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Equipment & Techniques => Computers & Peripherals => Topic started by: PSA DC-9-30 on October 04, 2013, 05:42:12 pm

Title: Recommendations for wireless keyboard and mouse for PC
Post by: PSA DC-9-30 on October 04, 2013, 05:42:12 pm
I have browsed some older threads on this, but unlike many here I use a PC (Vista) and need wireless, as the wire drives me nuts in our current setup. I bought a cheap ($10) Logitech wireless mouse for my laptop, and liked it so much that I am now using it for my desktop. It is smaller than the average desktop mouse and very light despite the batteries. However, I want to return this mouse to it's rightful place as my laptop mouse, and get a new one for the desktop machine.

Anyway I'm looking for something with at least five buttons and scrollwheel/middle button. And it needs to be QUIET! I hate mouse noise (or any noise) and especially can't stand a noisy scroll wheel. I would be interested in seven button models as well. I do not like trackballs or tablets.

As for the keyboard, same applies. I don't need anything too fancy, but I want it to be wireless and quiet (and of course have added functionality for LR and PS).

I don't care whether the keyboard/mouse come as a set or separately (or even from different manufacturers).

Thanks for your recommendations.
Kevin
Title: Re: Recommendations for wireless keyboard and mouse for PC
Post by: jrsforums on October 04, 2013, 06:26:23 pm
I can recommend Logitech.

The 'Darkfield' mouse is exceptional
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/promotions/6135?wt.ac=ps%7C6249
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/anywhere-mouse-mx?crid=7

Pick a Kb to meet you specs...just make sure it uses the unifying receiver, so you only need one USB receiver.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboards

Title: Re: Recommendations for wireless keyboard and mouse for PC
Post by: Rand47 on October 06, 2013, 07:46:19 pm
Another vote for Logitech.

I use this mouse/keyboard combo:  http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-wave-combo-mk550?crid=27 (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-wave-combo-mk550?crid=27)

The dark field technology is great, but they don't offer a full size mouse that employs it - only a notebook size, darn it!

NOTE:  After reading Steve's links below I stand corrected - the Performance full size mouse is Darkfield - but I'm left handed and they don't make a right-handed version.
Rand
Title: Re: Recommendations for wireless keyboard and mouse for PC
Post by: Steve Weldon on October 06, 2013, 08:22:07 pm
Logitech makes great products and they make very poor products.  Make sure you get the right ones.

K-800 Keyboard Review (http://www.bangkokimages.com/Articles/Equipment/entryid/780/Logitech-K800-Cordless-Illuminated-Keyboard-a-Review.aspx)

Performance Mouse Review (http://www.bangkokimages.com/Articles/Equipment/entryid/112/Logitech-MX-Performance-Mouse-a-Review.aspx)


Three Way Keyboard Review (http://www.bangkokimages.com/Articles/Equipment/entryid/723/Three-Way-Keyboard-Shootout.aspx)


MX-1100 Mouse Review (http://www.bangkokimages.com/Articles/Equipment/entryid/130/Logitech-MX1100-Cordless-Laser-Mouse-a-Review.aspx)