[mythtv-users] [OT] Recommended wireless keyboard

Andrew Jamieson andrewjamieson at d1.com.au
Wed Mar 24 01:59:02 EST 2004


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph A. Caputo" <jcaputo1 at comcast.net>
To: "Discussion about mythtv" <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] [OT] Recommended wireless keyboard


> Buechler, Mark R wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bruce Smith [mailto:brucesmith at chartermi.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:01 PM
> > To: Discussion about mythtv
> > Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] [OT] Recommended wireless keyboard
> >
> >
> >
> >>I'm curious what people are using for wireless keyboards. I have an RF
> >>keyboard now and though it works well the size is big for it to truly be
> >>portable. I've been looking at the Gyration compact keyboard but the
price
> >>is quite high:
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=304386&pfp=BRO
> >
> >>WSE
> >>
> >>Is anyone using one of these? Is it worth the money?
> >
> >
> > They are very nice, I have two of them.
> >
> > The cheaper Logitech I had didn't have the range for me to run my Myth
> > box from the other side of the room, the Gyration has great range.
> >
> > Also, you can find them cheaper.  I paid around $99 (USD) for mine.
>
>
> >
>  > I don't need the mouse.. can you get it minus the mouse?
>  >
>
> Yes, I believe you can buy just the keyboard.
>
> One word of caution... I suspect Gyration may have a problem with
> quality control... I had to send my keyboard in for RMA twice after it
> died within a week or two, then died again after they "fixed" it.  After
> the 2nd RMA they sent me a different unit, which has been working OK for
> a few months, though it doesn't get a lot of use.  At least one other
> person I know of had a similar problem (keyboard died quickly).
>
> Other than that, I like it, though it was a bit expensive.  I think
> there are cheaper RF keyboards out there.
>
> -JAC
>
>
I have a Belkin wireless keyboard / mouse that I use at home.  It was pretty
much the cheapest I could get at the time ($60AUD - now down to $50), but it
is great for what I need it for.  The range is excellent (I've tested it
beyond ~ 15ft) and it works from my bedroom to the living room - through
several (non-brick) walls.   The mouse is non-optical (*gak*) but does the
job for the price.






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