Super Deluxe Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo
Written: Oct 17 '07
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Pros: Stylish, low profile, ergonomic, reliable, wireless, long battery life.
Cons: Too many buttons! Black color shows dust very easily. Receiver for devices is too wide.
The Bottom Line: This mouse/keyboard combo are super deluxe with lots of buttons and great reliability. Great for everyone from casual computer users to full-time graphic artists. Very stylish and ergonomic design.
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| cw340397's Full Review: Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3200 Keyboard & Laser ... |
When I got my new miniPC built recently, I was kinda disappointed to learn that my existing mouse worked fine with the new computer, but my keyboard did not. The new computer is built with USB 2.0 only and my keyboard was the “old fashioned” keyboard plug. We got an adapter for it, but it was USB 1.0 and still didn't work. So my husband gave me his wireless keyboard/mouse combo by Logitech. It coordinates great with the other components as they are also black.
Appearance:
Both keyboard and mouse are matte black with glossy accents in key areas. The markings are in silver and the keyboard has a few keys w/ gold or blue labels.
The Mouse:
The mouse is right-hand only and contoured for the hand (ergonomics). It has standard right/left buttons and an easy grip scroll wheel that also works as a button. The very top center is a small battery life indicator. Immediately to the right of the right button are more buttons: a very narrow pair of zoom buttons. One goes up/down and one is a magnifying glass. (I have not experimented with these buttons). The other set of very narrow buttons are further along the right side of the mouse, and are forward and back buttons. These are great for the internet. The underside of the mouse is the laser and the connect button as well as the battery compartment. The mouse takes two AA batteries.
The Keyboard:
The keyboard is a low-profile keyboard, with a very narrow height even with the “legs” extended on the front underside. The buttons are shallower than a traditional keyboard but not as shallow as a laptop keyboard. It has the standard qwerty keyboard and number pad with arrow keys and delete, home and end key cluster in between. It also has all the F keys, with multiple functions. Below the number pad is a glossy accent stripe with three Internet Phone quick buttons (I have not used these buttons). On the far right of the keyboard are even more glossy buttons: three “magnifying glasses” with www, pc, or pics options (don't know what they do) , an “X” button and a double square icon (again, don't know about these). Then there is the glossy track-style “Dynamic search & zoom” button, which isn't a button at all. You drag your finger from top to bottom to zoom in and out. Don't know how to use the search feature. There is also a "100%" button directly beneath to quickly go back to regular size. On the very top of the keyboard is the digital clock and calendar. I don't know how this keyboard knows what time/date it is, but there it is! Under the clock display are even more buttons I don't know what are for. Yes, actually I've used the “mute” button just to see if it works. It does. On the underside of the keyboard are two little feet (pretty short), instructions for connecting the devices, and the battery compartment and connect button. This keyboard takes 4 AA batteries. For ergonomics, the keyboard has a 2” slope at the bottom of the keys, tapering to the table which acts as a wrist guard. It's hard, though so I kept my squishy wrist guard in front.
The Receiver:
The receiver for these pieces is a glossy black USB device that resembles a thumb drive. It is a tad too wide, though and I can't actually plug a thumb drive next to it. I have to use my USB hub which has a narrower plug.
Connecting:
To connect the devices, plug the receiver into the computer. Press the button on the receiver, then press the button on the mouse. Press the button on the receiver and then press the button on the keyboard. You only have to do this ONCE! The computer remembers where the mouse and keyboard are, unlike other wireless mice I've used which required reconnecting after every shut down or restart. It's great to just turn the PC on and get to work.
Usability:
I am a graphic designer and use the keyboard and mouse constantly. These devices are great for everyday use. The contoured mouse makes for a happy hand and the keys are pretty easy to push. The most wonderful thing is that you can use the mouse and keyboard AT THE SAME TIME and they will work normally. Some other wireless models will only receive the signal from one device at a time. Not this one, it's super deluxe after all! All the standard keys are in the right places and I can find them quickly (except for “Print Screen” which is very narrow and has a tiny label). On the downside, this keyboard (and mouse too) have too many buttons! I don't know what they are, what they do, or if they work at all. It sure makes the keyboard look deluxe, but I don't want to pay for more than I need or get confused with the functions.
However, on the plus side, the mouse has excellent reliability. Unlike other optical mice that had a tendency to jitter or randomly move your cursor by itself, I have not had one problem with this mouse. It must be the laser tracking which provides this excellent usability. I am very confident using this mouse for all my design work.
The price we paid was only $40 because my husband bought a different set on clearance that didn't let the keyboard and mouse work at the same time. He was able to exchange that set for Logitech's MX 3200 and didn't have to pay the price difference. (I do not know how he wrangled that deal, but I appreciate it!) Regular price is about $100 for this set.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 40
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