Wireless keyboard and mouse.

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I'm thinking of buying a wireless input device, either a
keyboard-mouse combo or just the mouse. My dealer offered me the
"Logitech Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Black". I'd appreciate
inputs based on personal experience regarding how well it works,
how long the batteries last, etc., and also about alternative
models.
 
ZTK said:
I'm thinking of buying a wireless input device, either a
keyboard-mouse combo or just the mouse. My dealer offered me the
"Logitech Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Black". I'd appreciate
inputs based on personal experience regarding how well it works,
how long the batteries last, etc., and also about alternative
models.
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I don't have the keyboard, but I have several Logitech wireless devices
and each one has very high battery life and offers excellent
performance. The Logitech wireless mouses are IMO the performance
standard.

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I have used the mx700 duo in the past and feature-wise it was excellent.
However, each of the two units I have purchased has lasted less than a year
before going South. Logitech tech support was useless when I contacted them.
Generally their first line of defense was that the source of the problem was
other than their produt. They then insisted that I try the unit in another
computer. In the last instance, I did and the keyboard succeeded in wiping
out the usb ports on both my computer and my sons. Logitech supposedly
scheduled a call-back to me from tech support which never occurred and when
I replied with the results to them with the results of swapping out
keyboards I never received a reply.

I am currently using the Microsoft version and have no complaints though I
think in comparison the feel of the logitech keyboard is a little more
natural.
 
ZTK said:
I'm thinking of buying a wireless input device, either a
keyboard-mouse combo or just the mouse. My dealer offered me the
"Logitech Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Black". I'd appreciate
inputs based on personal experience regarding how well it works,
how long the batteries last, etc., and also about alternative
models.
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I'm using a Logitech Cordless Desktop MX combo which comprises of a MX700
mouse and cordless keyboard (the one with a large rotating volume knob top
centre) and it works very well. The keyboard uses just 2 AA size batteries
and they (Duracell plus) have been in it over 6 months now. The mouse uses
its own rechargeable AA size batteries and they hold a charge for a long
time when new. I have to put the mouse on its cradle at least once every
week for a few hours (a red light flashes to warn you power is low) these
days whereas when it was new the batteries would last much longer between
charges. Featurewise I really like the keyboard with its abundance of
buttons/controls but I'm not so hot with the mouse's side button locations
(its quite easy to accidentally click the "back" button). Additionally the
silver paint on the MX700 has worn off in the area where it contacts the
recharging cradle (around the Logitech badge). Logitech tech support offered
to replace the mouse entirely under warranty but I'd rather they just sent
me a new silver part for me to replace this with - that they cant/wont do as
they hold no "component parts" (not even to buy). A whole new mouse seems
very wasteful so I'll keep using it with worn off paint.

Its been over a year since they released updated software for this kit so I
just rely on Windows XPs native support for many functions. Microsoft now
have products which look similar to some of these Logitech items but
Logitech were the innovators who got there first and they hold the lead in
cordless desktop development. The wireless range is only about 6 ~ 8 feet so
if you need further range, the Bluetooth version may offer this (it has
newer software as well).

Paul
 
: I'm thinking of buying a wireless input device, either a
: keyboard-mouse combo or just the mouse. My dealer offered me the
: "Logitech Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Black". I'd appreciate
: inputs based on personal experience regarding how well it works,
: how long the batteries last, etc., and also about alternative
: models.

I had a Logitech cordless but switched to a corded. I just don't
see the advantage, really. It was from a different room so there
was some interference, which was the main reason to switch
but I wouldn't but a cordless now.

I bought the Logitech "Internet Navigator Keyboard" for two
different boxes and have no complaints except the wrist rest
breaks too easily, so I have to extra careful.
 
I went with the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX for Bluetooth & have never
looked back! Battery life is incredible! I also have the Logitech z-680's.
The keyboard controls everything nicely & the Bluetooth hub picks up my
other toys like my Bluetooth cell phone & headset. They all just get along
great. lol Logitech is the way to go. Period...
 
I went with the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX for Bluetooth & have never
looked back! Battery life is incredible! I also have the Logitech z-680's.
The keyboard controls everything nicely & the Bluetooth hub picks up my
other toys like my Bluetooth cell phone & headset. They all just get along
great. lol Logitech is the way to go. Period...
 
I went with the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX for Bluetooth & have never
looked back! Battery life is incredible! I also have the Logitech z-680's.
The keyboard controls everything nicely & the Bluetooth hub picks up my
other toys like my Bluetooth cell phone & headset. They all just get along
great. lol Logitech is the way to go. Period...
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Yes, BUT you're using the MX series mouse which should be
better than the base, cheapest Logitech mice. Whether it
matters in use may depend on the user's need for precision
(things like image editing or gaming). If OP is satisfied
with current keyboard, I'd probably get a Logitech MX700
cordless mouse rather than the lower-end combo set. That
is- unless there is need for cordless keyboard too.
 
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