Do Dinovo or Dinovo mini work on mac?

Hello

As the title says really, I wanted a top end keyboard, and also had looked at the new Dinovo mini from logitech. Has anyone been brave enough to try these on 10.5. (Leopard) and if so do they work? limited function? or just forget it?

Thanks

Dan

Imac Core 2 Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Apr 11, 2008 6:21 AM

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Apr 11, 2008 10:19 AM in response to maviso5

getting it setup:
I just tried it out last night and with standard 10.5 drivers, you will get 99% of it working without problems.
if you want total control over key mapping and macros, you'll need a 3rd party driver (i used controllermate, but it isn't necessary at all for most people)
that said, there is exactly one button that will not work with apple or 3rd party drivers, and that is the white windows key in the bottom right. i do know the developer of controllermate is trying to fix that.

useability:
if you're looking for a small keyboard and mouse for computing, this probably isn't the solution for you - i doubt there is one.
if you want a remote control for running itunes/front row/etc as a home theater or similar application and only need itunes navigation, searching, light web surfing on the tv, this is a godsend.

Apr 17, 2008 8:18 AM in response to maviso5

technically, the track pad works, the edge can scroll horizontally and vertically and mouse around. the mini can mouse around.

however, i can imagine this being a sticking point for some people. it took me a good one or two months to really get used to the edge and i am repeating this process with the mini now. it is nowhere near the usability of our standard macbook trackpads and not even close to the air's, but about on par with windows laptop trackpads - only smaller.

Jul 3, 2008 1:58 PM in response to maviso5

Hi Fizzwinkus,

You said that you got it to work at 99% out of the box. Just got one, and thinks work, but I wonder how to get the equivalent of the command, option, escape and tab keys. This is needed for quitting aps, closing windows, going up a level in Front Row, etc.

I could not find any equivalent to these using the diNovo mini. I guess I should use ControllerMate, but I downloaded it and all these blocks and programming is a bit daunting. Any hint or turotrial you could point at? or any alternative solution to get those four keys working somehow?

Amadeu

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