Fix the goddamn chicklet keyboard keys going dead and making their value other than that of being recycled. I'm typing on a Bondie Gray USB 1.1 keyboard using a Linux Workstation. The damn thing works flawlessly to this day.
My stainless steel Apple keyboard full-size/extended went tits up just over 12 months after purchase.
Funny. Obviously expectations vary by device. I used a wireless set with eneloops for some time using the "charged spare set" strategy. What I liked was that you could use them long, long time and keep the device indefinitely. What I disliked was the fact that the devices disconnected when changing the batteries.
At the same time I never questioned the iPhone to be charged every day and eventually like the laptops requiring the replacement of the battery.
I would never consider the first scenario with my phone and laptop.
The second with input devices? Sure thing. As long as I receive a message early enough that the charge is running out, and (if the product quality justifies it) the possibility to replace the battery set inside easily.
Waiting for the compatible charging desk from IKEA then
To this day, I don't understand why Apple never made a stand-alone add-on keypad. I would have bought one. Indeed I would prefer it as a separate device I could turn on or off, and keep it over on the right side of my mouse.
There is at least one company that makes one that (sort of) matches the design of the Apple keyboard. I bet Apple would have sold plenty, if they had made them.
I don't mind the batteries being integrated as I'm sure the time between charges will be increased dramatically, but I didn't like reading they will changed via USB instead of induction charging. Not a big deal but I would have likely to have seen that.
Regarding new iMacs adding such a feature to the stand and new keyboard would seem like a no-brainier.
Does anyone know if this modern bluetooth is "stronger", meaning it disconnects less often and connects over a longer distances. I' m asking because I connect my Mac to my tv and often wish it were.
Once I started using the Magic Trackpad 3 years ago, I never want to look back at any other pointing device. I can't even imagine computing with a mouse anymore even if it's a Magic Mouse, of which I have three sitting on a shelf. I bought Magic Trackpads for myself, my mother, and my wife, and all of them much prefer the trackpad to the mouse.
You can't beat the speed, pointing-accuracy, freewheeling, customisability and ergonomics of a professional mouse. Source: I own both.
Does anyone know if this modern bluetooth is "stronger", meaning it disconnects less often and connects over a longer distances. I' m asking because I connect my Mac to my tv and often wish it were.
I saw no mention of it being stronger. What distance?
I mean the distance between a mouse/keyboard and a computer. The farther away the more prone to disconnections. Always a problem when using these gadgets as "remote controls".
I hope that when plugged in via USB it functions as a wired keyboard/mouse/trackpad. Sony have been doing this with their joypads since the PS3, and I'm sure they weren't the first.
Mine have been in daily use for what, five years or so. No issues.
Didn't realise this was an issue others were having, mine's 7 or 8 years old now, a couple of keys went out a couple of years ago, I attributed it to age and near constant usage, never expected it to last forever. Then last year the cat knocked over a glass of wine on it and lost the whole right half that makes the wired keyboard better (the page up/dn and numpad keys). Figured I'd wait till they released a new keyboard and replace it then.
What's the appeal of playing musical chairs with batteries when a plug is faster and easier? Imagine if your smartphone, tablet and notebook all hd external chargers and required the battery to be removed and a different battery inserted all the time. How is that easier than having the device itself allow the charging?
You say that "actually it isn't" and that it can be "done in a minute." Great, want to know how many times I can pull out and push in the Lightning connector from my iPhone in one minute? enough times that my iPhone wants to smoke a cigarette afterwards? I can connect my Apple Watch to it charger even more. So how is removing the battery port screw, removing the batteries, putting in the fresh batteries screwing the plug back in, hitting the power button again, waiting for the BT to connect, and then disposing of or setting the used batteries to recharge easier than popping in a plug without ever having to lose your connection to your system. One of those you can do in the middle of an email without ever losing the connection to the peripheral.
yeah I have a wireless gaming mouse that works this way -- when it's low you just plug it's cord in and continue mousing. perfect.
and I have a solar powered wireless keyboard by Logitech that I've never plugged in in years. not even sure if it has a plug.
Fix the goddamn chicklet keyboard keys going dead and making their value other than that of being recycled. I'm typing on a Bondie Gray USB 1.1 keyboard using a Linux Workstation. The damn thing works flawlessly to this day.
My stainless steel Apple keyboard full-size/extended went tits up just over 12 months after purchase.
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Did you still try to contact AppleCare about it?
At the same time I never questioned the iPhone to be charged every day and eventually like the laptops requiring the replacement of the battery.
I would never consider the first scenario with my phone and laptop.
The second with input devices? Sure thing. As long as I receive a message early enough that the charge is running out, and (if the product quality justifies it) the possibility to replace the battery set inside easily.
Waiting for the compatible charging desk from IKEA then
Where are the Delete, Page Up/Down, End, Home, Hash keys etc?
I'd also like to see a PrtScr key to save the finger gymnastics needed!
And when I order a UK keyboard Apple could at least invert the @ and " keys to put them in their correct positions for a UK keyboard.
To this day, I don't understand why Apple never made a stand-alone add-on keypad. I would have bought one. Indeed I would prefer it as a separate device I could turn on or off, and keep it over on the right side of my mouse.
There is at least one company that makes one that (sort of) matches the design of the Apple keyboard. I bet Apple would have sold plenty, if they had made them.
EDIT: Ooops. Misunderstood.
Regarding new iMacs adding such a feature to the stand and new keyboard would seem like a no-brainier.
You can't beat the speed, pointing-accuracy, freewheeling, customisability and ergonomics of a professional mouse. Source: I own both.
I saw no mention of it being stronger. What distance?
I hope that when plugged in via USB it functions as a wired keyboard/mouse/trackpad. Sony have been doing this with their joypads since the PS3, and I'm sure they weren't the first.
Mine have been in daily use for what, five years or so. No issues.
Didn't realise this was an issue others were having, mine's 7 or 8 years old now, a couple of keys went out a couple of years ago, I attributed it to age and near constant usage, never expected it to last forever. Then last year the cat knocked over a glass of wine on it and lost the whole right half that makes the wired keyboard better (the page up/dn and numpad keys). Figured I'd wait till they released a new keyboard and replace it then.
no problems with mine either.
yeah I have a wireless gaming mouse that works this way -- when it's low you just plug it's cord in and continue mousing. perfect.
and I have a solar powered wireless keyboard by Logitech that I've never plugged in in years. not even sure if it has a plug.
You young whippersnappers ...
Now, That's a chucklet keyboard!
IR instead of BT and 4 AA batteries.
How well did it function? Did the PC miss reading keys pressed at times, read them incorrectly, or did it have a problem if one was a fast typer?