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    New keyboard will my laptop keyboard still work?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Thomas, Oct 6, 2007.

  1. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Hello, I'm interested in buying this keyboard for my laptop. My Question: will my laptop's keyboard still work after installing the drivers for this one?
     
  2. neofx19

    neofx19 Notebook Consultant

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    it'll still work. I have a notebook and I use an external keyboard, and I can use both my notebook keyboard and external keyboard.
     
  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    O.K. Any comments on that brand, the keyboard itself, and this?
     
  4. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Read the reviews on that mouse. They are terrible. 3 out of 4 people will give that mouse a 1. To me, that means don't buy it. I know they are more expensive, but find a good Logitech. You get what you pay for, I have been using Logitech for years with literally no problems from them.
     
  5. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    What about the keyboard(I know it's cheap).
    Any comments on this Logitech?
    I could just use my MS Wireless Optical Mouse 3000 but, I want to try another mouse.
     
  6. phule103

    phule103 Notebook Consultant

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    I can't comment on that particular kb. I use a Saitek Eclipse when I game. I do suggest that you see if you can try the kb you are interested in somewhere. Though at the price of the one you are looking at, that may not make much difference.
     
  7. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    What about on the linked Logitec, Anyone?
     
  8. phule103

    phule103 Notebook Consultant

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    Same advice with the keyboard. Go where you can feel it. You may or may not like how it fits your hand/where your fingers fall.
     
  9. Sub-D

    Sub-D Notebook Evangelist

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    The linked Logitech mouse should perform just fine although I would strongly recommend shelling out a bit more and getting a VX Revolution. It really is a fantastic mouse and from other posts on this forum I gather you can get it relatively cheap with rebates and what not.
     
  10. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Sorry but, I hate that mouse!
     
  11. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    Are you looking for a wired or wireless mouse?
     
  12. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Preferably Wireless
    I want it to be like the Microsoft 3000 notebook mouse.
    I could just use it but I don't want to for some reason.
    Maybe I should go with a laser mouse or a trackball?
    Maybe this trackball?