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11-04-2005, 04:33 PM
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#1 | | Senior Member
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I love my wireless keyboard 
The other day I was using my PC from around 10 feet away, from my bed using my wireless keyboard 
Never again will I go back to have a wired keyboard. | 
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11-04-2005, 05:47 PM
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#2 | | Distinguished Member
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Rep Power: 5 | I am happy with the Logitech wireless keyboard on my desktop PC.
It's the wireless mouse that I am unhappy with. The rechargable batteries died and the alkaline cells I replaced them with die constantly. | |
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11-09-2005, 07:26 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | I find the wireless mouse to be VERY heavy compared to a normal mouse, so I didn't end up using mine for long.
I agree though that wireless keyboards work wonders, I also have a Logitech one | |
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11-17-2005, 07:29 AM
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#4 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | I have a Labtec wireless keyboard and a mouse from the same make.
They eat up a lot of batteries but work really great.
I have a recharger so I do find it very lovely. | |
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11-17-2005, 08:09 PM
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#5 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | Really?
I cant say i have ever had a problem with batteries on my keyboard.
Ive had the same batteries in there for 3 years | |
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12-03-2005, 04:50 PM
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#6 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tennessee
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Rep Power: 0 | I was just contemplating the purchase of a wireless keyboard myself. I get so tired of the cords going from this to that and that to this.
Since I'm way behind times and still using everything with wires, could someone maybe give me an idea as to the best type of wireless keyboard to purchase?
Thanks,
Suzeygal | |
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12-03-2005, 09:44 PM
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#7 | | Member
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Rep Power: 3 | Wireless keyboards are awesome!! My last one broke and I haven't replaced it yet, though. I'd love some suggestions on good ones to look into. | |
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12-03-2005, 11:00 PM
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Rep Power: 5 | I am not aware of a company that competes strongly against Logitech in this space. | |
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12-04-2005, 01:21 PM
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#9 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | They do sound awesome, but I could never use them. I would probably never leave my bed Hey, at least I know my limits. | |
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12-04-2005, 02:24 PM
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Rep Power: 5 | I would love that, but... unfortunately:
1. The range of the wireless keyboards are not that long.
2. The range of my eyesight is much shorter. | |
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12-04-2005, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Will.Spencer I am not aware of a company that competes strongly against Logitech in this space. | Pretty sure there are quite a few companies making them like Microsoft and Belkin to name just two. | |
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12-05-2005, 07:27 PM
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#12 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | I need a wireless mouse and keyboard to spoil myself. It's not a necessity, but it's great for comfort as it seems like by your reaction. Everything will be wireless soon, monitors, speakers, everything. That will be great when that happens. You might even be able to control your neighbor's cursor with your wireless mouse. I think Logitech has a bundle called the LX700 which can be bought for $20 after rebates and coupons at Office Depot sometimes. | |
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12-06-2005, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Will.Spencer 2. The range of my eyesight is much shorter. | You could use the magnifier if you really wanted to. I wish I had wireless, I'm kind of wary of the battery situation though. | |
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12-06-2005, 08:59 PM
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#14 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | Well wireless keyboard batteries don't waste quickly. I've had the same battery in mine for going on 3 years now; they are just standard alkaline!
I can't talk for a wireless mouse though as I don't own one. | |
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12-07-2005, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Will.Spencer 1. The range of the wireless keyboards are not that long. | I was actually quite surprised, with the Logitech LX700 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse you're actually able to use it across the other side of the house (at least 15m through several walls), and it still worked like a charm! Plus the added bonus of the mouse having its own recharger built into the receiver is awesome
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12-07-2005, 05:34 PM
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Rep Power: 5 | Wow, my Logitech doesn't do that.
I need to upgrade. | |
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12-11-2005, 11:50 AM
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#17 | | Member
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Rep Power: 3 | I really want to get one of the Logitech rechargable mice, but they are not free, and I always have something more important to spend money on.
As much as I use computers I have never had a wireless mouse or keyboard. Yet my father, who uses them much less has had like 5 or 6 wireless mice. | |
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12-11-2005, 04:29 PM
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#18 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | How does the rechargable mouse work?
It charges the batteries itself, or there are no batteries at all?
I could never see why wireless mice could not use the power from the computer to recharge itself. | |
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12-11-2005, 11:48 PM
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#19 | | Distinguished Member
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Rep Power: 5 | My most recent Logitech wireless mouse came with two rechargable AA batteries.
When the mouse is placed in it's cradle, the batteries are recharged.
Unfortunately, those AA's stopped holding a charge after a few months. Now I just put alkaline batteries into the mouse once every few weeks.
I have been meaning to pick up some new rechargable batteries for the mouse for almost a year now.  ops: | |
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12-13-2005, 10:47 PM
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#20 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | Why would the rechargables stop working though?
Could you take it back under warranty?
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12-14-2005, 06:56 AM
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Rep Power: 3 | I've got a MX700 Duo keyboard & mouse on another PC at home, and it's now about 2 years old, and it still has the original rechargable batteries in it... still works great 
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12-15-2005, 07:03 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | i'd like to try one out.. does anyone know of a good one to use for a Dell with winXP? | |
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12-15-2005, 07:15 PM
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#23 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Bender How does the rechargable mouse work?
It charges the batteries itself, or there are no batteries at all?
I could never see why wireless mice could not use the power from the computer to recharge itself. | How could it do that? It wouldn't be a direct source of power. I know that mice don't need too much power, but this does not seem logical. | |
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12-15-2005, 08:51 PM
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#24 | | Senior Member
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Rep Power: 3 | It could get power from the PC power supply.. ?
I know when I plug my mobile phone into my USB port via cable it charges the phone - could this type of thing not work with a mouse?
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12-17-2005, 01:26 AM
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#25 | | Senior Member
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Unfortunately, I have tried two different brands of wireless keyboard and mouse, and I had a problem with interference from the CB radios going by, as we live on a main highway. The reception was totally infered by this, so I went back to wired.
Someday, when I move, I'm going to go back to wireless. | |
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