Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - Confirmed

MacRumors · Aug 21, 2003, 11:58 AM

Panther seems to hold the secrets of an upcoming Apple Wireless Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard.

As noted, the most recent Panther builds contain the previously hidden Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse control panel. Some users speculated that this addition to Panther may signal the support of an Apple-branded bluetooth keyboard and mouse, while others felt it may simply be support for third party peripherals.

However -- if you attempt to use the new Panther build's Bluetooth keyboard and mouse functionality, you are given these error messages:

Quote:

"If you are using an Apple Wireless Mouse, slide the cover on the bottom of the mouse to expose the LED"

"If you are using an Apple Wireless Keyboard, move the switch on the back of the keyboard towards the LED"

Screenshots available at Chaosmint.com.

tazznb · Aug 21, 2003, 12:02 PM

I hope they're nice, too!

MoparShaha · Aug 21, 2003, 12:05 PM

If its not a two button mouse with scroll, I'll go insane. C'mon apple, get with the 21st century.

esheep2001 · Aug 21, 2003, 12:05 PM

And I just bought an MX700

Doh!

e.

Kwyjibo · Aug 21, 2003, 12:06 PM

very cool, i'm glad I have a computer with bluetooth now

tazznb · Aug 21, 2003, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MoparShaha
If its not a two button mouse with scroll, I'll go insane. C'mon apple, get with the 21st century.

If it's not a 2-button mouse I may not purchase it (even if it matches the G5 tower's aluminum).

slightly · Aug 21, 2003, 12:07 PM

Now we need to find out what kind of powering/docking system Apple has up their sleeve. Maybe something combined?

Very exciting.

S

Niknar · Aug 21, 2003, 12:08 PM

Yes yes yes yes!!!

I have been wanting Apple to release a new mouse for so long! I hope it comes out soon because I will buy it as soon as it is out.

gothamac · Aug 21, 2003, 12:10 PM

I'm sure it'll be an option at additional cost.

onemilkid · Aug 21, 2003, 12:11 PM

It had to happend. Hope they found a good way for long battery life.

Imagine working and then you only have ten minutes left before you keyboard dies.

They need to have a cable anyways

MacManDan · Aug 21, 2003, 12:11 PM

Wow! I wonder if these will match the G5/iSight stylings (meshed aluminum). I suppose the bigger question is when will Apple announce these accessories?

I hope they're nice looking, a set of smooth, Apple wireless accessories would look great on my desk...

NavyIntel007 · Aug 21, 2003, 12:12 PM

Knowing Apple, this is going to be expensive. I'll stick with my keyboard and mouse thanks.

MetallicPenguin · Aug 21, 2003, 12:13 PM

Awesome...can't wait to see what it looks like.

Delenn · Aug 21, 2003, 12:13 PM

If your PowerMac is capable of having an internal bluetooth module (I have non OS 9 bootable Dual 1.25 with Firewire 800), but you don't have the module, is there any way to install one, or do you have to get a USB gizmo to use this?

Freg3000 · Aug 21, 2003, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by esheep2001
And I just bought an MX700

Doh!

e.

I was about to do the same, but then I heard the rumors of new Apple peripherals, so I held off. Maybe you could return your MX700?

Or maybe you wouldn't want to. I doubt this new Apple mouse is going to have 8 buttons like the MX 700.

mkaake · Aug 21, 2003, 12:14 PM

this should be really sweet!!

good eye person who found it!

matt

robotrenegade · Aug 21, 2003, 12:18 PM

About god damn time. Me happy.

Freg3000 · Aug 21, 2003, 12:20 PM

Not sure if this is already known but...

The Mouse and Keyboard have been off the Apple Hardware site for a while now, but their links lead to the Apple Store.

Apple Keyboard
Apple Mouse

Not that it means anything, it is just a bit interesting.

irmongoose · Aug 21, 2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by arn
Note:

Keyboard has an LED Switch.... meaning it's likely a Hybrid keyboard.

both Bluetooth and wired.

arn

I was surprised no one was catching on to that. This is certainly interesting... but I'm afraid the price is going to be a little too steep.

edit: Okay... and now your post is gone... ??

irmongoose

moosecat · Aug 21, 2003, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by irmongoose
I was surprised no one was catching on to that. This is certainly interesting... but I'm afraid the price is going to be a little too steep.

edit: Okay... and now your post is gone... ??

irmongoose

Arn's post IS gone. I never saw it.

About the switch, though: Isn't it possible that the switch simply turns "discoverability" on and off, so that you don't waste battery power being discoverable if you're not going to be using your keyboard for a while?

JetsonJams · Aug 21, 2003, 12:31 PM

Now if only Apple would make an ergonomic keyboard. I have mild carpal tunnel syndrome and have been using Microsoft Natural Keyboards for years now.

Another feature I'd like to see is the ability to switch the keyboard and mouse on-the-fly between different Bluetooth-enabled computers, including Windows boxes. Not sure how possible that is though.

GetSome681 · Aug 21, 2003, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by esheep2001
And I just bought an MX700

Doh!

e.

DO NOT RETURN IT!

The mx700 will be a MUCH better mouse than this apple wireless mouse, pending the apple mouse operates over bluetooth. The radio technology that logitech uses in the mx700 is much faster than bluetooth, resulting in hardly no noticeable lag. If people try telling you otherwise, they don't know what they're talking, and have never done any real gaming with a bluetooth mouse.

arn · Aug 21, 2003, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by irmongoose
I was surprised no one was catching on to that. This is certainly interesting... but I'm afraid the price is going to be a little too steep.

edit: Okay... and now your post is gone... ??

yeah - I realized it may simply be a power switch.

arn

Niknar · Aug 21, 2003, 12:36 PM

It doesn't sound like it will have a dock.

More like you just plug-in a firewire cable when your mouse or keyboard is running alittle low on power then you could just use is as normal mouse until your back to full power.

Could help bring down the price as well because there will be no need for a dock.

esheep2001 · Aug 21, 2003, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Freg3000
I was about to do the same, but then I heard the rumors of new Apple peripherals, so I held off. Maybe you could return your MX700?

Or maybe you wouldn't want to. I doubt this new Apple mouse is going to have 8 buttons like the MX 700.

Well I have to say I do like the MX! My only gripe is that it's not as configurable as the wired MS explorer I was using before. With that you can assign buttons to different functions for _each app_. The MX allows you to change the button functionality but it remains the same for all apps. The reason I didn't go for the MS wireless was I'd heard really really bad things about battery life so that was a definite no go.

I'm gonna wait and see. If the apple stuff looks good and has the functionality I want then I'll get it any way and use the MX somewhere else.

e.

Aug 21, 2003, 12:02 PM	#2
tazznb macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey	IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!! I hope they're nice, too! __________________ Tazzy

Aug 21, 2003, 12:05 PM	#3
MoparShaha macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco	If its not a two button mouse with scroll, I'll go insane. C'mon apple, get with the 21st century. __________________ MacBook Pro C2D 2.16 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB HD 5G iPod 30GB White BenQ 24" LCD

Aug 21, 2003, 12:07 PM	#7
slightly macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York City	Ooh! Now we need to find out what kind of powering/docking system Apple has up their sleeve. Maybe something combined? Very exciting. S __________________ Loki Projects - Mac consulting and web development in NYC and beyond http://lokiprojects.com

Aug 21, 2003, 12:11 PM	#10
onemilkid macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oslo/Norway & Wiesbaden/Germany	I knew it It had to happend. Hope they found a good way for long battery life. Imagine working and then you only have ten minutes left before you keyboard dies. They need to have a cable anyways

Aug 21, 2003, 12:12 PM	#12
NavyIntel007 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tampa, FL	Knowing Apple, this is going to be expensive. I'll stick with my keyboard and mouse thanks. __________________ Fujitsu T4020 iPod Nano 4 GB (RED)

Aug 21, 2003, 12:05 PM	#4
esheep2001 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	And I just bought an MX700 Doh! e.

Aug 21, 2003, 12:06 PM	#5
Kwyjibo macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2002	very cool, i'm glad I have a computer with bluetooth now

Aug 21, 2003, 12:08 PM	#8
Niknar macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland	Yes yes yes yes!!! I have been wanting Apple to release a new mouse for so long! I hope it comes out soon because I will buy it as soon as it is out.

Aug 21, 2003, 12:10 PM	#9
gothamac macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manhattan	I'm sure it'll be an option at additional cost.

Aug 21, 2003, 12:11 PM	#11
MacManDan macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MA	Wow! I wonder if these will match the G5/iSight stylings (meshed aluminum). I suppose the bigger question is when will Apple announce these accessories? I hope they're nice looking, a set of smooth, Apple wireless accessories would look great on my desk...

Aug 21, 2003, 12:13 PM	#13
MetallicPenguin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC, USA	Awesome...can't wait to see what it looks like.

Aug 21, 2003, 12:13 PM	#14
Delenn macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana	If your PowerMac is capable of having an internal bluetooth module (I have non OS 9 bootable Dual 1.25 with Firewire 800), but you don't have the module, is there any way to install one, or do you have to get a USB gizmo to use this?

Aug 21, 2003, 12:14 PM	#16
mkaake macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: mi	this should be really sweet!! good eye person who found it! matt __________________ oh, and no, i don't j-walk

Aug 21, 2003, 12:18 PM	#17
robotrenegade macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Greenville,SC	About god damn time. Me happy. __________________ 60GB iPod \| 17" Mac Book Pro \| Mac OS 10.5.4 \| 8GB iphone

Aug 21, 2003, 12:20 PM	#18
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	Not sure if this is already known but... The Mouse and Keyboard have been off the Apple Hardware site for a while now, but their links lead to the Apple Store. Apple Keyboard Apple Mouse Not that it means anything, it is just a bit interesting. __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum.

Aug 21, 2003, 12:31 PM	#21
JetsonJams macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2003	Now if only Apple would make an ergonomic keyboard. I have mild carpal tunnel syndrome and have been using Microsoft Natural Keyboards for years now. Another feature I'd like to see is the ability to switch the keyboard and mouse on-the-fly between different Bluetooth-enabled computers, including Windows boxes. Not sure how possible that is though.

Aug 21, 2003, 12:36 PM	#24
Niknar macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland	It doesn't sound like it will have a dock. More like you just plug-in a firewire cable when your mouse or keyboard is running alittle low on power then you could just use is as normal mouse until your back to full power. Could help bring down the price as well because there will be no need for a dock.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode