Keyboard/mouse

pmpnballer0311 · 01-25-2006, 11:59 AM

i need a keyboard and a mouse preferably wireless for gaming (the mouse big enough for gaming i dont want a gaming keyboard) and i dont wanna spend a whole lot on it please send me some links and some ideas

ebackhus · 01-25-2006, 12:30 PM

I can't recommend wireless for gaming. Latency + dead batteries = you getting pwnt.

Tumbleweed36 · 01-25-2006, 12:42 PM

Hi,

I tend to agree on this point with Ebackhus. However, if you feel that is what you need to do, don't look to the Microsoft wireless products (latency problem), but take a look at the Logitech wireless products (less of a latency problem) with the battery recharging cradle for the mouse.

**koala** · 01-25-2006, 02:03 PM

I use a wireless Logitech Laser MX1000. It's slightly bigger and heavier than most mice, but it's very comfortable and the accuracy is unbeatable.

Apparently latency in games is a common problem. All the wireless mice I've used have been Logitech and I've never had this problem, maybe I've just been lucky. As long as you keep the cradle away from electrical interference, you should be ok.

plec · 01-25-2006, 03:40 PM

Everyone I lan with is obsessed with how great that Logitech mouse is!

I'm not convinced, I dont like wireless full stop. But, if I had to have a wireless mouse (and it didnt hurt so much to use it!) i'd have that Logitech one you mentioned above

ebackhus · 01-25-2006, 04:12 PM

Logitech is the only aftermarket brand I buy.

pmpnballer0311 · 01-28-2006, 07:34 AM

@ ebakhus

dude ok i totally forgot about all the negatives on wireless stuff just my friend insited so if u could show me some cool stuff (preferably on newegg) that is good and not to $$$$$ that would b great

pmpnballer0311 · 01-29-2006, 02:14 PM

??????????

**Terrister** · 01-29-2006, 04:10 PM

Are you asking for help picking out non-wireless keyboards and mice?

01-25-2006, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
pmpnballer0311 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 102 OS: XP My System	Keyboard/mouse i need a keyboard and a mouse preferably wireless for gaming (the mouse big enough for gaming i dont want a gaming keyboard) and i dont wanna spend a whole lot on it please send me some links and some ideas

01-25-2006, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
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koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,366 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	I use a wireless Logitech Laser MX1000. It's slightly bigger and heavier than most mice, but it's very comfortable and the accuracy is unbeatable. Apparently latency in games is a common problem. All the wireless mice I've used have been Logitech and I've never had this problem, maybe I've just been lucky. As long as you keep the cradle away from electrical interference, you should be ok. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

01-25-2006, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,284 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Logitech is the only aftermarket brand I buy. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

01-25-2006, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
plec Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 32 OS: XP	Everyone I lan with is obsessed with how great that Logitech mouse is! I'm not convinced, I dont like wireless full stop. But, if I had to have a wireless mouse (and it didnt hurt so much to use it!) i'd have that Logitech one you mentioned above

01-28-2006, 07:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
pmpnballer0311 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 102 OS: XP My System	@ ebakhus dude ok i totally forgot about all the negatives on wireless stuff just my friend insited so if u could show me some cool stuff (preferably on newegg) that is good and not to $$$$$ that would b great

01-29-2006, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
pmpnballer0311 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 102 OS: XP My System	??????????

01-29-2006, 04:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Are you asking for help picking out non-wireless keyboards and mice? __________________