Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard (Black)
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Customer Review: Need more !
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this keyboard because I was setting up a PC to run off my big screen TV and needed a bluetooth keyboard, so I could use it sitting across the room. This keyboard looked nice, and since it would end up laying around in the living room, that helped in my decision. When I got it I was blown away. First off, it looks and feels just great. Keys are the best I've ever touched. I pound on keyboards from everywhere.. day and night on my job and at home.. It's not quit a standard setup, so you need to take note of it's differences.. but we all have to change to improve. It doesn't have a keyboard, which sort of bothered me at first, I missed the 'num lock' key which I needed on an application, but then just changed the function to work off another key. But that was about it. I learned to touch type from a type writer and never really used the touch pad anyway for numbers. Unless you are using this on a Mac, the software loads and works fine, but it could be better. Programming some of the programmable to do what you want might take an evening (especially the first one).. But several of the keys the software has a menu of different functions that the keys can be set to, and you just choose one. And yes, this does work just fine (at least in Windows XP). The key board is light and slick... it feels a bit frail, the keys too.. but there is nothing frail about this key board. The board and the keys will take twice the beating I expect than any other keyboard on the market now. It's cut from a single piece of plexy glass, and the keys on short little buttons, not long plastic thin nubs like most other keyboards.. I've heard you can pound the key board hard enough and they will pop off... but you can then just stick them back on and they are fine. So gamers .. fight on ! The touch pad is great too. You can scan, scroll, page and click all at once much better than the other touch pads.. I never liked a touch pad till I used this one. It's a little wierd being on the right and not in the center, but i think I'm going to like it more there. The 'Fn' special function key should have been on both sides too.. but that's really no biggie either. It's a bit pricey for a keyboard, but I like it so much I bought a second one for my main computer, because the old $80 Microsoft keyboard on my main computer felt like junk after working on the diNovo in the living room.. just had to have it all the time. I just love using this keyboard ! You can get by fine on a $15 keyboard of course.. go ahead... I'm using these.Customer Review: The World's Most Advanced Keyboard? Probably.
Summary: 5 Stars
Writing this review on the diNovo Edge right now. I probably wouldn't have bought this keyboard if my friend hadn't had one for a couple years. He uses it for his media computer in his entertainment room with a 72 inch hi-def projection system. I'm using it for the exact same purpose, but sadly my setup is only a 42-inch 1080p 120hz LCD. He had no problems with it under adverse party conditions, so I believe it will be able to handle anything I subject it to as well. So far I've used it for only basic uses over the last few hours, but have already thought up some pros and cons from my experiences with his(I already weighed these before buying, but they may add insight to someone on the fence).
Cons--No number pad. Heard of glitches/compatibility issues with Macs. Don't know, as I am a PC person all the way...with the exception of monitors. Mac monitors are the best on the planet(which you of course have to pay a kings ransom for). It creates laziness, where you may stop using your primary workhorse/gaming PC and find yourself sitting on the comfortable couch endlessly surfing forums while "multitasking" with iTunes or MPC.The touchpad doesn't always scroll perfectly. Haven't tried all functions, but I'd imagine selecting Ventrilo for VoIP, gmail for email, MPC for media etc... wouldn't be the default, but I haven't tried it yet. Interested in how well the [A B C D] macros work. Function key on right instead of left. Doesn't come with very much documentation on how to use said extra functions.
Pros--::INHALE:: Beautiful and classy like Audrey Hepburn. And just as slim. INSANE battery life. Charge once a every few weeks--that's not a joke. Full sized portable keyboard with nice feedback. Feels very solid as well. Touchpad feels more natural than most laptop touchpads. Left click on right AND left side of keyboard makes using mouse more reliable on my lap. Bluetooth is far superior to IR(especially) or RF. Was plug and play for me on both XP SP2 and Vista SP1 for basic functions(keyboard, mouse, basic media keys). Didn't even install SetPoint 3.3 yet to use advanced functions.
In summation--if you're seriously thinking of connecting a media PC to your entertainment center, you'll want to get a wireless keyboard/mouse. This has everything you'll probably need, AND it looks good on an end table. If this is for your workhorse/gaming PC, you may just want to get another keyboard for cheaper. For my uses, it's perfect.
Customer Review: Great Stylish Keyboard.
Summary: 5 Stars
So the question on your mind might be, is this keyboard worth the price?
Well to answer that let me explain my setup.
I have a 42inch Sharp Aquos LCD TV and a 23ft DVI to HDMI cable connected from my computer to my TV.
This keyboard was the perfect way to complete my setup by letting me sit on my couch and surf the internet or play games cordless on my 42inch.
I don't even need a desk to rest it on because it's so suprisingly light.
Design: 4/5 +It's very sleak, sexy, modern (and matches my TV perfectly ^^). / -It's so pretty that I find myself cleaning finger prints every few minutes.
I really like the design everything is good except for the mouse pad area. I think it's a little too small for my taste. For that reason alone I can't really recommend this keyboard to serious gamers.
Functionality: 4/5 +Lots of great features / -Lots of great features
Granted I wasn't uber concerned in this area when buying it. I did notice the lack of the traditional number key pad section but it didnt bother me at all. The best feature by far is the Function key in which I can use to pause/play/fast-foward or rewind my music while I am playing a game or running another program, that's right no more switching back and forth.
Connection: 5/5 +excellent bluetooth connection / -none
It's bluetooth! I tested it out from a different room and it still worked perfectly fine. I play some games on mine, FPS games take a lot of getting used to (because I am used to a traditional mouse). However the response time is dead on.
Battery Life: 5/5 +great battery life / -none
When I looked on my computer the logictech icon said my keyboard had 60 days of battery life left. I desided to put it though a mild test and not charge it for two weeks. The battery held up well and probably could have lasted all 60 days. I would have tested it but I like the way the keyboard looks when it's in the charger. :)
Overall: 4.5/5
+ great connection & battery-life, impressive stylish design, and best of all very light weight!
- Poor mouse pad (bad for gaming), no traditional number pad, pricy.
Not perfect but this item is definately worth the buy in my opinion.
Customer Review: Nice keyboard...
Summary: 5 Stars
Well I got tired of waiting for the new Microsoft keyboard to come out so I went out and bought this...and boy am I glad I did!
First off, the looks (since its the first thing you notice anyway). Sexy! Pictures don't do it justice, you have to hold it and behold all its beauty...it's one sleek looking keyboard. It matches perfectly w/ my logitech z5500 control center and mx518 mouse.
2nd, setup...a breeze! It takes only 2 steps.
1. Plug in usb bluetooth dongle in an open usb port.
2. Turn on keyboard (already comes charged)
Thats it! It automatically synced for me and I was using it in less than 10 seconds.
Without any drivers installed everything worked except for the zoom keys on the left and custom functions keys (F9-F12). The touchpad worked perfectly out of the box w/o any need for drivers.
3rd...usage. The keys are soft, but not as soft as my dell laptop. It has a lil more feedback to it, needs a little more pressure to register a key stroke than what im used to. The bottom row of keys (left CTRL to right CTRL) are all raised a little higher than the rest of the keys above them. The home/end/pageup/pagedown etc are setup differently and takes getting used to when you've used a keyboard w/ the 3 across by 2 down setup for a long time.
I use this keyboard from about 1-2 feet away from the PC when sitting at my desk and 9-10 feet when using it as an HTPC keyboard...doesn't' miss a keystroke and there is no lag at all from a key press like there is w/ wireless keyboards.
If you leave the keyboard alone for a little while and want to use it again, after you press the first key it takes about a second for it to sync back up and then it functions normally.
The touchpad is nice and comes in VERY handy when used for a HTPC setup...tho it wouldn't replace my mouse on my desk! The scrolling function is also not as easy to use as it is on laptops, takes a little getting used to and needs to be touched precisely or it doesn't work.
This is the perfect keyboard for a Desktop / HTPC setup. Looks good and works flawlessly. The only things i would change is maybe require less force to register a keystroke and a better touchpad and scroll function (and lower price wouldn't hurt either ;)
Customer Review: Lovely keyboard
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this on a lark. It's expensive, but its design is more reminiscent of Bang & Olufsen's super-duper-pretty audio gear than normal PC equipment.
The keyboard itself is quite nice. I'm typing on it now, and the feel is as good as any I've used. (And I've used a lot -- starting with ASR 33 teletypes, through dumb terminals, PCs, workstations, etc.)
Yes, the charging station might not fit well in some desk environments. It works really well in mine, and you only have to charge the Li-Ion battery every month or two. If it runs out, a five minute charge will last a day.
The "ultimately cool" application for this keyboard would be a home theater. You'd be able to work on documents without compromising ergonomics, and then use the same keyboard as a pretty handy MCE remote. And if you're willing to pay more than $150 bucks for a keyboard, then you're just the right candidate for a 50" 1080p flat panel. That's the ticket!
The built-in trackpad works as well as the one on notebooks, although the area is a little smaller. I use the keyboard in conjunction with a Wacom tablet, and the combination is just about right.
Vista support: I've been using Vista for a few months now (yeah, I'm in the computer biz), and Vista more or less has support for the keyboard built in. I expect Logitech will eventually release a version of their setpoint software to get at the little extras (like remapping the function keys). Or maybe Vista has this buried in some menu!
The vertical/horizontal scroll wheel is just a little bit frustrating in Vista; you have to pay careful attention in order to be able to use it.
One of the other reviewers complained about the Bluetooth not working smoothly. Vista just ate the thing up; I was up and running ten seconds after opening the box. I just plugged in their dongle and turned the keyboard on (it came charged). Voila!
There is absolutely no way to justify a $150 keyboard quantitatively -- you really just have to decide that you need something this sleek. Bottom line: if you like the looks, and are willing to pay for them, you won't be disappointed.