Originally Posted By: tonyc
...I'm no longer allowed to use a Bluetooth keyboard (or Bluetooth at all) in the office. So, I need to find a suitable wired replacement.

So RF is out too? I can't see how that would be much of a security risk. Besides, I GREATLY prefer RF to bluetooth anyway. I despise bluetooth mice and keyborads. My wife has a set, and one or the other will randomly become unpaired from the computer, and I'll tell you, reconnecting the keyboard with the mouse is a lot easier than the other way around. It had reached the point where I kept a cheap USB mouse around just for this reason, until a couple weeks ago the mouse refused to connect completely, and the cheap mouse stays plugged in all the time. [and yes, the batteries were new]

All in all, I really hate bluetooth as a technology. I'd say I've had [or dealt with] about 25 devices (cell phones, keyboard/mice, headsets, car adapters, cars themselves), and not once have I had a pairing that was rock solid 100% of the time.

My Logitech MX-1000 mouse, however, has been in constant use for at least three years now, and not one single time has it become disconnected from the computer. It gives me that 100% reliability. Sadly, Logitech discontinued it and IMO there is no direct replacement for it, so I plan on buying up a couple replacements just to have on hand.

***RANT OVER***

My apologies, I just had to get that off my chest. All of that said, I found this. Would you be able to explain the difference between an RF keyboard and a bluetooth keyboard at work?
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Matt