What's the *best* wireless keyboard / mouse set for programmers?

I know you're looking for a set, but these two topics might be of interest:

  • https://stackoverflow.com/questions/687/keyboard-for-programmers
  • https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53132/mouse-for-programmer

Personally, I prefer to buy my stuff separately so I can find the best of both. For example, I'm currently using an Apple Keyboard and a Logitech MX Revolution mouse and I've been very impressed with both.


Being a 60 wpm typist on average, I can assure you that a wireless keyboard will only cause you frustration in the long run. It's gotten to the point where I actually swapped back in a wired keyboard because I have yet to find a wireless keyboard that can keep up with me.


I've used several, and the most durable bulletproof so far has been my Dell bluetooth pair. It's the same physical setup as the industrial-grade connected units. The bluetooth transmitter has been compatible for other devices as well. Good battery life, two AA's for the mouse and 3 AAA's for the keyboard - at least 6 weeks for a set of NiMH's.

I throw them in my backpack and take an extra bluetooth transmitter and they invariably work on clients' computers.


(source: dell.com)

All the logitechs, microsofts, and probably a half-dozen other off-brands haven't compared.

I use KeyTweak for the Ctl/CapsLock swap - actually I don't swap them - I have no use for a Caps Lock key.