I'm looking at hooking a PC up to the TV. Mainly so I can download movies.
I'd like to set the PC up in the TV cabinet and then use a keyboard from my easy chair about fifteen feet away. I had the SO buy a cordless keyboard and mouse, $80. I don't see anything on the box about range and its in a package that must be destroyed to open - no returns. The one she picked out is a Logitech LX710 laser.
Will this idea work? Is this the best unit for the job?
My Dell wireless keyboard does not work from 14 feet away.
Hi Don
Would it be practical to use a USB extension cable to re-locate the computer's wireless USB device so it can be in a simple reflector, like a small "Wok"
Jerry
I picked up a Gyration 2.4 Ghz wireless set for the same duty, supposed to be 30' range. Don't have that much clear space in the place, so it's been untested. Works from one side of the room to the other, though, and around the corner. Circus City has been carrying them,
Stan
I picked up a Gyration 2.4 Ghz wireless set for the same duty, supposed to be 30' range. Don't have that much clear space in the place, so it's been untested. Works from one side of the room to the other, though, and around the corner. Circus City has been carrying them,
Stan
I've had a Gyration for 3 years and, when using it inside a 38' RV, found that I could type a lot farther away from the screen than I could read what I'd typed.
The keyboard DOES eat "AAA" batteries, though...
"Karl Townsend" wrote in message news:oCm2h.1152$ snipped-for-privacy@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
I'm typing on a Logitech Y-RC14 that I've had for a couple of years. Just went into another room---20 feet away, through two sheetrock walls, no line of sight to the receiver. Worked fine. No idea on your laser unit, I'm assuming it's line-of-sight. Ask Logitech?
Bill
I think the add-on RF links would work OK without needing a wok.
I have a webtv wireless keyboard that also functions as a TV remote. I am about 12 feet from my 32" tv/monitor and it works fine. Two AA batteries last over 6 months. I have been as much as twenty feet away and it still works perfectly
I am a little confused re. Karl's description of "Logitech LX710 laser" and some of the replies posted. The replies seem to indicate general RF devices in the gHz range of frequencies. Same as with Jerry's question about using a wok as a gain antenna. Laser emissions are very sharp and limited to exact line of sight, whereas general RF usu. emanates in a spherical pattern. Why am I confused here ?
It has a cordless "laser" mouse... with RF connection to computer. "...delivers a new pinnacle of performance no optical mouse can match. With an incredible 20x more sensitivity to surface detail-or tracking power-than optical, laser can track reliably even on tricky polished or wood-grain surfaces." David
Karl asked two separate questions:
It appears that no one has hands on experience with his particular laser unit, or possible ANY laser unit. There has been zero replies as to whether a laser would/would not satisfy his requirements. So there really hasn't been an answer posted to question 1.
There have been several replies describing the performance of RF units, including my own. Not really an answer to question 2, (it may not be the BEST), but at least anecdotal evidence that a RF unit may perform the desired task.
Still confused? Me too!
Bill
The laser is the source of illumination for the optical mouse function, has nothing to do with communications.
A laser mouse could communicate either via a cord (USB) or via wireless. If it is wireless (which usually means radio) then it is a wireless laser mouse.
>OK - now I get it. The merchandising sharpies make sure you know their optical mouse is lazer sourced. ( I have one) But the RF connection between the keyboard and PC is ordinary RF. It makes me wonder why we don't call our HDDs and floppies lazer devices. I suppose the merchandising weinies didn't want to confuse us with that one.
There aren't any lasers in HD's and floppies. They use magnets. Perhaps your thinking of CD's?
IIRC lazer is a class of dinghy. One could call anything lazer since it doesn't imply LASER :-)
Mark Rand RTFM
Yeah - that!
Jeeeze, I meant Lazer as is kin to Razor. Aren't all those little groovies and bumps cut into the plastic?
My Logitech does about 6' - it is a Y RR54 keyboard and mouse.
I believe most are limited for company offices. Don't want to drive the Bosses computer do you !!!
Martin
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Bill Marrs wrote:
I have a Logitech laser mouse in the Shop - the laser is pointing to the table! It works just fine on my WWII Navy gray - Everlast - linoleum top. It uses RF to talk back to the cradle so the USB line can be driven. They are very high resolution mice. I use it in CAD.
It works on most surfaces except flat Green surface. It absorbs the laser I assume. Martin
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Robert Sw> I am a little confused re. Karl's description of "Logitech LX710 laser" and
They are not designed to have 500 in a room. Just one TV and a single user. So the range was living room length or such.
The Wireless USB chips have 100' range when properly matched and setup. Often that range isn't wanted and therefore modified.
Martin
Martin H. Eastburn @ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net NRA LOH & Endowment Member NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member
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