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5 years ahead? I used to have a Logitech Cordless Dektop Navigator in white and with a nice mouse which I had bought in 2005 2003, but it walked away with my other 17″ TFT (to members of the extended family…) when I changed to the laptop in 2006. I am glad I bought this 22″ wide screen though – the picture is so much better. Really, the monitor may not be perfect, but it is enough for me and still better than the rather pale laptop screen.
That A4-Tech keyboard…I KNOW IT! :-) In fact, I had to choose between the Logitech and this A4 model back in 2003 and then went for the Logitech because of the (unusual RSI) keyboard layout on the A4. I btw deactivated a key on the Logitech later on by putting some adhesive tape inside between these sandwich layers to disable the “switch current user” button (which was located next to the escape button, stupid Logitech). A4 was best bargain back then, quite agree to that.

Sijui what Logitech did to their software. A4 mouse drivers at least were often less harmful than this Logitech bloatware.

Docking station: true, it may be a bit exagerated, but I will need to take my laptop with me when I am visiting clients, so I was looking for an easier way to unplug this baby. Space-wise, my table is already crowded and I would love to have a smaller docking device. Huu…it’s HP’s PA286A – 2nd hand from the corporate world on eBay :-)

Ask me again in 2009 and I will maybe have changed my mind. Would be interesting to see how I get along with an extra netbook on the table. Already hate the idea of having to use 2 computers.

Last night I dreamed about having the perfect computer that syncs all my data the way i want it and creates frequent backups.

(note to Apple fanboys: I’ll delete all your “Get a Mac” comments :-)

I’m using A4Tech RECHARGEABLE Wireless Desktop, model
KBS-2348RP. I was initially attracted to the wireless aspect, back in 2003/4, but what sold me was the base station that recharges AA (rechargeable) batteries, AA being standard size for many appliances. A4Tech provided *SIX* batteries with the package: 2 for the mouse and keyboard, and 2 to sit in the charger for stand-by.

The mouse started having clicking problems just over a year ago, which I say is a good space of time for usefulness. It was easy to hack/clean several times but the internals are so unsophisticated that couldn’t fix it fully; I had to switch to a corded mouse temporarily. The keyboard is still going strong up to now.

Funny, A4Tech’s software is also less-than-optimal to configuring the keyboard special keys. In fact, the config’ing was a bit limited (e.g. it didn’t modify the function keys), and it didn’t recognize some of the special keys!

Despite all, I’ve been VERY happy with the setup, and when entropy dictates, will upgrade to A4Tech’s most modern equipment. I hope they have fixed these little problems after 5 years.

I have no need for DVI until I get a monitor that can actually make use of it. My monitor no longer exists, but was been surprisingly mature for its time. It’s still going well but when I have to switch, I will look at LG if you so recommend.

I rarely understood the need of a docking station outside of a corporate office. Can we get a picture of your setup, maybe label which cables are going where?

i shall stick to my old hp 19″ and mac mini for my home use and macbook for portability, never really bothered to sync them prolly coz i keep my stuffs online and the wireless network i have via my old trusty linksys the files are shuffled right over. iTunes sharing to get music on both etc, i am a little short on money at the moment.

anyone feeling the spirit of the season may send me over a 24 inch widescreen monitor for my mac mini. i shall be most grateful. :-)