I just got my first Mac ever, refurb 2.53 MBP to become my desktop replacement. So far, I am loving it! although I haven't delved too deep beyond the surface yet.
Anyway, here's the setup. My wife has a Toshiba notebook. I also have an external Samsung monitor. The idea is to have a desk, with just a monitor on top. We will then have a Bluetooth Keyboard and mouse in a drawer. This way, either of us can plug in the monitor, and use the same keyboard and mouse when we want to work at a desk.
So basically, I need a Mac and PC friendly keyboard and mouse. I know the Apple keyboard is bluetooth, but has no numberpad, which I require. I have searched for bluetooth numberpads but they seem few and far between.
If I were to get a regular wireless numberpad that has a USB receiver, can that same receiver be used for a wireless keyboard and mouse as well? Or will it be designed for the numberpad only?
I guess I am just looking for the most effective way to have a wireless keyboard, mouse, and numberpad, that works with both PC and Mac.
If I were to get the Mac keyboard, can my wife still access buttons like Control, Alt, Menu, and Windows? Alternatively, if I get a PC one, can I still access Control, Command, Function, and that other one? I still don't know what all these buttons on my Mac are for!!
Thanks for your assistance all. I'd love to hear the kinds of Mac/PC setups you have.
Anyway, here's the setup. My wife has a Toshiba notebook. I also have an external Samsung monitor. The idea is to have a desk, with just a monitor on top. We will then have a Bluetooth Keyboard and mouse in a drawer. This way, either of us can plug in the monitor, and use the same keyboard and mouse when we want to work at a desk.
So basically, I need a Mac and PC friendly keyboard and mouse. I know the Apple keyboard is bluetooth, but has no numberpad, which I require. I have searched for bluetooth numberpads but they seem few and far between.
If I were to get a regular wireless numberpad that has a USB receiver, can that same receiver be used for a wireless keyboard and mouse as well? Or will it be designed for the numberpad only?
I guess I am just looking for the most effective way to have a wireless keyboard, mouse, and numberpad, that works with both PC and Mac.
If I were to get the Mac keyboard, can my wife still access buttons like Control, Alt, Menu, and Windows? Alternatively, if I get a PC one, can I still access Control, Command, Function, and that other one? I still don't know what all these buttons on my Mac are for!!
Thanks for your assistance all. I'd love to hear the kinds of Mac/PC setups you have.
