laserblazer Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 I have to move a desk because it's a fire hazard and it will mean running a 15m vga cable (through an active splitter) and I also need to get the keyboard/mouse connected. This has to be done on the cheap, so do I buy an £85 wireless keyboard/mouse or use a couple of these? UNBRANDED|MIT-1|USB EXTENDER | CPC. Or is there another solution?
MK-2 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 why £85 wireless keyboard and mouse? you can get some for about 20/25? I'm sure we had a logitech cordless desktop for about £30 at one point
Dom_ Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 You can get a decent dell wireless KB + mouse for about £18... £85 is mental! 1
localzuk Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 I have one of these Trust Minimalist Wireless USB Keyboard and Mouse Set - Black - Aria Technology Works brilliantly, and super cheap. 1
Rawns Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Microsoft Wireless Mouse & Keyboard. £13 on Ebuyer: Microsoft Black Wireless Optical Desktop 700 - USB UK.. | Ebuyer.com 1
MK-2 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 i think the consensus is that you buy a wireless desktop solution....just not for £85
laserblazer Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 I got an £18 one for the hall and I'm forever having to get it going again. It needs to be able to reach 15m plus and have a reliable multi-channel capability for when we put more into adjacent classrooms. Localuk, if you're saying the Trust one fits the bill then I trust you.
Rawns Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 ...not to mention those USB Extenders are "No Longer Manufacture"
localzuk Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 I got an £18 one for the hall and I'm forever having to get it going again. It needs to be able to reach 15m plus and have a reliable multi-channel capability for when we put more into adjacent classrooms. Localuk, if you're saying the Trust one fits the bill then I trust you. I wouldn't say it would manage 15m though. I've taken mine to 5m and it was fine. 15m would likely be a bit much IMO. (Can't test it, as I don't have 15m of space to test that in). EDIT: Trust only recommend up to 3m, so 15m would be completely out.
plexer Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 CDL Micro - USB over Cat5e Extender - Product Details usb over cat5 Ben 1
Iain.Faulkner Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Have you heard of a product called Gyromouse? I've bought these in the past and although not cheap (although I don't think they were £85) the range on them is incredible.
laserblazer Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 Have you heard of a product called Gyromouse? I've bought these in the past and although not cheap (although I don't think they were £85) the range on them is incredible. We had one in the hall that the kids wrecked. You're right, they go for miles, which might be an issue.
Rawns Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 This one has a 30 meter range, but is a more costly option compared to the USB -> CAT5 option: Accuratus Bluetooth Palm Sized Backlit Keyboard with.. | Ebuyer.com Looks interesting though.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now