Wireless mouse n Keyboard?

well i used the mouse n keyboard, which came with my imac g5, which ofcourse was wired.... but then , i needed wireless stuf, so i bought microsoft multimedia wireless mouse n keyboard, MAN , now i feel, apple's keyboard's keys were SOOO HARD! , this MS keyboard, is a charm! its like, almost touch and it takes it! ,now i have an option that either i give this MS KB n MOuse to my sis, and get myself an apple's wireless set , or buy her another MS kB and mouse, can anyone suggest me, if on Bluetooth keyboard of apple, keys' are equally HARD to press or, are they softer compared to their wired ones? , please rpely
regards
rishi

I switched from a windows machine that used the Microsoft keyboard. I upgraded to the apple bluetooth keyboard, and after a few days, adjusted quite well to the feel and layout and won't use anyother keyboard today.
As far as the mouse goes, I prefer a "hearty" moust and the apple boothtooth mouse didn't do it for me. I recommend the Logitech MSX1000. It's RF, but comes with drivers for the mac.
I'd keep the hardwired keyboard just incase you have any problems with your bluetooth.
Hope this helps!

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