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Re: [LUG] Separate keyboard for a laptop

 

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On 16/03/2015 21:35, Brad Rogers wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:32:06 +0000
> Neil Winchurst <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hello Neil,
> 
>> least some of the Logitech devices refer to a "universal" receiver.
> 
> Go for one of those;  I use a Logitech keyboard & mouse combo, that uses
> their universal xceiver system.  Works well.  It can handle up to (IIRC)
> six devices(1).  There's even software for handling certain functions of
> the xceiver, and those connected to it, for Linux, called Solaar(2).
> 
> (1)  Be advised that they must be Logitech devices.
> (2)  Not from Logitech, and it's still a little rough round the edges,
> but works well enough.
> 
> 
> 


On 16/03/2015 21:35, Brad Rogers wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:32:06 +0000 Neil Winchurst
> <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hello Neil,
>
>> least some of the Logitech devices refer to a "universal"
>> receiver.
>
> Go for one of those;  I use a Logitech keyboard & mouse combo,
> that uses their universal xceiver system.  Works well.  It can
> handle up to (IIRC) six devices(1).  There's even software for
> handling certain functions of the xceiver, and those connected to
> it, for Linux, called Solaar(2).
>
> (1)  Be advised that they must be Logitech devices. (2)  Not from
> Logitech, and it's still a little rough round the edges, but works
> well enough.

BEWARE!
Wireless devices need charged batteries.
I always use a WIRED keyboard to Laptop* to ensure it will start up
with a working usable keyboard.
I use both laptop keyboard and a wired keyboard at same time, depends
on desk position.
I also use a wired mouse.
Experience of having a dead keyboard during a live negotiation for a
contract taught me a lot.
A big fight at firm I work for to ensure I got a wired keyboard  while
they only bought wireless devices.
- -- 
regards
Eion MacDonald

- -- 
regards
Eion MacDonald
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