wireless keyboard

• Wireless keyboards and KVM switch question - curlersmt
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  • don't like wireless - anon
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Wireless simply means that you don't have a wire connecting the keyboard to the computer tower.  There is a unit that plugs into the tower that controls the signal for the mouse and the keyboard, both of which have batteries in them.

As for ergonomic keyboards, opinions on those vary.  I tried the "standard" ergo keyboard from Microsoft and HATED it.  It actually slowed me down.  My sister and a former co-worker love them.   I have seen some interesting keyboards that have the sides of the keypad standing up, so your wrist is in a handshake position (much more neutral for your arms).  They're expensive, though, so I haven't tried them yet. 

http://www.safetype.com/      I saw several people on here talk about the Safetype keyboard and loved it.

http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/    I also then read a review on this keyboard that spoke highly of it. 

I think at some point I'm going to try the Kinesis Freestyle.  That gives a lot more options in terms of wrist position, plus Kinesis also has the ergo mouse as well.

I hooked up the mini receiver to the USB port, put all batteries in as directed, used the CD to install, turned off and then back on computer but when I type on the keyboard or use the mouse, nothing registers.  I have to then hook up my plug in keyboard and mouse (why I am able to type right now). 

What am I doing wrong? 

Thank you in advance!

That key printing never wear down because the letters are part of the key itself.  They just don't make them that way anymore because it is too expensive to make.  Some of the mechanical keyboards like Cherry have what they double shot key imprinting and the letters are part of the key itself and don't wear off. That IBM keyboard is very noisy from the type of keyswitch it has so you may not like that.  Logitech and Belkin make some membrane switch keyboards that are supposed to have longer lasting key imprints.  I have a logitech that has the longer lasting key imprints and it is pretty good.  You have to look on the specs to find out if has the longer lasting key printing.

I have experimented so much with keyboards and have done a lot of research.  Way too much info.  

Okay, any lefties use this keyboard? How long did it take to get used to? I use my left thumb for the space bar and I notice on a diagram of the keys that I would always be hitting the backspace key.

I'm really interested in getting a better keyboard. I destroyed my left hand and wrist the other week when I fell because I'm becoming a real klutz.

I bought the Soft Flex gloves, but they only help a little bit. My production is down because of it and it's driving me crazy. I can only type an hour without stopping and then have to rest the hand for some time.

I did buy a Microsoft 2000 keyboard but have yet to recieve it. Is this a good one?

Do you use a keyboard tray with it or just set it on the desk? Do you think a kayboard tray would be the least expensive item right now that would help with a straight keyboard?

Any info you can provide to help me in making any decision would be greatfully appreciated.

'Scuse me for being old school, but I've only ever used a straight keyboard.

For longtime comfort which is best - split keyboard mounted on chair arms or split keyboard to be used on the desk?

Also, why the preference over split keyboards that come totally apart versus split keyboards that are permanently connected at the top?

I want to revamp my office and there are so many different options.

I have 4 systems throughout the house on wireless from my cable company since my cable line only comes in at one corner of the house and it's way to costly to run it elsewhere.

Wireless has been working fine for me. 

I am so sick of all the wires! I have a cable modem, router, mouse, and keyboard all with wires, a laptop in my house with a cable modem plugged in by Ethernet, The wires drive me batty!

So what can I do to eliminate some? If I want to use the laptop in an area of the house not near the modem, how can I use the wireless net on it if we aren't in a wi-fi zone? Would a wireless router work?

i went wireless, use a router downstairs and installed (myself) an adapter to upstairs computer.......After a few weeks of frustration, turned out the adapter wasn't installed good enough so i just had to push a little harder and all the prongs connected.  Now my daughter is on wireless.  I believe Linksys (what I have) reaches 500 feet.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Cindi

I just went wireless moving from a large city to a country setting.  I work for 2 companies and one company's platform does not support a wireless connection due to "time out issues." Therefore, I have to use AOL dial-up to be able to download the work and ask that they send like 10 files at a time.  After that, I disconnect from the internet dial up connection and work in "offline mode."

The other company that I work for I have no problems with using wireless. Just a bit slower than DSL or cable.  The one problem that I have run into using my laptop is conflicts with footpedals.

Feel free to email me if you wish.

I  have a router on my main computer, which also speeds up the connection. Downloads .wav files in a flash. The router also allows The Boy to play his Xbox live in the basement.