Looking for : Laser Mouse and keyboard

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding suitable laser mice and keyboards for use in France, considering factors such as price, compatibility, and specific features like backlighting and keyboard layout. Participants share their opinions on various products and their experiences with different types of input devices.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about a specific laser mouse and mouse pad, questioning their quality and suitability for a PC.
  • Another participant suggests that laser mice typically do not require a mouse pad, but acknowledges the need for one due to the condition of the user's desk.
  • Concerns are raised about the keyboard's lack of ergonomic design and whether any keyboard would suffice for general use.
  • A participant expresses a preference for a keyboard with aligned keys and questions the necessity of ergonomic features.
  • Discussion includes the preference for USB versus PS/2 connections, with one participant noting a slight delay with USB connections.
  • Participants share alternative solutions for mouse pads, including using cardboard, while one prefers to purchase a dedicated pad for cleanliness.
  • There is a consideration of whether a better keyboard option exists at a similar price point, given the constraints of shipping costs from the USA.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the necessity of ergonomic features in keyboards and the need for mouse pads. There is no consensus on the best products, and multiple viewpoints on the suitability of the discussed items remain unresolved.

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Participants mention specific product links and prices, but there are no definitive conclusions reached regarding the quality or performance of the suggested items. The discussion reflects personal preferences and experiences rather than established recommendations.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking advice on purchasing laser mice and keyboards, particularly in the context of availability and pricing in France, may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi

Knowing that i live in France (40 USD to import from USA which is expensive)
I am currently looking for :

1) A Laser mouse (around 25 - 50 euros)
is this one good :
Mouse : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000U75V02/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Mouse pad : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LXXRB0/?tag=pfamazon01-20

2) a Keyboard (around 75 euros)
- Must be Qwerty (not easy to find here)
- Backlight if possible
I found one without backlight, but is it good ?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FM7BGY/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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Logitech are usually good. I couldn't understand what is the second item... is it a pad for the mouse? if it is, you probably don't need one. Laser mouse's don't need a pad.
About the keyboard, I don't see what it's all about. Unless you use it a lot (and then you should buy ergonomic keyboard), any keyboard should satisfy you, at least as I see it...

Anyhow, I couldn't read any details, I don't know French...
Good luck.
 
1 ) That is the same mouse in amazon.com (in english)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TKHBDK/?tag=pfamazon01-20
- i don't have a notebook, but it should work on a PC right ?
- yes the second item is a pad, its because on my computer desk, the wood is wearing away, there's holes everywhere, not a very flat surface, and i prefer keeping some precision.

2) that is the same keyboard in amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002CPBUK/?tag=pfamazon01-20
- and i don't want a ergonic keyboard with keys that are not straight. I prefer staying with a keyboard where keys are all aligned XD

can you tell me if the keyboard and mouse that i think i will be buying soon are good, i mean that i won't have any bad surprises ?
 
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It supposes to work on a PC too. Though, you should notice two things:
1) It connects through a USB. Not a big deal, but I rather PS/2. The USB connection requires more process time. As I said, not a big deal, but I prefer to buy a USB-PS/2 transformer.
2) I understand it a small mouse, which is why it's for notebooks. I don't think it'll be very comfort... But as you want.

About the pad, you don't have to spend so much. What I do in such cases is just taking a small piece of carton or Bristol board, cover it with an old/used paper, and here you have! a shiny new pad.

Keyboard - as I said before, keyboard is a keyboard is a keyboard (I hope this saying exist also in English), as long as you don't need a very comfort keyboard, I see no reason for hesitations.

I've never tried this specific products, so I'm sorry, but I can't ensure there will be no bad surprises...
 
Its ok, i have a USB-PS/2 converter.
but since u just told me the mouse was small, ill look for another one
this one looks good :
French : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NIJ438/?tag=pfamazon01-20
English : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ODN7VM/?tag=pfamazon01-20

For the mouse pad, i have already used Carton for 2 years, but every 2 weeks it gets dirty, and i have to change. For 8 euros, its worth it for me to buy a clean thing.

For the keybaord, i was just wondering, if for about the same price : 35 euros, i could have something better.
since i don't want to pay 40 euros transport taxes, i only have choice between those for QWerty keyboards :
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ODN7VM/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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