Duchess Jack Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) …there seems to be a big difference in prices... I am looking for something that I can use with the computer I will be hooking up to my TV... I will be around 8 feet away... if possible... I'd like something that can be used with a computer that is in a closed cabinet - but if that isn't doable I can keep the cabinet open when using the computer How much should I be spending here? http://www.buy.com/cat/mice-keyboards/50022.html Edited January 26, 2008 by Duchess Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Cool I was looking at this one for my PS3. I like logitech stuff, their quality is good and the stuff is solid. It is very small so the one you show is probably better for your needs. I always get coupons to buy.com in my email so I'd look for one of those if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have the cheapest logitech they sell at wallymart. This thing sucks. It loses power at about 6 feet. I hear the better ones they sell at wlly are better however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 For distance you probably want to go with a 2.4 ghz reciever. Logitech makes them and they work fairly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 you know... prior to your writing that I would've assumed that 2.4 ghz had something to do with the channel of the frequency... something to prevent conflicts ((like an R/C car screwing with the keyboard and such)) So higher is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Cool I was looking at this one for my PS3. I like logitech stuff, their quality is good and the stuff is solid. It is very small so the one you show is probably better for your needs. I always get coupons to buy.com in my email so I'd look for one of those if you can. smaller than I'd like - but it is pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 hmm... I found this info... pretty interesting. Sounds like 2.4 or Bluetooth is definately the way to go There are currently three wireless technologies being used in wireless keyboards: RF Wireless Keyboards Radio Frequency-based wireless keyboards allow wireless connection ranges of about 15 feet. The latest 2.4GHz RF standard can provide an extended range of up to 30 feet. In addition, some wireless keyboards using special radio frequencies are capable of providing extremely long wireless connection ranges (100 feet in some instances). Bluetooth Wireless Keyboards Bluetooth technology offers a wireless connection range of about 30 feet, but some special Bluetooth-based models can provide an extended range of up to 60 feet. Bluetooth also has the benefit of reduced interference. IR Wireless Keyboards IR refers to infrared. An IR wireless keyboard is capable of wireless connection ranges of about 5 to 10 feet. IR technology typically requires direct line of sight connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Check here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Check here. Thanks... I am going back and forth from New Egg, Buy.Com and Tiger Direct... and I believe all of them have coupon codes online... I ended up getting this bugger on ebay for $112 http://stores.ebay.com/Blair-Technology-Group ...the 2.2 machine - and I am stoked to get it all set up.. (I actually got three of them... one for my daughter and one for my mom) I was going to get a PS3 or 360... but have been pretty unhappy with console games for a while now. I am thrilled to go back to my gaming roots. I stopped computer gaming a while back because I didn't want to hide out in my office all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 As a general rule, I would prefer a bluetooth. I'm constantly amazed by how far I can get away from my phone and still use my bluetooth headset. I've dealt with some really crappy wireless mice that die at 6 feet. worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 As a general rule, I would prefer a bluetooth. I'm constantly amazed by how far I can get away from my phone and still use my bluetooth headset. I've dealt with some really crappy wireless mice that die at 6 feet. worthless. funny enough - I haven't been able to find a bluetooth one with a solid review... I might end up going with this bugger http://reviews.cnet.com/keyboards/logitech...?tag=prod.txt.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have the cheapest logitech they sell at wallymart. This thing sucks. It loses power at about 6 feet. I hear the better ones they sell at wlly are better however. You can't go wrong with Logitech.... I buy nothing else. Use Newegg... Much simpler return/RMA policy then TigerDirect. And lastly, if your not going to be pushing the limits with gaming, the Bluetooh sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 You can't go wrong with Logitech.... I buy nothing else. Use Newegg... Much simpler return/RMA policy then TigerDirect. Good info here. Even though Logitech is a French company, I swear by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Microsoft makes excellent wireless keyboards/mice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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