On 10/29/2015 11:03 PM, Tim wrote:
Allegedly, on or about 29 October 2015, Rick Stevens sent:
I've been using my Logitech kb/mouse combo for, hmmm, three years.
I've had to replace the batteries on them innumerable times (2xAA for
the kb, 2xAA for the mouse) but they get used heavily 12 hours a day.
That was one of my issues. They don't seem designed for heavy use, just
occasional interaction.
I don't have any personal need for a wireless keyboard, I nearly always
type at the same location, with a desktop computer: You have a
collection of hardware that's always going to be there (computer,
monitor, speakers, etc.), anyway.
But a cordless mouse does seem useful, thanks to how the cables wrap
around things, then snag on something, though the battery and wireless
issues outweigh that inconvenience (I used a wireless one for years, so
it's bitter experience). Long ago I saw what may be the best of both
worlds, and I must go looking again: Essentially, the mouse pad is
plugged into the computer, and you have a cordless mouse that rides on
top of it (a bit like a Wacom tablet, but using a mouse instead of a
pen). You get a cable free mouse, but don't need batteries, nor have to
deal with wireless issues. The mouse pad is about as static on the desk
as a keyboard, so you don't have to deal with shifting cables getting
caught on things.
Have you considered a trackball? There are some with scroll
capability, but I just have a ball and two buttons--Kensington
optical trackball. The low end ones that I use are around $25,
sometimes a bit less. Since the appliance doesn't move, the
cord doesn't get tangled up. Also, you don't need to have room
to move a mouse.
--doug
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