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New Mac Pro will it come with keyboard and mouse?

Mr. Dee

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Taking into account Apple's new Mac Pro design, it looks like either it will be sold only with a power cable and you buy the keyboard separately. Of course, I could be wrong, but I am basing my assumptions from the Mini which is compact in design but requires you provide your own peripherals.
 
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NewbieCanada

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Your guesses and assumptions are as good as anyone else's.

I'm guessing it won't come with them. Pretty sure most people buying one already know a keyboard and pointing device. Those who don't will certainly be able to buy one at the time, same as with a Mini.
 
Julien

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Since a keyboard and mouse/trackpad will likely only amount to 0.01% of the value does it matter? You know the old saying: "If you have to ask then...."
 
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omnious

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Since it's a Mac Mini Pro, users will have to provide their own (BYODKM) =}
 
azentropy

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I'm betting no. Like everything else they will want to keep the package as small as possible because they think it is cool.
 
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tuxon86

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Don't need any. You enter data by rolling it up and down on your desk and you move the cursor and select by tapping both end as you would a tam-tam... Think different.
 
Tesselator

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JoeG4

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Considering the wireless keyboard is really small, I doubt they'd take up much space in the box lol.

Why wouldn't it come with the keyboard/mouse?
 
Mr. Dee

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azentropy said:
I'm betting no. Like everything else they will want to keep the package as small as possible because they think it is cool.
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I am betting the same, or it come with the wireless Bluetooth mini keyboard and Magic Mouse in a rectangular design.

Just can't picture it coming in a box as big as the G4 Cube though. Would be nice if it came with them and small enough to slip in carry on luggage.
 
VirtualRain

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I suspect a keyboard and mouse will be optional accessories like with the Mac Mini (not in the same box). However, I would love a new wired keyboard with numeric pad and built in USB3 hub in all black.
 
Cisco_Kid

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azentropy said:
I'm betting no. Like everything else they will want to keep the package as small as possible because they think it is cool.
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Your assumption is wrong, Apple does not make small packages to be cool; it's a company that answers to share holders, and by saving money with regard to small packages makes business sense.

Nothing else.
 
LostSoul80

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I'm pretty confident that a keyboard and mouse will be included. Can't see why not.
 
antonis

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I'd bet there will be a keyboard. I would dare say it won't be a wireless one, too. It makes more sense on a Pro machine (or a machine that is promoted as a Pro, if you will).
 
azentropy

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Cisco_Kid said:
Your assumption is wrong, Apple does not make small packages to be cool; it's a company that answers to share holders, and by saving money with regard to small packages makes business sense.

Nothing else.
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I don't think you got my double meaning about wanting to keep it small. It wasn't a jab at the packaging itself. ;)
 
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Cubemmal

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The present Mac Pro comes with a keyboard and wireless mouse, seems reasonable they would do the same on the new version. I'd guess it would have a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Black would be neat, but I'm fine either way.
 
azentropy

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Cubemmal said:
The present Mac Pro comes with a keyboard and wireless mouse, seems reasonable they would do the same on the new version. I'd guess it would have a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Black would be neat, but I'm fine either way.
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Hopefully they will use this opportunity to finally release a wireless keyboard with numeric keypad.
 
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