Hi Matt, Thanks for the response! I like the Magic Mouse but I don't like how small the Apple Wireless Keyboard is.
The problem with most new really good external keyboards is that they come with a mouse (inside the box). Does anyone know of a good wireless keyboard (such as a Logitech) which would suit my needs? I always thought that with Bluetooth, you could only pair one device at a time (I experienced this on my old PowerBook). Has anyone tried the Logitech DiNovo Edge (Mac Edition) or something comparable? http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/dinovo-edge-macintosh.html Happy programming. On Mar 21, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Matt Aimonetti wrote: > At work I use Apple's magic mouse: > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB829?mco=MTAyNTQzODI with a standard > Apple keyboard but at home I use the wireless keyboard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC184LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA1Mg&mco=MTM0OTAwMzM > > Both products are bluetooth meaning that you won't need to install a dongle > on your laptop. > > Pros: integrate well with Apple, same button mapping, scrolling, gestures, % > battery displayed.. great products > Cons: batteries, you will need to change the batteries every 3 months or so > depending on the usage. And let's not forget cost. > > > - Matt > > On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Unnsse Khan <[email protected]> wrote: > This isn't Ruby specific but I figure this user group could help me gain > insight with my inquiries... > > Am a Java and Ruby developer who uses a MacBook Pro (running Snow Leopard) > for development purposes... > > Figured this group would know the answers to my questions because many > Rubyists are Apple users. > > I use a brand new 15" MacBook Pro at work where I connect to an 24" Acer > Monitor and Logitech keyboard and Logitech mouse using a wireless receiver > which connects to one of my USB ports on my laptop. Connect to the Acer LCD > Monitor via the Mini DVI cable. > > Its really useful to be able to drag and drop items between two monitors (one > being the screen on my MacBook Pro, the other being the screen on my Acer > LCD). > > However, my keyboard is old and I am seeking what the best external keyboard > and mouse pair is for my needs. I need it to connect to a wireless receiver > (so I can connect that to my USB port on my laptop) and have the keyboard and > mouse connect with the wireless receiver. I don't really like the small > wireless keyboard that Apple sells. > > Question(s): > > (1) What is the *BEST* wireless keyboard and mouse that would suit my needs? > > (2) Would the keyboard automatically map with my Apple Command and Option > keys? And, if I disconnected it from my laptop would my MacBook Pro's keys > become back to normal or would I have to manually map the keys (between > laptop and external keyboard) every time I disconnect them? > > Thank you for taking the time to read this... > > Happy programming. > > -- > SD Ruby mailing list > [email protected] > http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > sdruby+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words > "REMOVE ME" as the subject. > > > -- > SD Ruby mailing list > [email protected] > http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > sdruby+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words > "REMOVE ME" as the subject. -- SD Ruby mailing list [email protected] http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby To unsubscribe from this group, send email to sdruby+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject.
