Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 (967561-0403)
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Customer Review: There has GOT to be a wireless keyboard/mouse combo that feels like a standard keyboard/mouse, cuz this isn't it!
Summary: 1 Stars
As I went through the reviews, I saw someone's review with the following:
"Worse, the layout is nonstandard: they've messed up the key cluster above the arrows (Insert/Delete/Home/End/etc.)"
This is my main problem with the keyboard. I have been using keyboards for many years and as someone who can type 100 words a minute, I needn't look at the keyboard. My pinky is conditioned to reach for the delete key immediately to the right of the enter key. But no, Logitech had to be different and did something totally different. This slows me down when I write emails and other things online. Other than that, the keyboard itself is fine.
The mouse absolutely sucks. It twitches and unlike a regular cord mouse, it selects chunks of text without me wishing to do so; and when I go online, it often copies and drags the URL of the website I'm at, or parts of the page, so that if I open a new tab on Firefox or Microsoft Explorer, it drags that URL to that new tab. I have never in all my years struggled with this when using a regular cord keyboard/mouse.
Don't get me wrong; I love the convenience of typing from my couch on to my large flat tv when I use the computer. But as I type this review from work, using a regular Dell keyboard and mouse, I experience none of the annoying characteristics this product has had. when I'm chatting and just type, it's ok but for those misplaced keys. The mouse is by far the worst part of this product.
I bought it because it was cheap and regret it already... I won't be shocked if I get so sick of this idiotic mouse that I go for a new wireless keyboard soon.
Customer Review: Great product with good price at Amazon
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, you really can't beat the price here with its great quality. Two years ago I purchased one set of this model and recently I purchased another three sets to replace all my computers' keyboards and mouses. Unlike the other more expensive models which are bulky, the EX110 keyboard doesn't occupy lot of space on the desktop.
The keyboard uses two AAA batteries and the mouse uses 2 AA batteries. The battery drain is considerably low and I use rechargeable NiMH batteries that last for a long time. I like the speedy buttons on the keyboard to control the sound volume and mute, plus a quick button to open up the calculator. This unit comes with both PS2 connector and USB connector. You can use its PS2 connector if you don't want to waste your limited USB ports. For the new Dell Vostro Desktop model that comes without PS2 port, you can just plug this unit's USB connector to one of your USB port and it works for both keyboard and mouse. With fresh batteries, the unit can operate six feet away from the reciver. Of course, make sure that you don't lay your cordless phone, cell phone or wireless network antenna around the receiver and you will do fine.
I am very please with this product. The fact that this model has been on the market for more than two years without being retired from the manufacture, it speaks its great value for itself. Best of all, you can plug the USB connector into your computer and it works without the need to install any driver. Unless you want to try out additional software provided on the CD by Logitech, you can just toss the CD into your desk drawer.
Customer Review: ignore the critics - this is a good deal
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a university student so I use my computer for hours of paper writing and homework. I have had this keyboard for a couple of weeks now and, so far, have had absolutely no problem with it. In fact, I love it compared to what I used to have (standard Dell keyboard and roller mouse that came with my computer) and it is a definite upgrade from an essential, standard desktop. I read that several people complained about how the keyboard feels cheap and I have to disagree with them; it feels like a keyboard and is definitely heavier and more comfortable than the keyboards you'd find at a public library, at work, or the basic ones that come with your computer. When I'm using the keyboard, my typing is not deterred by any sory of "cheap feeling." Also, the keys that aren't in standard place are ones that are far away from the ASDF JKL; and that you would normally have to look at to use unless you are some sort of typing pro. I'll concede that the mouse looks cheap but it works great and it fits comfortably in your hand, which I think is good because it makes it easier to move around. Lastly, the wireless feature has good range and I have no problem taking my keyboard as far from my screen as my eyes will allow (10 ft - I haven't been able to test for an upper limit.) Plus, the receiver is very small and stylish looking. Lastly, it comes with the green and purple keyboard and mouse adapters so you don't have to use up your USB ports to link the duo to your CPU or buy adapters separately. All in all, I think this is a really good deal compared to the prices and quality of other wireless desktops.Customer Review: invest in a lot of batteries, or better yet rechargables
Summary: 3 Stars
I was very impressed with the performance of the wireless mouse/keyboard combination I bought a few weeks ago for my office laptop that I also have an external LCD monior for. However, it was less than week before the mouse started acting up. It stopped responding to clicks and movements eventhough the laser was still on. I would attempt to reconnect the mouse and it would only work for a second. I finally replaced the batteries with recharchables and everything was fine again.....at least temporarily. These are brand new batteries and again it is acting up in less than a week. I am not sure if it's even the batteries because when I swithed out one of the newer batteries with one of the "dead" batteries, the mouse is working fine again. I will recharge the new batteries tonight and see if that makes any difference. I suspect it will, at least for a week.
The keyboard is fine. its very basic but it gets the job done. I personally hate keyboards with a whole bunch of useless gimmick buttons on them, so this one suits me fine. Even better the keyboard has not acted up since day one, too bad I can't say the same for the mouse. I would get a PS/2 mouse or even a USB mouse, but my office laptop only has two USB ports, one of which is used for a printer and no PS/2 port. I may eventually switch my desk to a workstation that has a USB hub built in so I can have a reliable mouse and not have to buy or recharge AA batteries every week.
The keyboard is excellent, but the mouse sucks. At least the money I spent on this combo is tax deductible.
Customer Review: Solid product
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my first wireless keyboard/mouse for my computer, and I'm quite pleased. It was easy to set up, it wasn't very expensive, there are some nice hotkey features, and there's barely any difference in responsiveness as compared with wired keyboards/mice.
A few minor complaints:
*The mouse never completely shuts itself off--though the battery life is fine. However, because it always periodically refreshes, my monitor's energy saver never turns itself off and I have to manually remember to turn it off if I'm not powering down the whole system.
*Occassionally, there are some minor hiccups with very fast typing and minor hiccups with the mouse while gaming. I do a lot of both, and again, this is a pretty minor issue.
*It took some work to get the function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) to work as normal function keys. By default, they act as global hotkeys that open programs like MS Word--no matter what program you are currently running. So, for example if I were playing a game that has a hotkey mapped to F4, when I hit F4 it'd kick me out to Windows and open MS Word. I had to download updated software to open the option of letting them behave like normal function keys.
*The keyboard layout is slightly different than standard keyboards; the insert key has been moved to the top right of the keyboard and the delete key is much more prominent in the insert key's old spot. It takes a bit to get used to, but this layout is probably more functional (who uses insert anyways?).