Any good wireless keyboards

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by S2X, Oct 7, 2006.

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    I recently purchased a Bluetooth keyboard made by Logitech, however I was very disappointed when I tried it out.

    For some reason it just disconnects from the computer while I'm using it, or if I leave it idle for more than about 30 seconds and most of the time It won't re-connect unless I re-start my computer.

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    Have any of you purchased a Wireless keyboard that you would reccomend?
     
    S2X, Oct 7, 2006 IP
  2. nevetS

    nevetS Evolving Dragon

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    I would stay away from bluetooth. My experience with various pocketpc's and phones is that bluetooth is not reasonably reliable. Maybe it's my home environment or something, but I get inconvenient disconnects with regularity.

    I've been using a logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combo (non-bluetooth) for years, and I'm very happy with them. I've also used Microsoft wireless equipment, but it seems to have a shorter life span than the logitech stuff does. Right now, I'm using the Cordless Desktop Pro, but I'm sure there are newer and better models out by now and I doubt you'd be able to find one.

    The radio transponder is supposed to be within 8 inches or soo, but that's just not realistic for me. It's usually a good 4 feet away from my kb and mouse - which is still much shorter than bluetooth promises, but 100 times more reliable.
     
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  3. wissam

    wissam Well-Known Member

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    I use Samsung wirless Keyboard, 8m I guess ... I enjoy Google Earth on bed with it .
     
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  4. ZachG

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    I like my Microsoft wireless keyboard. They're pretty expensive, but quite worth it I think.
     
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    iball is available, its nice as well not sure abt the pricing
     
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  6. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    I use a Logitech EX110. The range is good enough to use the KB and mouse in my TV room for when I want to watch movies or play games on TV. And they're cheap!
     
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    Go for Apple's wireless keyboard and Mighty Mouse. 10 million thumbs up from me. :)
     
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