One (USB Receiver) to Rule Them All

[Chris Gohlke]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/349/6076&cl=ca,en?WT.ac=mb|5909||hp&creative=16306|Unifying' target='_blank'>http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/3...=16306|Unifying</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"The Logitech Unifying receiver is a tiny wireless receiver that can stay plugged into your notebook&rsquo;s USB port and lets you easily connect up to six compatible wireless mice and keyboards to the same receiver. There&rsquo;s no need to unplug it when you move around, so you won&rsquo;t have to worry about losing it."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1249662481.usr10.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Meh.&nbsp; While I love Logitech's tiny receiver (I have one for the mouse on my netbook), this issue has already been solved by Bluetooth.&nbsp; Plus I'm betting that this is a proprietary solution, so no mixing Logitech mice with a Microsoft keyboard.&nbsp;</p>

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

I've had miserable experiences with Bluetooth. Lag being one of them.

Unfortunately this one is not backwards compatible. I'd love to see this work with my MX1100. That way I can just plug this into my Thinkpad and bring the mouse when needed. :D

[Eriq Cook]

This is a great idea, but assume it'll only work with Logitech products. If it works with Microsoft wireless keyboards/mice, I'll buy it immediately.

Getting bluetooth keboards & mice to work reliably has been a nightmare for me. I'll never buy a bluetooth keyboard or mouse again. Too many random disconnects & hassle to reconnect. I recommend to all my customers to stay away from bluetooth products, unless it's related to a phone.

If anyone knows if this is compatible with MS devices, let me know.

[Eriq Cook]

... If anyone knows if this is compatible with MS devices, let me know.

Ok, so I see it's currently compatible with FOUR logitech devices :rolleyes:

[stlbud]

Bluetooth is too easy to hack. HID Attack (http://www.mulliner.org/bluetooth/hidattack.php) There have been several reports where someone's keyboard was getting logged without their knowledge. The proprietary system used by Logitech is, at least so far, safe.