[accesscomp] Re: notes on wireless keyboard
- From: Mike Pietruk <pietruk@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:33:28 -0400 (EDT)
Robert
Let us know how the test on the 2nd pc works out.
As I see it, there are generally 2 things to be considered when it comes
to wireless keyboards.
The first, of course, is the obvious one: the range.
The second one: whether the supplied software adds any practical
functionaality for the user. Masny times, especially if the kb comes
bundled with a mouse, the added functionalty is more seen with the
cordless mouse.
The range you report is certainly decent. Was that 30 ft or so through
walls or line of sight.
What I often do, with a cordless board, is extend the effective range,
when required, by attaching the receiver to an active usb extension cable.
Note that the important term here is "active" meaning no loss of strength
of signal with the extension cable. One can, at least these are the
claims, that one can hook up up to 5 16-ft usb active cables in series for
about 80ft of distance.
The cables are actually aprox 16.5 ft long as they are 5 meters in length.
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in your power to do it.
--Proverbs 3:27 (NASB)
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