need one of these keyboards give ITBankEurope a try - I was very happy with their sales, service and help.

Cheers!

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