2 Keyboards

Hey all. Just wondering if it is possible to use two keyboards / mous
on one computer. I want to run an HDMI cable from my computer to m
flat screen upstairs then use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse to navigat
my computer / web from the comfort of my living room. I just don't wan
to have to constantly be bringing the keyboard up and down stairs al
the time. My current keyboard / mouse is Microsoft Wireless 6000.
would be willing to get two bluetooth combos if I would wor
better.......if it would work at all

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Brunswick2

you can have as many keyboard and mice connected at the same time as you
like, and all of them will work at the same time

Been doing this for years

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"Brunswick2" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Hey all. Just wondering if it is possible to use two keyboards / mouse
> on one computer. I want to run an HDMI cable from my computer to my
> flat screen upstairs then use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse to navigate
> my computer / web from the comfort of my living room. I just don't want
> to have to constantly be bringing the keyboard up and down stairs all
> the time. My current keyboard / mouse is Microsoft Wireless 6000. I
> would be willing to get two bluetooth combos if I would work
> better.......if it would work at all.
>
>
> --
> Brunswick2

Hi, Brunswick2.

> My current keyboard / mouse is Microsoft Wireless 6000.

Mine, too. But my original Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse died and was
replaced under warranty by Microsoft. The new mouse is the 6000 v2.0. It
uses 2.4 GHz wireless, rather than RF or whatever the original used. Now I
have to keep the original transceiver plugged into a USB port for my
original keyboard, in addition to having the new 2.4 transceiver for my
mouse in another USB port. And they use different drivers, both included in
IntelliPoint 6.3.

Everything works, since I have plenty of USB ports. But I wanted to give
you a heads-up that you might hit problems with incompatible wireless
devices.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2009 in Win7 Ultimate x64 7000)

"Brunswick2" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Hey all. Just wondering if it is possible to use two keyboards / mouse
> on one computer. I want to run an HDMI cable from my computer to my
> flat screen upstairs then use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse to navigate
> my computer / web from the comfort of my living room. I just don't want
> to have to constantly be bringing the keyboard up and down stairs all
> the time. My current keyboard / mouse is Microsoft Wireless 6000. I
> would be willing to get two bluetooth combos if I would work
> better.......if it would work at all.
>
>
> --
> Brunswick2

Brunswick2 <> wrote in
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>
> Hey all. Just wondering if it is possible to use two keyboards / mouse
> on one computer. I want to run an HDMI cable from my computer to my
> flat screen upstairs then use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse to navigate
> my computer / web from the comfort of my living room. I just don't want
> to have to constantly be bringing the keyboard up and down stairs all
> the time. My current keyboard / mouse is Microsoft Wireless 6000. I
> would be willing to get two bluetooth combos if I would work
> better.......if it would work at all.

Chances are this idea won't work.

HDMI has distance limitations. How much do want to spend to do that ? I'd
research this first. The cost and complexity may effectively cancel this
whole prject.

The MS 6000 range is listed @ 6 ft.

Well I know that you can get 50ft rolls fo male to male HDMI cable whic
would be more than enough. I would probably need 25-30ft and that
feeding it up and through floor joists. I was kind of hoping that if
were to get two of the same bluetooth devices that it wouldn't make an
difference. Bluetooth detects bluetooth right? Any way was hoping fo
a simple solution which of course rarely ever occurs

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Brunswick2

"Brunswick2" <> wrote in message
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> Well I know that you can get 50ft rolls fo male to male HDMI cable which
> would be more than enough. I would probably need 25-30ft and thats
> feeding it up and through floor joists. I was kind of hoping that if I
> were to get two of the same bluetooth devices that it wouldn't make any
> difference. Bluetooth detects bluetooth right? Any way was hoping for
> a simple solution which of course rarely ever occurs.
>
>
> --
> Brunswick2


You would need to use something like this..

http://www.hitsgarden.com/tag/gefen/

... on a wireless keyboard and mouse setup, but there is no guarantee that it
would work the distance. There would probably be a lag problem too..


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