Wireless mouse and keyword problem

[psp83]

I have a microsoft wireless mouse and keyboard.

Its forever telling me the signal is low. I've changed the batterys, i've updated the drivers etc etc.

Contacted microsoft and still can't get it sorted.

The receiver can also be placed next to the keyboard/mouse and still get the problem.

So i'm going for a new set and stay away from microsoft ones. Any ideas what ones are good ones and haven't had no problems with?

[Gary]

I have a microsoft keyboard and mouse, to be honest they have a good reputation for hardware, have you got anything that could interfere with it nearby? I used to use Logitech but I hate with a passion their buggy drivers so would never touch one again although others may get on with them fine, my standard ms wireless keyboard and mouse worked 6ft away quite happily, I have a bluetooth one now with its own bluetooth hub which works great.

[Inactive]

Logitech for me, never had any problems.

[Gary]

Logitech for me, never had any problems.

Logitech cant even make a decent webcam driver, but to be fair its a while since I used a logitech keyboard and mouse setup, but their forums are a scary place to be for issues with some of their stuff. Personally I would never let a Logitech driver onto my system, just look up Logitech driver issues on google, but as In  says he has no issues, or just has not noticed them

[psp83]

have you got anything that could interfere with it nearby?

Not what i know. I think its a problem with the receiver. As it used to do it all the time with the mouse, but i resynced them again, mouse first and the keyboard is doing it now and the mouse isn't as bad.

I have the following: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=082

[Inactive]

Personally I would never let a Logitech driver onto my system but as In  says he has no issues, or just has not noticed them

Had mine for 3 years this month Gary .. No need for me to edit, so mine must work better than yours..

[Gary]

Not what i know. I think its a problem with the receiver. As it used to do it all the time with the mouse, but i resynced them again, mouse first and the keyboard is doing it now and the mouse isn't as bad.

I have the following: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=082

How old is the set? To be honest if its within its warranty and its failed they have to replace it, like all things, they can go wrong but mobile phones, cordless phones, can effect wireless kit.

[Gary]

Had mine for 3 years this month Gary .. No need for me to edit, so mine must work better than yours..

I edited due to spelling mistakes In, and trying to add more stuff and I got muddled, its hard on 40mg of Opiates and other meds to type 

[psp83]

its over a yr old now. so might aswell go for a new one for the new pc on monday.

[Inactive]

I know Gary, I was only jesting, I thought it may have been that Microsoft Keyboard...

[Inactive]

its over a yr old now. so might aswell go for a new one for the new pc on monday.

This is going to be one very expensive new computer at this rate ..

[Gary]

I know Gary, I was only jesting, I thought it may have been that Microsoft Keyboard...

no that works fine , about the only thing that Microsoft makes that does it gets hard work and I feel really embarrassed over my concentration levels sometimes, I know you were jesting, it just gets to me sometimes anyway swiftly moving on

[Gary]

This is going to be one very expensive new computer at this rate ..

I always thing simpler the better with mice and keyboards, less to go wrong at the end of the day

[psp83]

This is going to be one very expensive new computer at this rate ..

Thats ok, i've got the money

Looking around for 2x 24" monitors at the mo aswell 

[Rik]

Go Eizo!  I've had similar problems with MS wireless stuff, Paul, it doesn't seem to last me much more than a year - but then they are all built down to cost these days.

[Inactive]

Only about 2 grand..

[Rik]

You know me, In, I'm good with other people's money.

[Sebby]

You sure are, Rik.

[Inactive]

You know me, In, I'm good with other people's money.

Kiss of death for Paul to say " I've got the money ".. 

[Rik]

I took it as an Invitation.

[Inactive]

 

[Rik]

 

[psp83]

Got my new keyboard/mouse and tv card today..

Logitech LX710 Laser and Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 1100

[Rik]

Now about those monitors, Paul... 

[Inactive]

Yea...come on Paul, only a couple of grand, you know you want them..