Is this keyboard/mouse bluetooth and how is the range on it?Will it work with my dell xps desktop in my equipment closet and i am using it in my theater room?Can it still work if my desktop is in another room? Is this keyboard/mouse bluetooth and how is the range on it?Will it work with my dell xps desktop in my equipment closet and i am using it in my theater room?Can it still work if my desktop is in... » Read More Is this keyboard/mouse bluetooth and how is the range on it?Will it work with my dell xps desktop in my equipment closet and i am using it in my theater room?Can it still work if my desktop is in another room? « Show Less
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I just went to my neighbors to type this sentence, 3 walls and 30 feet away,worked fine. It started breaking up at 4 walls and 40 feet away.It is not bluetoothe. It is the standard 2.4 ghz. and works 10 times better than any bluetoothe. I have had absolutely no problems with the unifying adapter. I have accumulated 2 marathon mice, and this keyboard mouse set. The unifying reciever's all work great and brain dead easy to pair up. Love the quite keyboard and smooth feeling keys. I am spoiled with this set. I'm sure it will work with your dell or any computer.
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no, it works with a unifing receiverhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logitech_Unifying_receiver
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Why not just get a bluetoothed keyboard and mouse? Then you can use your keyboard and mouse remotely with your laptop on a desk?
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If I'm remembering right, there are many mouses that will work with it. I see the picture you put up showing the keyboard and mouse, but in the picture I don't see the transmitter that plugs into the back of your computer and that communicates with your mouse. Do you have that? Its a black, oval shaped transmitter with a usb cord that sits flat on your desk, and on it is a button, right below where it says Microsoft. That button, when pushed, transmits to whichever mouses are compatible with the keyboard, to link and make operable the mouse. Microsoft sells keyboards of many kinds without a mouse, and one has to go buy a mouse that is compatible. You can call Microsoft or your local comp store and they will tell you which ones are compatible, just look on the back of the keyboard for its model number, etc, and give it to them. Make sure you shop around to find the best price on the mouse they say is compatible. Good luck!
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Bluetooth is a spec (802.15, just like WiFi is 802.11), so anything that claims to be bluetooth must adhere to the spec. Things that require a proprietary dongle usually advertise as 'wireless'. Anyway, I have the keyboard; and I can confirm that it works with standard bluetooth - I've used it on my tablet, phone and computer.
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You need a 2.4Ghz Desktop for good range (around 30ft) The only ones by logitech are the DiNivo's which are very expensive and one called simply the Cordless desktop 2400( anround $55). I also was using this for a "Couch system" and it works well, but if you go for this get yourself a USB extension as the receiver is a little USB stick and being shielded by my metal computer gear reduced the range, the usb extension allowed me to find a good receiving spot.
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The Dell computer I bought from Amazondid not come with a mouse or keyboard.It sounds like the mouse and keyboard you already have will work. Good Luck.
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It is my understanding that you must use Windows 7 or higher. I tried it using XP and it did not work. I now have Windows 7 64 bit; however, I have not yet tried to connect the keyboard. I do not know the range.
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It might be a defective item. I didn't have this problem, I used it on my pc, mac, and smart tv, with a distance of about 10 ft away, and there are no problem.se if you can get a replacement, don't let this little defect detour away of this kb.
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Great question. Never tested it before, as the computer sits next to the monitor on my desk with the keyboard. So, I started backing up and typing. I made it across the living room and into the dining room before I ran out of real estate (dining room table stopped me from going any farther). I pulled out the tape measure and marked it. While I do not know the exact range of the keyboard, I can tell you that it will work up to 25 feet - line of sight. Well, at least mine did. When it quits, I do not know. But it will work if you are within 25 feet.
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It sh sould connect directly to the computer that you are using or product with out interference of the keyboard. Now how the mouse works is a different story. It looks good and sounds good but how it actually performs is totally different. Let me just say the mouse acts like its possessed. It starts doing other things you dont want it to do. The touch sensitivity needs alot of work . Maybe next version will work better.
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I bought a used one on Amazon. Are you "sure" it does not work? I found with other wireless devices running, network, headset too close it is a little finicky at times. When I move "away" from the sending unit, even 50' it works perfect. That said, my sending unit is 4' away almost all the time, and it is 95% of the time fine... occasionally it stops (for no apparent reason) or a key sticks a little (for no apparent reason). Gently tap it upside down and run a cloth across the keys while upside down. I would imagine the keyboard actually works, but I could be wrong. I returned a Bluetooth Ergonomic set because it truly sucks. That's why these are so expensive... the last of a 2.4Ghz wireless keyboard/mouse in split "natural" layout. Best of luck. Try it on a laptop isolated from other wireless devices. Shut all wireless off including network and try just the keyboard/mouse, then move "away" from the sending unit.
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I was very unhappy the first time I plug this into my Dell Dimension Desktop, the mouse worked fine but I couldn't get the keyboard to work. After messing with and switching them around I did get both devices to work. I have an old mouse systems keyboard which I love and I'm so glad it finally worked. I hope this helps....stay safe
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As long as the unit is powered, the Bluetooth will work. The computer doesn't provide any functionality for the Bluetooth, only power.
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I'm lucky if I get it to work at 6 ft away but the USB is plugged directly into the back of the computer, and not into the extension. I have noticed though if I pull my keyboard out a bit or lay it on the ground or something close to where I'll be using the mouse I get a great deal more distance out of it. I assume this is because my keyboard is plugged directly next to the logitech receiver and is being used as an antennae of sorts.Don't get me wrong this is not a complaint at all, I rarely use the mouse away from my desk and love everything about this mouse.
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yes it works fine if u just have the mouse and not the keyboard or vice versa. i haven't had any issues yet. so far so good.
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First off figure out if your Desktop/laptop has bluetooth compatability. If not, you need to buy a bluetooth adapter for your laptop/desktop. Instructions will come the adapter. Sadly The sound quality is very poor when you connect it to the laptop....I'm not sure if I'm doing somthing but I wish you best of luck if u decide to purchase an adaptor. I own this headset and a Touchscreen HP Windows 8.1 Pavilion. So again I wish you best of luck.
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Two answers for you, 1) These likely won't work between rooms, with most bluetooth connections, quality will degrade after moving away more than 10ft, so if you have a pc in one room but want to play the sound in another these are not the speakers for you. 2) Bluetooth can only be connected to one device at a time to use as a wireless speaker. So having two of these is pretty pointless unless your using them at different times, which them by my first answer, your not getting the correct setup, these won't work between rooms. (Bluetooth likely will not work, you could run a 3mm audio cable. But for the effort, I'd invest in a better setup.) These speakers are great for laptop users who work at a desk and just need small affordable system but arnt too concerns with moving them around or window shaking power.