MAC Keyboard with USB hub on PC?

Hey

I have read that the wired and bluetooth Mac keyboard will work with a PC using Windows but will the two USB ports on the keyboard also work?

I just bought myself a Sony Vaio FE11S Core Duo Laptop and want a really good keyboard to type on when I am using it at my desk (as it is easier that leaning over the keyboard) I was condering the wirless one but as I only have 3 USB 2.0 slots on the laptop the wired keyboard appeals to me as I would gain two extra USB slots (well one extra slot) but would the USB hub function work?

If not I may as well go for the wireless. Please let me know. Thanks.

Also one other thing if I buy a wireless mouse and keyboard will they both work on a PC bluetooth at the same time.

#364273

I don't know the answer to your question, but the keyboard's USB hub on the keyboard is USB 1.1 (not 2.0).

#364275

If anyone can answer me original questions please let me know - and in response to the last post - isn't everything USB 2.0 now? what would work with USB 1.1 (general examples I mean) as assuming it works at all as a hub with a PC it wouldn't be worthit if the USB 1.1 connectors are pretty much useless!

#364286

I'm using a wired Apple Keyboard and I have the Apple MightyMouse attached to the keyboard USB port. Works fine for me.

The keyboard is pretty convenient as I can switch between my Logitech mouse without having to go behind the PC case.

Short answer: Yes, it works.

#364291

I'm using a wired Apple Keyboard and I have the Apple MightyMouse attached to the keyboard USB port. Works fine for me.
The keyboard is pretty convenient as I can switch between my Logitech mouse without having to go behind the PC case.
Short answer: Yes, it works.

Do you have the Mac Keyboard directly connected to the PC or to a USB hub that feeds it more power.

I have a Mac keyboard directly conencted to a USB port on my pc, when i try to connect a usb device to the ports on the keyboard it says it does have enough power to run the device.

#364301

I have a mac keyboard connected to my pc, connected to that is my logitech mouse and my usb headset..

I have no problems with either device

#364305

FYI, any usb 2.0 should work fine when connected to a usb 1.1 port. However you will not have the same data transfert rate.

#364310

ok so it looks good - maybe a wired keyboard so I get an extra USB and a wireless mouse as thats better and keeps a USB socket clear!

Thanks everyone!

#364315

Does the Apple BT mouse&keyboard work on PC?

Either way you wont be able to prnt scrn with them...

#364482

I bought a wired keyboard and a wireless mighty mouse and it all seems to work although I had to guess the password for the mouse on bluetooth (which was 0000).

I do have one question though! how do I right click on the apple mouse as I cant seem to do that no matter what way I press! Thanks!

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