Comments on: Going Wireless http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/ Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Gone Wireless -- Fruit Bytes http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-705 Gone Wireless -- Fruit Bytes Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:06:30 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-705 [...] 24 hours after posing this question (and some great consideration based on feedback here and on Twitter) I purchased the wireless Apple [...] [...] 24 hours after posing this question (and some great consideration based on feedback here and on Twitter) I purchased the wireless Apple [...]

]]> By: oscar http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-704 oscar Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:48:37 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-704 oh I thought wireless kb would have a usb port but I was wrong :) Anyway let's keep we in touch 'bout your wireless dilemma :) have a nice day oh I thought wireless kb would have a usb port but I was wrong :) Anyway let’s keep we in touch ’bout your wireless dilemma :)

have a nice day

]]> By: Sam http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-703 Sam Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:06:25 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-703 Thanks for your thoughts, <strong>Jonathan</strong> :) I think it'll look great in here too. <strong>Oscar</strong>, I can't keep the wired MM with the wireless keyboard as the wire isn't long enough to reach the iMac. And then again it would just be defeating the purpose of going wireless - I'd like to cut all visible ties on the desk :) Thanks for your thoughts, Jonathan :) I think it’ll look great in here too.

Oscar, I can’t keep the wired MM with the wireless keyboard as the wire isn’t long enough to reach the iMac. And then again it would just be defeating the purpose of going wireless – I’d like to cut all visible ties on the desk :)

]]> By: oscar http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-702 oscar Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:41:24 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-702 my thoughts are Definitely YES for the wireless apple keyboard. Definitely NO for wireless MM. You have the wired one already. I have wireless MM and it's not so good as I want. When I'll buy iMac Ill have the same problem. If MM would be accurate like many logitechs would be nice, but unfortunately it seems this is not. And mouse is a very fundamental part of the working space. I can say this due to my experience on logitechs mouses on pc, but naturally on Macs is different (I know). But , considering you have already a MM, I really don't see the value on buying a wireless MM. Just my two cents Sam. Bye ;) my thoughts are

Definitely YES for the wireless apple keyboard.

Definitely NO for wireless MM.
You have the wired one already. I have wireless MM and it’s not so good as I want. When I’ll buy iMac Ill have the same problem.
If MM would be accurate like many logitechs would be nice, but unfortunately it seems this is not. And mouse is a very fundamental part of the working space.
I can say this due to my experience on logitechs mouses on pc, but naturally on Macs is different (I know).
But , considering you have already a MM, I really don’t see the value on buying a wireless MM.

Just my two cents Sam. Bye ;)

]]> By: Jonathan Day http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-701 Jonathan Day Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:28:06 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-701 I've had my Wireless MM for my MacBook for well over a year now. The only problem I've ever had with it is crud and dust getting lodged in the scroll ball but that's easily sorted with an old toothbrush and some elbow grease. I've never had any issues with the connection and think it would look lovely with your pretty new minimalist office! I’ve had my Wireless MM for my MacBook for well over a year now. The only problem I’ve ever had with it is crud and dust getting lodged in the scroll ball but that’s easily sorted with an old toothbrush and some elbow grease. I’ve never had any issues with the connection and think it would look lovely with your pretty new minimalist office!

]]> By: Sam http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-700 Sam Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:17:10 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-700 Thanks for your thoughts, <strong>Kenneth</strong> and <strong>Andrew</strong>. That (black) Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse looks nice and would match the iMac quite well, but not hugely available in the UK it seems. The built-in bluetooth on the iMac for the MM is an advantage over the USB dongle. Some of the yay/nay balance has been restored via a couple more @replies and DM's on Twitter, in favour of the wireless MM of which the users have had no problems. Thanks for your thoughts, Kenneth and Andrew.

That (black) Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse looks nice and would match the iMac quite well, but not hugely available in the UK it seems.

The built-in bluetooth on the iMac for the MM is an advantage over the USB dongle.

Some of the yay/nay balance has been restored via a couple more @replies and DM’s on Twitter, in favour of the wireless MM of which the users have had no problems.

]]> By: Andrew Booth http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-699 Andrew Booth Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:31:13 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-699 Personally, for what they cost, I would never invest in an Apple wireless keyboard/mouse. I don't really see the point of going wireless unless I would be working away from my computer as to require no wires - perhaps with a projector set up? But, as you say the wires are unsightly. It's just a matter of whether paying the price of a wireless desktop can trump having a couple of wires on your desk. For me, it doesn't. However, I have heard good things about the Logitiech MX Revolution and bad about the wireless MM. Personally, for what they cost, I would never invest in an Apple wireless keyboard/mouse. I don’t really see the point of going wireless unless I would be working away from my computer as to require no wires – perhaps with a projector set up?

But, as you say the wires are unsightly. It’s just a matter of whether paying the price of a wireless desktop can trump having a couple of wires on your desk. For me, it doesn’t.

However, I have heard good things about the Logitiech MX Revolution and bad about the wireless MM.

]]> By: Kenneth http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-698 Kenneth Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:24:28 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-698 I have been using the wireless Mighty Mouse since Summer 2006. It's a perfect match for my iMac. Yes, I did get mine replaced numerous times under AppleCare. Other than that, I have no problem with it. Since you're already a Mighty Mouse user, I think moving to the wireless version seems logical. The MM also takes full advantage of the iMac built-in bluetooth, so no more USB dongle. Logitech is famous for its mice, but the MX Revolution is on the expensive side and it comes in black. We have several 20-inch aluminum iMacs at work. Compared to my own 24-inch iMac at home, they do look differently. However, I think it's perfectly fine for home/office use. The Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse looks very similar to the Apple wireless Mighty Mouse IMHO. I have been using the wireless Mighty Mouse since Summer 2006. It’s a perfect match for my iMac.

Yes, I did get mine replaced numerous times under AppleCare. Other than that, I have no problem with it. Since you’re already a Mighty Mouse user, I think moving to the wireless version seems logical. The MM also takes full advantage of the iMac built-in bluetooth, so no more USB dongle.

Logitech is famous for its mice, but the MX Revolution is on the expensive side and it comes in black.

We have several 20-inch aluminum iMacs at work. Compared to my own 24-inch iMac at home, they do look differently. However, I think it’s perfectly fine for home/office use.

The Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse looks very similar to the Apple wireless Mighty Mouse IMHO.

]]> By: Sam http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-697 Sam Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:36:34 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-697 Oh gosh, I forgot about the 360 degree scroll ball on the MM. I don't think I could live without that! I know what you mean, Chris, about things working and sometimes only hearing negative about products as the satisfied ones don't have anything to say. This was true before buying my iMac. I scoured the Apple Discussion forums and saw lots of negatives regarding the screen on the 20inch, like it was washed out. It made me hesitate buying a few times until someone pointed out that there was no balance in negs/pos because the satisfied buyers had no need to go to forums and say anything, whereas you're always going to hear from those who aren't happy. Oh gosh, I forgot about the 360 degree scroll ball on the MM. I don’t think I could live without that!

I know what you mean, Chris, about things working and sometimes only hearing negative about products as the satisfied ones don’t have anything to say. This was true before buying my iMac. I scoured the Apple Discussion forums and saw lots of negatives regarding the screen on the 20inch, like it was washed out. It made me hesitate buying a few times until someone pointed out that there was no balance in negs/pos because the satisfied buyers had no need to go to forums and say anything, whereas you’re always going to hear from those who aren’t happy.

]]> By: chrisdejabet http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/2009/02/09/going-wireless/#comment-696 chrisdejabet Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:38:54 +0000 http://www.fruitbytes.co.uk/?p=641#comment-696 With the wireless Mighty Mouse, yes, I've had to have mine replaced. But it took two years for it to malfunction. And Apple covered it under my AppleCare warranty on my previous MacBook (even though they weren't bought together). My suggestion: get the Mighty Mouse. There isn't another mouse out there with the style, or that luscious little scroll ball (I love ((LOVE!)) 360° scrolling). Chances are yours will be fine. Remember, things usually work, except for the vocal minority. With the wireless Mighty Mouse, yes, I’ve had to have mine replaced. But it took two years for it to malfunction. And Apple covered it under my AppleCare warranty on my previous MacBook (even though they weren’t bought together).

My suggestion: get the Mighty Mouse. There isn’t another mouse out there with the style, or that luscious little scroll ball (I love ((LOVE!)) 360° scrolling). Chances are yours will be fine. Remember, things usually work, except for the vocal minority.

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