Wireless keyboard and mouse
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I've been using a Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave for about 18 months at home, like it so much I got one for the office when I got a new job. The wave shape isn't perfect for everyone but the batteries last about 6 months, it's accurate, very easy to set up, the mouse has enough buttons for basic gaming and it has enough additional app keys to make life simpler without becoming more complicated.
The receiver is quite large, I also have a Logitech Nano with the coolest / smallest receiver and I prefer that sort of size as it's less likely to be snapped when sticking out of the USB port. It does come with a USB cable extender, though, so you can place the receiver optimally.
The receiver is quite large, I also have a Logitech Nano with the coolest / smallest receiver and I prefer that sort of size as it's less likely to be snapped when sticking out of the USB port. It does come with a USB cable extender, though, so you can place the receiver optimally.
Mr Pig
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I got my mother one with a tracker ball built into the corner instead of a mouse. She's a techonophobe but she likes it.
Norm said:Anyway, in the context of MrP's request, tell us about you oh-so-sparkly Bluetooth set up, then.
It's not that sparkly actually, to be honest! Got the Logitech mouse years ago, doubt I could even tell you the model number now. Keyboard is one of the old-style white-and-clear Apple keyboards (Swedish layout), which is nice to type on and easy to clean. Do 'Das Keyboard' do a wireless version, I wonder?
AlanW
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Stick to having a cable connected. Worse thing I ever bought was a cordless mouse, dam batteries always seem to go flat in the middle of the night half way through some work.
Consequently its now sat in my draw, never to see the light of day again.
Consequently its now sat in my draw, never to see the light of day again.
Mr Pig
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It was an unbranded one from Amazon. It cost about £40 I think but it was a while ago. Was plasticy but seemed to work quite well.
rh100
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Probably this one at a guess, I don't think Amazon sell it anymore though, but should have something similar.
I have the same one for the media center, except it has a track stick in place of the ball. It works fine for the media tv, but I wouldn't be keen on using it as a working keyboard/mouse.
In general, anything branded with Logitech or Microsoft is of good quality - ebay gets the best price - the high st shops have a huge mark up on these things eg I have a Microsoft sidewinder gamer keyboard, about £40 on ebay and saw one in hmv for £70.
I prefer the rf receivers to bluetooth or IR. Bluetooth you have to faff around setting up, but with rf it just emulates a keyboard and mouse from the usb dongle. Ok BT give security, depends if you think that's an issue.
I have an Emprex wireless bluetooth media keyboard with built in trackball. I think it is fantastic - I use it for the media PC downstairs and is very handy for lounging on the sofa in front of the fire browsing the net (exactly what I am doing now in fact!). I got it from ebay and it is exactly the same one as linked to by rh100.
Here is the seller I bought mine from;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280387189568
Here is the seller I bought mine from;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280387189568
Mr Pig
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jann71
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I have a brand new (still in box) wireless keyboard and mouse if ur interested?
"Microsoft Optical Desktop 3.0"
"Microsoft Optical Desktop 3.0"
Mr Pig
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That will definitely make it harder to use.
