Wireless Keyboards and Mice

[nheather]

I like the idea of wireless mice and keyboards - less clutter no mouse tails to snag. But I've not had great experience with them.

I started out with a basic Microsoft combo - the mouse was fine but the keyboard used to skip keystrokes from day 1. Got a replacement and exactly the same. So went back to wired.

Later I tried a cheap Logitech combo. To be fair this worked well from the start and has lasted a few years. But now my keyboard has started playing up, missing keystrokes. Pretty intermittent - sometimes works great others are a real pain. Mouse is fine.

So time for a replacement and I'm a bit wary of wireless and thinking of going wired.

But I'm out of touch with technology.

I see there are two new types on the market - 2.4GHz and bluetooth.

Bluetooth is out of my budget but could stretch to 2.4Ghz.

But is 2.4Ghz any better. Will I see the same sorts of problems.

Also I've seen some mice being described as using laser - what are the benefits of this.

My PC gets daily use but mostly office, internet and some games now and then.

Appreciate any advice.

Cheers,

Nigel

 

[G1BB0]

I am looking for one myself, always used wired except for an mx700 mouse a couple of years ago which I loved... literally haha. that was just optical and I had no lag whatsoever with it.

although I want mine mainly for general using pc on main tv fr media etc, I might play the odd game of cod4 etc so response needs to be good

I think its sort of you get what you pay for as far as wireless quality goes (could be wrong tho)