Re: Keyboard

[Dave Engvall <dengvall-at-charter.net>]

Hi list,
IIRC Matt uses a keyboard with an IR link. Might ask him about it. Would
seems to be much safer than rf linked keyboards. Not quite as flexible but
safer.

Dave

On 12/3/02 4:18 PM, "Ian W. Wright" <ian-at-iw63.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:

> 
> Hi Paul,
> 
> I've seen some reports lately about problems with wireless keyboards and
> interference - like strange effects when taxis go past and, more
> particularly, neighbours with similar keyboards taking over control of your
> machine. I imagine this could be scary when it is hooked up to large lumps
> of flying metal!! One of the reports was in New Scientist a couple of weeks
> ago I seem to remember..
> 
> Best wishes,
> Ian
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> Ian W. Wright
> Sheffield, UK
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul" <paul.corner-at-tesco.net>
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 11:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Keyboard
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> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Marc
>> 
>> I beleive this is very similar to a product tested by John Stevenson on
> the
>> CCED list - The reports were none too complimentary as I recall. One issue
>> being hot chips melting through.
>> 
>> I myself use a wireless keyboard - A little pricey, but easily put down
> out
>> of harms way when needed.
>> A touchscreen is another alternative that has been demonsrated at NAMES to
>> good effect..
>> 
>> Regards, Paul.
>> 
>> 
>> On Tuesday 03 Dec 2002 4:08 pm, D.F.S. wrote:
>>> I don't have a brand, but anybody that has seen a "rubber keyboard"
>>> would know what you were talking about.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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