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Cordless Keyboard and Mouse?

  • 06-09-2005 2:04pm
    #1
    JacoStanley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭


    Just wondering what distance from the computer I can use a standard cordless set from creative or logitech? They don't seem to have it listed as part of their specs. Cheers


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  • #2
    Ri_Nollaig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭Ri_Nollaig


    im sure u can go a good distance, atleast far enough to not be able to read the screen :)


  • #3
    Endurance Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,240 ✭✭✭Endurance Man


    Not as far as u would think actually. I bought a fairly top of the line Microsoft set with keyboard and mouse, was not cheap and it bairly manages 1.5 metres :rolleyes: . Was a bit dissapointed, but i bought a USB extension cable for the receiver so that i could place it closer to them :).


  • #4
    BigEejit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭BigEejit


    Endurance Man wrote:
    Not as far as u would think actually. I bought a fairly top of the line Microsoft set with keyboard and mouse, was not cheap and it bairly manages 1.5 metres :rolleyes: . Was a bit dissapointed, but i bought a USB extension cable for the receiver so that i could place it closer to them :).

    I was just about to say I just bought a microsoft wireless optical desktop 1000 (got it cheap) and I reckon 3 or 4 feet is max ....but I have a wireless mouse from logitech that managed 8 to 10 feet (that the microsoft set was supposed to replace)


  • #5
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Yes, most of them work over pathetically short distances, as I found out when I got one to control a PC hooked up to a TV. 1.5m sounds about right. Replaced with an infrared keyboard instead.


  • #6
    JacoStanley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭JacoStanley


    Yeah, I want ot use my new lcd with the computer. Will a usb extension cable work?? Anybody got a cordless keyboard and mouse set for sale?


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  • #7
    Sidane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭Sidane


    I have the Logitech MX3100 Mouse & Keyboard combo. I spilt tea on the arm rest of the keyboard last week. Took it into the next room to dry it off, rubbed the keys and I could hear the computer beeping at the random input.

    So it's more than 1.5m for me.


  • #8
    muckwarrior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,099 ✭✭✭muckwarrior


    Remember that where you place your RF receiver can dramatically effect the range. Try keep it away from the speakers, monitor or other power sources. My logitechs have a range of up to 15 feet.


  • #9
    Endurance Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,240 ✭✭✭Endurance Man


    Yeah, I want ot use my new lcd with the computer. Will a usb extension cable work?? Anybody got a cordless keyboard and mouse set for sale?

    USB extension should work, fine, i use 1 for my HTPC in the lounge. I have it setup up so the receiver is actually sitting right behind the couch and it works well :).


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