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punky 13-08-2005 13:35
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Its not bad. I may be forced to pay Apple's prices after all, because the Logitech extra buttons don't work that well with Expose other functions, without buying software.

You can get it cheaper than 35 quid on Ebay. US $40 atm Even at $50 from the US Apple stores. Still think that's rather expensive for a wired mouse though, but that's a cross we have to bear.

AndrewJ 13-08-2005 13:53
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
Would they be any good for fps games online?

toots66 13-08-2005 17:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart C
Chris, it actually does work (in fact, Windows has drivers for the Apple iMac Extended keyboard). The only difference (IIRC) is that the key labelled "alt" (on the iMac keyboard anyway) actually is the Start button key, and the two keys either side of the space bar are the PC's Alt and Alt Graphics keys,

So, it's confusing more than anything.
Several other keys are different, @ and quote marks for example. I switch between Mac and Windows all day and it can be a pain.

Stuart 13-08-2005 18:05
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by toots66
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart C
Chris, it actually does work (in fact, Windows has drivers for the Apple iMac Extended keyboard). The only difference (IIRC) is that the key labelled "alt" (on the iMac keyboard anyway) actually is the Start button key, and the two keys either side of the space bar are the PC's Alt and Alt Graphics keys,

So, it's confusing more than anything.
Several other keys are different, @ and quote marks for example. I switch between Mac and Windows all day and it can be a pain.
I was talking about a Mac keyboard plugged into Windows...

OinkyBoinky 13-08-2005 19:19
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but is the @ and " quotation mark just an issues of language settings, can u not change to yank / uk and vice versa or remap the keyboard.. cos i thought windows had some fairly useful mac keyboard drivers...

Stuart 13-08-2005 19:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OinkyBoinky
but is the @ and " quotation mark just an issues of language settings, can u not change to yank / uk and vice versa or remap the keyboard.. cos i thought windows had some fairly useful mac keyboard drivers...

Yep, although you can't remap what Windows thinks are the Start and Windows keys..

AndrewJ 13-08-2005 19:22
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
So back to a question with the setup I am considering it looks like I would have problems with games such as Halo and Fs2004? let alone HL2 and Doom3?

maybe time to consider a Logitech setup then? anyone know the absolute best Logitech keyboard/mouse for gaming? ( within about £110 )

dilli-theclaw 13-08-2005 19:28
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxodriver
So back to a question with the setup I am considering it looks like I would have problems with games such as Halo and Fs2004? let alone HL2 and Doom3?

maybe time to consider a Logitech setup then? anyone know the absolute best Logitech keyboard/mouse for gaming? ( within about £110 )
Most people have their own opinion on what is 'good' for a keyboard/mouse combination.

I have a micrsoft wireless natural keyboard/mouse kit. I play games ok on that. (I think I do - better ask zingle about that one as it's him i'm usually trying to kill ;))

But I've heard good things about logitech stuff too.

Maybe you could try out some keyboards/mouse in pcworld (not buy there - just get them to plug one in and give it a go)

Tristan 13-08-2005 19:30
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
No-one's mentioned them yet, but Microsoft mice are pretty good.

AndrewJ 13-08-2005 20:11
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
Hmmm I have heard good and bad about Microsoft's stuff I once had a Alienware mouse ( a microsoft one with alienware stamped on it in weird colors ) was a nice mouse but I found that when i swap from left to right handed it was not very good.

dilli-theclaw 13-08-2005 20:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxodriver
Hmmm I have heard good and bad about Microsoft's stuff I once had a Alienware mouse ( a microsoft one with alienware stamped on it in weird colors ) was a nice mouse but I found that when i swap from left to right handed it was not very good.
You definately couldn't use my mouse left handed....

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=002

It is nice tho.

This is what I've got by the way....

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=014

AndrewJ 13-08-2005 21:28
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And Dilli how is it for gaming? I do alot of Halo and Fs2004 online, HL2 and Doom3 is kept single player.

Richard M 13-08-2005 21:31
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tristan
No-one's mentioned them yet, but Microsoft mice are pretty good.
Reliable yeah, if you want the BMW 7-series of mice though you need a Logitech MX1000.

Damien 13-08-2005 21:54
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew
If you're after an Apple mouse that supports right-clicking there's always this :)
I wondered when someone would mention that :D

AndrewJ 13-08-2005 22:17
Re: mac keyboard and mouse setup
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard M
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tristan
No-one's mentioned them yet, but Microsoft mice are pretty good.
Reliable yeah, if you want the BMW 7-series of mice though you need a Logitech MX1000.
Now that looks nice...worlds most expensive mouse??

( que list of gold plated mice and diamond encrusted ones)


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