Any Keyboard and Mouse Deals Running around?

LShroomlet on 18/05/2022 - 22:09

Hey everyone,

SHORT VERSION:
Anyone know any decent keyboard and mouse combo's (or pairings) that are:
- <$100
- Wireless (must have USB receiver, my device is locked down hard and bluetooth is not an option)
- Just for office (will be taking device into office and bringing back home)
- Better than the Logitech K270 that I'm currently lugging in and bringing back home (it hurts my fingers after a period of time due to how stiff it is. Yes, I am that soft :( Chocolate has a higher melting point than me)

LONG VERSION:
I'm looking for some advice and direction. My office is bringing people back in and the great days of pure WFH are drying up, and it seems I'll be hotdesking back in the office, as renovations are estimated to continue for a long time we're hotdesking (yay!)

I splurged a little and bought myself a Logitech G512 and G502 Hero during the pandemic and the thought of using the keyboard and mice provided by the company is a little horrendous. Not taking into account how gross they are from others and my colleagues cavalier attitude towards equipment care.

Does anyone know of any pairings that I could find for a keyboard and mouse I could take into the office and bring back home? Looking to spend less than $100, not afraid to try a TKL (I don't really need a numpad) and honestly I'm not afraid of Aliexpress brand names providing they preform. If they're "gamer" products full of LED's i don't mind. Sadly, it would need to have a USB receiver as my laptop's bluetooth function is locked down. Currently I'm taking a Logitech K270 and M185 into the office and bashing on the K270 makes my fingers sore, it's pretty stiff and I thought maybe with time it would get softer. It has not. Mouse wise, I don't mind heavy, I currently have all the weights on the G502 Hero.

If possible, mechanical would be great, but I realise i'm probably asking for too much.

Thanks everyone in advance for the suggestions :)

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Comments

  • scrimshaw on 18/05/2022 - 22:24
    +1

    MK295?

    LogitechShop on ebay (AFAK Fluidtek) is running a sale
    https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/ltsaustralia/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs…

    and there is a 10% sitewide offer on ShoppingExpress
    https://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/keyboard-and-mouse

    • Hybroid on 18/05/2022 - 22:28

      Bah got a little hopeful there when you said Logitech sale.

      Amazon UK had the G502 on sale from £69.99 to £29.99 (~$50) and G910 mechanical keyboard from £159.99 to crazy cheap £65.99 (~$115) last week but no such luck here. UK store doesn't ship to Aus either sadly.

    • Clear on 18/05/2022 - 23:50

      LogitechShop on ebay (AFAK Fluidtek) is running a sale

      I miss Fast Eddie. I hope to see him again some day.

    • Shroomlet on 19/05/2022 - 06:36

      Thanks for the info :)

  • Brotality on 18/05/2022 - 22:30
    +1

    How about a G305 (I can't find any deals at the moment, excellent mouse for if you can find it under $50, but not bad at $65)
    and a something like a K580 for a softish experience.

    Neither are bargains unfortunately but these might be what you're looking for. I also believe you can pair both devices to the one unifying receiver.

    • Shroomlet on 19/05/2022 - 18:40

      Thanks for the info! I'll keep an eye out for them if they go on sale

  • geekcohen on 19/05/2022 - 06:19
    +1

    Just my 2 cents. Rather than lugging stuff around, why not buy the same set and leave one at the office + one at home? That is what I did previously before COVID with some WFH days. Just makes transition easier and only need to lug your laptop with you.

    • Shroomlet on 19/05/2022 - 06:31

      Not an option. We have some weird COVID hangover rules, and 20 people to 10 desks in the office resulting in us hotdesking until new office is built in (insert time here).

      I don't have drawers of anywhere to store them :(

      • geekcohen on 19/05/2022 - 07:49
        +1

        Ah, that is a bit annoying then.

        • Shroomlet on 19/05/2022 - 16:17
          +1

          Good outside the box thinking there though

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