> > I always thought that with Bluetooth, you could only pair one device at a > time (I experienced this on my old PowerBook). >
Nope, I'm pairing a mouse (microsoft) and a keyboard (apple) on my macmini. - Matt On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 7:40 PM, Unnsse Khan <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > -- 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.
