Keyboard recommendations

[Peaches]

My Christmas list is due today, and of course, I'm late. :(

Any recommendations for a good keyboard? I do NOT like the ergonomic ones - tried it years ago and my typing skills are too poor for that.

I've thought about a wireless one because the way my desk is set up, the tray which holds my keyboard shifts and eats the wires up. However, I've heard they go through batteries rather quickly.

Right now I have an old IBM clicking one, but I'm ready for something new.

Also advice for a new mouse would be good. For the last 8+ years I've used what used to be called a Logitech Mouseman, then they changed it to Wingman, now they don't make them anymore. :( I need something small because of my hands. And again, eating wires is a problem, so wireless would probably be a good option. I was kind of looking at this (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page=products/details&CRID=3&CONTENTID=4980&countryid=19&languageid=1) but $40 for a mouse just blows my mind.

Here's a combo unit (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page=products/details&CRID=1&CONTENTID=5060&countryid=19&languageid=1) that didn't look bad either.

I like Logitech because they treated me well when I had to return a mouse after a few years while it was under warranty. :)

I do NOT want anything fancy or expensive. I think this keyboard was $15 and it's lasted for years.

Any suggestions?

[Fletch XXX]

all my keyboards are 5.99 at Frys Electronics.

stacks of them and throw them away when dirty or old.

[sweet.candice]

Peaches, I have used a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse for three years and wouldn't use anything else. :purpdance: :purpdance: :purpdance:


Happy Thanksgiving!

[Peaches]

Originally posted by sweet.candice@Nov 27 2003, 12:17 PM
Peaches, I have used a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse for three years and wouldn't use anything else. :purpdance: :purpdance: :purpdance:


Happy Thanksgiving!
What's your battery situation like? Any drawbacks to wireless?

[sweet.candice]

Originally posted by Peaches+Nov 27 2003, 08:19 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Nov 27 2003, 08:19 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--sweet.candice@Nov 27 2003, 12:17 PM
Peaches, I have used a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse for three years and wouldn't use anything else. :purpdance: :purpdance: :purpdance:


Happy Thanksgiving!
What's your battery situation like? Any drawbacks to wireless?[/b][/quote]
no problems, the most inexpensive way to handle it is buy a battery charger and keep lots of rechargable batteries, both for your toys, (hehe) and your equipment. I've never had a moment's trouble with it, just always keep the bottom of the mouse clean, the light is a little sensitive at times....i'v chatted so much over the last three years, the letters are worn off my keyboard, so it's time for me to replace my set. They're about $75, but well worth it! It comes with the software, teh usb connector and the keyboard and mouse. I highly recommend it. :okthumb:

[Peaches]

Originally posted by sweet.candice@Nov 27 2003, 12:40 PM
no problems, the most inexpensive way to handle it is buy a battery charger and keep lots of rechargable batteries, both for your toys, (hehe) and your equipment. I've never had a moment's trouble with it, just always keep the bottom of the mouse clean, the light is a little sensitive at times....i'v chatted so much over the last three years, the letters are worn off my keyboard, so it's time for me to replace my set. They're about $75, but well worth it! It comes with the software, teh usb connector and the keyboard and mouse. I highly recommend it. :okthumb:
Great - many thanks! The letters are gone from my keyboard also. I don't even notice it, but when the DSL repair guy came and needed to check some things, he mentioned it. :P

Is the link I have to the combo unit the one you have?

[sweet.candice]

Originally posted by Peaches+Nov 27 2003, 08:45 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Nov 27 2003, 08:45 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--sweet.candice@Nov 27 2003, 12:40 PM
no problems, the most inexpensive way to handle it is buy a battery charger and keep lots of rechargable batteries, both for your toys, (hehe) and your equipment. I've never had a moment's trouble with it, just always keep the bottom of the mouse clean, the light is a little sensitive at times....i'v chatted so much over the last three years, the letters are worn off my keyboard, so it's time for me to replace my set. They're about $75, but well worth it! It comes with the software, teh usb connector and the keyboard and mouse. I highly recommend it. :okthumb:
Great - many thanks! The letters are gone from my keyboard also. I don't even notice it, but when the DSL repair guy came and needed to check some things, he mentioned it. :P

Is the link I have to the combo unit the one you have?[/b][/quote]

yes, same thing, just updated....but I chose black for obvious reasons....good luck with it, i've got to get going or my mom will bitch me out, don't want to be late!!!

talk to you tonight or something girl :awinky:

[Peaches]

Originally posted by sweet.candice@Nov 27 2003, 12:55 PM
yes, same thing, just updated....but I chose black for obvious reasons....good luck with it, i've got to get going or my mom will bitch me out, don't want to be late!!!

talk to you tonight or something girl :awinky:
Great - added it to my list!

Thanks again - now I gotta make deviled eggs. :P

[sweet.candice]

Originally posted by Peaches+Nov 27 2003, 08:57 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Nov 27 2003, 08:57 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--sweet.candice@Nov 27 2003, 12:55 PM
yes, same thing, just updated....but I chose black for obvious reasons....good luck with it, i've got to get going or my mom will bitch me out, don't want to be late!!!

talk to you tonight or something girl :awinky:
Great - added it to my list!

Thanks again - now I gotta make deviled eggs. :P[/b][/quote]


Oh gross, but i know, they'll be where i'm going too, I just avoid them, haha! Have a good one!

[Mike AI]

Logitech wireless is the way to go!

:okthumb: