Would this work better than a lighted keyboard for a desktop? If desktop in bedroom, would it wake the other person if they are sleeping?
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Would not work better than a lighted keyboard. Great if you do not have s lighted one, though. It is quite bright but it twists do that one can angle all the light onto the keyboard. If someone can tolerated the usual LED lights on clocks and or a night light, it should not bother someone trying to sleep.
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A lighted keyboard would probably be better. I guess waking someone sleeping would depend if they are on the USB side or not. I don't have a lighted keyboard and love mine.
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No a listed keyboard is way better Logitech sells a great key board that has adjustable lights very nice build and only about 62$.if your still wanting a usb amazon sells one that's has a dimmable settings, I like goal Zero there yeti 1200 great back up and great battery's and solar flash lights but this one they kinda dropped the ball , don't get me wrong it works but I'm buying ones that are dimmable. But in a pinch it works just kinda picky when used with my laptop wants to unplug from the weight. D
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I have this strip plugged into a usb battery pack. It puts out a lot of light. It would definately light a keyboard, but you may have to shield it to prevent it lighting up the room.
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I have two computers on my desk (Windows and Linux). And I have two sets of the MS 5000 keyboard and mouse, side by side, one connected to each computer, and have seen no interference whatsoever. I dislike the recessed function keys, but after using for years, I'm getting used to them.
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Would love keyboards of this caliber to start having being wired/wireless (Just a built in battery). That way, even though the battery might not be able to sustain it for more than 5 - 6 hours, you can just go right back to the desktop, plug it in, and continue to use it.
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Sounds like it's not the right keyboard for your laptop. My keys are not lit, but if the only difference is lighted keys vs non, I would try it and just not connect the power plug, if it's just power it might work.
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If you're using the mouse in the same room as a light sleeper, the clicks may disturb him/her. They're not particularly loud -- I'd rate the click noise as a bit below average for mice.
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I have this keyboard, no I would not consider it a "quiet" keyboard. You can hear the keystrokes pretty well. It is not overly loud, but you can definetly hear it. My computer room is adjcent to my living room and no one can hear me typing in there, but standing in the doorway they can hear the typing, if that gives you any indication on the sound level. I hope I helped!
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You dont always have to use both mouse and keyboard plugged in for it to work, so yes... using a keyboard only will work.
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Good question ... the keyboard is linked with bluetooth and I think it would work but you would have to consider the size of the Smart PC.
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Hello, Sarah. I returned this item due to it not supporting my PC strategy. It didn't allow me to use my wireless keyboard/mouse combo on my laptop and PC simultaneously. The combo uses minimal power so the device may not support your strategy. The device's cost is so low that there is minimal risk for you to order it and assess its efficacy in supporting your strategy. Good luck.
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Yes, the keyboard does light up in the dark!! When we got it, it was on by default so we never had to set/change anything for it to work. Good PC at a good price; nothing wrong with it! My Daughter uses it for Schoolwork and other stuff, and is very happy with it; however it is a bit weak for gaming.....Good luck!
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It's not clear to me whether you mean that the keyboard goes to sleep or the CPU. Both my wife and I have Mac Laptops (MacBook Pro & MacBook Air. I use the MacAlly Bluetooth keyboard at home with a 19" monitor cabled to my laptop video port and my wife has the SHARKK Bluetooth Keyboard with her MacAir. Our keyboards never go to sleep and they come on whenever we boot up our CPUs or awaken the CPU from their sleep mode.
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I would say neither. You will not have a very loud keyboard. However since this unit is not very expensive you get what you pay for.
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It is quieter than say a stock Dell keyboard. It more or less has a rather muffled thunk type of sound compared to clicking. I'm a programmer / sys admin and I don't completely touch type, nor do I type 60 wpm. So your mileage may vary.
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If you mean does the keyboard "click" when you type on it, no. Also, when I use it to read or look at items in bed, it is silent - doesn't wake my spouse.
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you mean light? the keyboard is not illuminated. But it is soft and not heavy.
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The light will go on all at once instead of gradually, but that can work fine for some people. I've read accounts on the Web of people doing just that. They used a desk lamp positioned directly over them in bed. It's definitely worth a try! Even if it doesn't wake you as gently as a sunrise simulator, it might still be an improvement over your current method. It's also less likely to unintentionally wake your sleeping partner than a sound alarm. Another less expensive option is the Lighten Up model 212 http://windhovermfg.com/model/205 . It goes in between the timer and your own lamp, and what it does is gradually brighten the lamp for 30 minutes. It recommends a digital timer because they are silent, but I confirmed with them that a mechanical timer would work fine too, if the sound of the timer clicking on doesn't bother you.
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I have never thought about this before. It is kind of loud but it's not the loudest keyboard I have ever owned. It is probably not the type of keyboard you want if someone is sleeping next to you but it is not loud enough to disrupt my concentration.