I still use the venerable Apple Keyboard (Model A1048, circa 2003-2007 - the white one) with all of my macs, even docked laptops. Like the Apple Pro keyboard before it, this model is a veritable tank and has provided me with over a decade of reliable service. I too find the older keyboards to be easier to type on than the more modern flat ones. And I don’t mind the wires because my desk has a keyboard tray. I also appreciate being able to plug the mouse into the keyboard.
The A1048 is very repairable. I had a couple of keys go dead on one of mine, but all I had to do was open it up and replace the little silicone plungers that sat under the dead keys (they were torn). After that it was working perfectly again.