Full size wireless keyboard that works on both Mac and windows bootcamp

[Semidevil]

I use a lot of windows excel shortcuts at work and when I log into windows from my Mac via Bootcamp, I want to be able to work in the same way and same button combinations.

My MacBook Air is obviously missing certain keys as compared to a full size windows desktop (I.e, pg down, end, etc etc), so is there a full size Bluetooth keyboard that will work in Mac OS and have all buttons work in Bootcamp?

I was looking at the Logitech k750, but Logitech says it won't work fully in Bootcamp

 

[Eug]

If you get a 2.4 GHz RF keyboard like from Microsoft, it should work. No drivers to install, and no pairing involved since it's not Bluetooth.

The RF module plugs into a USB report, so both OSes should see it as just a USB keyboard (+/- mouse).

EDIT:

I see that the Logitech K750 is RF wireless. What's wrong with it in Bootcamp?

 

[Semidevil]

If you get a 2.4 GHz RF keyboard like from Microsoft, it should work. No drivers to install, and no pairing involved since it's not Bluetooth.

The RF module plugs into a USB report, so both OSes should see it as just a USB keyboard (+/- mouse).

EDIT:

I see that the Logitech K750 is RF wireless. What's wrong with it in Bootcamp?

I'm not sure. I saw a couple threads in the Logitech forum saying not all keys work

 

[mmntech]

I'm not sure. I saw a couple threads in the Logitech forum saying not all keys work

Could be a driver issue. Certain special function keys might not work but all the normal ones should.

 

[Eug]

If it's a driver causing the issue, you're probably better off using no drivers at all. In that context you lose the mapping of specialized keys (like music, or reversed COMMAND/ALT vs. WINDOWS/ALT), but otherwise it should work fine.

That's a benefit of RF keyboards. Drivers not mandatory.

 

[Ichinisan]

I use a lot of windows excel shortcuts at work and when I log into windows from my Mac via Bootcamp, I want to be able to work in the same way and same button combinations.

My MacBook Air is obviously missing certain keys as compared to a full size windows desktop (I.e, pg down, end, etc etc), so is there a full size Bluetooth keyboard that will work in Mac OS and have all buttons work in Bootcamp?

I was looking at the Logitech k750, but Logitech says it won't work fully in Bootcamp

Can't you do PgUp/Down and Home/End by holding Fn + ArrowUp/Down/Left/Right?

 

[Ichinisan]

That's a benefit of RF keyboards. Drivers not mandatory.

Does not compute. Bluetooth and USB typically do not require extra software. None that I've ever encountered required any keyboard driver software for the basic keyboard functions (aside from the generic HID driver from the OS).

 

[Eug]

Does not compute. Bluetooth and USB typically do not require extra software. None that I've ever encountered required any keyboard driver software for the basic keyboard functions (aside from the generic HID driver from the OS).

3rd party Bluetooth keyboards in OS X are hit and miss for reconnection after sleep. Not sure if the drivers improves this but there is no such issue with USB and RF keyboards (since RB keyboards use a USB dongle).

 

[CZroe]

3rd party Bluetooth keyboards in OS X are hit and miss for reconnection after sleep. Not sure if the drivers improves this but there is no such issue with USB and RF keyboards (since RB keyboards use a USB dongle).

I actually have this problem with Apple's own Bluetooth keyboard and mouse on a 2009 iMac. It's maddening. I can usually wake it up with the keyboard or mouse and then they immediately disconnect and it takes a long time to get them reconnected.