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Ahoy there. Not been on here in a while, mainly due to going back to uni and not having an internet connection for ages. But now I'm back, and in a very grumpy mood because I need a new mouse and keyboard.
Currently I'm using the horribly overpriced Logitech diNovo bluetooth combo; this is the worst keyboard and mouse known to man - DO NOT NOT NOT BUY IT, except when I sell mine on ebay. It is a travesty, and utterly craptacular, especially for games. The mouse seems to measure its position once or twice a minute, to the nearest half mile - so everything is horribly jerky. The keyboard often forgets that a button is held down, so one second you're using 'Shift' to creep along in the shadows, and the next you're hurtling off a ledge at high speed. I've experienced that with wireless keyboards before but I thought that bluetooth was supposed to be better not worse.
Anyway, I wondered what others would reccommend.
Currently I'm using the horribly overpriced Logitech diNovo bluetooth combo; this is the worst keyboard and mouse known to man - DO NOT NOT NOT BUY IT, except when I sell mine on ebay. It is a travesty, and utterly craptacular, especially for games. The mouse seems to measure its position once or twice a minute, to the nearest half mile - so everything is horribly jerky. The keyboard often forgets that a button is held down, so one second you're using 'Shift' to creep along in the shadows, and the next you're hurtling off a ledge at high speed. I've experienced that with wireless keyboards before but I thought that bluetooth was supposed to be better not worse.
Anyway, I wondered what others would reccommend.
I am a big fan of Logitech wired keyboards and Microsoft wired mice. Wireless mice can rot in hell, like the MS tiltwheel jobby I have at home. Using it is like trying to push a cruiseliner round my desk it's so heavy.
Well I would like an MX1000 but I think we are still awaiting stock :(
Lucky you! Problems with mine only really show up with action games: an RTS or RPG is generally fine, but as soon as I need a bit of precision the dinovo turns a bit pooh.
I'll probably get an MX1000 as cm suggested, plus the least ugly wired keyboard I can find.
I'll probably get an MX1000 as cm suggested, plus the least ugly wired keyboard I can find.
I have been using the Logitech diNovo for 10 months now and I have not had any problems with it at all! Infact I find it very fast and reliable.
I have had no problems playing Starwars Galaxies but you are right in saying it is overpriced.
I have had no problems playing Starwars Galaxies but you are right in saying it is overpriced.
OEM Logitech Cordless Mouse and Corded Keyboard, [URL]http://uk.special.reserve.co.uk/q_GG8807_logitech_black__oe.html[/URL]
got it yesterday and as stated in my review a bargin (24 quid) and although the keyboard is not cordless, it has the Receiver within the Keyboards Base.
got it yesterday and as stated in my review a bargin (24 quid) and although the keyboard is not cordless, it has the Receiver within the Keyboards Base.
An MX1000 and a logitech Internet Navigator Keyboard Special Edition.
Microsoft Wireless keyboard and mouse are both fantastic. I've been using them for nearly 2 years and still haven't had to change the keyboard batteries (despite very heavy use).
Ahoy there. Not been on here in a while, mainly due to going back to uni and not having an internet connection for ages. But now I'm back, and in a very grumpy mood because I need a new mouse and keyboard.
Currently I'm using the horribly overpriced Logitech diNovo bluetooth combo; this is the worst keyboard and mouse known to man - DO NOT NOT NOT BUY IT, except when I sell mine on ebay. It is a travesty, and utterly craptacular, especially for games. The mouse seems to measure its position once or twice a minute, to the nearest half mile - so everything is horribly jerky. The keyboard often forgets that a button is held down, so one second you're using 'Shift' to creep along in the shadows, and the next you're hurtling off a ledge at high speed. I've experienced that with wireless keyboards before but I thought that bluetooth was supposed to be better not worse.
Anyway, I wondered what others would reccommend.
Currently I'm using the horribly overpriced Logitech diNovo bluetooth combo; this is the worst keyboard and mouse known to man - DO NOT NOT NOT BUY IT, except when I sell mine on ebay. It is a travesty, and utterly craptacular, especially for games. The mouse seems to measure its position once or twice a minute, to the nearest half mile - so everything is horribly jerky. The keyboard often forgets that a button is held down, so one second you're using 'Shift' to creep along in the shadows, and the next you're hurtling off a ledge at high speed. I've experienced that with wireless keyboards before but I thought that bluetooth was supposed to be better not worse.
Anyway, I wondered what others would reccommend.