Microsoft Mouse compatibility

[walleyealx]

I was curious if a Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0 would work with a macbook pro (i would think so). It hooks up via usb.

Also, would a microsoft wireless keyboard work as well, or would i be wayyy better off purchasing a mac keyboard?

 

[Lovesong]

The optical mouse will work, no problem. The keyboard will work as well, although I would be hesitant, mainly due to the fact that there is no key, and instead you would need to use the windows key, which is where the option key on a mac would be. Not a big deal, but still it would confuse me. I'd stick with the Apple keyboard, or one that's made for a mac.

 

[walleyealx]

ive never owned a mac before, so maybe the confusion wouldnt be there!

 

[Lovesong]

ive never owned a mac before, so maybe the confusion wouldnt be there!

Ah...
But if you switch around the wireless keyboard and the keyboard on the MBP, you'll notice that using the thumb to hold the key is a bit harder on a windows keyboard. I don't know, you're probably right that it won't matter. I just use shortcuts all the time, and for me it would suck. Don't worry about it. If you like the keyboard, and it's reasonably-priced, go for it.

 

[student_trap]

just wanted to say that i have a aple wireless kb and it is excellent, i would not look anywhere else for one.