Wired or wireless keyboard and mouse?

RustyMac · Nov 20, 2007, 02:09 AM

I want to hear people's experiences with both the wired or wireless keyboard and mouse. Any issues with either? Is one better than the other? Any info would be great!

I am using it for the new iMac and for graphic design work.

queshy · Nov 20, 2007, 02:12 AM

Is a keypad important to you? If so, go wired. The bt keyboard doesn't have a keypad, making it unusable for some.

They are both excellent keyboard and I highly recommend them.

As for the mighty mouse...meh. The scroll ball always gets stuck, even when you clean it. I wouldn't buy another one.

gr8tfly · Nov 20, 2007, 02:14 AM

I've been using the BT MightyMouse since it came out. Works great, and is comfortable (for me, at least). It's precise enough for image work, though I usually switch to a Wacom tablet.

I also purchased the new BT (aluminum) keyboard. It has a good feel and haven't had any issues with it. However, if you need the full layout (keypad, etc.) you might need to go with the wired version.

nylock10 · Nov 20, 2007, 10:34 AM

I've been using a BT Mighty Mouse for a little over a month and I love it.

I had to get used to the tracking (I think it uses a laser instead of traditional optical tracking), but that only took a couple of days. The battery still reads full, it doesn't disconnect from my computer and it works in Vista.

I recommend it.

23am · Nov 21, 2007, 01:47 PM

You will love to get rid of all the cables.
It's really fantastic to have an almost wireless desktop.

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RustyMac macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2007	Wired or wireless keyboard and mouse? I want to hear people's experiences with both the wired or wireless keyboard and mouse. Any issues with either? Is one better than the other? Any info would be great! I am using it for the new iMac and for graphic design work.
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queshy macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2005	Is a keypad important to you? If so, go wired. The bt keyboard doesn't have a keypad, making it unusable for some. They are both excellent keyboard and I highly recommend them. As for the mighty mouse...meh. The scroll ball always gets stuck, even when you clean it. I wouldn't buy another one. __________________ "I always feel sorry for the guy in the iPhone commercials. He always gets a call right in the middle of trying to do something" (one1).
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gr8tfly macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ~119W 34N	I've been using the BT MightyMouse since it came out. Works great, and is comfortable (for me, at least). It's precise enough for image work, though I usually switch to a Wacom tablet. I also purchased the new BT (aluminum) keyboard. It has a good feel and haven't had any issues with it. However, if you need the full layout (keypad, etc.) you might need to go with the wired version. __________________ Macs from 1984 to 15" MBP w/ Retina Display 768GB SSD 16GB RAM, from Newton to iPhone 4 S⃣ , iPods, and tv (3). 64GB Wifi iPad (3)
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23am macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden	You will love to get rid of all the cables. It's really fantastic to have an almost wireless desktop. __________________ GMT+1 - I'm sleeping when you're awake ^^ http://difference.se
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Nov 20, 2007, 10:34 AM	#4
nylock10 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2006	I've been using a BT Mighty Mouse for a little over a month and I love it. I had to get used to the tracking (I think it uses a laser instead of traditional optical tracking), but that only took a couple of days. The battery still reads full, it doesn't disconnect from my computer and it works in Vista. I recommend it.
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