Keyboard and mouse

[gigantojim]

Hi

I`am looking to purchase a new keyboard and mouse and wondered if anyone had any ideas.

I`am looking for a keyboard and mouse combo, optical & wireless.

I do a lot of typing but I play games too, so wanted something that was pretty good for both.

I`ve been looking online and either the combo`s are crap or buying the keyboard and mouse seperatley are a bit expensive.

I wouldnt mind them being rechargable too, I aint organised enough to keep spares, lol.

If anyone sees any good ones, I`d appreciate a link here.

( I`am in the UK, btw )

Thanks again
Jim

[gigantojim]

**** all these responses are leaving me somewhat speechless.

Glad I signed up to these forums

[Trotter]

Dunno what to tell you, mi amigo. Wireless is alright, but not the best for gaming. Give me a wired mouse any day for that, especially my Razer.

Logitech makes some good wireless combos, as does Microsoft and Kensington.

Here's some links. I know that they are NewEgg, and that NewEgg doesn't ship to the UK, but they will give you an idea.

Newegg.com - Microsoft 69N-00013s Black 104 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Ergonomics Wireless Optical Desktop 3000 Mouse Included - OEM
Newegg.com - Microsoft 65W-00001 Gray 105 Normal Keys 9 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Ergonomics Optical Desktop 3000 Mouse Included - Retail
Newegg.com - Logitech 967496-0403 2-Tone 104 Normal Keys 11 Function Keys USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Slim Cordless Rechargeable Desktop Mouse Included - OEM
Newegg.com - Logitech MX3000 2-Tone 103 Normal Keys 34 Function Keys USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Standard Desktop Laser Mouse Included - Retail
Newegg.com - Microsoft 69M-00006S Gray&Black 104 Normal Keys 24 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard & Mouse Mouse Included - OEM
Newegg.com - Microsoft BX200004 Silver & Black 102 Normal Keys 21 Function keys + Zoom Slider Function Keys PS/2 RF Wireless Ergonomics Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail
Newegg.com - Logitech 967692-0403 Beige & Black 105 Normal Keys 12 Function Keys USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Ergonomics Desktop Comfort Laser Mouse Included - Retail

Patience IS a virtue, ya know.

[BryanJK]

since your in the UK it's kinda harder to find things...
heres a nice microsoft set, though its a little pricey...
If you can find a G11 or G15 keyboard by Logitech, those are nice... (G11 just doesn't have the screen, but I rarely use the screen anyways)... and a nice mouse is a Logitech G5 (not wireless), or G7 (wireless) but the wireless one cost a bit more, but also is nicer. Hope that helps...

[gigantojim]

k, thanks for the info guys.

I have wireless at the mo and it seems to work sweet for gaming, but I`ve noticed when searching for gaming mice etc that they are all wired, so they must be best.

I might splash out a bit and buy these seperate then.

Thanks again
Jim

[Whirlwind]

If you decide to buy them seperate, and you don't mind wired......

I recommend the Saitek Eclipse keyboard.....awsome for gaming and it lights up so you can see the keys in total darkness

Razer mouse.....you won't be disappointed with this

[Trotter]

Razer mouse.....you won't be disappointed with this

[jonny_uk]

Ive had an old packard bell optical wireless mouse which was fine for online gaming, and now ive got a Logitech MX 1000 laser wireless mouse and its great, spot on for Battlefield 2142, and if it plays that game fine it will work well with any games.
I wouldnt buy a wired mouse agian, no point