On 2014-01-25 21:06, MadmanRB wrote:
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> robin_listas;2619226 Wrote:
>> I don’t own any wireless keyboard or mice. But a fried does, and he has
>> to replace mice batteries about twice a month, minimum.
>
> Must be a really **** wireless device.
> or really bad batteries.
Or he uses the mouse a lot.
The mouse was a freebie that came with the laptop bag.
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Cheers / Saludos,
Carlos E. R.
(from 12.3 x86_64 “Dartmouth” at Telcontar)
That’s weird, I’ve four logitech wireless kbd/mouse combos, a 2 or 3-year old EX100 that I use, an older EX110 and two cheap mk220 I keep as spares. I retired the EX110 after 2 or 3 years because it was too heavy, but it still works perfectly. I’ve also had a number of PS-2 wired kbds, all quite good - still have a white one with wrist rest that got superseded by the wireless models.
Battery life varies, but it’s at least 8-12 months for kbds and 2-4 months for mice, with some much longer than that. At the beginning I used rechargeable batteries, but for the mouse at least alkaline ones are more practical for me.
I’ve also seen crappy mouses - not logitech - that would drain two batteries in a couple of weeks. You get what you pay for…
IMO wireless is much more practical if you’re not a gamer, the only negative point is the lack of caps/scrool/num lights. Windows have the kbd drivers that put a notification in the taksbar, and in oS 11.4/KDE4 I could have a caps lock state notification pop up when the key was pressed, but I couldn’t set it in 12.3/KDE4.
On Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:23:07 +0000, Carlos E. R. wrote:
> On 2014-01-25 06:16, MadmanRB wrote:
>> Well yes batteries are bad for the environment though there are battery
>> recycling centers and most modern battery life is quite good (ranging
>> 6-12 months)
>> The one I have claims 18 months of battery life, we will see if that is
>> true.
>
> I don’t own any wireless keyboard or mice. But a fried does, and he has
> to replace mice batteries about twice a month, minimum.
I’ve got a Logitech bluetooth wireless mouse that I’ve used
intermittently for almost 2 years now (got it for my laptop when I’m not
working at home). Haven’t had to change the batteries more than once.
But it’s not in constant use.
If we’re concerned about the environmental impacts of the use of small
electronics such as mice, though, then maybe it’s time to give up laptops
(and computers, for that matter).
Jim
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On Sat, 25 Jan 2014 20:23:06 +0000, Carlos E. R. wrote:
> The mouse was a freebie that came with the laptop bag.
So not a very good quality device, then. 
Jim
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On 2014-01-26 20:39, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sat, 25 Jan 2014 20:23:06 +0000, Carlos E. R. wrote:
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>> The mouse was a freebie that came with the laptop bag.
>
> So not a very good quality device, then.
So it seems 
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Cheers / Saludos,
Carlos E. R.
(from 12.3 x86_64 “Dartmouth” at Telcontar)
On 2014-01-26 20:36, brunomcl wrote:
> IMO wireless is much more practical if you’re not a gamer, the only
> negative point is the lack of caps/scrool/num lights. Windows have the
> kbd drivers that put a notification in the taksbar, and in oS 11.4/KDE4
> I could have a caps lock state notification pop up when the key was
> pressed, but I couldn’t set it in 12.3/KDE4.
I’m also concerned about privacy. That’s what puts me out.
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Cheers / Saludos,
Carlos E. R.
(from 12.3 x86_64 “Dartmouth” at Telcontar)
On 2014-01-26, brunomcl <brunomcl@no-mx.forums.opensuse.org> wrote:
> IMO wireless is much more practical if you’re not a gamer, the only
> negative point is the lack of caps/scrool/num lights.
IMO if you type a lot, you should use a mechanical keyboard (preferably with Cherry Blue or Brown MX switches). Since
virtually all wireless keyboards use membrane contacts, they are unsuitable for serious coders.
I don’t, actually. And I do like not having a cable tying the kbd. However I’ve yet to try a Cherry switch one, they are hard to come by were I live, and when they do, they come at a hefty premium 
Double post, sorry…
On 2014-01-28, brunomcl <brunomcl@no-mx.forums.opensuse.org> wrote:
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> flymail;2619745 Wrote:
>> if you type a lot…
>
> I don’t, actually. And I do like not having a cable tying the kbd.
> However I’ve yet to try a Cherry switch one, they are hard to come by
> were I live, and when they do, they come at a hefty premium
If, as you say, you don’t type a lot, there’s no point you investing in a mechanical keyboard. A wireless keyboard
solution generally is not a good option for those people who do however.
> Yeah I know, mainly my new keyboard that I am typing on now.
> My friggin $60 logitech keyboard had only 8 months of life but nope it
> no longer functions and I did nothing wrong…
I have a Siig wireless keyboard mouse combo that has been phenomenal.
http://www.siig.com/it-products/keyboards/wireless/wireless-multimedia-
keyboard-mouse.html
Find it on the cheap sometimes at local retailers.
I see SIIG products every so often, next time I will take one into consideration.
I was just under the gun as cant use my computer without a keyboard and needed a cheap replacement.
this keyboard was about $25 US and better then the ones that were for $18
I also had a Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard. I liked the keyboard as it had lighted keys. I usually keep the room fairly dark. But, it didn’t last long. Gave me problems when I built the new computer. I think the board was too fast, or the USB didn’t come up right or something. Anyway, I replaced it with a Razor Blackwidow keyboard. Love it! It’s wired and lit and has the Cherry Blue keys. It eliminated about 50 % of my Fat Finger errors. Obviously, my typing speed has increased dramatically, and the frustration level of editing everything reduced the same. So, I replaced the mouse with a Razor Taipa wired mouse. The response difference was quite noticeable. I don’t do gaming, but I do appreciate the increased response.
Bart
This depends on a number of factors such as how well you treat your products, length of time, etc. Let us know here at http://www.opensuse.org if you experience other problems.