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    Long range Keyboard and Mouse.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by janahan, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. janahan

    janahan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I just recently purchased a laptop and would like to use it with my hdtv. My tv is about 25 feet from my couch and it would be nice to get a wireless keyboard and mouse that would work from this distance without any interruptions and is somewhat precise.
    I found this keyboard online: http://www.iogear.com/product/GKM541R/
    This one is specifically made for long distances and is quite cheap but i have never heard of IOGEAR (the brand) before. Is it durable?

    Also if anybody uses the "Microsoft wireless desktop 1000/3000", what is its maximum range? Can you recommend any other keyboard and mouse combos?

    One more thing is that I would like to use the mouse without the keyboard at times. Is this possible with these combos?

    Thanks for any help
     
    janahan, Jun 20, 2009
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  2. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    I've heard of IOGEAR, their gps devices get good reviews. Looking up a review of the keyboard might be a good idea. :)
     
    Angelic, Jun 20, 2009
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  3. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    I use this this one at home;

    The range is great when the batteries are New/OK :D
    As mouse, I use Logitech VX Nano :D, But there is better mouse'es out there if you want better range. Not quite sure about the keyboard...
     
    tuηay, Jun 21, 2009
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  4. thn nila mou

    thn nila mou Notebook Guru

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    is the one you are suggesting bluetooth? it doesn't mentions something like that but 33ft and 2.4ghz are typical fot bt.

    My opinion is to go for a bluetooth keyboard (and mice). it might be more expensive but the range is incredible. i have an almost identical to tunay's and i can use it from all over the house. and bluetooth gives you flexibility on connectivity

    p.s. 25 ft? you must have a huuuge tv!, i ve gone to cinemas where i had to sit closer than that.lol
     
    thn nila mou, Jun 22, 2009
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