Hi, Bradley.
"Long lasting"? As in "wearing out"? I've had wired keyboards for 5 years
or more and they were still going when I decided to get a newer one. My
current Microsoft wireless desktop 6000 is dirty but still functions as well
as ever, but it's only a couple of years old.
Batteries in this keyboard and mouse are simple AAs and each device uses a
pair of them. I can choose to use the cheapest batteries or long-lasting
rechargeables - or anywhere in between. I mostly use rechargeables (RayOVac
or Energizer or Duracell - whatever's handy or on sale), with no specific
recharging schedule; I just use them until I start getting flaky
performance, then swap them for fresh ones. Each recharge lasts a month or
two. My computer runs more than 12 hours most days, with me actively using
it about half that time.
When I put the little wireless transmitter on my desk, just a foot or two
from the mouse and keyboard, performance was spotty. I moved the
transmitter to my bookcase, about 5 feet from my desk with a clear line of
sight, and performance got much better. There must have been too much
interference from objects on my desk. And now, the one cord to the
transmitter is also off my desk.
For me, wireless is better. The minor hassle of replacing batteries now and
then is far outweighed by being freed from the cords. ;^}
RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)
"Bradley" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Please tell me whether A wireless keyboard is more long lasting than a
> wired keyboard?
>
> I have only 3 options available.
>
> 1)Logitech EX 110
> 2)Labtec Wireless media desktop 800
> 3)Microsoft Wired keyboard & Mouse 500
>
>
> Please tell me whether wireless wont give nay problems later on and
> will it be good to go for Microsft Wireld keyboard or the Logitech
> wireless?
>
>
> Also how long is the battery life of The Keyboard as well as the mouse?
> say if I use 3 hrs daily on average
>
>
> --
> Bradley