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Recontech · Dec 5, 2005, 02:39 AM

I just got a 15" powerbook, and I want to get a bluetooth keyboard & mouse that have a really great battery life. What do you guys recommend?

phantomo · Dec 5, 2005, 02:55 AM

My experience:
Microsoft --> mediocre mouse, ok keyboard
Logitech --> great mouse, lousy keyboard (the keys are sticky after a while - I don't have coke poured on it)
Apple --> one button mouse.... great keyboard.

So I am using corded Apple Pro keyboard with Logitech mouse to have the best of both worlds. Unless you have to have them matched, I wouldn't recommend getting a set.

I wouldn't worry much about battery life as all of them last long enough.

Just my 2 cents.

Recontech · Dec 5, 2005, 04:37 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=034

Any idea if the biometrics work on this one?

rolfus · Dec 5, 2005, 05:06 AM

i use logitech Elite keyboard and logitech MX 510. they are not bluetooth but i would recommend them to all who wants a new keyboard and mouse.

shabbasuraj · Dec 5, 2005, 05:15 AM

Kensington makes awesome mouse software.

f1000 · Dec 5, 2005, 05:21 AM

I use an Apple Wireless keyboard and a Logitech MX900 mouse.

Recontech · Dec 5, 2005, 06:17 AM

I was looking at the MX1000 mouse, it looks amazing, and right now microcenter has it for $80 - $20 rebate. only thing is, it doesn't appear to be bluetooth, it has its own connection?

Kyle Dreaden · Dec 5, 2005, 09:48 AM

I've been using the Apple set for the last six months or so. Haven't had any issues with batteries going too quickly. I'm on my second battery set since I bought them, not too bad if you ask me.

I chose the Apple route for two reasons. First, I'm a sucker for aesthetic. They just look right with my ACD and Powerbook. Secondly, I'm a big believer in the one button mouse. Even as a pro user, I prefer it to a two button mouse any day.

Just my two cents.

voicebox · Dec 5, 2005, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Recontech

I just got a 15" powerbook, and I want to get a bluetooth keyboard & mouse that have a really great battery life. What do you guys recommend?

Hi Recontech,
I use the Apple wireless/bluetooth mouse with my 15" PowerBook - a good piece of kit, especially when used with re-chargable batteries - which last longer.
On the plus side - I never have to spend money buying ordinary batteries!
voicebox

pharmelink · Dec 6, 2005, 06:51 PM

When at home, is an Apple BlueTooth Keyboard, and a USB Microsoft 5 button mouse (I'm a lefty so those slope right mice don't work).

When road warrioring, I use the iogear BlueTooth Mini-Mouse.

Err at least until last week when Mini-M stopped working....

iomatic · Dec 6, 2005, 06:57 PM

Apple Bluetooth Keyboard works great. Long battery life so far, even using rechargables.
Kensington PilotMouse Bluetooth meh. Has an awkward shape, creating RSI for me. Better battery life than other 3-button mice. Still waiting for the MacAlly version to ship.

JoshuaZ · Dec 6, 2005, 10:04 PM

I`ve been using my logitech BT mouse for over a year now. Works great. Was using an apple pro wired keyboard until I moved over seas.

bookofjames · Dec 6, 2005, 11:08 PM

juz wanna ask - how is the tracking response on these BT mice that u guys use? cos I tried a couple of BT and wireless (non BT) mice from Benq and Kensington. I must say that I've experience slight problems with all ther wireless mice I've come across - they tend to skip tracking for a split second intermittently, which can be irritating if u're trying to drag something across the desktop. Got so frustrated that I switched to wired mice.

I haven't tried the Logitec one yet, but I'm a bit hesitant to try another cos I got 2 lying around in my house somewhere collecting dust.

christ · Dec 7, 2005, 04:43 PM

I've tried 'most everything, and I use an Apple Wireless keyboard and a Mighty Mouse.