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We've all heard that Macs retain their value for far longer than equivalent PCs, but who knew Apple keyboards would still be in use in the 51st century? On the most recent episode of Dr. Who, Silence in the Library (which hasn't aired yet in the US, so I haven't seen it myself) the good Doctor finds himself in the Library, which is a planet sized library, and he must help as only he can. Scattered across the Library are numerous Apple keyboards, as seen above. They don't look too shabby for being over 3000 years old.

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ETJ

You know, I wonder if Delicious Library would recognize The Worshipful and Ancient Law of Gallifrey ;)

June 04 2008 at 4:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
farfisa

Maybe Apple just thinks they really nailed it and stops changing their keyboard design for the next 3000 years.

June 04 2008 at 11:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Simon Arch

"(which hasn't aired yet in the US, so I haven't seen it myself)"

Riiiiiight. I live in the US and *I* have seen it. Damn good show.

June 04 2008 at 11:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Max Shanly

I should get some credit for that screen capture, I did it on my EyeTV and sent it to TUAW whilst the episode was still airing (I know that is my photo since the Doctor's fingers were blurred in the capture).

June 04 2008 at 8:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Max Shanly

Apparently that isn't my photo. :(

June 04 2008 at 8:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Max Shanly

Actually, the one in the article is mine! Hazzar!

June 04 2008 at 11:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aquen

Hey, people are still using reeds and ink, I'm sure Apple keyboards can last equally as long.

June 04 2008 at 8:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ethan

Arrgh the library screens too bright (and he must press tab for some reason).

That episode was great!

June 04 2008 at 6:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Peter

Well, there goes Apple's product placement yet again. No surprise there.

June 04 2008 at 2:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pete Zich

Also, green paint? Is that their way of making them look old?

June 03 2008 at 11:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pete Zich

Someone clip this when it airs.

June 03 2008 at 11:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Tony C

Why not clip it now? ;o)

http://www.surfthechannel.com/tv/Doctor_Who__2005_/270553c388cca3dbb27fc7201cc33d54.html

June 05 2008 at 10:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pete Zich

May have to see the rest of that episode. :D

June 05 2008 at 11:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
warrenfrey

I noticed this too, but for some strange reason it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the show. Just another example of how good Stephen Moffat is at churning out a fine yarn.

Btw, as both a Mac user and a total Doctor Who nerd, it behooves me to tell you all about my podcast, Radio Free Skaro (www.radiofreeskaro.com), which covers the newest doings in the world of Who every day. And it's put together on a 17 inch Macbook Pro. :)

June 03 2008 at 9:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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