Desktop Logitech LX: Comfort and Style

No Static

Another tenacious prejudice amongst corded mouse die-hards is that interference is frequent with cordless mice. This is absolutely not true as far as normal, home use is concerned - there have to be more than ten computers in the same room for any conflicts between mice to appear. In an apartment or a house, it just never happens. The only real problem in this area involves remote-controlled toys being used near the computer. And if that happens, the remedy is simple - just stop using the toy, or change channels.

The final issue with cordless mice is battery consumption. The issue depends on whether you are discussing keyboard/mouse combinations that operate with rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. With rechargeables, all you need to do is to store the mouse in its base from time to time, and that's not much of a limitation. Mice with regular batteries work for approximately sixty days of intensive use - four hours per day - on one set of batteries. Since they use two common AA batteries, it's easy to keep a supply on hand, and the cost is not a big problem. Keyboards are also powered by two AA batteries, and they have a life of about four months under similar conditions.

Connecting and installing these devices is very simple. Just plug the receiver into a single USB port, install the batteries, and it works. The most you'll have to do is press the "Connect" button after you change the batteries.

Simply put, there is absolutely no reason for not moving to cordless technology if comfort, ergonomics, and practicality are important to you.