I'm new to apple computing and I find that the full size keyboard apple keyboard is the best match for my habits. I use the USB ports to sync iPhone, usb drives, etc. I also like the magic mouse; but the habits it creates don't translate to other systems - I often catch myself swiping the top of other mice to navigate through applications.
Regards, Brett On Mar 22, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Aaron Moon wrote: > I also use the Full-sized Apple Keyboard and it works great. > > I am used to the trackpad on my macbook, so I use the Logitech Cordless > Optical TrackMan. If you're into trackballs it's a good mouse. > > Regards, > > Aaron Moon > Owner / Operator > RocketForce.net > [email protected] > 619.933.7218 > > On Mar 22, 2010, at 2:31 PM, Adam Grant wrote: > >> +3 for Full-sized Apple Keyboard + Logitech's smooth-scrolling mouse + >> Wireless USB >> =============== >> Keyboard: >> http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB110LL/A >> >> Mouse: >> http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/5845&cl=us,en >> >> USB Hub: >> http://www.iogear.com/product/GUWH104KIT/ >> =============== >> >> -- >> Adam Grant >> Lead Web Engineer >> Telaeris, Inc. >> [email protected] >> (858) 627-9710 >> >> >> 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.
