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Hello,



I have my PC hooked up to my 60" flat screen LCD. I use a wireless Logitech

trackball and a wireless Gyration mini keyboard. The trackball is great, but

the keyboard is on it last leg, after 2 years the keys are falling out and

they sometimes get stuck for no reason. I liked the way it has worked though

and am thinking of getting another one. My question is, are there any other

wireless keyboards out there that might be better.



Thanks in advance,

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Mad Mike


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I like this one.

www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx >www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx



Some of the things I like about it include:

1. It has a trackball.

2. It has left and right mouse click buttons.

3. It has a scroll wheel.

4. It is RF so it has good range. I am using it at 10 feet with no problems.

I did install a 3 foot USB extension cable for the RF receiver so it can be

placed at the front of the computer. This probably helps increase range, but

I did not try it with the receiver plugged directly into the back of the

computer so I can't make a comparison.

5. Low cost.

6. All the buttons you need for Windows Media Center are incorporated so

there is no need for another remote.

7. Long battery life (months) and will work with rechargeable batteries

(size AA).





"Mad Mike" <framyr@sbcglobal.net>wrote in message

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"Ken Triebold" <xpres@gnu.com>wrote in message

That one looks a bit similar to the original Microsoft MCE Keyboard.

www.trustedreviews.com/peripherals/review/2005/11/03/Microsoft-Media-Center-2005-Keyboard/p1" >www.trustedreviews.com/peripherals/review/2005/11/03/Microsoft-Media-Center-2005-Keyboard/p1



I was going to get one of those, but I changed my mind, as I use my laptop

on the sofa anyway, and control my HTPC with that, using the hardly known

about remote control mode of Remote Desktop.



I have noticed that the BTC ones are popular. I have seen them being used

at trade shows and my friend has one too.



www.btc.com.tw/english/2-7-30keyboard.htm" >www.btc.com.tw/english/2-7-30keyboard.htm



ss.





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How is this keyboard/trackball combo on games, like FPS and RPG?



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Mad Mike

"Ken Triebold" <xpres@gnu.com>wrote in message

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I wouldn't know how well it works on games because I don't play games. It

probably isn't quite as good as a wired keyboard though due to the wireless

transmission.





"Mad Mike" <framyr@sbcglobal.net>wrote in message

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On Sun, 9 Mar 2008 13:23:12 -0500, "Mad Mike" <framyr@sbcglobal.net>

wrote:



Mad Mike, there are many, many wireless Desktop sets out there.

Logitech is probably the largest maker of such wireless Desktop sets,

both RF and Bluetooth. They also make one of the best gaming

keyboards currently in use: The Logitech G-15 keyboard.



While such gaming keyboards are more expensive than normal

102/104/109-key keyboards, they usually have superior response times

and easy assignment of game macros to dedicated keys.



Stay away from Microsoft Bluetooth products: Microsoft's Bluetooth

stack is undependable, and their Bluetooth dongle has poor electrical

contact, especially with their earlier Bluetooth products.



In addition, their prices are inflated beyond reason, in my opinion --

especially their products designed for Vista.



If you want to use Bluetooth products, use Logitech's. Their XP

drivers contain the Watcomm Bluetooth stack, which is superior to

Microsoft's, in both operation and longevity of connections.



While the Logitech Vista driver currently uses Microsoft's Bluetooth

stack, the Watcomm stack will be ported to Vista soon, hopefully.



Their USB RF devices are completely dependable. I always prefer a

Logitech keyboard and mouse over a Microsoft set. One thing I did

find, however: TAKE THOSE BATTERIES out of the devices if NOT IN USE,

or they can destroy your devices.



Good luck on your search..





--

Donald L McDaniel



How can so many otherwise very intelligent people screw up

something so simple so badly? If you stick a computer

keyboard in front of most people, they'll suddenly drop

30 points off their IQs. Much like placing a "Pork Barrel"

bill in front of a politician: He'll forget all about

"cooperation" the minute he counts the zeroes before the

decimal point.

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"Donald L McDaniel" <orthocross@comcast.invalid>wrote in message



There are many wireless keyboards, yes. But not many of them are suitable

for use in your lap. Not many have mouse controls either.



ss.





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On Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:55:34 -0000, "Synapse Syndrome"

<synapse@NOSPAMsyndrome.me.uk>wrote:



Well, as they say, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make

him drink."





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Donald L McDaniel



How can so many otherwise very intelligent people screw up

something so simple so badly? If you stick a computer

keyboard in front of most people, they'll suddenly drop

30 points off their IQs. Much like placing a "Pork Barrel"

bill in front of a politician: He'll forget all about

"cooperation" the minute he counts the zeroes before the

decimal point.

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