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Wireless Input Devices

Input devices are not always glamorous. But there are a few pieces of equipment that definitely see more use. They also have more potential to affect your computing. Who says input devices have to be ordinary? A wireless mouse and keyboard not only provide the basic functionality that allows you to work with your computer, but also make your work much more pleasant. Wireless mice and keyboards are connected through infrared, radio frequency, and even Blue tooth. Infrared connections, reach the shortest distance. Radio Frequency connections have the longest range, and they also allow you to use your device practically anywhere. Blue tooth connection is similar to RF, but it only allows you to go approximately 30 feet.

The mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface. Physically, a mouse consists of an object held under one of the user's hands, with one or more buttons. It sometimes features other elements, which allow the user to perform various system-dependent operations, or extra buttons or features can add more control or dimensional input. The mouse's motion typically translates into the motion of a cursor on a display, which allows for fine control.

A keyboard is an input device, which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys. A keyboard typically has characters engraved or printed on the keys and each press of a key typically corresponds to a single written symbol. However, to produce some symbols requires pressing and holding several keys simultaneously or in sequence. While most keyboard keys produce letters or numbers, other keys or simultaneous key presses can produce actions or computer commands. In normal usage, the keyboard is used to type text and numbers into a word processor, text editor or other program. A computer keyboard distinguishes each physical key from every other and reports all key presses to the controlling software. Keyboards are also used for computer gaming, either with regular keyboards or by using keyboards with special gaming features, which can expedite frequently used keystroke combination's.

If you are interested in buying a wireless keyboard or mouse, I have attached a few websites, with some of my own recommendations. Happy Shopping! Or should I say Happy Mice and Keyboarding!! :)
http://www.fentek-ind.com/3m-mouse.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wireless-Laser-Mouse-6000/dp/B000A6LSVY
http://www.officedepot.com/catalog/search.do?fkey=exu_qux953Xi8_eQXiupxop&Ntt=wireless+keyboard