Logitech Cordless Desktop® LX 700 Keyboard and Mouse (967418-0403)
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- Ergonomic Fit: Right and Left Handed (Mouse) Ergonomic Keyboard Layout
- Input Interface Type: Keyboard and Mouse
- Motion Device Type: Optical
- Connectivity: Wireless
- Interface: USB (Mouse) PS/2 (Mouse) USB (keyboard) PS/2 (Keyboard)
- Platform: PC
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Wireless is the ONLY way...
Pros
Great battery life, comfortable, easy to set up and use
Cons
The side buttons on the mouse can be accidentally pressed, a lot of buttons, price
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
If you want a nice wireless set that has good features and battery life, this is the set for you.
I recently purchased this set (had this lovely $20 rebate to go with it) to replace my previous Logitech wireless combo. As with any wireless device, battery life is something that drains rapidly, and I had become frustrated at the ability of my mouse to die while I was in the middle of an online game (death due to equipment hiccups sucks...)
This combo set retails for about $110 or so, however, if you don't mind buying things online, Amazon has it on sale most of the time. It comes with a lovely grey/black color scheme, and feels durable right out of the box.
The Mouse
The mouse is ergonomic, and is moulded in such a way that even my boyfriend (who has huge hands) feels comfortable using it. The only real complaint I have are the buttons on the left side where your thumb rests; if online, they function as browser back and forward buttons (the included software for the devices allows you to reassign the function, but this is default). If you are not paying attention, you could accidentally advance or retreat a website, and if paying a bill or something otherwise delicate, this could be highly frustrating.
The mouse handles well, and the included rechargeable battery (and stand) has a good life once charged. I forget to put mine on the charger all the time, and it still carries even for a few days with no recharge. All of the buttons (besides the standard two-buttons and scroll wheel), there are the two aforementioned side buttons, as well as an application switcher, which functions similar to the Alt+Tab function in Windows.
The other complaint for this mouse is it does not seem to be as precise when pointing. Even adjusting the sensitivity, etc., does not help. If you are dragging a small object (which defines many things in my games), you could find yourself having to slow down and EXACTLY target it, then try and drag it. This can be frustrating if you are in a tight spot, or a hurry.
The Keyboard
This keyboard is lovely, and has a great battery life. It feels comfortable, with an included wrist rest, and the keys are a quiet-click type. There are MANY, MANY buttons to use, and they can be pre-set to make your computing experience as easy as possible. Some of the nicer buttons I have found myself using (I rarely used the other ones on my last Internet wireless keyboard) include the messenger button (you can set it to execute your favorite online chat program) and the My Documents command.
The keyboard features a large Delete and Backspace key, which is nice, and makes them easy to find when typing in a hurry. The function keys have been shrunk on this model, so if you use keyboard overlays for games, this may prove frustrating as they will not fit on this model. In terms of stability and durability, I have no noticed any faults. It stays put, and does not flinch in the face of dirt, dust, or semi-abusive aggravation smacks (um, not that I know anything about those).
One pet peeve is the lack of an Insert key (in that normal 6-button arrangement to the right of the Backspace key). It appears they opted to double the size of the Delete key at the sake of the Insert one. Not sure why, but if you use this key (I do, when word processing), you will find more uses for that spiffy mouse and the larger Backspace.
On a note, if you are not overly technically-advanced, the software, while easy to use, does require you to know where an executable file is for changing the key pre-sets. This does require a bit of file-searching. If you are not comfortable, you may want to leave it alone, or ask someone to help.
Final Judgment
Overall, if you want a nice rechargeable mouse and a good keyboard set, this is a nice choice. As with any wireless combo, it is pricey. However, once you go Wireless, you can never go back. If you are worried about the sensitivity of the mouse, I have found that a good, hard, mousepad will help. I bought an Allsop engineering pad (at Best Buy, I think) and it helped immensely.
This combo set retails for about $110 or so, however, if you don't mind buying things online, Amazon has it on sale most of the time. It comes with a lovely grey/black color scheme, and feels durable right out of the box.
The Mouse
The mouse is ergonomic, and is moulded in such a way that even my boyfriend (who has huge hands) feels comfortable using it. The only real complaint I have are the buttons on the left side where your thumb rests; if online, they function as browser back and forward buttons (the included software for the devices allows you to reassign the function, but this is default). If you are not paying attention, you could accidentally advance or retreat a website, and if paying a bill or something otherwise delicate, this could be highly frustrating.
The mouse handles well, and the included rechargeable battery (and stand) has a good life once charged. I forget to put mine on the charger all the time, and it still carries even for a few days with no recharge. All of the buttons (besides the standard two-buttons and scroll wheel), there are the two aforementioned side buttons, as well as an application switcher, which functions similar to the Alt+Tab function in Windows.
The other complaint for this mouse is it does not seem to be as precise when pointing. Even adjusting the sensitivity, etc., does not help. If you are dragging a small object (which defines many things in my games), you could find yourself having to slow down and EXACTLY target it, then try and drag it. This can be frustrating if you are in a tight spot, or a hurry.
The Keyboard
This keyboard is lovely, and has a great battery life. It feels comfortable, with an included wrist rest, and the keys are a quiet-click type. There are MANY, MANY buttons to use, and they can be pre-set to make your computing experience as easy as possible. Some of the nicer buttons I have found myself using (I rarely used the other ones on my last Internet wireless keyboard) include the messenger button (you can set it to execute your favorite online chat program) and the My Documents command.
The keyboard features a large Delete and Backspace key, which is nice, and makes them easy to find when typing in a hurry. The function keys have been shrunk on this model, so if you use keyboard overlays for games, this may prove frustrating as they will not fit on this model. In terms of stability and durability, I have no noticed any faults. It stays put, and does not flinch in the face of dirt, dust, or semi-abusive aggravation smacks (um, not that I know anything about those).
One pet peeve is the lack of an Insert key (in that normal 6-button arrangement to the right of the Backspace key). It appears they opted to double the size of the Delete key at the sake of the Insert one. Not sure why, but if you use this key (I do, when word processing), you will find more uses for that spiffy mouse and the larger Backspace.
On a note, if you are not overly technically-advanced, the software, while easy to use, does require you to know where an executable file is for changing the key pre-sets. This does require a bit of file-searching. If you are not comfortable, you may want to leave it alone, or ask someone to help.
Final Judgment
Overall, if you want a nice rechargeable mouse and a good keyboard set, this is a nice choice. As with any wireless combo, it is pricey. However, once you go Wireless, you can never go back. If you are worried about the sensitivity of the mouse, I have found that a good, hard, mousepad will help. I bought an Allsop engineering pad (at Best Buy, I think) and it helped immensely.
