Pt Guys: Apple magic mouse
- Thread starter Dalinkwent48@aim.com
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arv_foh
Brian K
I just did and it doesn't see it. I always just synced up everything with USB. Never bothered to try BT. This sucks.
If my Dad's iMac has bluetooth as standard, I can't believe the Mac Pro wouldn't :zombie: (though I guess it might depend on how old it is)
arv_foh
Brian K
Apparently Bluetooth was optional on Mac Pros when I got mine, which was 2007. I should get a free upgrade, that's dildos.
thats really odd considering i got mine in 07 standard with bt on it...are you sure its not just saying no information because you dont technically have anything hooked up into it to give you information?
arv_foh
Brian K
Definitely paid full price when I got it, and I just got the MAGIC MOUSE, think you were misreading me there
I'm debating whether to get the little chip that actually goes inside my computer or whether I want to sacrifice another one of my USB ports
and it really doesn't have it, I looked inside and the Bluetooth board is definitely not there, I'm not a computer idiot
Also, please point me to a $5 BT dongle that is Mac compatible, cheapest one I've found is $15
Sorry, didn't realize they might NOT be compatible with a mac... Every device I've ever plugged in has just worked. Don't know about BT dongles specifically, they should be simple enough technology after all, so here's one that costs under 2 dollars if you want to take the chance:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11866
arv_foh
Brian K
$2 with free shipping? Fuck it, it's worth a shot.
EDIT: Sweet, I found this review on the site
Tested and works great on: Ubuntu 8.10, Ubuntu 9.04, Arch Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Seven RC, Mac OS X
Thanks for the link!
arv_foh
Brian K
Well I finally got the Bluetooth adapter today... took forever to get here but it works great and the Magic Mouse is up and running
Awesome for you.....for some reason the post office returned my fuckin package back to apple with no explanation whatsoever today....it was at the post office at 6am and then at 745 they turned around and returned it....effin A cotton, effin A
arv_foh
Brian K
Update: The $2 bluetooth dongle stopped working intermittently for anywhere from 5 seconds to a minute, which was extremely annoying when I was trying to get work done. I ended up buying the internal bluetooth kit from Fastmac which has worked flawless so far, I guess you get what you pay for haha
HAHa yeah dude 2 bucks (while majorly appealing) is bound to have its flaws...I finally got the mouse in and i have to agree..the physical feeling of the mouse in my hand is gonna take some getting used to...but the features it has on it are sweet...my only problem is im noticing at certain times when i click things on a webpage itll open it up as a new tab and i cant pinpoint how im hitting it do make it do so.
