Sunday, September 24, 2006
Road-testing the Apple Wireless Keyboard
As my post of September 18 announces, I am now in possession of an Apple Wireless Keyboard. Today I finally got it out of the box and set it up; after just 20 minutes of use, I'm hooked. Setting up the Bluetooth connection was a breeze, and the keyboard seems very responsive.
Certainly, one reason to like a wireless keyboard is obvious: it reduces cable clutter. Now there's just one necessary wire on my desktop, going to my Logitech Trackball. But more important, the wireless keyboard allows me to move the keyboard out of the way when I'm not using it -- or when the cat decides to stomp around on the desk.
I already predict that the white keys will be a problem. I often take breaks from desk-work to pull weeds or do other garden chores; I'll need to be more fastidious about washing my hands before returning to work.
Certainly, one reason to like a wireless keyboard is obvious: it reduces cable clutter. Now there's just one necessary wire on my desktop, going to my Logitech Trackball. But more important, the wireless keyboard allows me to move the keyboard out of the way when I'm not using it -- or when the cat decides to stomp around on the desk.
I already predict that the white keys will be a problem. I often take breaks from desk-work to pull weeds or do other garden chores; I'll need to be more fastidious about washing my hands before returning to work.
