Wireless keyboards and mice

wenbo · Joined: Sep 15, 2003 Posts: 367 Location: Ontario, Canada

Hello Gnomies Smile

I need your opinions.

What are a good, inexpensive wireless keyboard and mouse?

I've looked at Tiger Direct Canada and they have a Logitech set for under $40.00 but the reviews were mixed. Logitech EX110 Cordless Keyboard and Mouse. Remember I'm in Canada so as usual we get screwed on the pricing!!!

Thanks to all for your help.

louis-the-cat · Joined: May 13, 2006 Posts: 307

Personally I wouldn't touch "wireless".

Do you not need to wear a tin-foil hat or something 'else you get cancer? Laughing

But seriously,
I tried a wireless mouse about a year ago......sorry, the time lag was something I just couldn't get used to......even though it was probably only mini-milli-seconds.

I reckoned that if the mouse delay was noticeable and annoying that it could only be worse with a keyboard ( even with my typing speed Exclamation

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So for me it's "try before you buy" or I'll stick to one wired to my usb port.

zlim · Joined: Mar 11, 2005 Posts: 2636

Years ago I won a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combo. I finally removed it from my computer. A wireless mouse works well. (I use three on 3 of my 5 computers). Unfortunately, I discovered with a wireless keyboard that it did not always get detected on bootup. I hated to have to keep rebooting to get a working keyboard so I removed the combo and replaced it with a wired keyboard and a wireless mouse.
Maybe they have improved wireless keyboards but I'm not willing to try again.

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 1546 Location: Central FL, USA

Wireless to me means "Batteries"......lots of batteries. Over the average lifetime of a wireless Keyboard and Mouse....you'll spend several times the cost of the units in battery replacement costs.

And of course, the battery being used, like in the mouse, will fail while you are doing something really important, never while you're playing Solitaire.

I've actually tried wireless mouses several times and with that experience, I've learned to HATE them.

So my best advise concerning wireless mouses, is "Forgetaboutit!"

Happy Holidays!

The Doctor Cool

bern · Joined: Mar 12, 2007 Posts: 1432 Location: ann arbor

I have had a Logitech wireless keyboard for several years. I got it so I could use a Microsoft steering wheel for a game I was playing at the time and move the keyboard out of the way easily. Well, the game is long gone, but the keyboard still is in use, even as I write this.

I replace batteries about once a year. There is no perceptible lag, and the keyboard always gets recognized.

On the other hand, I have tried a newer $40 Logitech keyboard and mouse on a different computer, and they failed in one month.

Maybe you can find an old Logitech iTouch keyboard on Ebay.

I do not use a wireless mouse, as I think the laser uses batteries too quickly.

goretsky · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:03 am Post subject:

Hello,

Several of my co-workers use wireless keyboards and mouses at work with no reports of problems.

One thing I would suggest is if you are planning on using rechargeable batteries is to verify the devices work with them before purchase. Most rechargeable AA and AAA batteries operate at 1.3VDC, not 1.5VDC, and problems could occur if the voltage drops below what the keyboard or mouse needs in order to operate.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

zlim · Joined: Mar 11, 2005 Posts: 2636

micker377 · Joined: May 27, 2005 Posts: 994

I use an "Empress" brand rechargeable wireless mouse. It sits in a "holster" when not in use. The "holster" also recharges the mouse batteries. The "holster" also holds 2 more batteries in case I use it longer than the batteries last (like when I shut down the computer at night and forget to "hang-up" the mouse!). It even has an icon that pops up in the taskbar to show me when the batteries are starting to get low! I've been using it for over 3 years.

tremalle · Joined: Feb 08, 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Jacksonville, FL

I've been using a Mx Laser Logitech wireless mouse at work for over a year now and have never had to change the batteries. Of course it also comes with a charger, but I only recharge about once every two weeks. When the battery gets low I get a pop up message on screen letting me know and I have about 15-30min to recharge; if I recharge for 5min (lets say for a potty run or a snack) its good for the rest of the day and I just put it on the charger at night and I'm golden Laughing

in the morning when I return.
I've never noticed any lag time.
I don't recommend a wireless keyboard however because keystrokes can be captured; especially if you use confidential info online i.e. bill paying with bank accounts or credit cards.