Recommendations for Keyboard and mouse

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Burner27

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Well,

My trusty Logitech MX Duo setup (Wireless keyboard and MX700 Wireless mouse) gave up. Actually the mouse gave up.

So, I am in the market for a good keyboard and mouse setup. Doesn't have to necessarily be from the same manufacturer. But I am not sure if I should go wireless on the mouse anymore. I was looking at the Logitech G7 but $100 is kinda of a turnoff unless it really is "that good". I do game on my PC so accuracy/sensitivity is key. I figure the higher the DPI the better. Do the current generation of wireless mice have much lag? Maybe a Razor mouse?

If you guys could recommned a good keyboard (doesn't have to be wireless) and give advice/recommendations on a good mouse, I would appreciate it.

Thanks.
 
I use this keyboard - Microsoft Wireless Elite with this mouse - Logitech MX518

I really prefer Microsoft keyboards because they have a lot more solid feel than the Logitechs and the version I have has a leather wristpad and web nav keys that are nice. Microsoft also has the new line of ergonomic keyboards that are curved but not split which are really nice.

If you want something really cotour, BenQ makes some excellent keyboards such as this one - BenQ X750
 
Thanks for your reply. Is there any downsides to using a wireless keyboard? Is there any downsides to using a wireless mouse?
 
I just bought the logitech G5 mouse. It from their new lines of mice (Gx) and it is simply amazing. Its a laser mouse (not optical) with 2000dpi. The tracking is awesome and it even has a weights so you can adjust how heavy the mouse it. It is NOT wireless however I dont like wireless mice because of batteries and heavyness (the logitech MX1000 was the only previous laser mouse and it was wireless but very heavy). The G5 costs about $60 so it isnt cheap, but definately worth it.
 
danyal711 said:
I just bought the logitech G5 mouse. It from their new lines of mice (Gx) and it is simply amazing. Its a laser mouse (not optical) with 2000dpi. The tracking is awesome and it even has a weights so you can adjust how heavy the mouse it. It is NOT wireless however I dont like wireless mice because of batteries and heavyness (the logitech MX1000 was the only previous laser mouse and it was wireless but very heavy). The G5 costs about $60 so it isnt cheap, but definately worth it.
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Batteries = bad?

But they are rechargable.
 
another vote for the G5 ... it replaced my MX1000 and i will never go back.

Tracking, weight system ... its simply by far the best mouse i ever got .. period.

I wanted to try the MX1000 and i did ... its not that its a bad mouse .. its just that its to heavy for me and i always forget to charge it so it was all the time dead (alway in middle of match).
 
maverick72 said:
another vote for the G5 ... it replaced my MX1000 and i will never go back.

Tracking, weight system ... its simply by far the best mouse i ever got .. period.

I wanted to try the MX1000 and i did ... its not that its a bad mouse .. its just that its to heavy for me and i always forget to charge it so it was all the time dead (alway in middle of match).
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Was the tracking problem something that had to do with it being wireless or just with the mouse in general?
 
I like the Logitech Ultra-X Slim Keyboard...if you like laptop keyboards, you'll love it.
 
Burner27 said:
Was the tracking problem something that had to do with it being wireless or just with the mouse in general?
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I didnt have any issue with the MX1000 in general using it only to play wow. tried to lift it reposition it, move it around i didnt notice any lag or tracking issue ... just found the G5 to be more precise. DPI set to middle.
 
Well, I'd recommend the logitech elite and a logitech mx510, but I'll admit to being a little biased...:p Seriously though, I love both my mouse and keyboard. They have all the hotkeys that I could ever need, and those hotkeys generally make my computing experience nicer.

 
The tracking on the MX1000 was really not about wireless, but just the mouse. I don't think they had the laser perfected.

The Logitech G7 though tracks perfectly. Just as well as the G5. I think both are great mice and if you are going for a wireless one, the G7 is awesome. I have had one for quite a while, and while I decided I liked my MX518 better, it wasn't because of the feel, or the tracking, but the fact that I wanted 2 thumb buttons on the left side.

G7 great mouse.

Oh, and I just got a logitech G15. Very nice keyboard. I was used to the natural keyboards from microsoft, and though I feel I am taking a step backwards in the fact that this one is straight, it has great tactile feel and useful "G" keys. If you play MMO games or even BF2, this is a very good keyboard option.

Oh and I tried the Razor copperhead. I just could not get used to the low profile style. I guess after using the microsoft Intellimouse explorer series, then to the Logitech Mouse Man and MX lines, I like my palm on the mouse.
 
Another vote for the G7. Great wireless mouse for gaming. Think i'lll be getting that g15 keyboard too. :)
 
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