Logitech Wireless Keyboard Showdown.. PewPEW

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lowteckh

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In the spirit of keeping things short, I am having some damn fun time deciding between 7 keyboard/combos that I thought some of you might want to join the fray.

Use: HTPC plus the dilemma of gaming and everyday crap, like churning out poetic words of expression. Basically everything you would do with a keyboard with the exception of some fetishes.

I do care about looks, and AFAIK these are the only ones that have it.
Most cause for concern:
- Minimal lag and drops.
- Won't double type or produce weird behavior
- ~6.5 ft from the computer

FIGHT! in price ascending order
Logitech S510 $47.99 + F/S
Logitech S520 $54.99-$10MIR = $44.99 + S/H
Logitech Cordless Wave (not Pro) $69.99-$15MIR = $54.99 + F/S ($49.99 @ Buy.com)
Logitech MX 3200 $79.99-$20MIR = $59.99 + S/H
Logitech diNovo Slim Notebook Keyboard $99.99 + S/H
Logitech MX 5500 Revolution $149.99-$40MIR = $109.99 + F/S
Logitech Wave Pro $129.99 + F/S


If you have some other exceptional suggestion then please list; I did not include the Edge because I cannot stand glossy stuff that makes constant contact with my Vaseline soaked soft and pretty hands. The Microsoft 6000, 7000 desktop series, though goddamn hot and steamy has the retarded touch-sensitive Function keys so that's out. Spent the last day picking out keyboards and that's what I've narrowed it down to.

I could use USB extension cables to stretch out my wired keyboard + mouse, in fact I already bought a couple 6ft cables, but cable clutter pisses me off. And no diNovo Mini, I would love one as a remote control but I'm not one of them Blackberry wielding thumb wrestlers.
 
I've used the S510 combo for a while now and I can safely say that it works very well about 4 feet from the computer. Never had any stuttering and double types. I do a lot of CSS gaming so I know what doubles and stuttering are like.
 
I have the regular Wave set and I hate it. The wireless connection is good enough, but after about a year of use, some of my most frequently used keys stick if you don't press directly down on them in the middle.

Also, I have never really gotten that used to the ergonomics, but that might be because I have such bad typing form in the first place.
 
I've been using the Logitech MX5500 set, I think its called, for about a month or so.

So far its worked out nicely. I don't really game anymore, so keep that in mind. For general use such as browsing, excel, typing etc it works great. The keyboard has very "silent" keys, if that means anything to you. I like it, they don't click, and depress very smoothly.

The features on the set are very useful, including everything on the small LCD. Battery life has been great so far. I have had zero issues with connectivity or anything, really.

Great set so far, can't complain.
 
I have the mx 5500 as well and love it. the rechargeable mouse is great as is the scroll wheel (can change between click per line and free scrolling).

I would definitely recommend it.
 
Also meant to add, I use this set maybe 3 feet from the receptor that is plugged into the back my case. I have carried the keyboard some distance away and it still worked fine. I haven't had any double type issues.

The mouse puts itself to sleep if you don't move it very often. If you leave and come back to find your computer in sleep mode, it will take a second to come alive again to wake your monitor/computer. Just something to keep in mind, it hasn't bothered me so far.
 
I had a bad expierence with a wireless keyboard maybe after this i might try one again
 
I HATED my IR mouse, bluetooth is soooooo much better I can't even begin to explain how much less interference, dropped signal, etc. there is.
 
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