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    Microsoft Arc Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Joel, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    I'm in the market for a small, wireless keyboard for my desktop (I don't like stuff taking space on my desk.. lol), and come across the Arc... It look's really cool! I don't mind it not having a number pad, or the silly looking d-pad...

    For those who own it, or have, or whatever, do you like it? Is it nice to type on for long periods of time? Anything else to add?

    TIA

    -Joel.
     
    Joel, Apr 16, 2012
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  2. lloose

    lloose Notebook Guru

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    I have one for my HTPC. It works great. Its not bad to type on and the keys feel nice.
     
    lloose, Apr 16, 2012
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  3. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Thanks for the reply... I'm pretty much sold on buying this.

    I first fell in love with the small keyboards when I was looking at an Apple Wireless Keyboard, but paying $75 for JUST a keyboard seems too much.. I can get the Arc for $51 (Still a little expensive, but I'll manage. ;) )
     
    Joel, Apr 16, 2012
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    What about Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 ?
     
    lee_what2004, Apr 17, 2012
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  5. Joel

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    The addition of the touchpad and horrible looks puts me off. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
     
    Joel, Apr 17, 2012
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    blingers Notebook Consultant

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    i got the arc kb and happy with it. i havent done any long continuous typing on it so still getting used to the curve of the board as the backspace key feels further away.
     
    blingers, Apr 17, 2012
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  7. Joel

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    I ended up buying it... Thanks for your help guys! :)
     
    Joel, Apr 17, 2012
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  8. Joel

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    Instead of starting a new thread, I might aswell just add on to my current one.

    I'm now in the market for a mouse to use in conjunction with the Arc keyboard... I have a few in mind, what do you think of these?
    -Microsoft Arc Mouse
    -Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
    -Microsoft Touch Mouse (Seriously considering)
    -Roccat Pyra Wireless Mouse
    -Logitech MX1100 (Although out of my price range)
    -Logitech MX620

    They, along with the keyboard, will be used on my desktop, and I want to go wireless as I'm a neat freak and hate having cables run across my desk.
     
    Joel, Apr 19, 2012
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    fmmsf Notebook Consultant

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    I have an arc mouse and I would recommend it: great battery economy, ergonomics and a strudy piece of equipment. Go for it!
     
    fmmsf, Apr 19, 2012
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    i got the touch mouse. love using the gestures. It can't be used for gaming though.
     
    blingers, Apr 20, 2012
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  11. Joel

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    Thanks. I'm gunna see if a local IT store has any in stock, to see if I like the feel of it. No way will I buy it from that said store, way over priced.
     
    Joel, Apr 20, 2012
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