Keyboard and Mouse Combo.

Felix The Assassin · 05-06-2009, 09:28 PM

Staples has the MS 4000 wireless KB & mouse combo on sale. I'm in need of new setup, but have always been wired.

Anybody here have any experience with this setup?

Wireless in general?

Battery life?

Type?

@ SW & EB, just general computing, more Word and .PPT than games. Digital photo is a hobby, so frame rates etc.. are not a concern.

SpiritWarrior · 05-07-2009, 01:12 AM

Yeah, I love it as far as practicality go. You can take your keyboard anywhere in the room and type. No wires getting in your way, no lag, nothing. Batteries usually last quite long for me (months). Keyboard - Check.

Mouse, personally this is iffy for me. I realize you said fps and games are not an issue, but as far as any gaming in general goes, I still have not found a wireless mouse that can keep up with me. Now, I PVP online in MMO's and stuff so everything is "real time" and every single milisecond counts as far as mouse-read lag is concerned. From what I see you don't plan to do this, but it is worth mentioning if you ever change your mind. I personally stick with optical read come wired mouse as a happy medium.

For word, surfing, etc. a wireless mouse is fine. Given your stated desires, the more expensive wireless ones ($50+) are a waste of your money, as these attempt to address the mouse-lag I talk about above, and are frequently marketted as a "gaming" mouse but really you'd not notice the difference at all because the applications won't demand that level of precision and reaction. Battery life on my mouse is usually 2 months, but because it sees alot of use and overuse in gaming.

JrKASperov · 05-07-2009, 01:45 AM

Experience with mouse: failing connections, too slow to keep up and short battery life.

I stick to cables, from my mouse to my internet connection.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 05-07-2009, 08:26 AM

I have a Logitech wireless set up and I do like it. The batteries in the keyboard last for years. The ones in the mouse last for months and when i do get the indicator, I just charge 'em over night.

I stopped using the mouse pad last week, because it was.. something, I don't know what to call it. It's directly on the desk now and running better.

Felix The Assassin · 05-07-2009, 07:10 PM

Tanks all! That looks like a wrap, well an un-wrap, as a stop by the local Staples on the way home this evening. Thou there is much to do tonight, the plan is get try it out either tomorrow when the rain returns, or Saturday evening.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 05-08-2009, 06:10 AM

Felix,
We have it for $29.99 on online, down from $79.99.
http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...s_10051_SEARCH

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000
Specs:

Quote:

Stylish, curved design helps your hands and wrists rest more naturally for greater comfort
High definition laser mouse is more precise, more responsive and delivers smoother tracking
Interface: USB
Windows Live Call Button - access your Windows Live Messenger contact list; then select an Online Contact and start a video conversation
One-touch access to gadgets such as weather information, news updates, traffic maps and slide shows of online photo albums
Instant Viewer - click the scroll wheel button to instantly display your open windows
Easily access your favorite music, video clips, and media programs
Scroll four ways for greater efficiency and comfort with Tilt Wheel Technology
Up to 6+ months battery life (batteries included)

There are 130 reviews, giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars; that's excellent!

I don't know what the store price is, but if you bring the order over $50, you'll get free delivery for Monday.

Felix The Assassin · 05-08-2009, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood

Felix,
We have it for $29.99 on online, down from $79.99.
http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...s_10051_SEARCH

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000
Specs:

There are 130 reviews, giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars; that's excellent!

I don't know what the store price is, but if you bring the order over $50, you'll get free delivery for Monday.

That is a sweet deal. Same price in the store and out the door.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 05-08-2009, 08:21 AM

I find the keys on the MS keyboards are always better than the Logitech ones. My Logitech combo was $130 (only paid $30 myself) but the keys are a little sticky, or chalky feeling.

Felix The Assassin · 05-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Which mose should have been included with the wireless 4000 desktop?

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 05-08-2009, 07:44 PM

I have no idea; why?

05-06-2009, 09:28 PM	#1
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Staples has the MS 4000 wireless KB & mouse combo on sale. I'm in need of new setup, but have always been wired. Anybody here have any experience with this setup? Wireless in general? Battery life? Type? @ SW & EB, just general computing, more Word and .PPT than games. Digital photo is a hobby, so frame rates etc.. are not a concern. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

05-07-2009, 01:12 AM	#2
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Yeah, I love it as far as practicality go. You can take your keyboard anywhere in the room and type. No wires getting in your way, no lag, nothing. Batteries usually last quite long for me (months). Keyboard - Check. Mouse, personally this is iffy for me. I realize you said fps and games are not an issue, but as far as any gaming in general goes, I still have not found a wireless mouse that can keep up with me. Now, I PVP online in MMO's and stuff so everything is "real time" and every single milisecond counts as far as mouse-read lag is concerned. From what I see you don't plan to do this, but it is worth mentioning if you ever change your mind. I personally stick with optical read come wired mouse as a happy medium. For word, surfing, etc. a wireless mouse is fine. Given your stated desires, the more expensive wireless ones ($50+) are a waste of your money, as these attempt to address the mouse-lag I talk about above, and are frequently marketted as a "gaming" mouse but really you'd not notice the difference at all because the applications won't demand that level of precision and reaction. Battery life on my mouse is usually 2 months, but because it sees alot of use and overuse in gaming. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

05-07-2009, 01:45 AM	#3
JrKASperov Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 16, 2003 Location: Wa\'eni\'n Age: 39 Posts: 1,701	Re: Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Experience with mouse: failing connections, too slow to keep up and short battery life. I stick to cables, from my mouse to my internet connection. __________________ God is in the rain.

05-07-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: Keyboard and Mouse Combo. I have a Logitech wireless set up and I do like it. The batteries in the keyboard last for years. The ones in the mouse last for months and when i do get the indicator, I just charge 'em over night. I stopped using the mouse pad last week, because it was.. something, I don't know what to call it. It's directly on the desk now and running better. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

05-07-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Re: Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Tanks all! That looks like a wrap, well an un-wrap, as a stop by the local Staples on the way home this evening. Thou there is much to do tonight, the plan is get try it out either tomorrow when the rain returns, or Saturday evening. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

05-08-2009, 08:21 AM	#8
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: Keyboard and Mouse Combo. I find the keys on the MS keyboards are always better than the Logitech ones. My Logitech combo was $130 (only paid $30 myself) but the keys are a little sticky, or chalky feeling. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

05-08-2009, 06:40 PM	#9
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Re: Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Which mose should have been included with the wireless 4000 desktop? __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them. Last edited by Felix The Assassin; 05-08-2009 at 08:31 PM. Reason: Forgot a 0

05-08-2009, 07:44 PM	#10
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: Keyboard and Mouse Combo. I have no idea; why? __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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