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Due to very restricted room, I won't be able to have a desk for my new PC, and will be forced to use wireless peripherals from my bed for a few months. Wireless mice are no problem, and I already know which one I want. However, the keyboard is the issue. I was initially going to go with the Logitech WAVE, but Walmart's demo unit was incredibly spongey feeling to me, and it wasn't close enough to satisfying to warrant me spending upwards of $50. For now, I'm thinking of going with the MK320 since it's half the price, but I'm hoping that maybe someone here knows of a better wireless solution for general typing and gaming? I'm used to a laptop keyboard, so almost anything will be an upgrade, and I'm not exactly picky. My only request is that the keys are as far away from spongey feeling as possible.

On a side note: Bluetooth vs dongles? Which would be better?

 

**EDIT:** I'd like to stay around $50, but I'm willing to go upwards of $75 if someone gives me a really good suggestion.

 

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http://www.pcworld.com/article/2860856/rapoo-kx-review-the-mechanical-keyboard-enthusiasts-tiny-traveling-companion.html

I own it. It is worth the cash! The switches are like MX reds but they take 1.5x- 2x the force to push down. They are yellow colored if that helps ID them. 

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3 minutes ago, TheGeeker said:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2860856/rapoo-kx-review-the-mechanical-keyboard-enthusiasts-tiny-traveling-companion.html

I own it. It is worth the cash! The switches are like MX reds but they take 1.5x- 2x the force to push down. They are yellow colored if that helps ID them. 

I want a mechanical so bad, but for something I only plan to use for ~3 months, $120 isn't cheap. I should have clarified I'm hoping to spend $50-ish, up to $75 max if it's really good.

 

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2 minutes ago, FoxxyRin said:

I want a mechanical so bad, but for something I only plan to use for ~3 months, $120 isn't cheap. I should have clarified I'm hoping to spend $50-ish, up to $75 max if it's really good.

I got it for 65 on amazon

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3 minutes ago, TheGeeker said:

I got it for 65 on amazon

Oh wow. I'll definitely keep my eye out for it then, but it seems mostly out of stock at the moment.

EDIT: Found one on Amazon for just under $85. Definitely keeping this in consideration, though I'm still hoping for something a bit cheaper.

 

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Just now, thatguyyouknow75 said:

If it's only a temporary solution....why not buy some seriously cheap keyboard/mouse and not waste extra money on something that will eventually sit in a drawer? Put what you save towards a desk or nice peripherals when you get there

I'd still like something somewhat decent while using it, and the money for a desk and such isn't a problem. The problem is that we have zero place to put one. I am trying to keep the cost down to ~$50 or less, but wireless peripherals can be awfully finicky if you don't get decent ones, so I rather try my best to avoid that gray area of the device having a 50/50 chance of actually working, and not interfering with a mouse or something.

 

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4 minutes ago, FoxxyRin said:

I'd still like something somewhat decent while using it, and the money for a desk and such isn't a problem. The problem is that we have zero place to put one. I am trying to keep the cost down to ~$50 or less, but wireless peripherals can be awfully finicky if you don't get decent ones, so I rather try my best to avoid that gray area of the device having a 50/50 chance of actually working, and not interfering with a mouse or something.

I've never had that issue, maybe like a 20 dollar keyboard? I'm just thinking long term since I know Ive made similar purchases and regretted them

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