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 Electronics : Logitech Cordless MX Duo 967300-0403 |
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Rating:  - excellent, one problem
In general I am very happy with this combo - great features, very good wireless and battery performance. I have one problem though. I am using it with two computers using a monitor/keyboard/mouse switcher, and when I switch from one computer to another I lose the mouse. The keyboard switches fine. I can revive the mouse by using the mouse control panel (using the keyboard to navigate) but it's a pain. Overall though, I recommend this product highly.
Rating:  - Bad software support
1st
uninstalled old iTouch, Reinstalled new iTouch without rebooting, resulting in crash and format. This was probably a result of not restarting the computer after the uninstallation. After win 2000 install it started to work again.
2nd
keyboard would be recognized in the beginning (hitting del for bios setup) but not recognized when win2000 was booting up (couldn't enter safe mode)
3rd
When I tried to plug my regular keyboard back in it would work until win2000 booted up and itouch software came online. Neither my ps2(old non - logitech) mouse or keyboard would work then. I finally got it to work again by using a USB Mouse.
I had no support numbers that came with the product. AFter laying down money I expect so freakin support. I went online and I to struggle through some stupid automated preprogrammed repsonse questionnaire to my problems. After avoiding all the newbie questions it finally went to email a human being.
Rating:  - Wireless is and useful.
This is a pretty impressive bundle. Sure, you can get the wireless mouse, but why not the keyboard as well? It's worth the buck...
I've used these for a week, and I haven't been disappointed. The hub attaches to both the keyboard and mouse port on your PC, so you don't really need a free USB port, unless you want to use it on a laptop.
In either case, the keyboard is very responsive. I can't see any difference between this one and the corded one I had before, which was Logitech as well. It works just as good, if not better. I can even take it across the room and type up a report while I'm reclining in my comfortable seat! It's just like the commercial...
The mouse is a little different. I had a Microsoft Intellimouse before, the white one with five buttons. It was a good mouse, but it felt plastic and cheap. Also, when I moved it quickly, the cursor would just fly off faster than I could see it. This mouse, the MX700, is fantastic. Because it's wireless, it uses AA batteries, so it's quite a bit heavier than the Microsoft. It takes some time to get used to it, but after a while, it's not a problem. Also, the movement is much smoother than before and there is no detectable lag at all!
The rechargeable batteries are a good addition. Just put the mouse on the hub when the light goes on and after a short time you're ready to go again. It saves a lot of money.
The minor complaint I have, which really doesn't deter from enjoyment of the product is that if you leave the mouse for too long and you want to move it again, it takes about a second for it to wake up. After that, it works as it did before. It's not a big deal really. The benefits surely outweigh the costs.
Also, as I expected, I freed up a mile of space on my desk without these wires running around. It's much more useful to be able to put other things on the desk where I couldn't before. And, I find that it's better to use the mouse without a mousepad. It seems to impede movement slightly. It's much easier without it. It's a good thing too. I have more freedom to move it around now.
If you're looking for an upgrade that's as cool as it is useful, this is a good buy. The batteries last, and the charger helps. These are just as good as wired peripherals, and they're mobile. Can't go wrong with Logitech...
Rating: - Very impressed
I own both the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse as well as the Logitech MX Duo. The Logitech is by FAAAR the better product of the two.
1. There is no lag when using the keyboard and mouse. None.
2. The mouse charger is FAST! It will be nice never having to buy new batteries for it (instead of biweekly for the Bluetooth).
3. The buttons on the keyboard autoconfigured themselves very well, automatically configuring to use Winamp and Eudora. I only had to change a couple settings.
4. The keyboard and mouse were found automatically, I didn't even have to use the connect buttons (in order to get a secure keyboard connection it is necessary, but still simple). The benefit of this is that unlike with the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you don't need a second keyboard to get things setup.
5. The keyboard and mouse work before Windows even finishes loading, no waiting for drivers to load as with the Bluetooth.
6. None of the problems that I had the the Microsoft setup. No stuck keys, and no losing peripherals.
I like this product a great deal, and at this point I don't have any complaints. It feels good to have a wireless keyboard and mouse the way it should be.
Rating: - The upgraded Logitech Cordless combo line
I've had all of them, elite duo, then the mx700 mouse and a corded keyboard since the MX700 when released was not available in a kit. The elite DUO had its shortcomings, used batteries in the mouse that didnt last, keyboard took about 6AA's. The MX700 has been a great mouse since its inception. The best DPI rate you can get in a cordless mouse (even better than most corded ones), but in exchange for the higher resolution, it drains batteries. Not a big deal now since it is a rechargeable unit. I've had the pleasure of completely wearing out one MX700 so far and will say its a great mouse. Here are the first things to go:
1. Stick on feet underneath the mouse wore off - it appears they might have fixed this, on my new mouse they are configured slightly different and are a different material.
2. Charging contacts started to corrode - I ended up towards the end taking some sandpaper and scraping the corrosion off the contacts so it could charge on the base.
3. Batteries wore out - to be expected, rechargeable batteries dont last forever right? Mine lasted about as long as the mouse.
4. Units will conflict with other logitech keyboards and mice - I have as mentioned another MX700 and the Elite DUO. The keyboards are identical and will cross connect and even interfere with each other. I dont seem to have any problems with the keyboards interfereing with each other, but the Duo mouse seems to cause my MX mouse to have problems clicking. I dont use the computer its on often so I pop the batteries out of the DUO mouse so it wont cause a problem. Be careful about any of these devices within 8 - 11 feet of yours. So if you're at work, the person next to you with either setup will probably cause you some problems as you them.
I managed to use the MX700 stand alone mouse for about 9 months, which is pretty good for me. I'm very hard on products such as this. I recall slamming it down on my desk a few times while playing a game online and something kinda bad happened :), its also fell off on to the floor more times than i can count. So expect it to last substantially longer under average use, especially if you're kind to it.
They've improved both units since the earlier versions. Apart from the notes i have on the mouse above, the keyboard only requires 2 AA batteries. From the 3 of these keyboards i've owned in the past, i've never had to put new batteries in other than the included ones in the package.
A TIP: I've forgotten to put the mouse on the charger several times. Since I often play online games (yes it works quite well for me gaming for those of you out there) I end up wearing out the charge in about 2 days of use, were talkin heavy use here too. Keep a set of 2 AA alkaline batteries around if you really need to keep using the mouse but the red "charge" light comes on. Generally when the light comes on, you have about 30 minutes left before its dead. In my experience, the alkalines will last a good 3 - 7 days of medium to heavy use (medium = 4 hours a day, heavy = 12+).
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