Choosing the Best Keyboard and Mouse
Once you become more familiar with software products such as Microsoft Office, you may want to migrate to customized keyboard and mouse designs. Although most keyboards and mice have similar setups, there are some devices that provide special features to support different users and their specific needs. For example, some keyboards are designed specifically for multimedia use, Internet use, or gaming use. Some mice have buttons for certain tasks. Which ones are best for you?
a. Examine the various keyboard setups at the Microsoft Web site (microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/default.mspx). Which keyboard would best suit your needs and why? What features would be most useful to you?
b. Look at the new cool mice at laptopshop.co.uk/news/2009/05/coolest-computermice. Would any of these mice or the multitouch Magic Mouse by Apple mentioned earlier in this chapter work for you? Why or why not?