Keyboard and Mouse

What to look for when buying a Keyboard or Mouse

So you're looking at buying a keyboard or mouse. When it comes to choosing a new computer mouse or keyboard it's important to know which type is best suited to your daily use. Since there are a wide range options and products available, it pays to know the types and the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Ultimately buying the best keyboard or mouse comes down to individual taste. A standard mouse has 2 buttons and the standard keyboard has 105 keys that include the two Windows keys.

A computer mouse can cost anywhere from $10 to over $100. The average wireless mouse will cost $60 and the average wireless keyboard will cost $80. You can save money and have a matching look and feel by buying a mouse and keyboard package. Some common mouse and keyboard brands are Microsoft, Logitech, Cherry Electrical and Kensington.

Some of the key considerations are connectivity, motion device type and input interface type. Connectivity can be either cable or wireless. Motion device type include laser or optical and interface types are standard mouse, keyboard and mouse, touchpad and trackball.

Other considerations would be platform support such as PC, Mac or PDA and ergonomic fit such as ergonomic keyboard layout and a right or left handed mouse.