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I own 6 HP Elite (v1) Wireless Keyboards. I do not have receivers

 

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I own 6 HP Elite (v1) Wireless Keyboards. I do not have receivers for these. But they have a connect button on bottom side. Since Logitech makes keyboards for HP, can I get 6 Logitech receivers that will work with my HP keyboards? The HP part number is XXXXX or 505174-ZH1.

 



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I called HP, but was transferred between four unhelpful (or uninformed) salespeople.

Submitted: 287 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Computer Hardware
Value: $19
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  The_MaveriK replied 287 days and 21 hours ago.

Welcome, how are you today? Please allow me a moment as I prepare an answer or inquire further information for the problem. Thank you.

Unfortunately, the way HP made those keyboards, they can't even have a new receiver bought from HP. The reason for this is that each keyboard works on a slightly different frequency to reduce interference between devices. Do to this way of manufacturing there may be as many as 10 or more different dongle/keyboard combinations.

With this being said: Although logitech helps in the production of many of the keyboards, their products will not be cross compatible. I even saw that the keyboard uses a Bluetooth type connection and I looked into seeing about connecting qth a general Bluetooth dongle , but a quick search shot down that idea.

I am sorry that I could not provide any better news. I hope you have a wonderful day and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask me. It is always my pleasure to be of assistance. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Customer replied 287 days and 21 hours ago.

By a different frequency, do you mean that one will use 2.41 while another will use 2.45 ghz frequency?
I have a hard time understanding where you found that this can use a Bluetooth type connection. Can you provide a link?

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Expert:  The_MaveriK replied 287 days and 21 hours ago.

I think the frequency change is less dramatic. As in 2.450 to 2.459. Although I am not sure for sure I could find out.

As for the bluetooth, the product specification sheet called the dongle a Bluetooth like dongle. Which was wrong information, but I bad mentioned it to show you that I was attempting to find further solutions.

I am sorry for the confusion that I caused with that statement.

Once again if you have any further questions about this issue please do not hesitate to ask. I am always here to assist you. Thank you.

Expert TypeHardware Tech.
Category: Computer Hardware
Pos. Feedback: 100.0 %
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Answered: 6/27/2012

Experience: 7+ years of advanced computing concepts.

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Expert:  The_MaveriK replied 287 days and 19 hours ago.

I was under the impression that we as experts get paid what you offer for the question (Plus you can offer bonuses if you were very satisfied.)

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Expert:  The_MaveriK replied 287 days and 6 hours ago.

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I appreciate you providing me with some insight from a customer's perspective, this can definitely be useful. I hope you have a pleasant day and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask, it is my pleasure to assist.

 
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