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    Apple Wireless Keyboard, Notebok Stands, and other questions.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by chyidean, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. chyidean

    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm thinking of getting a mini-Displayport to DVI adapter so I can share my 24" monitor with my PC, as there are multiple inputs.

    I'm also considering a notebook stand along with that. Anyone have any suggestions? This will be for the new 13" aluminum Macbook (2.4GHz). Aesthetics are somewhat important, with function following afterwards.

    Finally, my main question: Does anyone have the Apple Wireless Keyboard, and what are your thoughts about it? I swore off of them after trying out the Logitech MX3200 and the keyboard was unresponsive, laggy, and failed to register a lot of key presses, but I'm reconsidering for the sake of convenience and aesthetics. I type a constant 120 WPM so I would expect the keyboard to have no lag even typing at such speeds.
     
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  2. sulkorp

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    the mStand looks really nice. I thought about getting one at one point, but never bothered getting a stand. And its metal too, so its supposed to help dissipate the heat.
     
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    the griffin elevator is really nice, I would say it is definitely the nicest looking stand out there, and the build quality is fantastic.

    and don't worry about people who say the computer will slide off, I use it with my 17" machine and have never had any issues at all.

    a great option for any home setup, and especially if you have another display.
     
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  4. Jiten

    Jiten Notebook Consultant

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    my friend had the older version of the griffen and his laptop did slide off because the contacts wore out. I'm pretty sure this issue was fixed in the newer version.
     
    Jiten, Dec 13, 2008
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  5. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I am using Apple bluetooth keyboard and (mighty) mouse - nothing but praise! Connecting at start, smooth and responsive. Checking and making the batteries are in top mode is always good.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 14, 2008
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    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    I got my wife the apple wireless keyboard and mouse, she rarely uses them.. even though she said that they were must haves ! But when she does pull them out they work fine without issue... so I guess I can say that they are good, and have great battery management... sitting in a draw for months and still working must mean something right?
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    fastrandstrongr Notebook Evangelist

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    same as above... got the bt keyboard and mighty mouse but rarely use it. i think the keyboard is a bit small and the keys dont depress far enough for me to enjoy using it for extended periods of time. i guess its ok - no connections drops or anything like that, and as the others have said it has great battery life.
     
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    qhn Notebook User

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    ^^ battery life. Now that I think about it, I haven't changed it for months and months. I do have a bad habit of turning the switch off at night :D

    cheers ...
     
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    I've got the MStand and its great for my 17" MBP. The 15" sits nice in it too (new body style) so I'm assuming the same would go for the MB.

    I use a Logitech 3200 keyboard and mouse at work on my Windows machine, and at home on my iMac I have the Logitech S530, which is the Mac version of the 3200 (keyboard is just different). I am a pretty fast typer also, and I've never noticed any lag or unresponsiveness from either the mouse or keyboard. Battery life on them is excellent too
     
    diggy, Dec 14, 2008
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