I admit, I'm brutal on keyboards.I work long hours from home and type quite fast so a keyboard tends to wear out after a relatively short period of time due to the constant absue I inflict on it.Everyone always gets a kick out of my keyboards with the keys worn smooth and few if any letters left on them.So far this one has handled my abuse quite well.I am impressed.Combined with the fact that I am female and don't have large hands, keyboard/mouse selection is more limited for me.What I mainly look for in a keyboard is size (not too small, not too large) and it must not have a huge mouse.Keyboards nowadays are getting larger and larger complete with software that bogs down and tries to run your computer.Plus, I can't stand a huge keyboard taking up my desk space.Also, in case you noticed, mice are getting funkier looking as ever lately.There is only so much that can be done for ergonomics...so now they are trying to go stylish too.
When I picked up this keyboard off the shelf to test (it was about the 30th model I tried) I was instantly in love with it.My hands fit perfectly on the keyboard with my palms resting just on the front edge.With an overall depth of 7.5 inches it didn't hog up my desk either.Slim-line design without being compact.
Within a few days of purchase and use I started messing around with the options it has.Wow!I'm sold.I would have paid double for this keyboard.I like being able to adjust my audio by simply pressing one of 3 audio buttons on the top front (lower, mute, higher) and the email button right below that opens my Outlook for me.The magnifying glass brings up a side window with Google.But it doesn't end there - on the far right of the keyboard are 5 keys which have been streamlined into the design so you barely notice they are there - all for music.With one touch - my music player opens.The other buttons are for shuffling, next, back, and play/pause.Sweet!
On the other side of the keyboard are 5 other buttons similar to those - to do with picture editing.I haven't played around with those yet..but am looking forward to.Also there are special function buttons to use...then again I don't like installing companies software on my computer so I haven't experimented with those yet either.Maybe in due time.
This last one may seem a bit silly...but it's a darn good idea!The most common keyboard shortcuts are printed on the SIDE of the keys.So for instance, the keyboard shortcut for REDO is CTRL+Y.On the CTRL key is a little diamond and on the side of the Y key is a diamond with the word REDO.So at a glance if you forget a shortcut...it's there for you.Smart idea.
As I have a laptop as my main computer for now...I use this keyboard as an add-on.It's overall size and design allows me to put it in my laptop backpack bag with all my other gear and travel as I wish with ease for the ultimate work-on-the-go experience.I have not had ANY connection issues with this set unlike some other brands I've tried including my Microsoft Bluetooth set (major $$$ and a big disaster).
The mouse - simple, but quite functional too.It doesn't look like anything special.But it works quite well.Not too much...not too little.The scroll wheel works fine and the mouse precision is excellent (what you would expect from a laser).I have not had any surface issues with this one yet - and I do not use a mouse pad.
My only complaint I've had with this set is so minor it's barely mentionable.They moved my END key.As I am used to typing without looking at the keyboard when I reach for the END key it's not there. :)I'm sure within another month or so I'll be used to it...just irritated me for the first few days.
I give this set 5 stars hands-down.If I see it on sale I will for sure buy another one - with 4 computers in our house they will be replaced by this model one by one!
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Product Description:
Maximize your music and photo experience witheasy-to-use, one-touch controls for audio playback and image editing. Enjoy superior comfort with soft-touch surfaces, adjustable keyboard angles, and industry-leading durability and reliability. Additional controls give you direct access to advanced features of Windows Vista - such as Document Flip and they′ll also work on Windows XP.
Features
Adjustable keyboard angles
3-way adjustable tilt legs enable a truly personalized experience. Choose the keyboard angle that maximizes your comfort and matches your style. Programmable hot-keys
Convenient hot-keys instantly open applications, games, folders, and web pages. To customize, simply hold down the desired hot-key with a long press. Cordless laser mouse
Edit photos with pixel precision, or use other features such as vertical or horizontal scrolling, or one-touch zoom.
Instant Access to Your Music
Powerful, side-mounted controls give quick access to your favorite media applications, including Apple iTunes or Windows Media Player.
One-Touch Communication
Stay in touch with a single touch. Manage your Internet communications with handy controls for launching email, messaging, or Internet call
applications, and for adjusting volume.
Ready for Windows Vista
Start key and handy DocFlip controls let you get the most out of Windows Vista. Great for Windows XP, too.
Premium comfort
Integrated soft-touch palm rest provides premium comfort and extra support, and can help reduce fatigue
System Requirements
PC with Windows XP or Windows Vista
1 available USB port
CD-ROM drive
Package Contents
Logitech LX 710 Cordless Keyboard
Logitech LX 7 Cordless Laser Mouse
USB mini-receiver
4 AA alkaline batteries
CD with software, comfort guidelines, and help center
Quick-start guide
Full product support
5-Year limited hardware warranty
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