the only issue being there's no apple key, although the Windows key is used as the Apple key. difference being there's only a Windows key on one side, instead of two.
Is there any advantage to using Bluetooth over a standard wireless mouse that I can get in any computer store and that advertises that it is compatible with Mac?
Is there any advantage to using Bluetooth over a standard wireless mouse that I can get in any computer store and that advertises that it is compatible with Mac?
Well, assuming the BT mouse will work with Apple's built-in BT chip (on the newer PBs), it negates the necessity of using up a USB port. ALL the RF wireless keyboards/mouse uses up a USB port.
In fact, I'm looking for a BT keyboard/combo set that will work for both MAC and PCs. But it looks like different manufacturers have different BT 'stacks' that make BT products incompatible with each other. WHAT IS THE POINT OF BT if there isn't a STANDARD? I don't see BT catching on AT ALL, I'm afraid.
Well, assuming the BT mouse will work with Apple's built-in BT chip (on the newer PBs), it negates the necessity of using up a USB port. ALL the RF wireless keyboards/mouse uses up a USB port.
But what is the big deal about using up a USB port for a RF mouse? It is easy and cheap to buy a USB hub. Surely there must be some other advantages to BT, but I just do not know what they are. Greater range? Less interference?
But what is the big deal about using up a USB port for a RF mouse? It is easy and cheap to buy a USB hub. Surely there must be some other advantages to BT, but I just do not know what they are. Greater range? Less interference?
The BT keyboards have greater range than their RF counterparts; I know-I know, who wants to type on their 'puters, more than 6' away?
There is also better security so that other people with wireless keyboards can't take control of your computer.
And lastly, it doesn't take up one of your USB ports, assuming you have built-in BT.
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the only issue being there's no apple key, although the Windows key is used as the Apple key. difference being there's only a Windows key on one side, instead of two.
Originally posted by Chinney
Is there any advantage to using Bluetooth over a standard wireless mouse that I can get in any computer store and that advertises that it is compatible with Mac?
Well, assuming the BT mouse will work with Apple's built-in BT chip (on the newer PBs), it negates the necessity of using up a USB port. ALL the RF wireless keyboards/mouse uses up a USB port.
In fact, I'm looking for a BT keyboard/combo set that will work for both MAC and PCs. But it looks like different manufacturers have different BT 'stacks' that make BT products incompatible with each other. WHAT IS THE POINT OF BT if there isn't a STANDARD? I don't see BT catching on AT ALL, I'm afraid.
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Originally posted by cj3209
Well, assuming the BT mouse will work with Apple's built-in BT chip (on the newer PBs), it negates the necessity of using up a USB port. ALL the RF wireless keyboards/mouse uses up a USB port.
But what is the big deal about using up a USB port for a RF mouse? It is easy and cheap to buy a USB hub. Surely there must be some other advantages to BT, but I just do not know what they are. Greater range? Less interference?
Originally posted by Chinney
But what is the big deal about using up a USB port for a RF mouse? It is easy and cheap to buy a USB hub. Surely there must be some other advantages to BT, but I just do not know what they are. Greater range? Less interference?
The BT keyboards have greater range than their RF counterparts; I know-I know, who wants to type on their 'puters, more than 6' away?
There is also better security so that other people with wireless keyboards can't take control of your computer.
And lastly, it doesn't take up one of your USB ports, assuming you have built-in BT.