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Still tied to the desktop by your keyboard�s cable? Wireless boards let you kick back in your chair, wander your workspace, or even handle presentations from yards away. When it comes to cutting the cord, consider a unit�s range, size, weight, and transmission security from board to base receiver.
SPLURGE
Gyration Mobile Keyboard
Gyration�s wireless keyboard and mouse allow for amazing movement: The powerful RF receiver lets you work up to 100 feet away. The board weighs about 11½ pounds with batteries, and it�s only 1 inch thick, 1 foot wide, and 6 inches from top to bottom. It also sits comfortably on your lap. For the security conscious, the board transmits over eight 49-MHz channels and randomly assigns your work to one of 65,000 addresses.
$299 (with mouse), www.gyration.com.
BEST BUY
Logitech Cordless Elite Duo
If you want the most tricked-out wireless unit available, the Elite Duo line delivers. From a handy scroll wheel to a volume dial, the stylish board includes a mind-boggling array of multimedia and function keys. It has a range of about 6 feet and digitally encrypts all communication to its RF receiver. This is a true full-sizer with number pad. The only drag: It�s cumbersome at 19 inches wide and 2¼ pounds with batteries.
$100 (with mouse), www.logitech.com.
OVERRATED
VersaPoint RF Wireless Keyboard
This one has an onboard mouse pointer that relies on pressure-sensitive technology � the harder you press, the faster the cursor moves. Though it improves upon the ThinkPad�s little red joystick, it�s still awkward in practice. The board�s RF connection can be dodgy, and changing the signal address requires manual adjustments on both the keyboard and receiver (an oddity). The dearth of multimedia options is disappointing.
$199, www.interlinkelectronics.com.
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