Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard (Black)
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows Vista
Model: 967685-0403
Color: Black
Product features:
- PerfectStroke key system - A precision micro-scissors mechanism distributes typing force evenly across key surfaces, making every stroke natural and fluid.
- Stylishly sleek - Laser-cut from a single piece of Plexiglass and set in a brushed aluminum frame, the diNovo Edge makes a bold statement. Only 11 mm thick!
- Elegant charging base - Put your keyboard on display while charging via the slim base/stand. Advanced Li-ion batteries recharge faster and last longer.
- TouchDisc scrolling - A new type of touchpad, the TouchDisc unifies scrolling, selection, and cursor control. Scroll at hyperspeed with a touch of your finger.
- Backlit stealth controls - Hidden hot keys light up at a touch, and fade into the background when not in use. The touch-sensitive volume slider gives you precise, fingertip audio control.
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Customer Review: Works great for multimedia PC in the living room, however not for gaming.
Summary: 4 Stars
Overall I am impressed with the DiNovo Edge. It is a sleek and beautifully made product. Everything about it screams high-tech except for one thing, there is lag in the response from the touchpad and mouse buttons. In everyday web browsing and normal applications you would never notice, however when you try to play a game, even some simple flash games that require timing you will notice a fraction of a second delay that is neither consistent nor predictable. Sometimes a mouse press will happen almost immediately and other times it will lag perhaps a quarter of a second. I also loaded up Far Cry to test playing from my couch. Of course a touchpad is no way to play a first person shooter but the results were far worse than I had anticipated. Every movement was delayed and it was something like playing an online server with huge amounts of lag. It was literally impossible to aim with any precision.
Realistically this keyboard is not a gaming solution, nor is it advertised as one. I have a wired USB keyboard and mouse for when I want to play games and I would recommend you do the same if you are going to use the DiNovo Edge unless your multimedia PC is being used for movies music and simple browsing only. I did find it annoying that for instance if I wanted to play a flash game like Nanaca Crash from my sofa I needed to attach my Bluetooth mouse which incidentally cannot negotiate a connection with the bluetooth adapter that comes with the DiNovo.
Therein lies another problem, the Bluetooth adapter that comes with the DiNovo Edge apparently is hard coded to communicate only with the Edge and cannot be used as a general purpose Bluetooth hub. The situation is good for security reasons but creates a hassle because I need to plug in a seperate Bluetooth adapter for my Bluetooth mouse. I would simply configure the Edge to work on the other Bluetooth adapter except that one and the Bluetooth mouse travel with my notebook computer and are not always available. When I mad the purchase of the Edge I was hoping that because the Edge's packed in Bluetooth adapter uses the Widcomm stack that I would be able to use devices such as my Motorola H500 headset and perhaps sync with my Motorola Razor. Unfortunately to do so I would need to buy yet another Bluetooth adapter. You would think that for close to $200 Logitech would pack in a Bluetooth adapter without limitations. I've also been concerned that finding information about if the Bluetooth connection is encrypted has proven difficult and I still don't know if I should feel secure typing sensitive passwords on a wireless keyboard with such exceptional range.
Back to the pluses, the wireless range is excellent, battery life phenomenal, the touch pad though a bit small has excellent sensitivity and the sroll features are both interesting and innovative. The light up ring around the touchpad looks really neat plus it gives you feedback that you are pressing the touchpad and it gives you a target area to reach for when you are thumbing the pad in the dark. Something I've noticed is that when I'm using my notebook computer's touch pad I'm sometimes really missing the scroll features that the Edge offers. That is a sure sign that the scroll features are less gimmicky and more useful than I had first thought they would be. The scroll feature doesn't always seem to catch on the first try and on occasion I thumb too close to the scroll areas so I start scrolling instead of moving the pointer. Such mistakes are seldom detrimental but perhaps would occur less often if the touchpad were larger. The left and right buttons are located just beneath the pad and are shaped so that you can find them by feel pretty easily. There is an additional left click button to the left of the keyboard that is the one I find most comfortable to use while grasping the keyboard by it's sides to mouse around.
The volume slider is great, and the LEDs that trace your finger look awesome and offer excellent feedback that your commands are being received. Sometimes it doesn't catch on right away that I am pressing it. On occasion I'll find myself stroking the volume controller once or twice before the volume actually begins changing. I believe it is due to a buildup of finger oils which will accumulate quickly unless you fastidiously clean the DiNovo Edge after every use. I do believe that sometimes the driver lags some when you start sliding the volume, I haven't confirmed this because on the occasions where it has happened I wasn't looking at the DiNovo Edge to know if the LEDs were actually lighting up acknowleging my input. Maybe I miss the narrow controller because it is hard to see exactly where you need your finger to go to activate it in the dark. Interestingly I've also had the volume bar get activated from my shirt sleeve brushing against it if it's on the armrest of my sofa. Practically any object that so much as brushes the volume slider's hot zone causes it to activate.
The LEDs and the hidden function key lights are tops in terms of "gee whiz" coolness. I find that I use the function keys very little because of the inconvenience of having to hold the function key on the bottom row of the keyboard then hunting for the proper function up top. Most of the time it's easier to just point and click the equivalent command. The exception is the media controls when you don't want to pop out of full screen video. A function lock key would have been most welcome.
The keys themselves feel great and the key travel is adequate to make you feel like you are typing on a keyboard that is much heftier. I can't emphasize that if you are a writer or a web editor or a programmer this keyboard will impress you during those times when you are typing non-stop. Durability and build quality seem very good even though the right shift key clicks annoyingly if it's struck near it's right edge which is common if I am dragging files using my index finger and want to press shift with my thumb to move them instead of copying. I think it is a problem due to the key's width, it is second to the spacebar in that regard and probably has only 1 set of scissors supporting the key where the spacebar probably has 2 side by side.
The keyboard has a small onboard speaker so that when you power it on it makes a little beep along with a spectacular LED light show that has to be seen to be believed. The beeps are also useful as the keyboard makes two different tones for when Caps Lock is turned on and off. Gone are the days of typing in all caps without knowing it.
The glossy black and brushed aluminum look amazing. Even the bright orange back plate doesn't look out of place. The stand up charger is a space saver and looks equally attractive. The Edge is as much a showpiece and conversation piece as it is an input device. The stand up charger may seem pretentious but it does show off the Edge in all it's splendor. What it might also show off is every single place it's glossy face has been touched. The keys themselves weather dirt and oils well but the glossy face will leave steaks of oil if you simply brush a hand or finger against it. There is an included microfiber cleaning cloth that will get plenty of use. Keep it handy because you will want to use it often. I wish that Logitech had made some sort of effort to include the microfiber cloth into the design of the Edge. As things are I have the cloth laying beside the charger looking rather out of place. If the charger stand had a compartment for the cloth or better yet if there were a microfiber cloth built in to the back of the Edge it would be a much better solution than having the cloth floating loose.
I may sound like I'm quibbling over the small stuff but for such a high priced product you would expect this keyboard to be nearly perfect, but from that it falls a bit short. It's probably the best wireless all in one keyboard and touchpad solution on the market today, but there is still room for improvement. Highly recommended for multimedia PCs. For any other use I would expect the price to be prohibitive and a full keyboard/mouse solution would work better.
Description of Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard (Black)
USBAn ideal partner for any high-end computer, the ultra-slim Logitech diNovo Edge delivers the ultimate in feel and response. The revolutionary TouchDisc with hyper-speed scrolling and pixel-perfect control makes trackpads obsolete. A slim recharging base doubles as a keyboard stand. Work longer thanks to the longer-lasting Li-Ion batteries, and more securely via Bluetooth wireless technology. Combine it with the world's most advanced mouse, the Logitech MX Revolution, for a premium desktop experience!
Features
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| PerfectStroke key system A precision micro-scissors mechanism distributes typing force evenly across key surfaces, making every stroke natural and fluid. | Stylishly sleek Laser-cut from a single piece of Plexiglass and set in a brushed aluminum frame, the diNovo Edge makes a bold statement. Only 11 mm thick! | Elegant charging base Put your keyboard on display while charging via the slim base/stand. Advanced Li-ion batteries recharge faster and last longer. | |||
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| TouchDisc scrolling A new type of touchpad, the TouchDisc unifies scrolling, selection, and cursor control. Scroll at hyperspeed with a touch of your finger. | Backlit stealth controls Hidden hot keys light up at a touch, and fade into the background when not in use. The touch-sensitive volume slider gives you precise, fingertip audio control. | Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology ensures seamless, secure operation from up to 30 feet. |
System Requirements
- IBM or Compatible PC
- Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista (all editions)
- Available USB port
- CD-ROM Drive
Hardware
Keyframe
- Full-sized standard 18 X 18 mm keys, 3.2 mm key travel, 60g activation force
- 10M keystroke supported per key
- Scissor switch technology
- Plexiglas panel with brushed aluminum palm rest
Enhanced Controls
- 38 mm circular touchpad with horizontal and vertical scrolling
- Acceleration settings goes from None to 10 times the scrolling speed
- TouchDisk can be disabled with FN + Left Click on the keyboard
- 17 one-touch access controls with instant backlit feedback
- 57 mm touch sensitive volume slider with instant backlit feedback
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology, version 2.0
- Supports Widcomm 5.1 Bluetooth stack
Power and Battery
- Built-in rechargeable 950 mA lithium ion battery
- Fast-charge time: About 5 min for approx. one day usage
- Full-charge time: About 2 hours for up to 2 months usage
Dimensions and Weight
- 11 mm (H) X 410 mm (W) X 210 mm (D)
- 940 grams
Package Contents
- Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard
- Charging base
- AC power cord
- USB mini-receiver
- Installation CD, includes:
- Logitech SetPoint version 3.10
- Comfort guidelines
- Help center
- User's guide
- 3-year limited warranty
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