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    Mouse and Keyboard combo that is Bluetooth or has a nano receiver

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by G2K, Jan 7, 2010.

  1. G2K

    G2K Notebook Guru

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    Hoping to find something fairly cheap. I'm trying to go for the no wires approach as I'm redesigning my room here (though obviously I have power cords). Buying from Canada, so Canadian stores are best. If its one that is wireless but with a recharging cable, thats fine too.
     
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  2. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Ugghhhh, choosing keyboards for people is a tough one. People have such weird preferences for keyboards. If you are like me and prefer the low profile, low key throw of laptop keyboards, then you'll like HP Elite keyboard.

    http://www.google.com/products/cata...ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CBIQ8wIwAQ#ps-sellers

    I'm not a fan of the mouse though, so I just got the keyboard, which can be bought seperately. The only wireless mouse I use is Dell's travel bluetooth mouse. Another good one I've tried is Microsoft Bluetrack Explorer Mouse.
     
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Since you mentioned your looking at stores from Canada, I'm linking you a page from Future Shop Canada, that has some Keyboard/Mice combo's to peruse. LINKY

    I like both Logitech, and Microsoft..have found them both to be very reliable. I've had both of them as keyboards & the same as mice. I also have a Dell BT Travel Mouse, which the same is very nice. You should also check Dell Canada on pricing for Logitech/Microsoft Keyboards & Mice. :)

    I will link another site in a few. :) Tigerdirect CA

    Theres the: Logitech MX 5500 Revolution Cordless Desktop Keyboard & Mouse Combo

    Your pricing is a tad expensive.. :eek:



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  4. G2K

    G2K Notebook Guru

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    Hmm, I guess what I want in the keyboard is for it to look kind of nice and for the keys to be fairly easy o press (for gaming). The one you suggested only has a "mini" receiver though, the one that looks like a flash drve and is more of a stick. By nano receiver I was refering to the ones that are smaller than a thumbnail and take up virtually no extra space.

    Looked through both, and nothing seems to really jump out at me, but like a said above, I want either the nano receiver or bluetooth. The Logitech one you mentioned would be perfect if it weren't for the price. Another good example is the Microsoft one that was actually just announced today, but it a) hasn't been priced yet and b) lacks everything from the arrow keys and right.
     
    G2K, Jan 7, 2010
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