Thinkpads Forum

I was thinking, instead of just purchasing a bluetooth mouse as stated on my previous thread, to get a keyboard/mouse combination.

So far I like this combination, which the funky keyboard, and comfortable mouse that a tested out at the store.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/produ ... NTID=10776

I could get that for about $120 which seems good for a desktop solution. Has anyone used this setup?

Every once in a while I consider getting a bluetooth keyboard (my tp has built in bluetooth), but when when I compare prices with normal wireless keyboards it just isn't worth it. Bluetooth seems to at least double the price.

If it's what you want to do though, I'm a big fan of logitech keyboards.

True, BT items are way over priced but I couldnt pass up this good deal here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... L:RTQ:US:1
I just won this auction for the same keyboard combo listed above.
I think its a pretty good deal considering this goes for $150 plus.

Glad you found one. Me, I used to be a huge Logitech fan (still have their first wireless mouse, and yes, it works fine; but I miss my my dear, deceased TrackMan Traveler). But their recent keyboards, every one I've tried out, felt terrible, even worse than my TP Chicony keyboard. Unforgiveable in a desktop keyboard.

I'm frankly frustrated that BT hasn't become more ubiquitous. I want a BT enabled digicam, BT printer,... but they seem to be hiding somewhere.

It was a good deal for like new condition. CompUSA has this for $150, I paid about $80 with shipping from cali. The only problem I predict would be connectivity issues with bluetooth and the devices.

I have been reading around and bluetooth devices seem to have a time-out period which shuts down the device within a certain period of time (2-10) mins or when the computer goes into standby mode which would require reconnection of the devices. They also just shut down periodically from what I read but Ill soon find out when I recieve my set.

I am currently using a wireless Logitech/mouse combo that I purchased back in 2001 and its still operating like champ.

ThinkPad wrote:I have been reading around and bluetooth devices seem to have a time-out period which shuts down the device within a certain period of time (2-10) mins or when the computer goes into standby mode which would require reconnection of the devices. They also just shut down periodically from what I read but Ill soon find out when I recieve my set.

Smells like misinformation to me. My BT headset stays on until the battery dies. I've been using my Wacom tablet/mouse for the past hour without any interruptions. Now ... some peripherals may be stateful. But a BT printer that shuts down and stops listening would not be a fast seller, me thinks. A keyboard/mouse set that shuts down on you would likewise be a hard sell.

You'll see....

BTW, *today only* www.woot.com is [edit] selling MX5000 keyboard/mice sets (refurbished) for $75. In case anyone is shopping for one.

[edit 08 May 06] Deal over, no longer available at Woot.com.

davidspalding wrote:BTW, *today only* www.woot.com is stilling MX5000 keyboard/mice sets (refurbished) for $75. In case anyone is shopping for one.

No way!! Well I paid about the same price

Just recieved the bluetooth set and so far it works flawlessly. It connected right up and there were no issues as of yet. No more wires!

As Toyota used to harp, "Oh, what a feeling," eh?

I got the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth on ebay from seller consumersolutions. It ended up being around $35 after shipping. Not brand new and it did not come with a bluetooth dongle but I have the built in Bluetooth so that wasn't an issue. I use the mouse and keyboard religiously. Definitely worth the $35!