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    Cordless desktop reccomendation

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by hybridzzz, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. hybridzzz

    hybridzzz Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know of any cordless desktop setups (keyboard and mouse) that have drivers for macs or do the drivers not matter. Preferably I'd like a logitech setup with a nice mouse with a variety of different buttons(keyboard doesn't matter as much). I ask because I want my keyboard and mouse to only take up one of those precious few usb ports on my soon-to-come mbp.
     
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    Nicholie Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    hybridzzz Notebook Consultant

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    That's really nice but I would prefer something that would not be exclusively made for one OS or the other. Are there any other good alternatives?

    Thanks for all your help :)
     
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    ethanhunt123 Notebook Evangelist

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    I use Microsoft Wireless Desktop for Mac ... pretty decent. Has Wireless Comfort Keyboard and Laser Wireless Mouse 6000.

    Also, most keyboards you will buy will be designed for one OS or other, as in their keys will be poisitoned according to either Mac or Win (example Alt/Option or Windows/Apple key). But they run perfectly fine in the other OS as well without the need for any special drivers.
     
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  5. hybridzzz

    hybridzzz Notebook Consultant

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    The thing is if I buy a keyboard/mouse with special shortcuts/buttons that are customizable I want to be use them

    :) so i would prefer something with drivers for osx or xp.
     
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    ethanhunt123 Notebook Evangelist

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    The Microsoft one has drivers for both OSX and Windows. So you can customize buttons in both OS's. Not sure, but even logitech should have drivers for both OS's.
     
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    domyalex Notebook Consultant

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    Those are pretty nice :), however they need the USB thingie for the wireless operations; is there a bluetooth version too?
     
    domyalex, Jul 13, 2007
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    I am getting a logitech vx revolution mouse... it is so cool I cant wait til it comes in the mail... supposed to be the best cordless mouse ever, and its only 38 bux shipped refurbished of ebay!
     
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    Geek94, Jul 13, 2007
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