it's only $80

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:07 pm

was discussing this with George, I would so buy this if it were $40 instead

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:43 pm

Maybe they'll give a discount for a group order?

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:04 pm

I doubt we have enough volume for group/bulk discount

quantus · Post by **quantus** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:20 pm

2.4 ghz single channel
Multiple units within 45 foot range not recommended

Ummm, those are kinda deal breakers for me...

George · Post by **George** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:38 pm

It's $60 at NewEgg and got pretty good reviews.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6823130006

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:33 pm

George, any thoughts? I am thinking about buying one.

George · Post by **George** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:48 pm

I've been pretty satisfied. It's annoying to try to use in the dark, since a bunch of keys are in non-standard places. It's also annoying that it doesn't have a middle mouse button for Firefox. It's not quite as fast as a real mouse for some activities, but it's good enough that I haven't considered putting a real mouse back on that computer. So, yeah, I'd recommend it.

I think I saw it discounted in one of newegg's recent e-mails.

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:39 pm

touch pad can suck my cock.

damn you vinny!!

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:39 pm

I've been using the Logitech diNovo Edge ( newegg ) for a few weeks. It's more expensive ( got it for ~$110 after rebate ) but it's very nice. I particularly like the touchpad.

The biggest con, other than price, is the lack of numpad functionality (I mapped some numkeys to the customizable function keys). It also lacks a middle mouse button. Other than that, it's been great.

As for advantages, it uses Bluetooth, has a charging base, charges ridiculously fast (<2 hours) and lasts for ~one month per charge with heavy usage.

Edit: VLSmooth: Deleted and re-posted to show it's a new post, since edits do not notify.

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:41 pm

Peijen wrote:touch pad can suck my cock.

I generally feel a touchpad is more reliable with no moving parts. Subjectively, it's easier to control and more accurate. On the otherhand, having a touchpad suck your cock is pretty impressive.

Peijen wrote:damn you vinny!!

What's the proper procedure to edit a post and make it new? Or is it better just to make a new post with the new info potentially cluttering the thread?

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:43 pm

Also, the diNovo has a two left mouse buttons. One on the right under the touchpad, and one on the left side, for easy two hand usage (right-thumb on the right touchpad, left-thumb on the left-side left mouse button if you're holding the keyboard).

quantus · Post by **quantus** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:04 am

VLSmooth wrote:What's the proper procedure to edit a post and make it new? Or is it better just to make a new post with the new info potentially cluttering the thread?

Just edit the original post and make a brief new post saying what you changed... That's what I've seen often. Anyone else seen anything different? This doesn't work so well, if you're changing the meaning of the original post, but is fine if you're changing something minor like a price or something else that can fluctuate.

George · Post by **George** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:48 pm

The trackball one has a scroll wheel hidden under the left front corner and a second left mouse button under the right corner. Not visible in any of the pictures that I recall, but means you can hold it like a game controller. It's not quite usable one handed, since the right button is on the far side.

Some of the recent bluetooth keyboards have been getting bad reviews for mouse lag. This one seems OK.

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:40 pm

In case people are interested in a solid $15 wireless keyboard and mouse deal (no rebates, heck free after rebate).

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/807856/

Peijen · Post by **Peijen** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:27 pm

$50, not sure how it compare to the one George got. Will post review after mine comes.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:44 am

Since I was talking to vinny and completely ignored this thread before, I got a keyboard w/ trackball during my holiday shopping because I was tired of using a mouse in front of the tv.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6823166079

works fine so far. now I guess ill need to get a ps3 remote.

George · Post by **George** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:04 pm

Yeah, that's the one I got.

VLSmooth · Post by **VLSmooth** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 6:06 pm

Hmm... re-branded or the company changed names I guess?

Adesso: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6823166079
X-Gene: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6823130006

George · Post by **George** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:56 am

More likely there are several importers all doing business with one factory.

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