On 10/29/2015 09:30 PM, Doug wrote:
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 have to disagree, at least with this Logitech combo (I think it's
called the "Wave"). I beat the unholy crap out of these things for 12-14
hours a day and I've had very few issues other than the occasional
battery death at inopportune times. The desk change requiring the dongle
move was pretty painless once I figured out what was wrong (stuck the
dongle cradle under the desktop with some Velcro).
> 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.
Me too, but I often find my desk is a dumping ground for oddball things
and a cord often becomes an issue (sometimes having electronics degrees
at a software firm is a "bad thing" :-)).
> 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.
Yes, I don't know I'd ever use a corded mouse again if I'm given the
choice. The only gotcha is losing the dongle if you move around a bit.
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