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Mobee Intros 'Magic Bar' Induction Charging Station for Apple Keyboards and Trackpads
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No - this is the British English keyboard layout (which in my opinion is much better
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If they (or Apple) could simply make a stylish induction pad that my Mac & keyboard and mouse would sit on, I'd jump at that. The Mac charges the pad, and the keyboard and mouse take their power from that.
No clutter, and no recharge time since the power is always available. (Probably a very power-inefficient way of power devices - I don't know a lot about induction charging! )
No clutter, and no recharge time since the power is always available. (Probably a very power-inefficient way of power devices - I don't know a lot about induction charging!
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Until it doesn't charge while you use it, there is no need for induction. Put a proper, long lasting Lithium Ion cell in the devices and add Mini-USB to charge it. For keyboards, the only reason to go wireless is "because it looks nice and clean". Cluttering up your desk with a wired keyboard induction charger and a wired mouse induction charger is not the way to go. Not even the Mac Mini HTPC is a scenario for the keyboard charger - you use the remote, and the battery in there lasts pretty much forever. The Lithium ion battery in the Magic Mouse is in theory a good idea - however if it only lasts 10 days, and then I can't use it until fully charged, I rather to with LSD rechargeable batteries.If they (or Apple) could simply make a stylish induction pad that my Mac & keyboard and mouse would sit on, I'd jump at that. The Mac charges the pad, and the keyboard and mouse take their power from that.
No clutter, and no recharge time since the power is always available. (Probably a very power-inefficient way of power devices - I don't know a lot about induction charging!
Mobee: Nice idea. However thank you, I prefer not to. But if you manufacture an USB cord that replaces the battery compartment of the Magic Mouse, even without any battery, please let me know. Costs a fraction of the induction stuff, and has the same effect: One cord more on the desk and no more battery changing. Remember to make it weight ~5.5g, as it wouldn't feel right otherwise.
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No - this is the British English keyboard layout (which in my opinion is much better
It is in fact a QWERTZ keyboard, which is designed for the German language. But besides this, what makes the British English layout better for you? The only differences from the US English keyboards are the larger return key and some different symbols on the number keys 2 and 3 (for respectively and £).
But even better are rechargeable AA batteries, and the best are the low-self-discharge rechargeables like Sanyo Eneloop, Rayovac Hybrid, or Apple's (probably rebranded Eneloop) batteries.
I'll take the very slight inconvenience of having to change batteries a few times a year to the expense and clutter of this. That's part of why I have a wireless keyboard--so I have fewer cords and clutter on my desk.
The same thought occurred to me when I saw the new Logitech Solar powered keyboard.
Right you are
!I like the bigger return key - it just looks nicer. Also there are a lot more symbols on the British keyboard compared to the US which I personally think makes it look a lot classier (along with some text being shortened e.g. command->cmd)
ON TOPIC: As many are saying, it seems pointless to have such a wired device on your desk with a wireless keyboard. I would most certainly not buy this, nor can I see how anyone could justify it!
Well, it seems like I only change the batteries in my keyboard twice a year. Which means I only use 4 AAs a year. Which only costs me $1 per year.
If I bought the $30 Apple charger and batteries (which are repackaged Eneloops), I would have to get 30 years of use out of them in order for it to only cost me $1/year.
It may *seem* like twice a year, but unless you have access to some incredible batteries, I doubt you are changing only twice a year. And if you are, please let me know which brand you are using.
Also, let me know the store that you are only paying $1.00 for 4 batteries... Around here, the best non-recharable batteries cost like $10/4-pack... and they don't last a year.
It doesn't just *seem* like twice a year. Since I don't have a written record of when I change my batteries, it's possible that it might be three times a year, but more likely it's 2.5 times a year.
I just took a look (just for you), and currently I have Ikea brand AA batteries in my keyboard. And they cost even less than $1 for four........ a pack of 10 goes for $1.99.
I use my keyboard all day long.
I typically buy them at the 99 Cents Only Store. They sell Panasonic, Sony, Eveready, and other types. Obviously then ones I'm currently using were purchased at Ikea.
nice product design, but an answer to a question nobody asked. my sanyo eneloops are awesome rechargeable aa batteries and last a very long time. is it really so much trouble to change the batteries in this keyboard? all you need is a coin and 10 seconds of time.
The Ikea AA batteries suck. They used to be very good, Made in Germany, they lasted a long time. Now they've changed suppliers and they're all made in China.
How about when you have a mini integrated into your home theater 3m away from your couch from where you control it? My magic trackpad and wireless keyboard never get closer to the computer they're paired with than that. This would be perfect waiting on the end table for them. 10 hours charge time is plenty for my application.
I prefer the extra numpad on the wired version when I'm at my desk on my tower anyway. It's got a trackpad too though.
The Ikea AA batteries suck. They used to be very good, Made in Germany, they lasted a long time. Now they've changed suppliers and they're all made in China.
They seem to not-suck for me......
Exactly. Talk about a niche product. It's not like the keyboard batteries run down that fast.
Apple battery charger is awesome
6 batteries and a tiny tiny charger, the batteries last forever before being depleted
so, i don't see the point of having wireless devices if we have to plug the wired Mobee stuff
6 batteries and a tiny tiny charger, the batteries last forever before being depleted
so, i don't see the point of having wireless devices if we have to plug the wired Mobee stuff