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    Cheap mouse and keyboard (kind of for gaming?)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by zijin_cheng, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. zijin_cheng

    zijin_cheng Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey I'm looking for a wireless mouse and keyboard. I currently have the microsoft wireless desktop 6000 and I find the mouse to be too small.

    Whenever I'm gaming (not hardcore gamer) or even navigating my computer, I find it to be a chore and actually quite difficult to navigate to the right spot at once.

    Does anyone know of a good mouse and keyboard where the mouse is bigger? My budget is around $40.
     
    zijin_cheng, Dec 2, 2010
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you are happy with the keyboard why not just replace the mouse? :) This is a pretty damn good deal.
     
    Johnny T, Dec 3, 2010
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  3. zijin_cheng

    zijin_cheng Notebook Evangelist

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    because then i'll need 1 usb for my keyboard and 1 for my mouse and my laptop only has 3 ports
     
    zijin_cheng, Dec 3, 2010
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  4. Johnny T

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    Wait one second. :p The mouse with the Wireless Desktop 6000 is too small? It's not going to be easy finding a much bigger mouse considering that mouse is not small by any means (used to own one). Not unless you look for ergonomic sets (expensive) or individual mouses (most like wired or uses another USB port). Perhaps the shape of the mouse doesn't fit your hand well?
     
    Johnny T, Dec 3, 2010
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  5. zijin_cheng

    zijin_cheng Notebook Evangelist

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    i dunno the fit is perfect but altho my hands are really small the start of my wrist is resting on the table while my old one the mouse was big enough that my wrist didn't rest on the table
     
    zijin_cheng, Dec 4, 2010
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    I just don't think there are any really great combos to begin with, let alone one with a large mouse and for $40. You could try Logitech. All or at least most of their wireless mice and keyboards can share the same usb wireless dongle. The same might be true of other brands too.
     
    Trottel, Dec 4, 2010
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