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- JohnnyVu, on 10/12/2007, -1/+62There isn't even a damn picture of the product!
- dave_colorado, on 10/12/2007, -5/+33microsoft makes great keyboards and mice. i'm using them now, have for years, and love them.
don't use them with my powerbook, though. - felchdonkey, on 10/12/2007, -5/+24I'm in your camp too. I love my Mac, but I can't stand the keyboard. If there's one thing Microsoft gets right - it's their mice and keyboards. Come to think of it, the Xbox seems to be done right, too. Could it be that Microsoft is secretly very good at hardware, despite how their software turns out?
- stoops, on 10/12/2007, -2/+15Here are some pics if you guys want 'em http://www.macnn.com/articles/04/09/08/ms.keyboard.mice/
- RadiantBeing, on 10/12/2007, -7/+18When I got my iMac, the first thing I did was ditch the MightyMouse in favor of a Microsoft Intellimouse.
- lnxaddct, on 10/12/2007, -0/+11SalmonDoubtful,
If only one good thing has ever come out of Redmond, it is their comfort curve keyboard, and it is worth every penny. I honestly can't stand any other of their products, I own nothing Microsoft except for their keyboard. It looks weird at first, but goddamn it is good... your hands just caress the keys. The mac keyboards look more stylish, and they are very comfortable as well (so I recommend using the mac keyboard with macs... they just go together nicely), but for comfort and speed, Microsoft makes one hell of a keyboard. I have yet to find one as ergonomic, and even better, it is spill proof! - Eddible, on 10/12/2007, -4/+14Hats off to you for being so open about your love of a Microsoft product! But I agree, completely.
- tormented, on 10/12/2007, -4/+13That is the stupidest thing I have heard/read all day.
- mfratt, on 10/12/2007, -7/+16$99 for a damned Microsoft keyboard?! I would go Logitech well before Microsoft (And on Macs, I prefer to stick with official apple perhiperals)
- thebusdriver, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8@SystemError Well, at least that one has 3 buttons...
- ij00mini, on 10/12/2007, -4/+12Or the official site:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=078 - krschuerman, on 10/12/2007, -4/+11Agreed. One thing microsoft always seems to get right is keyboards and mice.
- chembro84, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7I am so tired of "articles" about products with out a picture, quit spamming and at least show me a picture!
- longofest, on 10/12/2007, -2/+9because Microsoft came out with yet ANOTHER keyboard/mouse combo that is mac-compatible?
Get a grip. - inactive, on 10/12/2007, -6/+12The command key IS the Apple key you *****
- krewemaynard, on 10/12/2007, -2/+8LOL, "Additional Features" includes the following:
"Customizable Buttons
Sophisticated Finish
4-Way Scrolling
Unique Style
Cutting-Edge Design"
OMG PONIES!!! It's got a sophisticated finish AND a cutting-edge design! How'd they have room left for buttons? - p9s50W5k4GUD2c6, on 10/12/2007, -3/+8Who is sleeping with whom? I am so confused!
- IMesh, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5"There were no G5 mac minis :-) sorry had to point it out..."
He is saying he has a G5 and a mac mini on a KVM. KVMs are used for multiple computers shared with mouse, keyboards, monitors, and since he mentioned 2 computers, a G5 and a mac mini, a person would assume that he was talking about 2 computers. - himey, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Who came up with the crappy layout on all of the new keyboards (Microsoft and Logitech at least) for the Insert / Delete / Home / End / Pg Up / Pg Down keys? I hate that arrangement and refuse to buy any keyboard regardless of the platform or the manufacturer that has it.
- Branden, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Seems like it is only needed if you have anything below v10.3.9 actually.
- Idiot900, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Look at the system requirements on the official MS site. Officially supports Firefox!
- Rice, on 10/12/2007, -4/+8Looks kinda ***** to me. Haha.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -3/+7Microsoft Mice rule. Any decent Mac user ditches the supplied mouse and gets a Microsoft mouse. I might not like Microsoft Windows, but their hardware is simply superior. All the cabled optical mice last for years (I'm still using an intellimouse silver 3) and the response is always excellent. Hardware is the one thing MS get very right and you'd be a fool to miss out on an MS Mouse & Keyboard just because you're a Mac owner and too puritanical for that kind of thing
- astrosmash, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5There's no conspiracy here.
Some people like MS hardware. Even MS haters like and prefer MS hardware. Microsoft makes money selling hardware. Obviously they figure that the potential Apple market size is large enough for them to produce some Mac-specific hardware and make some money.
It's not like their keyboard and mouse only work with MS Office or anything. - salmonmoose, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5Agreed, Microsoft make great hardware, whilst I'm a Logitech guy when it comes to my mice, nothing beats a MS Natural keyboard when it comes to typing all day long.
It's really solid and well built, it's a shame Microsoft stopped making game hardware for the PC aswell, the Sidewinder series was great. - IMesh, on 10/12/2007, -3/+7It's a ***** keyboard, do you call your PC a Microsoft Logitech PC?
- astrosmash, on 10/12/2007, -1/+5No *****. All USB keyboards and mice work with OS X (and Windows) out of box, at least at the fundamental level. To enable the wacky, customizable, non-standard keyboard stuff you need a custom driver. This applies to both Windows and OS X.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4
Come with me to the future circa 2015:
Microsoft will be simply known as the worlds largest maker of keyboards and mice having gotten rid of all the other product lines they do not do so well (aka all software, etc).
....of course even in 2015 while their keyboard and mice devices are well designed and made they will continue to have a bad reputation for so-so quality drivers...especially the ones for MacOSLinux. - funkyp56, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5whatever happend to Microsoft vs apple, i want my war back!!!!
- FantomCircuit, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4It does!
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=078&active_tab=systemRequirements
"Users of Mac OS X v10.2.x must install enclosed IntelliType Pro and IntelliPoint software before connecting the hardware." - ihybridora, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5right on the spot. that doesn't look like any mac person will use it. the mac is all about being simple. Does that look simple?
- theone3, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3@lnx. If you think the comfort curve keyboard is great (and I agree with you 100%), you should try the laser mouse 6000!
- scloopy, on 10/12/2007, -4/+7Agggh! Too many functions, it's hurting my eyes.
- coolbru, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I agree. I really don't get this. Bluetooth devices tend to outperform these crummy RF things. And get this (from the MacWorld article): "The company also released new Bluetooth-capable mice and keyboards as well those with integrated fingerprint recognition technology, but the company said those were not compatible with the Mac.". How dumb is that?
- carebearwarrior, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4They fail to mention that the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is Mac compatible as well, and has been out for almost 8 months or so already. I'm using that with my iMac, and I love it.
Microsoft may be the evil empire when it comes to software, but when it comes to computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, and old school SideWinders) they make em great. - redwire, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4Function is great.
That said, astheticlly they have missed the point entirely yet again. Why would we want to destroy the beautiful look of our chosen machines with something like that? You can't win us over simply with function, the mac keyboard alone is good enough at that, the only way you can compete is by adding that additional function to at least equal form. - totorototoro, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3so...as Apple transitions its desktops and notebooks to Intel processors and WiFi/Bluetooth as standard features... Microsoft promises a new Macintosh specific Wireless Keyboard/Mouse...that uses...RF?
- longofest, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4why the hell is a keyboard and mouse announcement that isn't some kind of fantastic product (like the OLED optimus keyboard) making the front page?
What tickles my brain more is why are people digging this story?
for what it's worth: I think the keyboard is fine. All you people who are complaining about it really need to stop complaining JUST because it has the word "Microsoft" on it. - coolbru, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Yeah, I mean it's got more than one button! (Joking - I'm a Mac user!)
- theone3, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3You realise of course that you just made a total fool of yourself, no-one will believe that tripe for a second.
(comment dugg to embarrass moron :D) - Majin_Raditz, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Looks ugly. I won't buy it.
- Vector713, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2this article would actually be worth something if there was a damn picture...
- cliktokill, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I know. I mean what the ***** is with thejanky 1998 windows plastic mouse. And the red buttons look like pieces of painted wood.
I don't belive it. - trunkster, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2They announced this a few months back so the news article doesn't really say anything new, but thanks for the links to actual pictures of it. Well since it doesn't seem to work with Windows, I assume it's Mac only hence I am not going to get it. I want all the functions on both Mac and Windows since I use the same keyboard on both computers. I have the Wireless Desktop Elite Keyboard and it works great with Windows and Mac. I just wish they would make a keyboard that has both windows and Macintosh functions for command on the same key, that would be cool.
- tfinniga, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I know what you mean. It seems that every new keyboard decides to screw with those keys - I've seen maybe 3-4 different layouts on modern keyboards. As a programmer who cut his teeth on edit, I use those keys a lot, not just for navigation, but for cut/paste as well.
The part that really gets me is that there seems to be no reason to mess with the keys. What, all of a sudden you want people to be able to hit delete with their foreheads?
Don't get me started on F-lock. - Kendal, on 10/12/2007, -3/+5PC: I'm a PC...
Mac: And I'm a Mac.
PC: By 'PC' I mean, I'm a Microsoft box. Gee, I sure would like to be as cool as a Mac, but I'm such a try-hard.
Mac: Yes you are, and an infectious duche bag.
PC: Maybe, if I Microsoft made some clunky keyboards and mice, the Macs would look more like PCs....
Mac: What are you doing?
PC: Here, put on this tie.
Mac: Dude! Don't touch me!
(Sounds of strugging)
PC: There! You look great!
Mac: I wonder if I could hang myself with this thing? - aquax, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3I also am a diehard Mac fan, and yet I've used an MS Natural Pro for years now.
I picked it up at Fry's for $19 about 5 years ago. I wish I had bought 5 of them. - celerate, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2If you don't want to have the Microsoft logo on your mouse and keyboard get yourself some sand paper. Frankly I have a very similar Microsoft keyboard than the one in the article, it's a bit older so it has less function keys, but to my surprise when I got it I loved it. Even their low end hardware is very decent, except their low end keyboards are damn noisy.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2use them
- tthiel, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2This is the second totally Mac specific Microsoft keyboard. But they have had Mac drivers for their other keyboards for years. They had universal drivers for Intel macs fairly early and many more Microsoft keyboards support Macs than Logitech. This keyboard is not any different from one of their existing keyboards other than the Mac specific keys. Also the latest iteration of their keyboards have gotten alot of complaints about durability and poor perfroming wireless.
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