Logitech DiNovo Cordless Media Bluetooth Desktop Review

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(More customer reviews)I am actually using diNovo keyboard to type this review, and it is a bit of a struggle due to malfunctioning spacebar. :(
I did a bit of research on diNovo before buying it. Most online magazines (PCMag, CNet, etc.) highly recommend this product, noting its high price as the only drawback.
I got this keyboard/mouse combo a week ago, and I must say it looks and feels great. Separate keyboard and touchpad save you desk space. Mouse runs all day without a need for recharging.
I didn't experience any connection issues. It was only one time that I had to press the "connect" buttons on BlueTooth hub and mouse to have it re-detected because it stopped functioning all of the sudden.
The initial installation was smooth. I downloaded the latest drivers, got everything connected and everything went well from there... until yesterday.
All of the sudden the space bar (probably the most useable key on any keyboard) started losing response. I had to hit it harder to move the cursor and even then, at times, it would not respond. As I type this, I often have to hit the spacebar 4-5 times in order to make a single space between the words.
Another problem surfaced early this morning. The lower "fast scroll" mouse button would sometimes result in a "locked" fast scroll. This could be a software issue, I am not sure.
One thing is for certain, the assembly quality seems to be on the lower side. I reached this conclusion based not only on personal experience, but by reading other customer reviews and comments. Given the high price of this product, I am extremely disappointed, if not angry. This is probably the most expensive keyboard/mouse combo on the market, and one thing Logitech should have made sure is that it is of solid build quality. The product is produced by a Logitech plant in China, by the way.
***Update***
I have now received the replacement diNovo mouse/keyboard, and it's been working fine for 2 months now. The only complaint I have is that F6, F7, F8 keys are REAL stiff and hard to press.
Again, build quality is highly disappointing considering high product price.
On the bright side, I was pleased with Logitech support. They are easy to reach at toll-free number with virtually no waiting times. The replacement product was sent to me in timely manner.

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Logitech's diNovo Media Desktop is a dramatically designed Bluetooth keyboard and MediaPad, optical mouse, and Bluetooth hub combination that transforms the user’s work space. The visually striking diNovo keyboard gives first-class comfort, while the separate MediaPad lets users remotely command today’s PC digital-media interface to enjoy their favorite pictures and musical selections. The MediaPad also displays e-mail or instant message notifications, media playback status, and provides smart calculator functionality.
The ensemble includes Logitech’s high-precision MX-900 rechargeable optical mouse. The diNovo also turns the PC into a Bluetooth control center, letting users synchronize data between their Bluetooth PDAs, cell phones, other devices, and their PCs. You've never seen anything like the MediaPad, a Bluetooth remote commander for all your digital media. Use it to remotely view, select, and launch your favorite jukebox tunes, video clips, or digital photos.
The MediaPad also displays e-mail or instant message notifications, and it lets you monitor media playback status, even when you're away from your desk. It's a numeric keypad with a built-in smart calculator. And you can view the time and date on the digital display. To streamline your desktop, a single external device performs two critical functions: it serves as a wireless hub for all your Bluetooth devices and as a fast power charger for the mouse. Communicate instantly using your Bluetooth headset, or easily exchange data between your PC and your Bluetooth PDA, cell phone, and printer. Thanks to the power of Bluetooth, you can do it all without wires.
But what is Bluetooth, anyway? Bluetooth is a standard wireless technology aimed at allowing users to make effortless, fast connections between various devices, such as mobile devices and computers. The sophisticated mode of transmission ensures protection from interference and increased data security and offers greater wireless range. Your Bluetooth devices by Logitech will work up to 30 feet away from the included Bluetooth wireless hub.

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Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser Review

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(More customer reviews)My install of this system went fairly smoothly, but it is an amazingly lengthy process, with many stages involving updates and bluetooth reconnects and such. Still, it all worked out and it never left me wondering if I was doing the right thing or not, unlike many hardware/software installations.
The keyboard, mouse and pad have all worked pretty well for me, and the media pad shows great promise as a home theater controller, but I have a couple of quibbles:
1) the mouse charging station is a piece of junk relative to the rest of the system - it's tippy, you have to fiddle to feel that the mouse is making contact, and the power cable easily falls out
2) the keyboard, on waking up, often repeats (many times) one of the characters you type in
3) I _suspect_ the software of periodically bogging my PC down, though I don't know that for sure yet
4) I can assign the keyboard media button to bring up iTunes (and other applications), but the media pad media buttong is not given the same choices for some reason.
Overall I'm very impressed with this, but I AM COUNTING ON LOGITECH to improve the software such that it sees its full potential.

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MODEL- 967562 VENDOR- LOGITECH INCFEATURES- Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser- Black/Charcoal The Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser is todays most advanced desktop for the digital world, with a sleek design that personalizes your workspace and transforms your whole computing experience. PC, USB, Cordless, Enhanced Function Keys, Multimedia Control,Optical, MX Optical Engine, Rechargeable mouse, Zero Degree Tilt,Scroll wheel, Application Switch, Internet Forward/Back, Bluetoothcordless, Detached MediaPad, Bluetooth wireless hub, Cruise Controlbuttons, Audio Control, Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom, Right-Handed Comfort Grip, MediaLife Software, Laser Technology. Bluetooth connectivity turns your PC into a wireless hub, making it easy to share data with other devices enabled with Bluetoothtechnology, such as your mobile phone. The matching MediaPad gives you remote control over your entire media library, allowing you to enjoy music and images on your PC using the included Logitech Media Life software or Windows XP Media Center Edition. - Award-winning visual styling personalizes your desk space. - Ultra-flat keyboard increases comfort, may reduce stress on your wrists, and delivers smooth, super-quiet performance. - MediaPad remote commander can rest anywhere--letting you place your mouse closer to your keyboard for additional comfort and convenience. - MX Laser mouse is sculpted for ideal hand-fit. Storing your mouse in the rapid-charging base keeps it fresh and ready to go.Includes diNovo keyboard for Bluetooth, diNovo MediaPad remote commander for Bluetooth, MX 1000 Laser mouse for Bluetooth, USB mini-receiver for Bluetooth,

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Logitech Cordless Desktop EX 100 Review

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(More customer reviews)I was terribly disappointed in this purchase.
1. This thing is barely wireless... The RF radius is roughly 4 feet. At that distance, I might as well be tethered by a USB cable. I had to use a USB extension cable to get the receiver close enough to my keyboard. Lame.
2. The keyboard layout is non-standard, for no good reason really, since there's plenty of room on the board:
* and - keys are reversed on the numeric keypad. Good luck with data entry!
Home, End, Delete, and Page Up/Down are in some weird 2 column layout, which causes you to hit End when going for Page Up, and Page Up when going for Page Down. Why?
I guess this is fine for someone who looks at the keyboard when typing, but it's a nightmare for anyone who can actually touch-type.
A good keyboard should be nearly transparent to the user. And a wireless one should actually be wireless.
The design of this thing is just broken. Caveat emptor.

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Free yourself from wires with the Logitech EX 100 Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse. The keyboard features a standard layout with all of the functions you need to stay productive, including media controls and one-touch program access buttons. For extra functionality, the F-keys are fully programmable. You\'ll love typing on the wireless keyboard, with its low-profile, whisper-quiet keys and the glossy-black highlights complement any desktop setup. The wireless mouse eliminates the mouse-drag, reducing strain and increasing productivity. Experience a new level of accurate clicks with high-definition tracking. The EX 100 mouse offers 1000dpi so your movements remain smooth and effortless. The high-performance scroll wheel makes moving through documents or Web pages easily. Installing the EX 100 is a breeze. Just plug the wireless receiver into any USB port on any PC or laptop and the hardware is ready to use. Best of all, the EX 100 features a spill resistant design to help prevent any accidents from damaging your equipment. Wireless freedom never looked this good or worked so well. Own the EX 100 today!

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Targus 2.4 GHz Wireless Multimedia Keyboard AKB24US (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start by saying that even though I gave it 4 stars, I'm quite happy with it. You'll see why I gave it the 4 stars only.
I bought this because it had the low-profile keys (i've submitted several customer images for this keyboard). I didn't care so much for the media keys lining the sides, but that wasn't a strike for me. I figured that at least the media keys looked stylish instead of hideously parading across the top of the keyboard in some awful out-of-suite color. The added width of the keyboard is negligible, and I won't point it out as either a pro or a con.
I run the Windows 7 beta, and it worked perfectly (once I put the batteries in the right way). The wireless receiver is quite small, and I plugged it into the back of my big monitor, next to my wireless mouse receiver, and it works great without the line-of-sight. I tried sitting on my couch 8 feet away and the keyboard didn't seem to miss any keystrokes at all, even with my wife walking back and forth between it and the receiver.
Missing keystrokes was the thing I was most afraid of in a wireless keyboard, but it seems to be working out great for me.
The keys aren't silent, but they're quiet enough for me. I'm sure after a few more months of use, and they'll get softer.
The low key height is perfect, and the keys maintain a slight curvature to their surface, which is good. I came from using a keyboard that was too low-profile on the keys, and the keys were too flat. It was too hard to feel my way around the keyboard without looking at it. I don't have that problem on this keyboard.
The only problems I've had relate to my habit of only wacking the far left side of the backspace key, and the right-hand shift key; I sometimes don't get the desired effect from the key the first time I push it, probably because I'm not perfectly used to reaching far enough to hit it square in the middle. Even as I type this, several of my capital letters from the left side of the keyboard comes out lowercase first, since I wasn't pushing the right-hand shift key in the right spot :D I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually.
The other oddness is the Home/End/Ins/Del/PageUp/Pagedown key layout. I'm used to being able to hit the End key while my hand hovers over the arrow keys. This keyboard instead puts the Home/End keys side by side, followed by the Ins/PageUp just below, and then finally the Del/PageDown just below that. I'm a programmer, and I honestly can't say that I like that orientation. I'm very accustomed to having Home and End right next to my middle finger, from the arrow keys.
The keyboard sides slope up a bit, where the media keys sit. I don't notice it very much, but when I feel around for the num pad's Enter key, I'm usually trying to actually find the edge of the keyboard as a point of reference for my hand. I sometimes hit the empty space below the media keys instead of the enter key itself :) The only other quirk with the keyboard (which has its justification) is that its driver is kind of a must-have, because there are no lights on the keyboard to show if num/cap/scroll locks are on. Yeah, kind of a bummer. (I can only honestly say that I want a cap lock light. The other two are meaningless to me.)
So once you have the driver installed, the num/cap/scroll locks appear in your system tray as little icons. (see my customer image of my system tray.) I don't really like that approach, but I know why they did it: because this is a wireless keyboard and it doesn't have an on/off switch, there's no sense making the keyboard batteries have to power the lights. So instead the system tray icons do the work.
*shrug*
Might want to look at my customer images that i uploaded, for a few more shots of the keyboard. I was hesitant to buy it at first, because there were no reviews, and only the one low-res picture. All things considered, I'm quite happy with the purchase, and I hope that this review can shed a little bit more light for those not sure if they want to buy it. For the $35 I payed for it, it is wonderful.

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The Targus Wireless Multimedia Keyboard is easy to use and provides a cable-free workspace. Featuring low profile keys for easy typing, the keyboard also includes twelve one-touch multimedia/Internet buttons to provide instant access to frequently used commands and no drivers are required. The slim, space saving design provides wireless freedom up to 10 meters away. Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, or Windows Vista. Two AAA-size batteries included.

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DB-Tech Super Slim Lightweight Ergonomic 2.4 GHz Wireless Compact Entertainment Computer Keyboard with Smart Touch Tap Mouse Pad & Numeric Pad for MCE - Media Center Edition - Long Range of up to 32 Feet Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a rather nice keyboard, especially at the pricepoint of 29.99.
I got it because I was tired of losing my mouse - the touchpad works great except for when it's cold. For whatever reason, below about 60 degrees, the touchpad doesn't register. Since it's wintertime, it's a minor annoyance to have to rub the touchpad whenever I haven't used it in a while.
I'm using linux, so I'm pretty happy that I haven't had any compatibility issues. The touchpad worked flawlessly the first time I plugged the unit it. The keyboard itself is extremely thin and light, and takes two AA, which is pretty nice. You can swap the touchpad into a numberic pad via a toggle button located above it. It's a pretty nice feature to include, and probably is the best use of the area, as I rarely use the touchpad, except for during spreadsheet data entry, at which point I tend to go mouseless regardless.
The only issues I've had so far are some sporadic problems with keyboard registers. I'm unsure as to what creates this problem, and it's probably more to do with my operating system than the actual device itself, as I've had similar problems with other wireless keyboards. I will note that it occurs less frequently with this keyboard, but that might be because the unit is new, most of the other keyboards I've picked up have been used.
The summation here is that for the price, this keyboard really can't be beat. The four stars instead of five is because of the registering problem and the touchpad difficulties with cold. I might revisit this review should the next batch of updates or a new distribution is released and these two problems go away (they'll indicate a driver problem, instead of hardware problem).

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This 2.4GHz ergonomically designed Super Slim RF Entertainment Keyboard with Smart Touch Mouse Pad is a 87 keys + 18 hot keys enhanced layout Wireless keyboard with a built-in high precision Multi-Tap touchpad. The touchpad can be easily switched to function as a numeric Keypad with one simple button. The compact, slim, & portable design can be used for travel, school, home or any other working environment and a perfect keyboard for MultiMedia Center use!Ergonomically Designed to be easy on handsPowerful office function with 87 keys and 18 hotkeys slim link keyboardSpace-saving, centrally positioned Touch Pad with Smart Function number pad2.4GHz Wireless Technology works in a range of over 30 feetLightweight for easy Portability & handling2 finger: Browse Function: Tapping, Magnifier, Rotate, Zoom -/+, ScrollVertical/Horizontal3 finger: Windows Function: Tapping, Switch Window, My Computer, Page down/upClick and Right Click buttonsBuilt-in battery low LED ON/OFF switch DesignOperating distance: 32 feetOperating frequency: 2.4GHz ISM BandFrequency Scope: 2479MHz Device ID Length: 32BitsModulation/Data Rate: FSK/IMbps FN: Num lock change functionSupport Window XP/Vista 32 Dimension: 16.73"W x 6"D x 0.71"H inches (approx.)Weight: 1 lbNumerous Hot Keys Include:www, Email, Back, Forward, My Computer, Calculator, Touch Pad and Num Pad Switch Button, My Music, My Video, My Picture, My Radio, My TV, DVD, Close, Win Select, Zoom In, Zoom Out, Gadget, Flip 3D, Start Key to pop-up Media Center, Play/Pause, Stop, Pre-Track, Next-Track, Vol +, Vol -, Record, Mute, Mouse Left Click Button, Mouse Right Click ButtonPackage Contents:USB 2.4GHz RF Entertainment Slim Keyboard with Smart TouchPad USB Receiver2 AA batteriesUser's ManualCD Driver

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Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 1000 (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Prior to getting this, I have been using a Dell provided Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, made by Logitech I believe.
Which means I'm probably a little spoiled for wireless products. The only fault was that the battery life was a bit less than I would have preferred. Indeed, I was also intrigued by quiet typing and water resistance claims. So, I took the leap and got this Microsoft set.
First the bad. The mouse is worthless. Really is. I've gotten used to the side buttons and other features of my present mouse. This mouse has the two buttons and a scroll wheel. The two buttons work okay, but the wheel makes for entirely random scrolling. It does not keep a steady speed, has no relation to the mouse setting in windows, and the average speed of scrolling is immensely slow, only a couple of lines.
Add this to the fact that affects both mouse and keyboard. The wireless connection is rather disappointing.
This set comes with a receiver that plugs into a usb port. The receiver is needlessly designed to look like an interesting addon. It is about the size of two mouses put together, with green lights on top that light up when connected. I'm a bit bothered by all the little lights computers seem to insist on and this just makes for more bother. If you could hide it, that might be okay, but the signal isn't strong enough. I have it right under my monitor and still get popups saying it has lost connection. It was really bad with the mouse, but still occasionally lapses with the keyboard, that is a foot away.
Any obstruction causes more problems. A real hassle. And adds to the general imprecision.
The keyboard itself is nice. The key noise really is significantly quieter. I've not tested the water resistance, but am comforted that it is there. The layout is a bit wider than other keyboards I've used, making for an initial bit of transition as I have to reach a bit farther for the higher keys. Those with smaller hands might find it uncomfortably wide. The programmable and media buttons are certainly handy, making for really quick access to programs that might not be always within an easy click.
Yet, I'm not sure such ease overcomes the deficiencies. I've already gone back to my bluetooth mouse. Now I'm using two usb ports for mouse and keyboard, a situation that may not continue and may get me to retire the microsoft keyboard as well. Which is sad. I wanted it to work better, but am ultimately frustrated by the wirelessness of the wireless.
It's not too costly, but the frustration it brings might justify either a little more money to get a setup that can be used without frustration, or invested in a non-wireless combo that provides all the functions without any batteries or bother.

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AZIO KB503U USB Full Size Slim "Chiclet" Keyboard Review

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(More customer reviews)Randomly stops working, chiclet keys feel loose, I suppose you get what you pay for, and this is a cheap, low profile, slim, chiclet-style keyboard, just wish it worked a little better.

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Simple yet elegant, traditional yet modern - say hello to the AZiO KB503 Slim Profile USB Keyboard. This sleek keyboard design combines glossy black trim with matte Chiclet style keys into an incredibly thin package that looks great in any setup! The keys are laid out in a traditional manner and feature 8 shortcut keys, making navigation a breeze. Beneath every key is a rubber membrane layer that ensures comfortable, quiet, long lasting operation. Type with confidence, this keyboard is backed by AZiO's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 Keyboard and Mouse Combo Review

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(More customer reviews)As somewhat of a keyboard/mouse collector (16 mice and 12 keyboards) due to the "unfortunate" quirk of being left-handed and desiring a comfortable mouse, I've tried quite a few over the years. I bought this set because Microsoft advertise that it's Mac-compatible, which is important seeing as I use Macs primarily.
Previously, I'd been using the standard Apple keyboard (slim aluminum), but wanted a keyboard with a few function keys. I scoped out the Logitech G15, as I had the older flip-LCD version and Logitech now supports Macs with their new G-series Profiler software, but I decided against the G15 because Logitech annoyed me with their Desktop Wave Pro set - which inexplicably is NOT supported by their SetPoint Mac software, even though the original Desktop Wave set IS supported. Grr!
This set from Microsoft is my favorite Microsoft set in years. The keyboard is fairly slim for an MS keyboard, which I like, and the keys are somewhat low-profile, which I also like. It took me an hour or so to get used to typing on it, as it has a bit of a weird contour to it - not quite as weird as the Logitech Wave, but a definite contour.
As mentioned by another reviewer, the keyboard is loud. I don't notice anything particularly loud about the spacebar, but the keyboard is most definitely loud in general. This doesn't bother me, as I tend to like the clack of a keyboard, but I can see how other people might be bothered by it. There's no way I could type on this keyboard stealthily while talking on the phone, for example.
For Mac users, the newest Microsoft IntelliType software is fantastic. Swapping a few settings allowed me to set the Alt keys to be equivalent to my Command keys, and the Windows Menu key (next to Ctrl on the right side) to be Alt, which is convenient while gaming - as I have easy access to Ctrl, Alt and Shift. The function keys are all customizable, allowing you to perform special functions, bind them to applications on your system, and so forth. One minor nitpick is that although you can bind a key to open your web browser, you can't bind it to a specific website - so I cannot, for example, bind my Mail key to automatically open my Gmail website. A minor nit, but it may also bother some people.
Another minor nitpick is that the F-keys are insanely small and are right above the standard keyboard, and below the special function keys. It took me a little while to get used to this, and I had to disable the iTunes functionality on the media keys because I kept hitting them while gaming, and popping up iTunes in the middle of a game. Not good! Due to per-application profiling, however, it's easy to disable them when in certain applications.
Apart from the above, I really like the keyboard. It's slim, low, the wristpad is of a material that's comfortable, and the keys are very nice to type on once you get used to them.
The mouse - which I believe is a Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 with a special white underside, instead of the solid black - took me a while to get used to as well, but I love it now. The mouse is very tall, which was a definite change from my previous mouse, a Razer Copperhead. It's ambidextrous, which is a big plus for me, and the sides are rubberized and very comfortable and keep it from slipping in my hand, which has been a problem with other MS mice.
The mouse is quite heavy, which I like, though others may not appreciate that. As is usual with Microsoft mice, the scroll wheel is heavenly - it scrolls so perfectly smooth, with just the right amount of tension. The rubber track on the wheel keeps your finger from slipping and gives good traction for scrolling. The scroll wheel isn't a click-wheel, but it's still very easy to scroll only one or two steps at a time, unlike the free roulette-wheel scroller on Logitech's new mice.
Though another reviewer complained about the loud clicks on the mouse, I don't think it's any louder than some Razer mice (Copperhead, Diamondback or Lachesis are the three I own) or Logitech mice (the G7, VX Nano and VX Revolution are about the same loudness), though it is definitely louder than some of Logitech's "squishier" mice, such as the MX610 and MX620, or the LX8.
I can also definitively say that the BlueTrack is amazingly responsive and accurate, especially for a wireless. After using it for a week, I still haven't had any problems with the pointer slipping or ghosting, or just plain teleporting all over. Very nice.
My only complaint - and it isn't a big one since I don't plan to travel with this mouse - is that although the transceiver snaps into the mouse, it's neither a Nano transceiver, nor does it snap flush into the bottom - it hangs out, which means if something brushes it enough, it could flop out. It would take a good bit of brushing, as there are four rubber teeth that hold the USB transceiver in, but beware if you store it in a laptop bag; your transceiver may be sitting at the bottom of the bag if you clunk it around.
All in all, I really am happy I purchased this set: it's a great value (combining a $40 Wireless Mouse 5000, and a $40 Wireless Keyboard 3000) for two high quality, rugged components - particularly the mouse. If you don't mind the loud clicks or loud keyboard, you'll probably love this set.

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Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 3000 Review

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(More customer reviews)I ruled out Logitech keyboards because of their arrangement of the delete key. I'm very meticulous so it had to be a "standard" keyboard layout. I also wanted flatter and quieter keys, and I wanted them to be easier to press down. It's extremely easy to type on this keyboard, and although it's not as quiet as a laptop keyboard, it is much quieter than your normal run-of-the-mill keyboard that comes with a purchased computer. It's very sleek, and looks absolutely great next to my Logitech mouse. The glossy black finish just around the keys can attract fingerprints, but you're not supposed to touch that part anyway, and the rest of the keyboard isn't glossy like that. Battery life is supposed to be good, but I don't know for sure (I guess I'll find out in a year.) One of the things that shocked me was that this thing comes with real Duracell batteries, which is a real surprise in the tech world. Usually included batteries are cheap knockoffs from some brand I've never heard of. All of the extra buttons around the outside of the keyboard are useful and changeable through software. You can even assign macros to all them except the 1-5 and * buttons on the top (due to the functionality of that set of keys) if you'd like. This is a very sturdy, solid keyboard; stylish and professional-looking (which is good because I bought it for work!) I've spent $200 on a keyboard before, and this is easily the best keyboard I have ever bought. I'd recommend this keyboard to anyone for uses for anything from general computing to hard-core software development. 5 stars for this one.
Pros:
+ Build quality is top-notch
+ Flat, easy-touch keys help type faster
+ Most extraneous keys assignable to macros (including "F" keys)
+ Standard keyboard layout
+ Real Duracell batteries!
Potential Cons:
- Quieter than standard keys, but not as quiet as laptop keys
- Glossy black finish around keys can attract fingerprints
- "F" keys are smaller than normal
- Can't assign macros to the 1-5 and * keys
- 2.4GHz USB receiver and keyboard backing are white (in case you care)

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