Can anyone help me find a new mouse and keyboard??!

posted on April 28th, 2009, 8:44 pm

Ok, I know this is WAAAY off-topic, but I'm putting together a new box and I'm looking for a good wireless keyboard and mouse, preferably under $120 U.S.  I really want something like the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3100 which comes with the Logitech MX 1000. 

Here are my 3 main requirements.  I'm looking to spend AT MOST $150 U.S., I want it to be 100% functional...preferably new, AND I want the mouse reciever to also be a charging dock for the wireless mouse (preferably laser).

If anyone knows where I can get a MX3100 or MX1000 new or slightly used, please let me know.  I've been all-over Logitech providers, Amazon, Newegg, Pricewatch, etc. and I can't find what I'm looking for.  I know most of us are nerdy gamers, so help a brother out!! :-p

[Dircome]

posted on April 28th, 2009, 9:20 pm

Last edited by Dircome on April 28th, 2009, 9:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.

The Logitech mx revolution is a very nice mouse. I have the lil bro of it, the Vx nano mouse and it is very nice (just play with the scoll wheel). So i would recemend the Cordless Desktop® MX™ 5500 Revolution. Logitech lists it at $170 however by shopping online you should be able to get it cheaper. No matter what your choice you should go to a store and try out the keyboard and mice there.

Edit: There is a cheaper one that uses the same scroll wheel tech. Its called the Cordless Desktop® Wave Pro™ and its 130 dollars.

posted on April 28th, 2009, 9:48 pm

eh...all of these have separate recievers and chargers.  but thanks for trying.  i'll look some more into it.  though idk what i'm gonna find cause i spent like 3 hours lookin last night.

posted on April 29th, 2009, 1:08 am

Anyone have any ideas?

posted on April 29th, 2009, 1:29 am

O i see well you might be better of to buy the mouse you like the most and then just to buy a wired keyboard unless you have to have it mobile.

[Phoenix]

posted on April 29th, 2009, 8:46 pm

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Before you buy, it's worth considering other options too as the ones you've specified are great but may not be suited to you. Personally I've tried a few Logitech Mice and hated them and a number of their keyboards have felt "tacky" in my opinion.

I thought I'd try out Microsoft's Habu (mouse) and Reclusa (keyboard) since I've been fairly impressed by past Microsoft peripherals.

Now I'm slightly sidetracking here but my old Microsoft Intellimouse 1.1 was EPIC for a budget mouse. I smashed it with a hammer and drove a screwdriver into it's side and twisted it with the intent of destroying it's internals and it STILL worked. All the buttons functioned, the mouse wheel scrolled and laser tracker tracked and even now, are all in working order, despite being savagely attacked. I actually still keep it as a spare now, after my Habu.


Now, in reference to my current peripherals, I dislike the Keyboard. The buttons function well enough and feel alright but the button placement is not to my preference. It has hotkeys but they are stupidly placed imo and tend to get in the way of more useful keys like "shift", "Caps Lock" and "Tab". It is also a dust magnet and the clip-on extension is naff and breaks too easily. It's also too expensive for what it is imo.

The Habu Mouse is more impressive. It is basically a Razer mouse with a Microsoft label on it. Comes with all the usual gimmicks like neon lights (which can be turned off thankfully) and a removable side panel to reconfigure the button positions (not needed on the mouse but in retrospect, the keyboard could do with this). On a more useful note, it is accurate to 2000dpi and can have a Polling Rate of up to 1000Hz, as well as buttons that can switch between modes rather easily. The most up to date software functions efficiently as well, which is obviously good. From a personal view point, I like the Habu because it fits in my hand rather nicely and all the buttons are conveniently right under my fingertips so it seems that my hand is the exact match for this mouse. I think the prices have come down a bit so it might be worth a look.


To sum up - I'd recommend the Habu mouse but not the keyboard. Both were obviously designed as a pair but the mouse is a much nicer peripheral. Both are also wired but to be honest, that should not be an issue unless you intend to use you pc while not sitting at the desk. Indeed, wireLESS mice are not so good for gaming imo - not so responsive. They also tend to be heavier and more cumbersome than traditional wired mice. Of course, if you're not that bothered about super speed then you might not notice that anyway.

posted on April 29th, 2009, 9:03 pm

ooo i forgot about Razer Peripherals. Well if gaming mouse and keyboard is what you are looking for i would recommend the Razer stuff.

posted on April 29th, 2009, 10:39 pm

I would also recommend the habu mouse I have one and love it thou its not wireless if you want wireless and gaming precision you are going to spend a hell of allot (mamba) but they are very nice... as far as nice wireless keyboards the one I have is very nice and it comes with a mouse (its a combo) link but if you dont like the mouse mine has a different one that I like better.

posted on April 30th, 2009, 1:09 am

Not looking for gaming per say.  Wireless is my main necessity....but I want a charger.  I hate having to take batteries in and out, have to charge them, have a spare set to charge w/ etc.  I think I'm just gonna break down and buy the MX5500....the keyboard is ugly as sin, but its got a tiny receiver and its bluetooth.  I've always been a fan of Logitech products but all the ones I wanted were like 2 or 3 years old and I can't find them new anywhere. 

[Archaon]

posted on April 30th, 2009, 2:03 am

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Razer Deathadder  most comfortable mouse i've ever used,it is wired however...there is a new Razer out called the Mamba which is basically a wireless Deathadder,though its rather more expensive.
Amazon.com: Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Laser Mouse 5600 DPI: Electronics
Also for a damn stylish keyboard check out the Lycosa
Amazon.com: Razer Lycosa Programmable Backlit Gaming Keyboard: Electronics

I feel like a Razer salesman... 

posted on April 30th, 2009, 2:21 am

The Mamba also uses can also be charged either by placing it on the electromagnetic induction pad (that also functions as a receiver) or by hooking it up to its usb cord. But thats expensive.

If you dont like changing the batteries i have only changed the batteries in my vx nano once since i got it in dec and i leave it on most of the time.