That being said, what are everyone's recommendations for wireless keyboards? I don't like the curvy "natural" ones and need something with at least some media controls on it. And being a left-hander, I need an ambidextrous mouse, none of that ergonomic-shaped business.
I am currently thinking about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126180 And if I went back to a wired keyboard it would be this: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16823175001 ----- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 3:58 AM, Anthony Q. Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Brian, > > Have you tried moving the wireless receiver closer to the keyboard? It > might also be good to try wrapping the cord of the receiver with foil to > eliminate that is the path for the EMI. Ultimately, I'd replace the KB > with a newer model but it would be interesting to know where the EMI is > creeping in. > > Anthony > > Brian Weeden wrote: > > It is plugged directly into the case, no KVM here. > > > > It is sort of old...maybe 3-4 years back. > > > > And yes, the LCD is quite lovely so if I had to make a choice I would > dump > > the wireless KB and go with one of the light-up Saitek dealies. > > > > ----- > > Brian Weeden > > Technical Consultant > > Secure World Foundation > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 8:49 PM, DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > > >> Brian, > >> Do you plug/run your kbd/mouse/display into a KVM device? > >> If yes, try wiring the kbd/mouse direct to the PC. > >> If not, Yes I would suggest that you need to speak with Samsung. > >> From your description, this problem started with the new panel! > >> Bummer......(I still lust for a Samsung!) > >> And, there could be other spec-BS going on here also! > >> Like, how old (really!) is you wireless kbd/mouse combo. If it was > >> early wireless (you were an "early adoptor"), it may just NOT be > filtered > >> well enough to deal with the 'still maturing' flat panels screens. > >> I'm not dealing specs. I am only trying to recall all your past > >> updates/tweaks > >> from when you were in CO........ :) > >> Best, > >> Duncan > >> > >> At 16:05 03/26/2008 -0400, you wrote: > >> > >>> My inclination is to suspect the monitor. They keyboard was working > >>> flawlessly until 2 days ago when I got the next monitor. Could be > >>> coincidence, but probably not. > >>> > >>> ----- > >>> Brian Weeden > >>> Technical Consultant > >>> Secure World Foundation > >>> > >>> > >>> On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Anthony Q. Martin < > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>>> I would assume the problem is with the monitor rather than the > >>>> keyboard/mouse. > >>>> > >>>> I have a Logitech Cordless Desktop Pro and on the back it says: > >>>> > >>>> "Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This > device > >>>> > >> may > >> > >>>> not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any > >>>> interference received. Including interference that may cause > undesired > >>>> operation." > >>>> > >>>> Seems a rather curious statement. However, your keyboard may indeed > >>>> > >> be > >> > >>>> faulty. > >>>> > >>>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>>> From: "Jeff Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>>> To: <[email protected]> > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:34 PM > >>>> Subject: Re: [H] LCD interfering with wireless keyboard? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> It, apparently has an RF leak of some sort, but, my question would > >>>>> > >> be > >> > >>>> what > >>>> > >>>>> is it doing to you, Brian? Have you been able to get any information > >>>>> > >>>> from > >>>> > >>>>> Samsung? Could the monitor itself be defective? > >>>>> > >>>>> Jeff > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:23 AM > >>>>> Subject: Re: [H] LCD interfering with wireless keyboard? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Done multiple times. I am positive it is being caused by the LCD. > >>>>> > >> If > >> > >>>> the > >>>> > >>>>> keyboard is more than 2 feet away from the monitor, it works great. > >>>>> Within > >>>>> 18" it stops working all together. > >>>>> > >>>>> ----- > >>>>> Brian Weeden > >>>>> Technical Consultant > >>>>> Secure World Foundation > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:04 PM, prs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>>> Brian Weeden wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> I just upgraded from a 19" CRT to a wonderful new Samsung 24" > >>>>>>> > >> LCD. > >> > >>>>>> Works > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> awesome, except I think it is causing interference with my > >>>>>>> > >> wireless > >> > >>>>>>> keyboard. It's a Logitech Cordless Internet Pro and performed > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> flawlessly > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> for the last couple years until the LCD arrived. At first I > >>>>>>> > >> couldn't > >> > >>>>>> figure > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> it out but after some trial and error it seems to be definitely > >>>>>>> > >>>> related > >>>> > >>>>>> to > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> the monitor. I have never heard of this before - it is common or > >>>>>>> > >> do > >> > >>>> I > >>>> > >>>>>> just > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> have a crappy keyboard? Anyone know if this affects just RF > >>>>>>> > >>>> keyboards > >>>> > >>>>>> or > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> Bluetooth ones as well? > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> ----- > >>>>>>> Brian Weeden > >>>>>>> Technical Consultant > >>>>>>> Secure World Foundation > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> My first inclination would be to check and/or replace the batteries > >>>>>> > >> in > >> > >>>>>> the keyboard and mouse. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> pauls > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>> > >> > > > > >
