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Logitech Internet 350 USB Desktop Keyboard and Mouse by Logitech
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Logitech Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD Platform: Windows Model: 967972-0403 Color: Black Product features: - Bulk/Retail - Brown Box
- Connectivity - Cable
- Color - Black
- Mouse contained in end of box
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Logitech Internet 350 USB Desktop Keyboard and MouseCustomer Review: Combo on a budget Summary: 5 Stars
KEYBOARD:
Most of my computer peripherals have been Logitech. Simply put: they just make good, ergonomic stuff (though sometimes at a premium). If you need a mouse and keyboard that's inexpensive this is probably the set you've been looking for. The keyboard is *QUIET*, has a low profile, is light but doesn't slide (has good rubber feet), nice quick-launch buttons (the calculator is particularly useful for Windows 7). The 3 standard LEDs are green. Good layout of the quick-launch keys: on the left side: music player, email, home/internet, calculator (respectively) and on the right hand side: pause/play, volume down, volume up, mute. The left and right sides of the keyboard are glossy black (which can leave fingerprints), but matches nicely with the current generation of LCD monitors which tend to have a glossy black finish. Also, the wire length for both items seems to be more than adequate (I didn't measure, but it's 6ft or so).
I did find the keyboard to be better fit for smaller/slimmer hands however, as the keys may feel a bit smaller but that's just nitpicking. I think that might explain the cheaper price (as less materials are used in the production). The keys themselves have plenty of room in between, so you'll probably need to invest in a can of compressed air to get dirt out from in-between the keys (but that's a long-term issue that I think every keyboard experiences eventually). As mentioned before, the keys are quiet, have good feedback, and are at the sweet-spot for recoil/press-strength necessary for typing without tiring. The spacebar is very comfortable.
MOUSE:
The mouse is very basic: 2 standard buttons, a tilt wheel, red optical light, and appears to be ambidextrous (for both left and right-hand users). It's tail end has most of the mass, so it may take a day or two getting used to it if your previous mouse had a more evenly distributed weight (again, this is highly specific, and probably does not matter to the average user).
*OVERALL: If you're on a budget and don't want to go with the wireless option (there are pros/cons to both) then this keyboard/mouse combo is definitely for you. In my honest opinion, if your keyboard/mouse is for a desktop, be honest with yourself - do you really need the wireless option with the premium (not counting the batteries, etc.)? Sure it is aesthetically pleasing, but your keyboard/mouse isn't really going anywhere. Additionally, over the course of my research, apparently "drive-by" hackers can actually pick up your keystrokes of a wireless keyboard - Unbelievable! Soon, if not already, they'll be coming out with firewalls, and AES encryption for these things!
**This combo: It does what is necessary for an excellent price (though I would add something for a few dollars more to get the free shipping option - so count $25 for this combo), without the "panache". If you keep your expectations on the ground/modest, then I think you will be very happy and pleasantly satisfied with this combo. Recommended.
***Works flawlessly and instantly with Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit (no drivers/CDs/downloads required).
Description of Logitech Internet 350 USB Desktop Keyboard and MouseDesign, comfort, durabilityand a new look Logitech Internet 350 USB Keyboard is a perfect fit for todays stylish, black and silver desktops and flat panel displays. The keyboard features highly-polished side panels, silver-accented hot key buttons, a Calculator key, and the new Microsoft Windows Start Key. Ready for Microsoft Vista, the Internet 350 is the keyboard of choice for any bundle solution.
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