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    Recommended peripherals for Macbook Air?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by tomg, Nov 28, 2008.

  1. tomg

    tomg Newbie

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    I am a first time Apple buyer...a Macbook Air for my daughter at college. We'd like to buy a few accessories for her dorm room....an external keyboard and mouse. Rather than just buy the Apple offerings, I'm wondering if others would recommend something different....for example Logitech?
    Also...is there a backlit keyboard (Saitek?) that is compatible with the Macbook Air?
    Also, we bought a superdrive and a 500gb time capsule. I do understand the superdrive must be directly hooked up to the MBA...not via USB hub. But, will other devices work ok with a hub, and if so, which usb hub is recommended?

    thanks in advance!
     
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  2. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hey, fist, im not a mac user, so if im wrong, sorry, but i think im right :)


    1st, the saitek eclipse is a great keyboard, i really recommend it... great for typing.. im a fool for trading it off :p
    and its compatible

    im assuming that the keyboard will work on a hub, but im not so sure about the time capsule
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I use a Microsoft keyboard with my Mac. They have good Mac support oddly enough.
     
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    J12 Notebook Evangelist

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    A bluetooth mouse and keyboard would also work.
     
    J12, Nov 29, 2008
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    rocketsilence Notebook Enthusiast

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    The external SuperDrive requires more power than a standard USB port can supply which is why it must be directly connected to the one on the MBA.

    As for accessories, I would say a nice wireless mouse/keyboard combination would be great. Since it doesn't sound like budget is a huge issue, check out the Logitech diNivo BT set for Mac. On top of that, a nice pair of speakers would be nice as well as a multifunction printer for printing papers and assignments. As a student, I'd also say that a spare AC adapter that she could carry in her bag permanently for around campus charging is invaluable.

    If you want to go crazy, get her a Fujitsu ScanSnap. Hands down the best companion for a student that gets a lot of paper they might lose or just don't want to sort and carry around. Pricey though, very pricey.
     
    rocketsilence, Nov 29, 2008
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