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Recommend me a good Bluetooth Keyboard
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I've been looking, and really, there aren't any. Most wireless keyboards aren't bluetooth and come with the little RF stand which needs to be plugged into the computer, thus defeating the purpose of the bluetooth for me. Then, most of the bluetooth keyboards are somewhat bulky, which I don't want either.
Ideally, if Kensington made a BT SlimType. I'd purchase it.
Any suggestions?
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apple if you don't mind cleaning them often
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Yeah, now that there's a bluetooth mighty mouse to go with it, I'd go with Apple for sure.
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Originally Posted by Helmling
Yeah, now that there's a bluetooth mighty mouse to go with it, I'd go with Apple for sure.
I really like my Apple keyboard. I think it has good feel and it travels well, since it is pretty small for a full-size keyboard.
I was using the Logitech BT mouse with it, but I'm thinking the wireless MightyMouse might have to go on my Christmas list... 
-Todd
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The moderators in this forum have too much time on their hands.
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I'm not interested in a BT mouse though, just a good compact keyboard.
I was hoping for options other than Apple.
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Bluetooth is a grat idea for some devices, but not keyboards and mice imho - battery life of bluetooth sucks. I changed from a normal wireless mouse (battery life 6 weeks) to a bluetooth mouse (cute one my bro gave me, I see now why...) and battery life is every other day.
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Originally Posted by belfast-biker
Bluetooth is a grat idea for some devices, but not keyboards and mice imho - battery life of bluetooth sucks. I changed from a normal wireless mouse (battery life 6 weeks) to a bluetooth mouse (cute one my bro gave me, I see now why...) and battery life is every other day.
Now this is very odd. I use an apple bluetooth keyboard and an apple bluetooth mouse. I use them in an office -- so that would be at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. On average, I replace the batteries in both once every 5-6 months.
The average home user should last even longer.
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Originally Posted by sray
Now this is very odd. I use an apple bluetooth keyboard and an apple bluetooth mouse. I use them in an office -- so that would be at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. On average, I replace the batteries in both once every 5-6 months.
The average home user should last even longer.
Bizarre. Perhaps my mouse is faulty?
Two days. Maybe three....
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ARe you using rechargeables or something?
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Originally Posted by Dakar
ARe you using rechargeables or something?
It's a Logitech MX Laser thingy, with it's own rechargeable dock....
I keep another wired mouse (not as nice, this logi is easily the nicest feeling mouse I've EVER used in my life) permanently attached for when it needs an hour or so of charge...
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Yeah, that doesn't explain the poor battery life.
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I've got an Apple bluetooth keyboard, and only change batteries once, maybe twice a year. I leave it on all the time, even when I'm not using it. In my opinion it's pretty compact for a full-size keyboard, since there's very little space around the outide of the case, and no wires coming from it.
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Another vote for Apple Bluetooth keyboard, best keyboard and awesomely compact. I am getting a Might Mouse now that they are Bluetooth!
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Same here, Wireless Apple KB and MM for me!
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I free'd my mind... now it won't come back.
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Originally Posted by belfast-biker
Bizarre. Perhaps my mouse is faulty?
Two days. Maybe three....
Oh there must be something wrong. I get months out of my keyboard and mouse and my computer is on for 8 to 10 hours a day getting good solid use.
I use rechargeable batteries.
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone (even if it was a little one-sided  )
I was at the Apple Store at King of Prussia this weekend, and I was hoping to look at one and play with it, but apparently they don't have any hooked up. Bummer.
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