Whether you're investing in a convenient mouse/keyboard combo to pair with a home PC, or trying to improve your laptop experience on the go, you want an ergonomically sound wireless combo with sufficiently long battery life and connectivity to keep up with your needs. The pros and cons of wired and wireless setups are simple, but worth going over. Mouse/keyboard combos provide a wireless experience either with Bluetooth connectivity or via a wireless dongle that plugs into a USB port. Wired hardware needs to be plugged directly into the laptop or PC directly, which will also take up a USB port. If you prefer an elegant, minimalist keyboard for your desktop, Dell’s Premier Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard is fantastic. This full-size wireless keyboard has 109 keys, including 12 programmable function keys. The aluminum board has relatively large keys with scissor switches, and it’s easy to type accurately at speed. There isn’t much travel, but it’s whisper quiet. To that end, a wireless combo can make a lot of sense if you value tidiness. It can also be a good choice if you need a keyboard/mouse set for multiple workstations. A good set makes it easy enough to pop the dongle or re-pair with any laptop or PC you use. Compatibility

The Titan Grey finish is matched by the mouse, which boasts seven buttons, including five programmable ones. The sensor is adjustable between 1,000 and 4,000 dots per inch (DPI), which is sensitive enough for most people. We also consider portability. We look at how far these wireless products can be from their receivers. We also test how comfortable they are to use in non-traditional setups, like sitting at a kitchen table, or on the couch with the keyboard in our lap. Another issue: we didn’t note issues with the rechargeable battery, but other reviewers have found that their battery life falls far short of the advertised 10 days. Manufacturers can make whatever claims they like about the comfort or usability of their mouse/keyboard combos, but first-hand testing like we've done here is the only way to know for sure if a combo is worth what you're paying for it. That said, there are some basics worth keeping in mind. Wired vs. Wireless

A wireless combo gives you inherent freedom of use, at the cost of worrying about battery life and potential interference. If you look at an identical mouse/keyboard set where one is wired and one is wireless, the wireless variant will usually be more expensive. You’re paying for freedom to move around and minimize clutter.