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    can Alienware TactX keyboard & mouse work with MACBOOK PRO???

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ceshimm, Jul 10, 2010.

  1. ceshimm

    ceshimm Notebook Consultant

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    Thinking About Return My Alienware M17x And Get A Macbook Pro 15'. But I Still Have The Aw Keyboard And Mouse, Can I Use Them With Macbook? Or I Can Only Use Apple's Mouse? Thanks Guys
     
    ceshimm, Jul 10, 2010
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  2. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    can use just about any keyboard or mouse you want
     
    doh123, Jul 10, 2010
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  3. AznFlamer

    AznFlamer Notebook Consultant

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    Just plugem in and it'll work
    The OS isn't limited to just apple product accessories.
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 10, 2010
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  4. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Well, if there is something special about them that might need some kind of drivers then it might not work 100% but they should still work.
     
    Seshan, Jul 10, 2010
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  5. ceshimm

    ceshimm Notebook Consultant

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    thanks guys， my understanding is that it will work without the colorful lighting of my kit.
     
    ceshimm, Jul 10, 2010
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    parkjoony Notebook Guru

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    My recommendation is to sell the alienware keyboard and mouse and get something else for the macbook pro.
    Apple wireless/numpad keyboard + apple magic mouse or something else more appealing to you.
     
    parkjoony, Jul 11, 2010
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  7. Luke1708

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    every body knows that the apple mouse is useless for windows if you want to game on windows. I would suggest keeping the set.
     
    Luke1708, Jul 11, 2010
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    They will work, but without the fancy lights.

    You could sell them (they should get a reasonable price) and buy cheaper ones (not apple, or at least not the apple mouse, its pretty worthless imo) ... but I don't really see a reason.

    They are well made, solid accessories, and you won't get the premium you paid for the lighting back if you sell them and buy less expensive equipment.
     
    zarzak, Jul 12, 2010
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    The lights will work in bootcamp.
     
    jackluo923, Jul 12, 2010
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    ceshimm Notebook Consultant

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    i am thinking of sell the set and buy a Manba and use the native keyboard. how is that option? will Manba works fine both in mac and win7? i mean not feel like lag in mac.
     
    ceshimm, Jul 12, 2010
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  11. jrowinski

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    Not sure if this is the appropriate place for this, but im interested in buying the mouse + keyboard for my new aurora.... send me a PM Thanks!
     
    jrowinski, Jul 12, 2010
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  12. ceshimm

    ceshimm Notebook Consultant

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    r u in AUSTRALIA? if u are and interested, send me a PM cos i am not able to send you PM for some reason. i do not know why.
     
    ceshimm, Jul 13, 2010
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  13. jrowinski

    jrowinski Notebook Consultant

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    Im guessing its because im a new member to the forum...
     
    jrowinski, Jul 13, 2010
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  14. E30kid

    E30kid Notebook Deity

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    Dude, don't post your email. That's not a good idea. It takes only a few posts to get pm privileges.
     
    E30kid, Jul 13, 2010
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  15. jrowinski

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    email removed :/
     
    jrowinski, Jul 13, 2010
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  16. E30kid

    E30kid Notebook Deity

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    You should be able to pm now. If not, it's 15 posts.
     
    E30kid, Jul 13, 2010
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