------------------- Review edited: May 30, 2006 ----------------------EDIT: Downrating from 4 to 2 stars.
Reason: Durability and longevity.
Rough timeline:
P = Purchased product
P + 1 month = One key stuck, went away
P + 3 months = A few keys starting to stick
P + 5 months = One button is completely stuck
P + 6 months = Keyboard died completely. No amount of battery changes, receptor/keyboard refreshes, driver reinstallation, etc would bring it back to life. I'm starting to become disenchanted by wireless products. I've already replaced the wireless mouse with a wired one, and I'm debating doing so with the keyboard. I might give Microsoft keyboards a chance.
--------------------- Original review below -------------------------
My girlfriend gave this keyboard to me as a gift set with the HP f2105 monitor (which I have also reviewed). I ended up attaching my laptop to a dock and closing it, and generally use this logitech keyboard and mouse with the monitor.
The mouse is excellent - it is nearly the same as the MX600 laser mouse I used previously, except that it does not have the e-mail and instant messaging buttons that were on the MX600. It has also has a darker tone. The keyboard is great, though it doesn't have as nice of a "spring-back" as some other keyboards. Even so, I think it works excellently. The extra features are, once again, nice to have, though the dynamic search and zoom on the left side is very easy to activate. It is somewhat annoying to have my text zoom to 400% when I merely brush my sleeve across my keyboard. To solve this, I ended up uninstalling SetPoint. Less drivers, less headache. Nyways, who needs all those buttons? They are nice to have and use, but I believe that most people will end up forgetting about them after the first few days of excitement. The glossy black trim along the top, bottom, and left side are very attractive, and while they are fingerprint magnets, I never touch those areas much, so they stay pretty. (My sleeve also helps polish the glossly black finish on the dynamic search and zoom, so I never need to worry about that side).
All in all, a great keyboard, even though I just noticed that the volume down image is slightly off-printed on my keyboard. No biggie. Thanks Amazon Reviews, for helping me find all the previously unnoticed imperfections in my products.
Highly recommended.
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Product Description:
Leading-edge performance, comfort, and style. Take advantage of all your PC's great media and communication capabilities in first-class comfort and style. Working with Windows Vista, the Cordless Desktop MX 3200 Laser makes it easy to access advanced features such as Dynamic Search and DocFlip. Enjoy ultra-precise navigation with the high-resolution laser mouse, and easy Internet call management with convenient one-touch controls.
Enjoy premium comfort. Integrated soft-touch palm rest provides extra support and can help reduce fatigue.
Benefit from a superior typing experience. The straight keyboard layout, featuring Zero-Degree Tilt, offers an extremely comfortable and natural typing experience. Full-travel keys maximize comfort, respond instantly, and are extremely quiet.
Get down to the pixel. Logitech high performance laser mice track better on more surfaces. The sculpted design of the mouse fits comfortably in your hand.
Features Dynamic search and zoom
Find files faster. Use the touch-sensitive slider to explore Windows Vista folders and images quickly and precisely. Programmable hot-keys
Convenient hot-keys instantly open applications, games, folders, or web pages. To customize, simply hold down the desired hot-key with a long press. High-performance laser mouse
State-of-the-art laser technology delivers exceptional precision and control. Gently contoured sides and soft rubber grips offer enhanced support and comfort. Ready for Windows Vista
The "Start" key lets you get the most out of Windows Vista. One-touch Internet calling controls
Access your favorite Internet calling application and start or end a call with a single touch. Integrated soft-touch palm rest
Provides premium comfort for extra support and can help reduce fatigue.
Reliable, hassle-free wireless technology
With Logitech SecureConnect™ technology, your keyboard and mouse have been pre-connected to the receiver to ensure hassle-free set-up and secure keyboard encryption right out of the box. The Plug-n-Play USB mini receiver provides added convenience for notebook computers.
Extended battery life
Sophisticated power management technologies mean that batteries can last up to 15 months for the keyboard and up to 6 months for the mouse. The convenient LED battery indicators flash when batteries need changing. The mouse features an On/Off switch to extend battery life even further.
Mouse with Tilt Wheel plus DocFlip
Scroll horizontally or vertically. Click the wheel to move effortlessly between documents in 3D with Windows Vista. It has neverbeen easier to cut and past between applications, compare documents, or check email.
Informative built-in LCD
Time, date, battery status and other great information is at your fingertips.
One-touch search
For quick and easy searching.
System Requirements
PC with Windows XP, or Windows Vista
1 available USB port
CD-ROM drive
Package Contents
Logitech MX 3200 Cordless Keyboard
Logitech MX 600 Laser Cordless Mouse
SecureConnect USB mini-receiver
6AA alkaline batteries
CD with software, comfort guidelines, and help center
Installation guide
Full product support
5-year limited harware warranty
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