[Mallrat]

Is buying a wireless mouse now a good idea or is it too early for it to be a realiable option.

-Do you have to replace the batteries all the time?

- Is it secure? I'm a writer and the fact that all my hard work might be flying through the air scares me. I dont' know how it would work though.

I mean is that a possibility?

- Just how does it work compard to wired mouse and keyboard?

No wires sound great, but paying over 100 dollars for wireless isn't so great.

If you stick with apple, closer to 200.

[maxintosh]

Originally posted by Mallrat:
Is buying a wireless mouse now a good idea or is it too early for it to be a realiable option.

-Do you have to replace the batteries all the time?

- Is it secure? I'm a writer and the fact that all my hard work might be flying through the air scares me. I dont' know how it would work though.

I mean is that a possibility?

- Just how does it work compard to wired mouse and keyboard?

No wires sound great, but paying over 100 dollars for wireless isn't so great.

If you stick with apple, closer to 200.

Logitech MX Duo: $59 lowest price (on Froogle)

- No, you don't. The mouse recharges, and I've yet to run out of keyboard juice.

- Secure? Well... not exactly iron clad, but the range is so short (no more than 15 feet) does it really matter? Do you honestly think someone is going to spend the dough, time, and effort to capture your words? You'd have to be a DAMN good writer...

- Exactly the same, except no tangles

- The answer is: don't stick with Apple

[Cadaver]

The Apple Bluetooth wireless keyboard is encrypted. It does require AA batteries, but reportedly the battery life is very good (several months with "average" use).

As mentioned above, non-bluetooth wireless keyboards generally have a very short range, so security is less of an issue. But if you are still concerned, use the Apple bluetooth model.

Many (if not all) Microsoft wireless mice require batteries. My Wireless Explorer chewed thru Duracells like there was no tomorrow. Dumped it for the rechargeable Logitech MX-700 and love it.

The Apple bluetooth mouse does take user-replaceable batteries (two AA, I think). Not sure how long they lasts. Of course, using an Apple mouse is a matter of personal preference (depending on how you feel about the one vs. multiple button debate).

[Mallrat]

Originally posted by Cadaver:
The Apple Bluetooth wireless keyboard is encrypted. It does require AA batteries, but reportedly the battery life is very good (several months with "average" use).

As mentioned above, non-bluetooth wireless keyboards generally have a very short range, so security is less of an issue. But if you are still concerned, use the Apple bluetooth model.

Many (if not all) Microsoft wireless mice require batteries. My Wireless Explorer chewed thru Duracells like there was no tomorrow. Dumped it for the rechargeable Logitech MX-700 and love it.

The Apple bluetooth mouse does take user-replaceable batteries (two AA, I think). Not sure how long they lasts. Of course, using an Apple mouse is a matter of personal preference (depending on how you feel about the one vs. multiple button debate).

I don't know why someone would need 30feet or whatever it is... I need about one foot.... if that much... I have a very small desk... just figured wires hanging off the sides woudl be better without them, but that might just be me being picky...

But if I get the apple wireless mouse, the d-link DBT-170 adapter, can use any bluetooth mouse with that or only apples?

Thanks for all the help.

[SSharon]

From my understanding if you have any bluetooth adapter you can use any bluetooth device. Personally I use an older model Logitech wireless KB and wireless (optical) mouse. Range is decent (15ft) with the radio receiver and there is a battery meter for both the KB and mouse in the preferences. Only downside to my model is that there is no charger for the mouse but I don't mind. Oh yea, it was only about 30 bucks so there are definately cheap wireless options.