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General discussion

Keyboard selection

Aug 11, 2009 9:13AM PDT

I would like some advice on what keyboard I should get for my system.

I am using a 60" T.V. as the display for my computer, so I need to be far enough away from the screen to enjoy it. It is in the basement living room, about 15' from the couch.

I want a quality wireless keyboard that won't make me bankrupt, my current wireless keyboard does not work at the range.
One feature I would be interested in is any kind of illumination, glow in the dark, backlight, whatever.
If it is a gaming keyboard, that would be just fine, as long as it does not cost a fortune. A gaming keyboard is not necessary, but preferable.

I have looked at IOGEAR, and they have a keyboard with a 33' range, I just don't know how well it would work, and I don't need the mouse that comes with it, I have a Logitech G7 mouse. Logitech has some really nice wired gaming keyboards, (The G19 and the G15 are too expensive, but the G11 might work) I just don't know how long their cords are. Their wireless K350 looks really nice, but I need to know if its range is good enough.

Priorities:
1 - Works well long range, quality.
2 - Some kind of illumination.
3 - Gaming grade

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Keyboard(s)
Aug 12, 2009 12:42AM PDT

For range, Bluetooth, range 25 to 30 feet. Check spec on your unit to see if Bluetooth is an option.

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Wireless keyboards
Aug 12, 2009 8:12AM PDT