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#25
Apr 11, 2008, 15:00:50
I use high powered 2800  rechargeable's in mine, they last for ages. ;)

Just swap them when required.
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madasahatter

#26
Apr 11, 2008, 20:30:23
Quote from: Inactive on Apr 11, 2008, 15:00:50
I use high powered 2800  rechargeable's in mine, they last for ages. ;)

Just swap them when required.

Me too In - great minds think alike eh?  ;)

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#27
Apr 11, 2008, 23:31:33
Quote from: madasahatter on Apr 11, 2008, 20:30:23
Me too In - great minds think alike eh?  ;)

As always Mad...  ;D
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#28
Apr 12, 2008, 07:15:18
Quote from: madasahatter on Apr 11, 2008, 20:30:23
Me too In - great minds think alike eh?  ;)

They also say "Fools seldom differ"  ;)
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#29
Apr 12, 2008, 09:00:11
Quote from: Glenn on Apr 12, 2008, 07:15:18
They also say "Fools seldom differ"  ;)

:lol:  8)

Niall

#30
Apr 12, 2008, 09:09:53 Last Edit: Apr 12, 2008, 09:12:14 by Niall
Haha :D

I've used a Logitech wireless keyboard. The keyboard is great but the mouse that came with it was very poor for use in gaming, especially FPS. If I didn't have this G15 free from Logitech support when I told them my old one had died, I'd be using a wireless keyboard now.
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#31
Apr 12, 2008, 09:14:26
Go on Niall - treat yourself - they are so much better

Niall

#32
Apr 12, 2008, 09:20:40 Last Edit: Apr 12, 2008, 09:24:32 by Niall
You won't find a better keyboard than the Logitech G15 for gaming, and it's got programmable keys for various applications (including macros). I can't see the point in changing.
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#33
Apr 12, 2008, 09:31:49
Aha - this hoob is not for gaming - I'd never do anything else if I started  :(

Lance

#34
Apr 12, 2008, 09:47:32
I can't recommned enough the Microsoft keyboards and mice - I've had never before used such comfortable equipment. Battery life is fantastic too (about a year for my mouse, keyboard still going after 1 year 3 months).

Re the issue of wireless keyboards and booting up, I've never had this issue at all over the last 5 years or so I've used wireless - I think you just have to enable USB keyboard in the bios!
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Rik

#35
Apr 12, 2008, 09:51:48
It works fine most of the time, Lance, but I've found Acronis TI can be temperamental with wireless stuff.
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Gramps

#36
Apr 12, 2008, 10:23:17
Just to be different, I have a wired keyboard and a wireless optical mouse. :-\

Rik

#37
Apr 12, 2008, 10:27:39
I've got that on one machine, Wilf, with a fully wired second machine.
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#38
Apr 12, 2008, 10:39:32
Quote from: madasahatter on Apr 12, 2008, 09:31:49
Aha - this hoob is not for gaming - I'd never do anything else if I started  :(

In all honesty, I don't much now. I seem to have lost interest in games lately, apart from something that makes me think, like RTS games. I did have a brief go of WoW last night as a friend is paying and using my old account, but I was bored rather quickly.

I'm far more keen on photography at the moment.
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#39
Apr 12, 2008, 10:58:34
Quote from: Glenn on Apr 12, 2008, 07:15:18
They also say "Fools seldom differ"  ;)

:rofl: :buttkick:
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#40
Apr 12, 2008, 20:22:42
Quote from: Lance on Apr 12, 2008, 09:47:32
I can't recommned enough the Microsoft keyboards and mice - I've had never before used such comfortable equipment. Battery life is fantastic too (about a year for my mouse, keyboard still going after 1 year 3 months).

Re the issue of wireless keyboards and booting up, I've never had this issue at all over the last 5 years or so I've used wireless - I think you just have to enable USB keyboard in the bios!

what batteries do you use Lance?  I have microsoft too but the mouse batteries last about 6 months then die.

re the boot up and keyboard, for me its if I need to start in safe mode that the keyboard doesnt work so I guess it will be the same fail if trying to get into the bios.

Niall

#41
Apr 12, 2008, 21:39:55
Yeah, when I had to get into bios after some problems a long time ago, with the Logitech wireless one, I had to use a backup keyboard (wired) to do it.
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Lance

#42
Apr 13, 2008, 13:52:58
The batteries which came with the equipment were bog standard Duracells, which lasted ages. I then tend to replace with standard Tesco batteries. I was only expecting around 6 months use, but they just kept going and going!
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Danni

#43
Apr 14, 2008, 05:59:32
I went for a wireless keyboard (and with it a wireless laser mouse) as I am using this computer for MythTV, so I can take the keyboard with me to my comfy chairs when watching telly and change channel and stuff.

I'm using Logitech, and apart from Windows XP throwing a fit with it (fixed with a repair of XP) I've had no issues, and no lag.
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#44
Apr 14, 2008, 07:46:11
I'm using a Microsoft wireless mouse and keyboard, comes with rechargeable batteries, and a bluetooth hub and usb hub all in one, means you just click the keyboard onto the hub to charge as well and the mouse sits on top, the keyboad has a mini touch pad while your mouse charges, it uses usb during bootup so you can enter the bios etc. :)
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Malc

#45
Apr 14, 2008, 10:34:16 Last Edit: Apr 14, 2008, 10:36:31 by Malc
Wires are a pain. but I've only once bought a wireless mouse, it cost me that much money in batteries, never again.  :rant2:

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#46
Apr 14, 2008, 10:36:08
Quote from: Malc on Apr 14, 2008, 10:34:16
Wires are a pin. but I've only once bought a wireless mouse, it cost me that much money in batteries, never again.  :rant2:

One set of rechargeables, one charger = sorted. ;)
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#47
Apr 14, 2008, 10:37:14
Been there, done that.

I spent more time with the wires in and it charging, than not.

Noreen

#48
Apr 14, 2008, 10:48:09
I use a Logitech VX Revolution wireless mouse with my laptop and I love it. With the new Vista machine it ran OK with the Vista driver but later I did install Logitech Setpoint so that I got the extra facilities. I'd hate to go back to that wire getting in the way. ;D

Like Rik, I also had a problem with the mouse and Acronis TI (this was on previous machine) only half the screen displayed when viewing the Boot CD so when using Acronis I change to a MS wired laptop mouse, then I have no problems. I found that some other people have also had this problem and although there are technical workarounds I find just changing on this occasion easier for me.

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#49
Apr 14, 2008, 10:49:16
Standalone Charger Malc ;), mine recharges them in around an hour, they last for ages, months not weeks.
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