Apple mouse and keyboard for windows??

I am thinking about getting an Apple Keyboard and mouse, but i just want to find out some info first.

I was woundering how compatable the keyboard and mouse is

(i've been told that some functions don't work with xp).

And what apple keyboard and mouse should i go for do u think?

#352026

i don't know about the keyboard, but i have the Mighty Mouse and it's pretty cool.

the only problem with it, is that the horizontal scrolling doesnt work (and that was the reason i bought it!!!) - works only with OSX-Tiger.

all the other functions do work and it's nice and smooth.

i also like the cool design (well it's Apple after all).

you should think if you want to waste 50$ for a mouse.....

#352029

I asked the same question a little while ago, I'm sure it'll be helpful http://www.aqua-soft.org/board/showthread.php?t=29805

I got the apple wireless keyboard myself, and it works perfectly.

#352030

what about is battery life, how long does it last?

#352033

For a nice wireless mouse, look at the Logitech MediaPlay. It also has horizontal scrolling that works just fine, and loads of fully programmable buttons. If you do get it, let me know and I can point you to the good software that lets you assign any button as a combination of keys, or launch an app, or whatever you want. Very cool indeed.

#352042

I'm just purchased Apple Keyboard & Apple Mighty mouse.

I'm using Windows XP.

Apple keyboard work perfectly, exept F13,F14,F15, wolume control, iject.

#352044

I've been using my apple pro keyboard for a couple of years now...super! I use a utility called applekeys foy print sceen F13. I also use a standard apple mouse (usb). I love this mouse...no trackball cleaning again. Great for drawing and gaming with. To get the right click menus there is a proggie to do that called apple mouse utility, then it's just ctrl click.

#352050

...so, how to get work *wolume control* buttons on Apple Keyboard...using winxp

#352056

Basically i don't think you can..my flatmate has an apple wireless keyboard for his winXP PC, and he remapped the volume controls to F14, F15.

#352067

...anyway, Apple keyboard & mouse are the best I'v been using !

#352080

I asked the same question a little while ago, I'm sure it'll be helpful http://www.aqua-soft.org/board/showthread.php?t=29805
I got the apple wireless keyboard myself, and it works perfectly.

Which bluetooth adapter do you have working for that keyboard? I'm having problems my self I have the Belkin ft003 but it doesnt seen to work so i getting the D-link DBT 120.

#352092

My volume keys work fine...

#352095

... lucky one

#352102

My volume keys work fine...

On WinXP?...

#352103

Thanx for all your comments now im definatly going to get the apple mouse and keyboard!!

However unfortunatly for me I live in rip off England.

#352115

@Zaft...yes, on xp.

@MadMacs...yes, bloody pricey here in Blighty! I had to go to the Mac shop in Eynsham, near Oxford for mine. I think I paid about £80 for the keys and £30 for the mouse. I know I could have got them cheaper if I'd shopped around and waited. Spur of the moment I suppose.

#352120

My volume keys work fine...

How did you get that ?!

It's just working ?

#352121

Try amazon.co.uk, they have it on there for 45 quid. Also read the User Comments there , pretty helpful.

#352125

My volume keys work too, all I did was plugged and played.

#352152

yep...just plugged them in...also with the keyboard I got some extra usb ports...I plugged the mouse into one!