Microsoft Desktop

[Ripmax2000]

I have an iMac 24" and I really don't like the included Keyboard and Mouse much (especially the mouse).
Has anyone tried the Microsoft Bluetooth 7000 or 8000 Desktop's on the mac? Would they pair on startup with the Mac like Apple's own ones?

 

[eenu]

I have an iMac 24" and I really don't like the included Keyboard and Mouse much (especially the mouse).
Has anyone tried the Microsoft Bluetooth 7000 or 8000 Desktop's on the mac? Would they pair on startup with the Mac like Apple's own ones?

I don't see why not

 

[evansc6]

Has anyone figured this out yet?

Did you manage to get a MS 8000 Desktop Keyboard & Mouse System to work. I think they'd go great with my Macbook pro.

 

[Squonk]

Did you manage to get a MS 8000 Desktop Keyboard & Mouse System to work. I think they'd go great with my Macbook pro.

I'm wondering if anyone has had any luck with this? What I'd like to do is to use the MS Bluetooth Desktop with the built-in bluetooth on the PB/MBP's.

Thank you!

 

[Paik4Life]

I'm also quite curious about the MS Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000/8000. I've read the threads where they discuss some issues with the mouse that don't seem to be an issue anymore with Leopard, but I don't hear much about the keyboard itself.

I have the Apple BT keyboard and MM, but I'm not happy with either. For the keyboard I really need something that's more ergo since I've had wrist problems in the past and they're starting to act up again since using this keyboard. The BT MM just isn't that good of a mouse. I miss having side buttons so I can go back and forward easily.

Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

~Paik

 

[quinters]

Me too! How are the microsoft desktops working?

Any news on this thread? Anybody using wireless Microsoft desktops? I'm thinking about the Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 for my MacBook Pro, but I don't want driver issues. I'm not to keen on the potato-sized mouse, either, so any input on that is also appreciated

 

[Squonk]

Any news on this thread? Anybody using wireless Microsoft desktops? I'm thinking about the Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 for my MacBook Pro, but I don't want driver issues. I'm not to keen on the potato-sized mouse, either, so any input on that is also appreciated

I'm running the MS Desktop (non-bluetooth - the one with the USB hockey puck receiver) just fine with 10.5 on my Mac Pro. It was previously running fine with 10.4 on my PowerBook.