Keyboard lockups with OSX 10.8.2

After the 10.8.2 update, keyboard input is hanging intermittently on my 2011 MacBook Air. It occurs in several applications (have tested with Safari and App Store) and often when switching windows or input fields. The keyboard input just stops working for a few seconds, then some of the typed text is input at the cursor.
Also, sometimes when opening a new tab in Safari, a window pops up complaining about a bluetooth headset. Maybe this is linked somehow?
Anyone else experiencing the same?

I've been following this discussion due to keyboard problem after update to 10.8.2.
Using original USB keyboard (MB110LL/A) with keypad supplied with 2008 iMac.
Problem: number keys (only on the keypad) fail after login, after updating to 10.8.2. Keypad numbers work as usual when entering system password at startup.
Solution: tested keyboard at Apple Store & it works fine on their 10.8 demo machines. Purchased new keyboard to try (MB110LL/B), & that solves problem. After 4+ years, original needed retirement anyway.
Refer to "Difference between MB110LL/A and MB110LL/B" discussion in Apple Store,
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB110LL/B/apple-keyboard-with-numeric-keypad?f node=56
Time will tell if others with older iMacs encounter the same problem.

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frederick s wrote:
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