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DeLuSioNal29:
Hello all,

I saw a keyboard online that I thought I would share to you all...  Looks like it may be perfect for arcade cabinets.  I'm thinking about buying it.  It's on sale for $49.99 with free shipping with coupon code:  EMCYNZW32  (normally $54.99 plus shipping)

1 - It's wireless
2 - It's compact
3 - It has a built in trackball

What do you guys think?

Here's a link to the product:  Link to Newegg.com product

DeLuSioNaL29
Herk:
DeLuSioNal29,

     The only concern I would have is that the wireless connectivity may not kick in until windows starts loading drivers and therefore you will not be able to do pre-boot keystrokes, to get into your bios for example.  When I ever used wireless keyboards I would also always have one tucked away that was direct into the keyboard port, not even USB.

Herk
shateredsoul:
I have a wireless keyboard for my normal comp.. It's connected through a wireless dongle and I've never had any issues with getting into preboot menus (bios and all).
markronz:
Thats a sweet keyboard.  Wish I saw it before I bought the wireless one I have now...

Regarding the pre-boot business...   I have a wireless one, similar to the one posted, and it also has no problems with the pre-boot key presses.  However, on my other computer, I have a bluetooth wireless keyboard.  This one does not work with pre-boot key presses.  So it depends on what kind of wireless it is.
Malenko:
most wireless KBs dont need windows to run, so they work just fine in the BIOS screen, they just need the 12v from the USB port to power the receiver; however any special buttons prolly wont work until windows boots (like volume and other short cut keys)
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