Good keyboard & mouse to use on a Mac Pro?

CaptSaltyJack · Apr 20, 2007

I'm quite sad to hear that the Razer DeathAdder doesn't work on Mac.

I'm looking for a good, very ergonomic mouse to use on the Mac, preferably with five buttons (left, right, wheel, two thumb buttons) at least. Razer does make the "Razer Pro 1.6" for Mac, but wow it's ugly (I'm just not into white peripherals). It does have good reviews on Apple.com though.

As far as keyboard, will my Microsoft Natural 4000 work ok?

mac57 · Apr 21, 2007

I use the Logitech S530 wireless keyboard and mouse for my PowerMac, and have been very pleased with them. You may not like them though... they are white. Have a look at:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CONTENTID=11420,CRID=2162

The mouse is one of the best I have used.

CaptSaltyJack · Apr 21, 2007

Eh..but the keyboard isn't ergonomic.

After quite a bit of browsing around the web, I'm starting to think there is no REALLY good keyboard & mouse for the Mac. People aren't too hot on the Mighty Mouse (I'm not either, the placement of the side buttons is horrible), and so many other solutions are geared towards Windows.

Mantronix · Apr 21, 2007

CaptSaltyJack said:
Eh..but the keyboard isn't ergonomic.

After quite a bit of browsing around the web, I'm starting to think there is no REALLY good keyboard & mouse for the Mac. People aren't too hot on the Mighty Mouse (I'm not either, the placement of the side buttons is horrible), and so many other solutions are geared towards Windows.

Can't comment on a keyboard but I recommend the MX Revolution mouse by Logitech. There was a recent thread about a good mouse for the Mac. I have a G15 Gamer keyboard and sadly it's not compatible with OS X.

CaptSaltyJack · Apr 21, 2007

Yeah I read that thread, seems someone had issues with the software, and that's not the first time I've read that.

I'm considering the Logitech MX-1000.

cubbie5150 · Apr 22, 2007

CaptSaltyJack said:
Yeah I read that thread, seems someone had issues with the software, and that's not the first time I've read that.

I'm considering the Logitech MX-1000.

PLEASE post back if you can find a reputable place to buy it (assuming you're in the U.S.)... I have a 2+ year-old MX1000 (I love it), but I can't seem to find a place to buy a replacement...

CaptSaltyJack · Apr 22, 2007

http://www.buy.com/prod/logitech-mx1000-laser-cordless-mouse/q/loc/101/10380058.html

cubbie5150 · Apr 22, 2007

CaptSaltyJack said:
http://www.buy.com/prod/logitech-mx1000-laser-cordless-mouse/q/loc/101/10380058.html

Look beneath the listing--says it's sold out--just like every other site I've looked at..

CaptSaltyJack · Apr 22, 2007

Wow, why is it so hard to find? Maybe Logitech stopped supplying it to vendors since they're pushing the MX Revolution.