Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Llansome on 11/11/2014 - 15:11

I am looking for a keyboard and mouse for my pc.

will use it most for day to day routine but kids may use them to play games ( simple games only not complicated video games as they are still very young, 3~6 years old).

the keyboard needs to be quiet as don't want to interrupt kids when they are sleeping.

prefer wireless but from experience cordless mouse and keyboard always built with poor quality, stop working after a few months and the mouse is not as responsive as those wired.

please recommend. don't care about the brand but have a tight budget of around $50 all together.

Cheers!

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Comments

  • ProjectZero on 11/11/2014 - 15:22

    To be perfectly honest, there doesn't seem to be much requirement. Any cheapy membrane kb (pretty much all kb that doesn't state "gaming" or mechanical) will be fine. Perhaps check out the cheap logitech kb and mouse packs?

    • lansome on 11/11/2014 - 15:27

      thanks for your reply. do you know which model has solid quality and quiet when typing the keyboard?

      • ProjectZero on 11/11/2014 - 15:36

        Sorry I personally haven't used Logitech KB and mouse for quite some time now, I did have the MK210 (or something like that) wireless combo that seemed to be pretty sturdy.

        But the set i had cost $100 when i bought it. With a budget of $50, I'd think they're all feel about the same.

  • adamren on 11/11/2014 - 16:54

    Clearance store: http://www.logitechshop.com.au

  • Richardc on 11/11/2014 - 18:13

    Officeworks dicksmith Myer have some display, go and try

  • altomic on 13/11/2014 - 08:57
    +1

    go and try out some keyboards. I have a microsoft 800 wireless keyboard + mouse. the mouse buttons click when I press them - it's been going strong for a while. may interrupt sleep.

  • exonerate on 14/11/2014 - 02:56

    Hi lansome !
    I'd recommend the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 or 5000
    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-au/p/wireless-desktop-3…
    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-au/p/wireless-comfort-d…
    But don't bother with the RRPs on the site as you can get it much cheaper at an MSY (3000 - $46; 5000 - $57)
    I've been using the 3000 set since early mid year (buying it when Microsoft had a 30% cashback promotion which is expired now; https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/145801; most likely yearly if you wish to wait for some good savings) and I can say that both sets are definitely durable and reliable, solid performance with moderate to heavy daily use and quite easy to keep clean.
    Some notes would be that the 3000 keyboard is a straight design (from the pictures) and the mouse material is rubbery on the sides but plastic on the click buttons, all of which is personal preference compared to the 5000 which is on par, if not better than the 3000, I bought the 5000 a few months ago and it's the newer model, uses a curved ergonomic design (ref pictures as well).
    Both mice use Microsoft's 'blutrack' technology (optical, laser, blutrack etc.) and it works on any solid surface, desk, table, floor, chairs even on the bedsheets and fabrics which is neat.
    The desktop set is wireless and uses one single dongle (usb wireless receiver unit) for the keyboard and the mouse which is convenient, but Microsoft's dongles for standard designs are small-average sized at about 3-4cm sticking out of the PC whereas from the Logitech's I've used their dongles are very small at about 1cm or less even; just letting you know to keep in mind if this is a consideration for you as well. But if you're plugging it in via the back of the tower, there should be no worries of the kids knocking it off and snapping etc.
    Also one difference is that some Logitech mice feature a button to toggle between notched mouse scroll where you can feel it move each segment of the wheel with strong control and switch it to free school where it just spins and spins; both have their purposes depending on the length of the material scrolling through and gaming etc. whereas Microsoft mice only have normal free scroll.
    Microsoft mice and keyboard, at least the 3000 and 5000, don't have an 'off' switch so it will be constantly draining batteries (2 AA ea) continuously I guess, and I change the mouse every 3 months and the keyboard 6 months+, however there is a little button on the mouse where the dongle fits in to be stored which depresses a button and can turn off the mice, but that's a bit troublesome having to detach the dongle every time etc. Some eneloops or even IKEA stock cheap batteries and you should be set !
    In regards to the typing sound, although not whisper quiet as my laptop keys it is, in my opinion, quieter than the completely standard generic models and I've spent many late nights typing and haven't woken anyone up.
    I also found that officeworks stocks and sells the Microsoft 3000 and 5000 so definitely check it out in store first if they have it on display and play around with the keys to see how loud it is for your preference.
    And you can always get 5% price beat at officeworks (http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/SearchDisplay?searchTerm=…) using MSY prices, and maybe even try haggling a 20% discount with the Officeworks parents guarantee back to school dealio : https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/168443
    And I've had no problems with reliability, performance, responsiveness etc over time so shouldn't be a problem !
    (obligatory disclaimer; buy at own risk and responsibility hehe)

  • MasterScythe on 18/11/2014 - 20:35

    I'd recommend an apple keyboard and mouse. They fit your requirements perfectly, even on a windows machine.

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