I'm a big fan of the MX Revolution, it's a mouse only, though. I've never tested it's range, but it handles when I lean by in my chair and hold it behind my head when scrolling.
-- John D. Mort http://john.mort.net On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 10:46 PM, Adam <[email protected]> wrote: > Mike Kershaw wrote: >> >> A negative recommendation: Avoid all random wireless keyboards. Most >> of them SUCK BADLY and only work for about 2 feet. I got a brand-name >> wireless mouse which worked for about 8 inches. Many are meant to be "i >> don't like wires on my desk" not "i want to cross a room". >> > > I bought a Logitech LX8 cordless mouse in February (about $40 at Staples > IIRC) and am quite happy with it. It's still next to my keyboard where a > corded mouse would go. I had to use the "extender" (included) because my > USB ports face the wrong direction. All standard functions worked right out > of the box, but I haven't figured out the "extra" buttons yet. Battery life > is better than I expected; two alkaline AAs last me about four months. > > However, I'm using it as "I don't like wires on my desk." It doesn't seem > to work more than about six feet from its receiver. I haven't tried a > cordless keyboard yet. HTH. > > Adam > > _______________________________________________ > Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org > http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug > > Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium > Dec 2 - MythTV > Jan 6 - Git > _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium Dec 2 - MythTV Jan 6 - Git
