Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition Cordless Keyboard
by Logitech, Inc
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Manufacturer: Logitech, IncFormat: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: 920-001727
Product features:
- PerfectStroke key system for typing that's silent, natural and fluid
- Recharging stand that stores and recharges keyboard
- Innovative TouchDisc for navigation and scrolling
- Optimized Mac controls for easy one-touch access to Mail, Safari, ITunes and more
- Bluetooth wireless technology for long-range wireless control (up to 30 feet)
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Customer Review: Works flawlessly on both Mac and Windows
Summary: 5 Stars
I've purchased this keyboard to use with my MacBook Pro. Since I use BootCamp to dual-boot LEOPARD and WINXP, I was somewhat concerned it wouldn't work under Windows. Couldn't have been more wrong!
The winning streak started soon during unpacking since, much for my surprise, my unit actually shipped with e "USB Mini-Receiver". Besides opening the door to "non-bluetooth-built-in" systems, this also meant the workability under Windows was pretty much assured. Some quick field-tests confirmed just that. It worked seamlessly under both OSs.
On the LEOPARD side, you get "passkey protected bluetooth connectivity" and basic functionality out the box. After installing the latest version of LCC, I've managed to get every single bell and whistle working. The corrosive bad press about LCC out there made me very reticent to install it. Nonetheless, it seems this latest version addressed many of the previous issues. So far I have no complaints about it.
On the WINDOWS side, bluetooth didn't work at first. After some extra research, the solution was found on a "Logitech Forums" thread. The catch is that, although you can indeed get bluetooth working, there's seem to be no way to get a "passkey protected" connection. It only works in "no passkey" mode. It's also worth mentioning that the "Eject" key doesn't work. That said, everything else works like a Swiss clock! The TouchDisc, Volume slider, Media keys and Sleep button all work. Even the "Front Row" key works (launches Windows Media Player). I've used "SharpKeys" to create a "Windows friendly" layout (Left CMD->Left Control, Right CMD->Windows Key).
Bottom line: the right software and configurations will get you a keyboard that works flawlessly on both Mac and Windows! Here's a roundup of the steps required for achieving that:
MAC SETUP (tested under Leopard)
1 - Download and install the latest version of LCC (tested v3.2)
2 - Use "DoubleCommand" to map the "Shift+backspace-delete" combination to work as "forward-delete" (I've found this combo handier to use than the native "forward-delete button").
WINDOWS SETUP (tested under Windows XP)
1 - Check out the "Logitech Forums" thread to learn the procedure for setting up a working bluetooth connection (no passkey).
2 - Use "SharpKeys" to create a "Windows friendly" keyboard layout.
Like other reviewers have noted, the "space" key, much in dissonance with the rest of the keyboard, is pretty noisy and feels pretty cheap. The good news is that you'll be to dazzled with the rest of the keyboard to pay any attention to it, :).
The "diNovo Edge Mac Edition" is, by a clear mile, the best keyboard out there for the Mac. For reasons I can't fully grasp, Logitech has decided to discontinue this great keyboard. Get yours while you still can!
USEFUL LINKS:
Logitech Control Center (LCC): [...]
Bluetooth on Windows - Logitech Forums Thread:[...]
SharpKeys:[...]
DoubleCommand: [...]
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