(currently using a macbook pro)
my devices seem to be both kacking out on me at the same time, so it
looks like i will soon be in the market for new ones. am quite happy
wth what i have at present, but am up for hearing about different
setups as well.
i am currently packing a:
1) macally iKey USB extended keyboard (was about 80 bucks i think)
with 5' cable and numpad - big and loud but love the tactile quality
of this baby and the larger layout, which i find nicer and easier to
use than smaller models
http://lowendmac.com/usb/ikey.shtml
- sometimes seems to intermittently hold keys (actually i only notice
this in finale when using metatools...) and now randomly stops
working entirely, but waiting or rebooting solves this prob
2) logitech M-BA47 ergonomic mouse (also cost something above 50
bucks as i recall) with individually programmable L/R buttons, scroll
wheel (3rd button) and thumb button
http://www.tcocd.de/Pictures/Peripheral/Logitech/mba47.shtml
- i have to press and hold the L button hard for it to work now
(serious PITA when dragging items, they get released too soon) and
seems to have a prob either with the cabling or plug, as it freezes
sometimes (i clean the rollers and mousepad regularly, this is not
the prob), and shaking the cable usually makes it work again...
i really don't mind *not* having wireless, i unplug everything from
the dumbputer when i need to be mobile and recently travelled a month
without really needing it (well, no finale work in that time :-) ).
and i generally don't like apple's external devices...
any suggestions appreciated.
PS as i finish this message they are working again properly... grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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