Distance to keyboard?

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What is the maximum distance a keyboard and mouse will operate effectively from the CPU of an iMac?
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I believe both the Magic Mouse a Wireless keyboard will do about 30-40 feet.
 
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Are you talking about wireless or wired? Your question is very vague. Either way I would think the limitation is up to the technology you use to connect the keyboard and mouse. For example Bluetooth has a limited range as do all wireless systems. I'm sure you can do a Google search to learn about the effective range or if you still have the original product packaging or manual then it should tell you.

As for wired, a USB connection will not work after a certain distance either. You can get a USB extender cord but it can't be longer than a certain amount. Again I'm sure a Google search will find your answers. I don't know the exact numbers myself.

As long as your computer gets the correct data signals then I would imagine that you can use your keyboard and mouse from across the world.
 
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Yea I should have asked that too. Thanks EndlessMac!
 
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USB can go about 50 feet before you need to worry about amplifying the signal.
 

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