New keyboard and mouse help!!!

tomsolomon

Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop

5000

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or

6000

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Or anybody suggest another option????

davb

I have not used either, but the 5000 is the newer model - MS specs here

fwor

I'd choose a similar Logitech desktop wireless bundle over a MS one, because you won't pay so much for the name, and Logitech customer support is - in my experience - excellent.

the.ciscokid

My 2p:

Unless you have used wireless mouse/ keyboard combos before, then my suggestion would be make sure there is some sort of docking station/ recharging unit with the devices. Though batteries do last for some time, I have found it seriously annoying in the past.

Also, if this is for gaming, I am pretty sure you would be better off with wired.

I also agree with the previous poster - go for Logitech rather than Micro$oft.

PROLIANT

Tom, my experience of Microsoft® hardware has always been positive, I have a trackball mouse which has not flopped yet for the 5 years I have owned it.

Best thing to do would be to go in to say PC World, test one of the demo models and then go online and use a proper Computer shop to make the purchase, that way you could try before you buy and benchmark the Microsoft® Hardware against other suggested brands.

Have fun!

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fwor wrote: »

I'd choose a similar Logitech desktop wireless bundle over a MS one, because you won't pay so much for the name, and Logitech customer support is - in my experience - excellent.

As is Microsoft Hardware's. I've had experiences of both and they were equally as good as each other.

Personally, I find Microsoft's keyboard and mouse software far superior than Logitech's, but that's small fry when the main factor is how comfortable you find each to use.