Need new Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

Joe 90 · 03-07-2009, 12:35

Afternoon,

I need a new keyboard & mouse. I've had the same MS Optical Elite Desktop for about 5 years, but it just doesn't cut it anymore. It's got a wireless range of about 3ft, which was great when I used it on a desk and just wanted to lose the wires.

But now, I'm running my PC off my TV so need the range to be much better. What does everyone use/recommend?
I'm not really bothered about features, other than a decent range.

LeperousDust · 03-07-2009, 14:17

I looooove the Microsoft entertainment series whatever its called, either 7000 or 8000 (if you're feeling flush.

Joe 90 · 03-07-2009, 15:00

yeah, just seen the MS 8000 thing reduced from £130 to £90 @ ebuyer. tempting but i dunno if i wanna spend £90 on it. its a bit overkill on features.

Matblack · 03-07-2009, 15:43

Love my DiNovo but the set is quite expensive for what it is

MB

LeperousDust · 03-07-2009, 16:20

Get the 7000 then cause its generally cheaper thats all i got, you miss out on backlight and keyboard charging which you really really don't need.

Joe 90 · 03-07-2009, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Love my DiNovo but the set is quite expensive for what it is

thats the £120 uber cool/thin Logitech isn't it(?) wanted on of those for years, but it wouldn't be half as good once i'd let it get dusty :/

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeperousDust

Get the 7000 then cause its generally cheaper thats all i got, you miss out on backlight and keyboard charging which you really really don't need.

i'll check that out.
thanks guys

* like the look of this one;
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/132148

Mondo · 03-07-2009, 20:49

I'd get a wireless apply keyboard and a Logitech Revolution.

Joe 90 · 03-07-2009, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

I'd get a wireless apply keyboard and a Logitech Revolution.

you mean wireless apple keyboard?
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138047

says it needs OS X

LeperousDust · 04-07-2009, 05:14

http://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=micro...esktop&x=0&y=0

There i've got the WED 7000, but tbh i'd definitely fork out for the 8000 there, thats a bargain for that price, and it really really is that nice, especially if you want to use it vaguely for media centre stuff

Joe 90 · 15-07-2009, 01:34

well i use my keyboard to adjust the volume and launch itunes, but i couldn't justify spending twice as much on the 8000 as the 7000.

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Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	yeah, just seen the MS 8000 thing reduced from £130 to £90 @ ebuyer. tempting but i dunno if i wanna spend £90 on it. its a bit overkill on features. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

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LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Get the 7000 then cause its generally cheaper thats all i got, you miss out on backlight and keyboard charging which you really really don't need. __________________

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LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	http://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=micro...esktop&x=0&y=0 There i've got the WED 7000, but tbh i'd definitely fork out for the 8000 there, thats a bargain for that price, and it really really is that nice, especially if you want to use it vaguely for media centre stuff __________________

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Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	well i use my keyboard to adjust the volume and launch itunes, but i couldn't justify spending twice as much on the 8000 as the 7000. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter