In news:3m7p24hukpfl5cash3eek1ohhjka074rj4@4ax.com,
journey typed on Thu, 15 May 2008 15:44:23 -0500:
> I like it. It takes 4 AAA's and they last a long time. I haven't
> tried rechargeables but I always get the best rechargeables anyway so
> your mileage would vary on that.
Wow that is a lot of batteries for a wireless keyboard. But that is
okay. ;-)
I bought cheap rechargables once, never again! The capacity drops off a
lot faster and the shell starts to fall apart quickly. These were made
by Powerizer. Made in China of course. Probably has lead paint too. LOL
> The keyboard puts itself to sleep. Many people don't realize that and
> they think that it's a defect when it doesn't register a keystroke.
> That's because after a certain period of time the first keystroke just
> turns it back on.
I am used to that. :-)
> It's plug and play and I've used it with various Dell laptops, XP,
> Vista, and with the Apple MacBook. The scroll feature works as you'd
> expect.
>
> The keyboard quality is average -- a little clanky, esp. the space
> key, but still very acceptable.
Sounds good to me. :-)
> The max range I've tried it at is about 15 feet. Rather than run a
> long VGA cable from my TV to my laptop, I can put my laptop next to
> the TV, use the TV as a monitor, and access it remotely via the
> wireless keyboard.
Yes for me too. Although I do also have a wireless 2.4GHz video and
audio device that only works from RCA connections. Although anything
using 2.4GHz within range causes horizontal lines and pops in the audio.
WiFi is okay if the bandwidth isn't a lot. Most 2.4GHz phones just
overwhelms it though.
> I recommend reading through the reviews on Amazon before purchase, and
> if you'd like me to try anything with mine (such as find the max.
> range) I can do that.
Will do. And while the specs say 100 feet, just reliable at 15 feet
sounds good to me. As I don't think I would ever use it further than
that. :-)
In news:482cae4e$0$30636$834e42db@reader.greatnowhere .com,
BillW50 typed on Thu, 15 May 2008 17:35:51 -0400:
> In news:3m7p24hukpfl5cash3eek1ohhjka074rj4@4ax.com,
> journey typed on Thu, 15 May 2008 15:44:23 -0500:
On Thu, 15 May 2008 18:04:50 -0400, "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote:
>In news:482cae4e$0$30636$834e42db@reader.greatnowhere .com,
>BillW50 typed on Thu, 15 May 2008 17:35:51 -0400:
>> In news:3m7p24hukpfl5cash3eek1ohhjka074rj4@4ax.com,
>> journey typed on Thu, 15 May 2008 15:44:23 -0500:
>
>Oh and many thanks journey! :-D
>
>--
>Bill
You're very welcome. We all have our strengths, one of mine tends to
be what I know about gadgets.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: journey [mailto:journey@merr.com]
> Posted At: Thursday, May 15, 2008 12:46 PM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> Subject: Re: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
>
> On Thu, 15 May 2008 11:26:58 -0400, "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote:
>
> >I love surfing the web on a big screen TV. And add a wireless
keyboard
> >and mouse, it is heaven. Beats using a laptop. Although S-Video isn't
> >the greatest, which is all I have used with two computers to date.
> >
> >--
> >Bill
>
> Hi Bill, do you have a wireless keyboard with mouse built into it? If
> not, how do you control the mouse remotely?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: S.Lewis [mailto:Gossamer@interesting.com]
> Posted At: Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:07 AM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> Subject: (OT) Re: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
>
>
> "Tom Simchak" <not.today@thankyou.org> wrote in message
> news:XcYWj.871$qH4.781@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com...
> > Tom Scales wrote:
> >>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Tom Simchak [mailto:not.today@thankyou.org]
> >>> Posted At: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:47 PM
> >>> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> >>> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> >>> Subject: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> >>>
> >>> Subject line is the issue. Are there any HDMI cards out there for
> a
> >>> Win98SE system. I've looked online and while there is a fair
> amount
> >> of
> >>> info on various cards, I have not seen if the cards will work with
> >> that
> >>> OS. It's got 1.5 gig of RAM and it's also an 800mhz box.
> >>>
> >>> Yes, I know you can get a low-end desktop for pretty cheap, but by
> the
> >>> time you add in extra RAM and the HDMI card, it's not so cheap any
> >>> more.
> >>>
> >>> As always, comments and suggestions welcomed.
> >>>
> >>> Tom S.
> >>> Houston, TX
> >>
> >> What are you trying to accomplish? I haven't seen anything but
PCIe
> >> HDMI cards, which would not work. I can't think of many
> applications
> >> that would use HDMI that would run on that box.
> >>
> > Tom--
> >
> > I'm glad you chimed in as you seem to be the AV guru on this group.
> >
> > What I'm trying to accomplish is to use a 37" LCD TV as the monitor.
> I've
> > hooked up a VGA cable to the TV and a computer (not the same
computer
> as
> > mentioned above) and the resolution is less than optimal.
> >
> > The TV does have HDMI inputs so I'm thinking that if I could hook up
> an
> > older desktop with an HDMI card, I'd get a better picture. I could
> then
> > also use the computer to play DVDs with the TV as the monitor.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Tom S.
> > Houston, TX
>
>
>
> He is the A/V guru in this group.
I'm honored
I do have 8 HDTVs connected to computers. Some models work better than
others. The best bang for the buck is the Vizio from Walmart.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: journey [mailto:journey@merr.com]
> Posted At: Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:06 PM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> Subject: Re: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
>
> On Thu, 15 May 2008 14:10:26 -0400, "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote:
>
> >In news:slto24dn771oa055k7hs287vrmiqu30bva@4ax.com,
> >journey typed on Thu, 15 May 2008 12:46:18 -0500:
> >> On Thu, 15 May 2008 11:26:58 -0400, "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I love surfing the web on a big screen TV. And add a wireless
> >>> keyboard and mouse, it is heaven. Beats using a laptop. Although
> >>> S-Video isn't the greatest, which is all I have used with two
> >>> computers to date.
> >>
> >> Hi Bill, do you have a wireless keyboard with mouse built into it?
> If
> >> not, how do you control the mouse remotely?
> >
> >On the table right next to the lazyboy. :-D
> >
> >I also have one of those mouse on one of my keyboards too. :-)
> >
> >--
> >Bill
>
> I use the Adesso 2.4Ghz wireless slimtouch touchpad mini keyboard:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/4lxnwo
> If you know of a better one please post what it is. Thanks.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Simchak [mailto:not.today@thankyou.org]
> Posted At: Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:59 AM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> Subject: Re: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
>
> Tom Scales wrote:
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Tom Simchak [mailto:not.today@thankyou.org]
> >> Posted At: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:47 PM
> >> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> >> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> >> Subject: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> >>
> >> Subject line is the issue. Are there any HDMI cards out there for
a
> >> Win98SE system. I've looked online and while there is a fair
amount
> > of
> >> info on various cards, I have not seen if the cards will work with
> > that
> >> OS. It's got 1.5 gig of RAM and it's also an 800mhz box.
> >>
> >> Yes, I know you can get a low-end desktop for pretty cheap, but by
> the
> >> time you add in extra RAM and the HDMI card, it's not so cheap any
> >> more.
> >>
> >> As always, comments and suggestions welcomed.
> >>
> >> Tom S.
> >> Houston, TX
> >
> > What are you trying to accomplish? I haven't seen anything but PCIe
> > HDMI cards, which would not work. I can't think of many
applications
> > that would use HDMI that would run on that box.
> >
> Tom--
>
> I'm glad you chimed in as you seem to be the AV guru on this group.
>
> What I'm trying to accomplish is to use a 37" LCD TV as the monitor.
> I've hooked up a VGA cable to the TV and a computer (not the same
> computer as mentioned above) and the resolution is less than optimal.
>
> The TV does have HDMI inputs so I'm thinking that if I could hook up
an
> older desktop with an HDMI card, I'd get a better picture. I could
> then
> also use the computer to play DVDs with the TV as the monitor.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tom S.
> Houston, TX
HDMI will overscan which will cause real problems. What is the exact
model of the TV? I want to look up the specs. VGA should work
flawlessly at the native resolution (likely 1366x768). The problem is
possibly that your video card just doesn't support this resolution. Not
sure if any W98 cards do.
On Fri, 16 May 2008 02:46:56 GMT, "Tom Scales" <tjscales@gmail.com>
wrote:
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: journey [mailto:journey@merr.com]
>> Posted At: Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:06 PM
>> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
>> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
>> Subject: Re: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
>>
>> On Thu, 15 May 2008 14:10:26 -0400, "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom> wrote:
>>
>> >In news:slto24dn771oa055k7hs287vrmiqu30bva@4ax.com,
>> >journey typed on Thu, 15 May 2008 12:46:18 -0500:
>> >> On Thu, 15 May 2008 11:26:58 -0400, "BillW50" <BillW50@aol.kom>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> I love surfing the web on a big screen TV. And add a wireless
>> >>> keyboard and mouse, it is heaven. Beats using a laptop. Although
>> >>> S-Video isn't the greatest, which is all I have used with two
>> >>> computers to date.
>> >>
>> >> Hi Bill, do you have a wireless keyboard with mouse built into it?
>> If
>> >> not, how do you control the mouse remotely?
>> >
>> >On the table right next to the lazyboy. :-D
>> >
>> >I also have one of those mouse on one of my keyboards too. :-)
>> >
>> >--
>> >Bill
>>
>> I use the Adesso 2.4Ghz wireless slimtouch touchpad mini keyboard:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/4lxnwo
>
>
>> If you know of a better one please post what it is. Thanks.
>
>I like that. No interference with your wireless?
No interference with wireless at all, either with the Linksys a/b/g or
the Apple Time Capsule draft-N. I don't use a cordless phone, only a
cell phone so I'm not using a cordless on 2.4Ghz and don't know if
that would interfere.
>I'm honored
>
>I do have 8 HDTVs connected to computers. Some models work better than
>others. The best bang for the buck is the Vizio from Walmart.
:-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p
[Old style Brooklyn raspberry for the emoticon challenged]
Ratfink! One SDTV (but digital), one computer, never the twain
to meet.
[Not really sour g****s; as I passed through my 50s I found my
desires for the latest and greatest technical goodies waning - I
know, a traitor to my gender. I have yet to buy my first cell
phone. Does that make me a bad man?]
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ogden Johnson III [mailtoj3usmc@yahoo.com]
> Posted At: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:49 AM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
> Subject: Re: HDMI cards for Win98 computer
>
> "Tom Scales" <tjscales@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> He is the A/V guru in this group.
>
> >I'm honored
> >
> >I do have 8 HDTVs connected to computers. Some models work better
> than
> >others. The best bang for the buck is the Vizio from Walmart.
>
> :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p :-p
>
> [Old style Brooklyn raspberry for the emoticon challenged]
>
> Ratfink! One SDTV (but digital), one computer, never the twain
> to meet.
>
> [Not really sour g****s; as I passed through my 50s I found my
> desires for the latest and greatest technical goodies waning - I
> know, a traitor to my gender. I have yet to buy my first cell
> phone. Does that make me a bad man?]
>
> --
> OJ III
Yes. Turn in your man card at the nearest sports bar.
Seriously, I only have toys because for many, many years I didn't have
toys. All our time and effort and savings went into my wife's health.
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