Looking for Bluetooth or IR keyboard+mouse

[Max-Powers]

I sit on my couch to play my PC which is set up on my TV. A little less than 10 feet away, but I do not have good range when using regular wireless mice/keyboards.
Just got this, and am very unhappy with the range. Will return it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126180
So my question is, I am looking for a keyboard mouse combo that is either bluetooth or IR for under $100. Don't care to much about the special controls on the keyboard, but I don't want it to be huge. Must have numberpad. Anyone have any ideas?
This will be used for everything from games to homework. Already have a controller for multimedia. If it has a bluetooth dongle that will also alow me to link other blue tooth devices, that is a definite plus.

 

[sirmonkey1985]

this is the one im currently using on my htpc http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823155012 though i got it way cheaper then that at bestbuy when i use to work for that crappy company..

does pretty well.. had to put the usb plug on the front/side port though.. something kept interfering with it when it was on the back.. my htpc sits about 8 ft from me.. but im going to be re-positioning it in the morning where it will be about 12 ft from me.. so ill update if it still works at that distance or not..

ive been using my htpc to play HAWX using that keyboard and mouse and my wireless joystick with no issues on the keyboard or mouse side.. just the lagtastic wireless joystick..

 

[obobski]

just a random idea, given that your issue is range, not any issue with RF vs BT (and BT offers no gurantees for you (please don't even get into IR)), maybe a USB extension cable might be a more appropriate solution, move the transmit/receive unit closer to where you're sitting, while keeping it out of the way (would not be hard to do at all), will also save you a decent bit of cash over a new setup that may or may not improve the situation

 

[LR2]

just a random idea, given that your issue is range, not any issue with RF vs BT (and BT offers no gurantees for you (please don't even get into IR)), maybe a USB extension cable might be a more appropriate solution, move the transmit/receive unit closer to where you're sitting, while keeping it out of the way (would not be hard to do at all), will also save you a decent bit of cash over a new setup that may or may not improve the situation

Seconded, if you like your current keyboard and don't mind the long cord buy some usb extension cables. They can be found for cheap at monoprice.com

 

[jamesrb]

The S510 you had ran on the 27Mhz frequency.

Bluetooth runs on the crowded 2.4ghz frequency, but it would be worth a shot. Most bluetooh mice and keyboards are likely class 2 devices, which should work 10m away.

I just tried a test and my Dinovo Edge keyboard works 20ft away. My Razer Mamba mouse also works at this distance. While these 2.4ghz deviced probably have a longer range than the S510 you had, they can have interference from cordless phones, cell phones, wireless routers, other bluetooth devices, etc.