Hey everyone! I'm a part-time sysadmin (though my main role is different) and I sometimes handle tasks that come up. Our office currently uses mouse and keyboard sets that come with a single dongle, but I'm considering switching to individual dongle-free mice and keyboards. The issue we face is that we have interns who rotate every six months. They all come and go at the same time, which leads to a mix-up of keyboards, mice, and missing dongles. While I can label everything, I'd prefer to upgrade to devices that don't require a dongle or at least use something like the Logitech unifying receiver. I was thinking about the Logitech Pebble 2 and Pebble Keys 2 since they look sleek and might simplify things, but I'm open to other suggestions as I know comfort can vary. What do you think?
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Do they really need to be wireless? Sometimes a wired option can be more straightforward for an office setup, especially if you’re worried about constantly losing dongles.
I usually opt for the Logitech MK850 set for people—although I can’t recall the exact mouse and keyboard model numbers. They’re inexpensive enough that our finance team doesn’t stress too much when we need replacements, plus they’re pretty comfortable ergonomically.
We go for super cheap $15-20 wired keyboard/mouse combo kits from Amazon in bulk. They’re easy to toss if they break or when an employee leaves, plus it’s better for hygiene. If someone wants something nicer, they need to get it themselves or convince their manager to use their budget.
I’ve had a few people request those Pebble sets, but honestly, a lot of us—including me—don’t really like their feel. I’ve been using the Logitech MK540 and MK320 instead. They’re around the same price point and still work with a unifying receiver. Plus, their software lets you re-pair devices if you mix up the receivers, which is super handy!
I just found out that Bolt is also a valid option besides the unifying receiver! I’m thinking that might be the way to go in the end.
We typically just grab the Logi MK250s. We weighed the costs of Bolt versus unifying, and honestly, it wasn’t worth the extra bucks.
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