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    Bluetooth Mouse & Keyboard without USB Dongle

    Discussion in 'HP' started by XEROenvy, May 1, 2011.

  1. XEROenvy

    XEROenvy Notebook Consultant

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    I want to use a wireless Bluetooth Mouse & Keyboard without having to use the USB dongle that they are commonly supplied with simply because:

    • it leaves a USB port free
    • in case I lose the dongle, I want it to work
    • is freakin' awesome

    I tried looking online, and people (especially Mac users who always have Bluetooth, and no more than 2 USB ports) say that most Mice will work. What about keyboards, anyone have any that they can test with their laptops using built-in BT, or a separate Dongle

    I want to spend no more than $20 on a set of a Mouse and Keyboard and am looking for recommendations! Please feel free to post and help will be REP-preciated! Naw-mean? :cool:
     
    XEROenvy, May 1, 2011
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  2. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    I don't think you'll really get anything for $20 and under bluetooth wise. I mean even the Rocketfish combo was $50 when I was in Cleveland last year.
     
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  3. XEROenvy

    XEROenvy Notebook Consultant

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    Alright, $50 it is then. Also if you recommend models that are expensive, it will still give me an idea and I can search for them online Used!
     
    XEROenvy, May 1, 2011
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