Input Devices — Keyboards
rfkey($69 ) , from Macally ( www.macally.com ): The rfkey wireless keyboard comes with light - to - use computer software , but it ’s prostrate to interference with its companion mouse . Plus the keyboard and mouse require disjoined base post ( March 2004 ) .
Wireless Keyboard($69 ) , from Apple Computer ( www.apple.com ): This wireless keyboard had the longest effective range of the model we tested , chiefly because it uses Bluetooth . Another plus is its conveniently small footprint ( March 2004 ) .
Input Devices — Keyboard and Mouse Combinations
Cordless MX Duo($100 ) , from Logitech ( www.logitech.com ): Logitech ’s wireless keyboard - mouse combo has a tenacious - compass black eye and a keyboard with nice programmable key and a near metier - key setup ( March 2004 ) .
Wireless Optical Desktop($135 ) , from Kensington ( www.kensington.com ): Kensington ’s shiner - and - keyboard combo has highly programmable feature and a good effective orbit . The battery charge via USB ( March 2004 ) .
Wireless Optical Desktop($85 ) , from Microsoft ( www.microsoft.com ): Microsoft ’s keyboard - and - black eye package has the serious wireless mouse , thanks to its software system , horizontal scrolling , and integration with the keyboard . The keyboard has good coating - specific configurations ( March 2004 ) .
Input Devices — Pointing Devices
Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse($89 ) , from Belkin ( www.belkin.com ): Although this wireless mouse has a long chain , we do n’t commend it . One of its buttons does n’t form on the Mac , and there are a few other firmware - related glitches ( March 2004 ) .
CintiqPartner($200 ) , from Wacom ( www.wacom.com ): This 6 - by-8 - in tablet work with the same tablet pen as the Cintiq , which means you could apply the tablet and Cintiq at the same metre without take to swap direct devices . For $ 200 , this tablet is a minimal investment compared with the two grand you ’ve already dropped for a Cintiq ( November 2003 ) .
iceCAD($49 ) , from Macally ( www.macally.com ): At 4 by 4.5 inches , the iceCAD is probably the tiniest pressure - sensitive graphics tablet you ’ll ever see . The lowly sizing pull in it a outstanding convenience for traveling , but it ’s also slightly uncomfortable to use ( January 2004 ) .
rfmouse($49 ) , from Macally ( www.macally.com ): This wireless mouse comes with easy - to - use software and programmable button , but it requires a disjoined cornerstone post , so you ’ll need two if you also use a wireless keyboard ( March 2004 ) .
ShuttleXpress($60 ) , from Contour Design ( www.contourdesign.com ): This compendious , utile accountant follow neatly in the footfall of the ShuttlePro . It offers substantial construction , fashionable aim , and customizable features . The only downside is that its programmable buttons ca n’t be label ( August 2003 ) .
WingMan Cordless RumblePad($50 ) , from Logitech ( www.logitech.com ): If the convenience of a wireless game inking pad and future support for force feedback appeal to you , the WingMan polish off a home run ( July 2003 ) .
Wireless Mouse($69 ) , from Apple Computer ( www.apple.com ): One of the first Bluetooth remark devices to hit the market , Apple ’s Wireless Mouse has a useful tension switch to let you correct how hard you have to press for a click to register . Also nice is the on - off electrical switch that covers the optical sensor when it ’s off ( March 2004 ) .
Mobile-Mac Accessories
iCurve($40 ) , from Griffin Technology ( www.griffin technology.com ): The iCurve is a Lucite PowerBook stand with small rubber feet that keep it from sliding around . It might not seem like much , but you ’ll retrieve yourself missing the stylish stand when you work without it ( June 2003 ) .
PodSleevz($20 ) , from RadTech ( www.radtech.us ): PodSleevz are slight ( less than 1 mm thick ) microfiber covers that fit your iPod like a glove . They are tough but soft , and they come in a variety of colors ( December 2003 ) .
