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PC Keyboards & Mice

Nothing on your PC gets more use than the keyboard and mouse. Whether you're buying new to go with a new computer, or looking to upgrade your current keyboard or mouse, you can learn what sets one apart from another here.

5 High-performance Keyboards

When you're on a computer, what are you constantly doing? Typing. Whether writing out a web address, working on a document, or gaming, you are always working the keyboard. So, you want to be sure to purchase a comfortable, high-quality one. But there are so many options, and some of us need a little more than standard models can offer.

Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard

The Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard is a high performance keyboard with smooth typing action and extra functionality that will surely make anyone who uses their PC for more than day-to-day activities happy. Read the review and ratings here.

Saitek PK24U Eclipse III Wired Keyboard

The Saitek PK24U Eclipse III Wired Keyboard is the third generation of the immensely popular Eclipse high-performance keyboard series. It's illuminated with an impressive backlight, and has several extra keys for additional capabilities. See it reviewed here.

Adesso Illuminated Multimedia Keyboard

The Adesso Illuminated Multimedia Keyboard is a unique keyboard with ultra bright backlight illumination, multimedia capability, and a striking modern design sure to turn any heads that come across it.

Madcatz Cyborg gaming keyboard

The Madcatz Cyborg gaming keyboard isn't just for gamers, but they'll be sure to be pleased with this high-performance keyboard. It's cool, comfortable, stylish and smooth. Read it rated, ranked and reviewed here.

5 Wireless Mice for Under $50

Whether you need six buttons or two, there is an inexpensive wireless mouse out there that can likely suit your needs. Even at a low cost, the performance and features of these mice are able to satisfy any type of user, from gamers to designers to general PC users.

Kensington Ci70 Titanium Wireless Optical Mouse

The Kensington Ci70 Titanium Wireless Optical Mouse is an affordable, highly responsive cordless mouse. See it reviewed, ranked and rated here against similar rechargeable and wireless mice.

Logitech V450 Cordless Laser Mouse

The Logitech V450 Cordless Laser Mouse is a rechargeable mouse offering laser precision at a low cost. See this affordable wireless mouse reviewed and rated here.

Gear Head Laser Wireless Rechargeable Mouse

The Gear Head Laser Wireless Rechargeable Mouse is a cordless mouse that offers customization and personalization, as well as the quality precision of a laser pointing system at low, affordable price. See it ranked and rated here.

Verbatim Optical Wireless Desktop Mouse

The Verbatim Optical Wireless Desktop Mouse is an inexpensive, affordable wireless mouse with the precision of optical tracking at a low cost. Comfortable, effective, and versatile, this rechargeable mouse offers performance point-and-clicking at a low price.

Review: Logitech MX Revolution Wireless Mouse

Logitech's latest MX Revolution wireless mouse is a high-performance peripheral for those of us who outright live on our PCs. Cordless, wireless, and rechargable, the mouse delivers extended freedom with its high functionality.

Saitek Eclipse II Illuminated Keyboard

The Saitek Eclipse II Illuminated Keyboard breathes new life into the burgeoning category of high-end computer keyboards, offering not only substance and functionality, but high-tech style, as the backlight is available in three colors, and also comes with a dimmer switch.

Review: Logitech Classic Keyboard 200

The Logitech Classic Keyboard 200 is a simple, cheap, and effective USB powered keyboard that gets the job done with little frills and features.

The History of the Keyboard

From About.com's Inventor channel, a fascinating look at the history of the keyboard, and its evolution through the years from the days of typewriters to modern computers.

Computer Keyboard Design

A fresh look at the physical design of computer keyboards from Cornell University's Ergonomics department.

Repetitive Strain Injury

Harvard University's information page on Repetitive Strain Injury, which is a condition associated with sedentary, repetitive activity like sitting and typing at a computer all day.

How to Work Healthily (pdf)

A report on how to accomplish healthy working practices to reduce your risk of carpal tunnel and Repetitive Strain Injury.

Comp Keyboard

A website dedicated to keyboard news.

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