The keyboard / mouse saga.

Inactive · May 26, 2008, 10:38:15

Bloody computers;

My faithful Logitech Wireless Keyboard stopped working this morning, new batteries....nothing, mouse still works OK.

Reluctantly get out a new spare Typhoon Wireless keyboard / mouse .. set it up, keyboard works fine, mouse doesn't !!!!!

So I now have 2 wireless transmitters connected, the Logitech to work the mouse, the Typhoon to work the keyboard..grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Technology, who needs it?...

Oh and to top it all, my printer is showing low ink...

Rik · May 26, 2008, 10:40:42

Get a wired keyboard.

Inactive · May 26, 2008, 10:45:06

That thought had crossed my mind Rik.

I wonder why " brands " of wireless keyboards etc. don't interact with each other...too simple??

Ray · May 26, 2008, 10:46:15

Quote from: Rik on May 26, 2008, 10:40:42
Get a wired keyboard.

Rik, I tried a wireless keyboard for a while but wasn't impressed, I've now gone back to a USB one.

Simon · May 26, 2008, 10:50:16

I've never had anything but a wired keyboard and mouse. Can't see the point of wireless, when you have to sit in front of the PC to use it anyway. I have a black IBM keyboard, which I have had for something like 4 years, and a Kensington Optical Elite 5 button mouse, which has also given me no trouble.

Inactive · May 26, 2008, 10:51:55

In fairness, the now defunct Logitech Keyboard has worked flawlessly for 2 years and 10 months, in fact it is still under warranty from Medion, part of the 3 year warranty, as it came as part of standard equipment with my computer.

I may give them a bell on Tuesday.

Sebby · May 26, 2008, 11:33:19

I used to hate a wireless desktop, but when you have fixed units, you can see the benefit.

It sounds like you were quite unlucky, In!

Steve · May 26, 2008, 11:34:35

In,I dont know,but if the logitech mouse is PS2?? and the typhoon mouse is USB?? It would not work until xp installs/ enables the HID driver

Inactive · May 26, 2008, 11:35:53

Quote from: Sebby on May 26, 2008, 11:33:19
I used to hate a wireless desktop, but when you have fixed units, you can see the benefit.

It sounds like you were quite unlucky, In!

Agreed Seb, it looks like " just one of those things "..not the end of the world, as I still have a wireless keyboard and mouse both functioning, albeit via two transmitters.

Noreen · May 26, 2008, 11:52:36

I can understand the use of a wireless mouse especially if there isn't much room for a cable to move about but what exactly is the point of a wireless keyboard if it's used in a permanent position?

Rik · May 26, 2008, 11:55:42

I've never understood, tbh, Noreen. I prefer wires and PS2 connectors - much better if there's a problem at boot time.

madasahatter · May 26, 2008, 11:57:58

Quote from: Noreen on May 26, 2008, 11:52:36
I can understand the use of a wireless mouse especially if there isn't much room for a cable to move about but what exactly is the point of a wireless keyboard if it's used in a permanent position?

Cuts down on the mass of cabling more than anything - I use wireless and love it

Steve · May 26, 2008, 12:00:07

If you are using windows media player etc you can get away from the monitor and use the keyboard as a remote control

Noreen · May 26, 2008, 12:12:30

No doubt but I said "when it's used in a permanent position", Steve.

Inactive · May 26, 2008, 12:14:17

OK, managed to get the Typhoon Wireless Mouse and keyboard working, it has both a PS2 and USB connection facility, I had plugged in both..

whoops, pulled out the PS2, sorted.

Stevethegas jarred my thoughts, so have a Karma Steve..

Sebby · May 26, 2008, 12:24:09

Good news, In.

Inactive · May 26, 2008, 12:27:54

Quote from: Sebby on May 26, 2008, 12:24:09
Good news, In.

Seb, I am a happy bunny once more..

Sebby · May 26, 2008, 16:08:38

That's what we like to hear.

Inactive · May 26, 2008, 17:06:10

OK, an update, the Typhoon Wireless Keyboard and Mouse cost less than a tenner, I am well impressed with them, better, dare I say, than the Logitech ones.

Nice firm build quality, very useful " top row " programmable keys.

So anyone considering buying any Typhoon Products...go for it.

Rik · May 26, 2008, 17:12:42

Does that include the rocket-firing version, In?

Sebby · May 26, 2008, 21:10:07

Rik · May 27, 2008, 09:57:26

I see you know your history, Seb.

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 10:01:43

Quote from: Rik on May 26, 2008, 17:12:42
Does that include the rocket-firing version, In?

And them..

Malc · May 27, 2008, 13:35:44

I have a wired keyboard and mouse, wireless are a PITA.

Always recharging or needing new batteries, I tried once with a mouse, but soon reverted back.

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 13:38:29

Quote from: Malc on May 27, 2008, 13:35:44
I have a wired keyboard and mouse, wireless are a PITA.

You must have used the wrong wireless mouse/keyboard or more likely batteries Malc, my keyboard batteries last around 3 months, my mouse batteries around 6 weeks, all rechargeables, rated at 2500.

2 minutes to change them.

Malc · May 27, 2008, 13:45:51

still can't be bothered with it.

Dangerjunkie · May 27, 2008, 16:50:50

A friend of mine has a wireless. I was flat-sitting for him and I remember him telling me that if the keyboard battery went that when I replaced it I might have to press the "connect" button on the receiver and then the KB as they can lose "sync" when the batteries fail. This is certainly true sometimes with my Logitech wireless mouse.

I assume you did this

Cheers,
Paul.

Inactive · May 27, 2008, 23:51:44

Indeed Paul, many times to no avail, sadly.

Thanks for your thoughts on the matter.