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Keyboard and mouse

DCFC79
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Anyone recommend a keyboard and mouse to buy, any brands i should stay clear of, i dont want to pay over the odds as its for normal use eg internet browsing, typing, no gaming but im likely to be using it on ubuntu or other linux distros so does that make a difference
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  • DJBlu
    DJBlu Posts: 62 Forumite
    All I can say is stay clear of the £9.99 Argos wireless bundle. Iratic mouse movements when trying to move it.

    I recommend Advent Keyboards and mice due to their quality and price. Had 2 now and they haven't let me down. touch wood.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,644 Forumite
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    DJBlu wrote: »
    All I can say is stay clear of the £9.99 Argos wireless bundle. Iratic mouse movements when trying to move it.

    I recommend Advent Keyboards and mice due to their quality and price. Had 2 now and they haven't let me down. touch wood.

    ok thanks, im looking at ebuyer or aria as i get quidco
  • DJBlu
    DJBlu Posts: 62 Forumite
    As the for the bundles on ebuyer this is the option I would choose.

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146708/show_product_reviews

    2 good reviews and a £15 price tag.
  • robredz
    robredz Posts: 1,602 Forumite
    Operating system should make no difference, but if you don't need wireless a £5 keyboard from Asda isn't too bad, and an optical wheel mouse for £8 upwards.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,644 Forumite
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    DJBlu wrote: »
    As the for the bundles on ebuyer this is the option I would choose.

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146708/show_product_reviews

    2 good reviews and a £15 price tag.

    thats pretty good except ive found the same keyboard on amazon for a bit more plus free delivery with amazon
  • Reggie_Rebel
    Reggie_Rebel Posts: 5,036 Forumite
    DJBlu wrote: »
    All I can say is stay clear of the £9.99 Argos wireless bundle. Iratic mouse movements when trying to move it.

    I recommend Advent Keyboards and mice due to their quality and price. Had 2 now and they haven't let me down. touch wood.

    Same here with Advent, I've also had Creative sets which are good
    It's taken me years of experience to get this cynical
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    Massive fan of Logitech. Incidentally I was reading today...
    Firm makes one billionth mouse
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7751627.stm
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,644 Forumite
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    DJBlu wrote: »
    As the for the bundles on ebuyer this is the option I would choose.

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146708/show_product_reviews

    2 good reviews and a £15 price tag.

    i got ther same item as in the lonk but from morrisons but for £9.79 instead of the ebuyer price,
  • Millionaire
    Millionaire Posts: 3,748 Forumite
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    I have found Logitech to be excellent. Personally use a Logitech MX400 Laser mouse which is great.

    Have a look on their website to see if anything catches your eye.
  • Barneysmom
    Barneysmom Posts: 10,144 Ambassador
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    I got an Asda Smartprice keyboard - £4.75 I think.
    The keys are i little deep but it works a treat, I'd buy it again! :cool: :cool:
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