MS to ship keyboard, mouse for Macs
updated 06:30 pm EST, Fri January 13, 2006
MS keyboard, mouse for Mac
this week announced plans to ship its "Wireless Laser Desktop" bundle--a wireless keyboard and mouse specifically for Macs--marking the first that the software giant has shipped a product specifically for Macs. The RF-based bundle offers keyboard with a comfort curve for ergonomic support, an eject key for the optical CD/DVD drive, customizable one-launch keys for specific tasks, customizable keys using new Microsoft driver/softoware, and a "clover" shaped key to mimic the Apple/command key functionality. The wireless laser mouse features a tilt-wheel and offers magnifying options. The Wireless Laser Desktop for Mac owners is expected to ship in the summer of 2006 for $100.
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MicroSoft Mice and Boards
MicroSoft does good with their mice and keyboards. We have been using them for 3 years now and enjoying multi-buttons and right clicking and scroll wheeling with tilt for quite awhile. We currently use five of their mice wirelessly on Macs and PC's. If you are into leather, the leather faced model mouse is comfortable and even temperatured when the climate is hot or cold. Their software is smooth and trouble free and let's you know when the batteries are nearing needing changing. The battery life can be 3 months or so depending on usage. We even use one 15 ft away from the mac doing slide presentations since the range is so exceptional. Our Powerbooks rarely see the trackpad used since the mice are so much more accurate and comfortable. YMMV