Wireless keyboards and mouse(s)

[Senior Citizen]

Are these things all they are cracked up to be?

Don't seem to be all that expensive. Might be worth a try.

SC

 

[OU812]

I like the mouse for my laptop. The home computer also has a wireless mouse that works very well. They are both laser types they work on any surface.

 

[Muddyboot]

I use Logitech wireless keyboards and mouse and they work great.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

I use Logitech wireless keyboards and mouse and they work great.

Same here. Works great on my Dell 530 Inspiron. Eliminates the wire clutter on the desk.

 

[Jack Flash]

At work I've had wireless mice for quite a while. No problems at all. You do need to change their batteries every so often.

It seems like they have the technology down pat now, so I would not hesitate to get a wireless keyboard and / or mouse for home use. I would probably stay away from the no-brand cheapie junk, however.

 

[SmithEC]

As has been stated, they are what they are cracked up to be.

My only experience is with Logitech. I don't remember what they say the range is on their wireless stuff, but I can tell you for fact that they work farther than you can see what's on your monitor.

Back when I did the gaming thing, I got one of them MX Revolutions. They are still pricy, but I don't think they get any better than that. It comes with a cradle for recharging. The ones with the replaceable batteries last forever between battery changes.


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[S42N8]

+1 on the Logitech ones... have been using them for six years or so now, and won't ever go back. No cords, rechargable mouse, and works as needed.

 

[ncy54]

Use the Apple wirwless moue and KB with my Mac. Other than the battery changing, they've both been perfect.

 

[feralmerril]

I been recouperateing from surgerys for over a year. Something like arthrites has set in both shoulders. I sit at a laptop in my recliner a lot. I have that wireless lazer mouse and a desk on wheels that swings over my lap. It helps some, but it seems a perminet condition with my shoulders.

 

[Uncle Larry]

I use a Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse....used it for 3 or 4 years now with no problems; I've changed batteries in both once..upgraded to lithium batteries and still works like a charm.
HTH.

 

[morsecode]

I've also used the Logitech wireless mouse, but the darn thing burned through batteries. Maybe I just had a lemon.

Someone mentioned a rechargeable...does that mean you plug the whole unit onto a recharging stand? That would be the way to go.

 

[Wayne02]

Do they make wireless trackballs? I'd like to find something to use with the laptop while sitting in bed other than that darned touchpad. I'm assuming a wireless mouse would not work in this situation as there is no hard surface for it to operate on.

Thanks

 

[Muddyboot]

Originally posted by morsecode:
I've also used the Logitech wireless mouse, but the darn thing burned through batteries. Maybe I just had a lemon.

Someone mentioned a rechargeable...does that mean you plug the whole unit onto a recharging stand? That would be the way to go.

Never a problem with mine, batteries last around 3 to 4 months. keyboard 6 to 8 months.

 

[imashooter2]

Wife loves them, I hate them. A lot depends on the set up.

 

[nisamo]

I use a wireless mouse with my notebook and if I'm using heavy, batteries last about 4 days. i use rechargeable AAA.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

The batteries in my Logitech mouse and keyboard last almost 6 months. They get quite a bit of daily use and I never turn them off when not using the computer. Just using standard AA in the mouse, AAA in the keyboard.

 

[Gov]

I use a microsoft wireless jkeyboard and a logitec wireless mouse.

Stick with the "desktop replacement" type devices unless you need portability. The smaller devices run through batteries faster. I'd also suggest sticking to the type with USB connection rather than blue tooth.... less power consumption and more reliability.

~GOV

 

[labworm]

Originally posted by ncy54:
Use the Apple wirwless moue and KB with my Mac. Other than the battery changing, they've both been perfect.

Absolutely true, Mac's are like that.

 

[socal s&w]

+1 For the Logitech mouse and keyboard. Yes, the mouse sits in a recharge cradle, works great after about three years.
The keyboard batteries last for sometime, years, but I still keep a wired keyboard handy just in case I don't have batteries or can't get to the store right away.

 

[shovelwrench]

Originally posted by Wayne02:
Do they make wireless trackballs? I'd like to find something to use with the laptop while sitting in bed other than that darned touchpad. I'm assuming a wireless mouse would not work in this situation as there is no hard surface for it to operate on.

Thanks

They'll work on the bedspread just fine.