| If you're not a gamer, then get this product. They keyboard is very slim and it works great. If you ARE a gamer and are thinking about this product, please read on.
I bought this product because I wanted to control my comptuer from across the room, and the product definitely delivers what it is supposed to. The multi-media control works very well and lets me set the volume without having to touch my speakers or use my mouse. I've heard re-programming all the buttons isn't much fun, but I only use the email and Home one's.
But I bet you're wondering 1 or 2 things. First of all, 4 batteries for the keyboard and 2 for the mouse. How long will it last? Well, the keyboard lasts anywhere from 6-12 months, depending on how often you use it. The mouse on the other hand, only goes about 2-3 months, then it dies very abruptly. Yes, there are power levels, but they're only in vague words.... so it doesn't help very much.
And the second question you're asking is just how well does it perform. Let's start with the keyboard. Normally, the keyboard works fine, just like any other keyboard, but if you want to make sure you're keystrokes aren't being picked up at some frequency and logged (most likely.......they're not), but you have the option of encrpyting everything you send. This does take a toll on the response time though, but nothing drastic. I can still play CS or SC with hotkeys and bindings all intact.
But the big problem comes with the mouse. Your average PS/2 mouse is sampled at something like 40 Mhz in Win98/Me and 60 Mhz in Win2k/NT/XP. You can also tweak it up a bit too. Your average USB mouse runs at 125 Mhz, and while some gamers do go crazy and pump it up to 200 Mhz, most people can't tell the difference.
So what about this mouse? Well the limiting factor is the definitely communication rate between the mouse and the receiver. Thus, through some tests, it clocks in about an average of 50 Mhz. So yes, taking aim in CS will be much more difficult (stats courtesy of dansdata.com).
Personally, I have a USB port in the front of my computer, so I switch to my mouse when I need to be far away, then switch back to a optical USB mouse when I'm gaming.
Oh, and one more thing. If you're comparing optical cordless mice, and you're thinking about the MS Wireless Intellimouse, it's sampling rate is something like 35 Mhz. Pretty sluggish even for a non-gamer....
| | Almost good enough for the price! |
| | I was very excited to get this keyboard/mouse because I had great expectations after reading so many reviews online that were generally saying "a must-have." Now that I've had this keyboard for almost half a year, I have alot of POSTITIVES and NEGATIVES. First, I'm a serious computer user who sits and types and mouses around at least 8 hours a day... POSTITIVES: came with 6 non-rechargeable batteries, easy to set up, cool-looking factor, quick access buttons [especially the volume control and side-scroll], keyboard batteries last a long time [couple of months without a problem], mouse scroll is smooth and quiet NEGATIVES: batteries [whether rechargeable or not] in mouse lasts barely 2 weeks so you better have at least 4 new backup batteries [or the mouse will just suddenly go dead], mouse only takes 1.5V batteries [most rechargeable batteries are 1.2V] mouse sometimes disconnects or stops working and you have to shake it, mouse form is not very ergonomic even for right-handers [those indentations for your thumb and pinky are horrible], mouse clicks are loud, keyboard scroll doesnt work in frames, both keyboard/mouse customizations reset unless you load them in startup menu for windows, keyboard clicks loud, keyboard weight is overburdened by batteries in the front so having it in your lap tends to slip, keyboard is hard to grip if you are carrying it since you may accidently press the power-off/sleep button OVERALL: if I had known about how the mouse sucks up batteries power like a desert sucks up water, then I would've just bought the keyboard alone. the optical mouse is definitely not for gamers who need accurate surfacing, it is okay for photoshop. the keyboard is a good buy - but the problems with the mouse really devastates the whole Cordless Freedom package.
| | I recently ordered this product. It's a wireless keyboard and mouse that use radio frequencies to transmit its signal. it comes with batteries to power it and is USB compatible. It's a really great product for people who would prefer to lay down in bed or lean back in a chair while they type. And the mouse is very comfortable. Everything should work fine as long as you keep the reciever away from your computer itself. All in all a good product.
| | Very good product, would buy again |
| | I would still buy this keyboard and mouse again, but want you to know about two issues: 1) keyboard is slightly larger than my previous one due to the handy scroll button on the left side. So it doesn't fit well in the slide out tray on my desk. 2) make sure you push the connect button on all three devices. The red button on the mouse is extremely small so its easy to miss. Wasted a few hours reading tech support FAQ to find out why my mouse doesn't work when all I needed to do was push the button. My brother-in-law has the Microsoft wireless optical mouse which I compared to this. The Logitech mouse just fells better and with a lower price, I recommend it over the Microsoft one.
| | Very Good - Missing NumLock and Caps Indicators |
| I love this product. I've been using it for 6 Month. Downloaded the XP Drivers and installed them, but you do not need the drivers unless you are after the special Keys and functionality. I have it connected to a MultiSystem Switch with W2K Servers and XP workstations which I use for testing Software and it works without any special drivers. I use it for work and mouse intensive games and I'm happy with it. I use rechargable battery Sets which works out very well. I wish they had a NumLock and Caps Lock LEDs.
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