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 Electronics : Logitech Cordless MX Duo 967300-0403 |
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Rating:  - Battery charger doesn't work
I bought one of these keyboard/mouse duos and have loved it up until now. The problem w/ mine is that the battery cradle/charger doesn't charge the rechargable batteries. I've gone out and bought new rechargable batteries as Logitech suggested, but now those aren't working either. It's evident the charger doesn't work. I bought one of these for a family member too and they're experiencing the same problems as me. On the more positive side of this.. the keyboard works like a charm.
Rating:  - Keyboard+Mouse+Software==An Amazing Thing!!
When I decided I needed a new keyboard and mouse I went looking for 3 things:
1. Wireless Optical Mouse
2. Wireless Keyboard with Multimedia Controls and a Flat Profile
3.A Base that Only Uses One USB Port
4.A Range that Would Fill my Dorm Room
The Keyboard: The keyboard is everything I could imagine and more, the keys are comfortable and make a wonderful clacking sound when I type. Everything is clearly labeled, and there are even labels for all the more common keyboard shortcuts, such as "undo" and "save" on the front side of the keys.
The great thing about the keyboard is that it controls my media programs without making me change windows. I even use the special-function keys more than I would have thought, especially the great scroll wheel included on the keyboard. Also, I have written many a paper already and I am still on the original batteries included by Logitech, and I have a feeling they will last another month.
The Mouse: The Mouse is an amazing piece of hardware by itself. I have never used a more accurate mouse, optical, wireless or otherwise. It works great for everything from Photoshop to first person shooter games.
Admittedly it is clearly designed for the right-handed, the back and forward buttons being placed for the thumb on the right hand. How about those extra buttons! I use the navigation button so much that when I go to the computer lab I find myself hitting the side of the mouse with my thumb.
I love the scroll buttons I almost wish they could replace the scroll wheel, and they often work in applications that will not accept universal scroll wheel and vice versa. I use the application switching button more than I ever used the alt-tab button combination. The batteries have never run out on me, I use my computer for most of my entertainment in my room and only put the mouse in its cradle at night. Finally, it is unbelievably comfortable, not to mention that its sleek shape is easy on the eyes.
The Software: I have to admit that for all its usefulness the iTouch software included by Logitech is the most utilitarian part of this set. But for all of that it took five minutes to install, twenty minutes to customize, and works great.
I love the green/red display that Logitech uses to let you know when you are using one of the special-function buttons. It shows up at the bottom of the screen unobtrusively and is gone in less than a second. This display makes it much easier to adjust the volume, I'm not just hitting buttons blindly anymore, now I know when the volume is on mute and I'm just going to hurt my ears by turning it up.
To address some of the complaints by other reviewers:
1. The multimedia buttons do work with iTunes
2. The base station has a relatively small profile I just put it next to one of my speakers and I can always see the display
3. Even if I couldn't see the base station, Logitech conveniently places an alert at the bottom of the screen when you use any of the "special buttons, " and in addition it is easy to check just by clicking on the iTouch icon in the system tray
4. I use Netscape and although the universal scroll doesn't work, the scroll buttons do and Logitech makes updates all the time, and they are easy to check and install with the included software.
Rating:  - great keyboard mouse needs improvment
Well the keyboard works great had this for about 3 week now but the mouse movement neds alot of work it jumps all over the screen i love playing first person shooters but with the mouse its nearly impossible to play ya you can but you cant make sligh tmovements with the mouse
Rating: - Excellent Product
I bought this product roughly 6 months ago and have nothing but praise for its performance to date.
General thoughts:
1) No-wires - Fewer tangles under my computer which is tangled regardless. I personally have found I really do not need a wireless keyboard as far as using it remotely from my computer. However, I have had ideas of using this for gatherings and presentations, especially when used in conjunction with a projector.
2) Batteries - I have not had to replace the batteries at all yet. The mouse batteries run for an extremely long time and I find it is a long while before it tells me it needs to be recharged. Speaking the charger. I have the remote unit located fairly close to my monitor and without a longer cord (as provided by logitech) I do not see how I could follow their instructions of keeping it relateivly far away. That said, I've had zero problems with using this unit.
3)Ease of install (btw, I have just backed away from my computer about 7 feet from my computer while writing this review and am experiencing zero lag while typing this.) I would go onto say that I had little difficulty in installing ths product, but do consider myself to be an above average computer user and it may be easier for me than other people. Logitech does provide a quick-start guide, so you should be able to follow along and get the unit working.
Overall, this is a high quality product and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Update May 2007: Wrote the review in 2004. First removed the batteries from the keyboard just two months ago! Great keyboard and mouse still.
Rating:  - Not good for notebooks
My primary machine is a notebook running Windows XP Pro, which I take back and forth between work and home. At home, connected via the PS2 ports and a docking station, the combo works great, and I have zero complaints. At work, where I have to connect directly to the notebook via the USB port, there are problems. Usually either the mouse or keyboard will not work upon start-up. When they are working, there is often some functionality missing (one or more of the buttons do not work). After a few minutes of using the combo, both would then stop working. I tried all of the troubleshooting techniques, and the only one to work was unplugging and reinserting the cable. Needless to say, this is not something you want to do every 5 minutes.
If you are going to use this setup attached to a desktop or docking station, it's fabulous. I can't recommend it for a notebook setup, however.
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