Apple bluetooth Keyboard/mouse + gaming?

Hello,
I've been trying to find this info on the net but haven't been able to so far...
Can anyone with Apple's bluetooth keyboard tell me if its response time is quick enough to make gaming possible?
Thanks
Loa

Hello,
Thanks for the input Martin. I'm not a hardcore gamer either, but I'd really hate to see some lag from the keyboard or mouse...
2 quick questions: do you get any connection problems with either of them? And are there USB ports on the wireless keyboard?
Thanks
Loa

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