Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 300
by Logitech
List Price:
Our Price: $29.98
You Save: $29.97 (50%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: CE
See more product details
Customers in the UK,
buy this product at amazon.co.uk
for British Pounds
Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows XP
Model: 967427-0403
Product features:
- Ultra-flat profile with Zero-Degree Tilt
- Higher standard of comfort and style
- One-touch keyboard controls
- Easy two-handed navigation
- Secure, reliable cordless technology
- Mavis Beacon Typing 17 [OLD VERSION]
- Mavis Beacon Keyboarding Kidz
- Typing Instructor Platinum
- Typing Instructor For Kids Platinum (Windows/Mac)
- Typing Instructor Deluxe 17
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 300
Customer Review: Excellent product for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Have just bought one of these and am very pleased with it. It was either this or a Microsoft product but when I discovered that their keyboards are not UK locale (yes I live in Great Britain, Bill, not the US of A and a £ sign IS required) I decided to go with Logitech. The freedom from wires is a revelation.
The quality is good, considering the price and I find the keys lighter and more responsive than my old keyboard (an ancient Microsoft Natural Elite from the days when they did UK localisation). Had no problems during installation and I'm using Windows XP Pro and usually log in as a restricted user. Some manufacturers software you install fouls up when you install it as an Administrator and then log in as another user due to not having sufficient access rights to a file, folder or registry setting but Logitech's effort (called SetPoint) worked ok without the need for any detective work. I'm using the PS/2 ports since I don't have any spare USBs left on my PC so I don't know if the latter works well or not. I know some have complained about interference and the need to keep the receiver away from the PC and monitor but I have had no problems in this area. This could be because my monitor is a TFT, not a CRT with nasty coils and X-rays. My only real complaint is that they've put the keyboard status lights (caps lock, mode/function key, shift lock and num lock) on the receiver. Should be on the keyboard. They've also laid out the navigation keys (home, end, page up and down) in a new ergonomic layout which will take some getting used to.
On the subject of keys, the function keys are programmable. F1 to F8 have symbols on them for help, word, excel etc. F9 to F12 are labelled a to d and are intended to be used for user definable operations. Although F1 to F8 are `pre-assigned' you can change the functionality of these too. The functions that can be assigned are: default task, open web page, launch program, open file, open folder, show custom menu, keystroke assignment or do nothing. These keys are round which I prefer to the old square shape the corners of which would sometimes uncomfortably catch on a nail.
You've also got hot keys and media keys. These can also be re programmed in a similar way to the function keys. By default, the browser nav keys on the left only work with Internet Explorer - I had to change these from their default settings to a keyboard shortcut to work with FireFox.
The supplied optical mouse is adequate but nothing spectacular which is to be expected since this is the entry level in the LX series. Its functionality is basic but it's nice to have a scroll wheel (used to have a track ball before). The upside of an optical device is that you don't need a pesky mouse mat.
As it's early days, I can't comment on battery life yet but all in all well worth the small amount of money - £30 in the UK.
Description of Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 300
Give yourself a comfortable workspace without cords and without hassles. The Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 300 delivers the cordless performance you expect, superbly. Then it really takes off. With its low-profile keyframe and other ergonomic features, it sets a higher standard for comfort and style, and with a variety of extra keys and buttons, it also lets you be more productive--without changing the way you work.Platform: WindowsPackaging: BoxDigital Cameras and Photo Categories