Ultimate performance, design and control Check out Logitech's newest cordless keyboard and mouse desktop set. The ultra-comfortable Cordless Elite Keyboard delivers high performance cordless freedom, maximum efficiency and innovative style. It combines ultra-flat Zero-Degree Tilt design with a media center, smart navigation zone and expert controls that simplify everything you do. The cordless MX 700 Optical Mouse integrates a revolutionary optical sensor with fast RF cordless technology to provide corded performance without the cord. You also get more accuracy and control on more surfaces than ever before. With rechargeable batteries and a rapid charge base unit the mouse is always ready to use. Cordless Elite Keyboard Features Encrypted Multi-Channel Cordless Technology protects your privacy and ensures accurate and reliable connection. Zero Degree Tilt design - improved comfort through ultra flat design. Media Center - one touch control of your multimedia experience. Control: DVDs, MP3s and more directly from your keyboard. iNav - Scroll, Zoom and navigate your files, favorites, music and more. One-Touch Internet Access - instant access to the Web, e-mail, instant messaging and more. Enhanced Function Keys - Do more, with useful commands assigned the function keys. Cordless MX 700 Optical Mouse Features MX Optical Engine - This new benchmark in optical systems combines high resolution and high frame rate to achieve superior performance.
1 Another GREAT Logitech product
I got the Mx Duo (keyboard & mouse)
I am very pleased with them.
The keyboard has a very good design and good looks. It also has nice multimedia features.
The mouse is great, very precise, goods looks and very confortable.
Don't wait anymore...and place your order today !!!
2 Awesome!!!
I havent had this keyboard and mouse set but an hour and its freakin awesome. all the options, f key options, browser, buttons, etc. its all awesome. so far i dont have any lag, i went to word and typed as fast as i could (randomly mashing keys) and it was instant! so i dont know why people say it has lag (prolly slow puters). i highly recommend this keyboard and mouse!
3 Fantastic keyboard and mouse. Minor aesthetic issue.
I've been using the Logitech Cordless MX Duo for a few months now of constant use. I am a big time typer and gamer and have easily but this keyboard and mouse combination through over 1000 hours of use.
The keyboard works great and does not have any latency at all, even when typing at extremely high speeds in excess of 120 WPM. The spacebar and return key on my keyboard are constantly struck, but they continue to work fine. After typing more than ten pages of text a day, all the keys are still responsive and feel the same when struck as when the keyboard was originally purchased. My keyboard has been running on its original set of batteries for months and hasn't slowed down whatsoever. The spacebar hasn't even shown any wear on the plastic which is the first time I've seen such a trait on a heavily used keyboard's spacebar.
The mouse also works very well with great response both in the OS and games alike. The mouse needs to be charged often, but as long as it's in the cradle for a few hours at a time every other day or so, it works fine.
The only problem I've been having with this combination wireless set is purely with aesthetics. The mouse paint is slowly starting to wear off due to heavy usage, exposing the white and silver plastic beneath. The areas showing the most wear are on the left mouse button, the base where my palm rests, and the left hand side where my thumbs rests. In these areas small patches no more than a few millimeters across have developed, completely revealing the plastic underneath.
All in all, this is a great keyboard and mouse combination for both the typical and hardcore computer user. If you don't plan on using your keyboards for hundreds of hours on end then it is highly unlikely that you will see the wear issues I described. If you will be using it constantly, and aesthetics aren't a concern, than I highly recommend this combination set from Logitech. For the average user of course, this keyboard rocks - plain and simple.
4 Great, with one big flaw
This is a great combo wireless keyboard and mouse set. I love the mouse - it's big and heavy and moves very smoothly over my mousepad. The keyboard has lots of neat buttons and options, if you're into that. I didn't even install the iTouch software - all that extra junk doesn't do much for me. I really just wanted volume control, and the wireless functionality.
Here's where this particular hardware combo absolutely *stinks* - the mouse has two metal contacts, just like a wireless phone, for charging in the cradle. Well, for some reason, they never seem to line up correctly and the darn thing won't charge! I have to wiggle it around for 5 minutes just to get the contacts to line up properly for that little green LED to light up so I know it's charging. Hrm. Every cordless phone I've ever had seems to do that just fine - what the heck is wrong, Logitech?
5 WHAT A BEST COMBO!
IT'S THE BEST LOOKING COMBO YOU CAN ASK FOR YOUR WIRELESS DESKTOP. THE KEYBOARD IS QUIET AND VERY COMFORTABLE. WHEN THEY CLAIM IT'S ZERO DEGREE TILT, THEY MEANT IT! THE MOUCE IS EVEN BETTER THAN I THOUGHT. IN SHORT, BOTH WORK TOGETHER SEEMLESSLY. LOOK NO FURTHER. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I PAID ONLY 54.99 INCLUDING FREE FEDEX 2ND DAY SHIPPING AT ZIPZOOMFLY.COM. BEST PRICE! IF YOU NEED THE COMBO OF KEYBOARD AND MOUCE, THIS IS IT, YOU WON'T NEED TO BREAK THE BANK FOR THE LASTEST PRODUCTS.
6 Superb Customer Service, Great Product
This combination product works great - just super. Others will tell you about that.
I am here to tell you about customer service. My keyboard went out after I owned the system for 5 months. The rep & I tried to reboot it, this did not work, and WITHIN 3 business days I had a NEW KEYBOARD, MOUSE, and BASE STATION. Standing behind your product does not get better than that.
7 Scroll Wheel Issue & Programmable Keys
I've had this keyboard and mouse combo for some time. While I do like being wireless, I've found myself having to switch to the Microsoft model for one reason. The scroll wheel is very useful, but Logitech has designed it with slight clicks, or detents in the wheel. While some claim this is useful for precision, I've found it no help, and actually a problem. After a few weeks, the constant click pulse from the wheel hurts your finger after awhile. Kind of like chinese water torture. At any rate it got so bad that I had to switch to the smooth scrolling mouse from Microsoft, and life is much better. Maybe this is not an issue for others, I'm not normally sensitive to such things, but I thought I'd better convey my experience. If these things don't bother you, then proceed!
Also, the software that maps the extra buttons to useful functions does not work well. I tried all available updates.
8 Good to go
I just got my keyboard/mouse combo in the mail a few days ago and I have yet to experience any problems. I am using it with my laptop computer as an alternative to the keyboard and mouse that came built into the laptop.
Anyway, it works great. My brother was able to take the keyboard all the way to the other end of the house and then up two flights of stairs and it still typed. Range is not an issue as far as I can tell. The mouse lags when it gets tired, and needs a dark surface to work properly.
Other than that, all is well and I am pleased with my investment.
9 Keyboard has slight lag if typing too fast.
I've been using this keyboard/mouse set for about a week. The mouse was very smooth and it has very great sensitivity and it does not lag at all, it acts like a regular corded optical mouse which is very nice. The bad thing about this set is that the keyboard has a slight lag if you type too fast (I normally type about 100wpm) and I've tried everything I could by readjust the position of my reveier and make sure nothing is near it by 5 feet, changing batteries, etc etc. The Logitech software isn't a nice thing to use I personally perfer Windows XP build-in driver for this set. It is somewhat better than the Logitech dirve that came with it but you will lost all the F-key functions and some of the functions on mouse button. So far I'm giving this a 4 star just because the lag on the keyboard. I've never ran out of battery on mouse even after 8 hr of striaght use, the mouse never had red light blinking.
10 versatile and convenient.
I had it for a few months now. Used to have a big Microsoft natural multimedia keyboard.
Likes:
Keyboard battery hasn't run out yet after a few months.
Keyboard is pretty light.
Rechargeable mouse will save you a lot of battery in the long run.
Keyboard wireless range is pretty good, at least 10 ft.
Area it can improve:
somehow I never use most of the buttons on the keyboard.
Mouse should have more battery capacity. it runs out quick if you play games, due to the moving it has to process.
Mouse wireless range is not great, I can see the cursor moving but the clicks stop responding at around 6 ft. It's worse if your desk is cluttered, whose isn't!
Overall, totally recommend it, I can't go back to wires. At recent prices, I found it from whosave dot coom, which shows online sales, it's a sure buy.
11 Best mouse and keyboard I ever owned.
This is no ordinary mouse. It's silver and black color give it a sleek, good looking appearance. But it's not just a another pretty mouse either, it has forward and backward continuous scroll buttons, a scroll wheel, and a couple programable buttons on the side. It fits the hand perfectly and its weighted bulk gives it a solid feel. It responds quickly to the slightest movement. The keyboard is also a sleek black and silver color. It has a solid feel when typing and the keys are silent. There is a special key for just about any function you can imagine and they seem to work, although I haven't learned to use all of them yet. The wireless set up was easy and I have had no problems with either the mouse or keyboard. You won't be disappointed with this duo.
12 Quiet, Functional, But MUST Charge Daily, NO CAPLock Light!
I just got this installed at work and it is very quiet and I DO use nearly EVERY multimedia quick button, especially the Media buttons and the web and email buttons and the scroll wheel. You'll get used to using them and I think they will be very valuable tools. It's much quieter than my old keyboard and the mouse just GLIDES and is very responsive.
The only cons I can think of are: 1) NO Cap Lock lights and NO F-Lock function button light indicator on the keyboard itself. However, the other reviewers haven't mentioned that there are indeed indicator lights, but they are NOT on the keyboard itself. Instead, the lights are on the recharger cradle, which I just moved to the far right side of my keyboard. Not as convenient as having them on the keyboard. Bad call on Logitech's part. 2)If you forget to put the mouse in the cradle to recharge daily you may wake up to a dead mouse. From what I hear, the recharge time is short and the mouse can withstand one night of no charge, but not 2-3 consecutive nights of no recharging.
Other than that, I'm very pleased with this keyboard combo. I'll update this review if I discover otherwise. As a less expensive, non-wireless option, I bought a CompUSA brand corded Windows Office keyboard for home, personal use and I really like it too, because it has dedicated buttons for Excel, PowerPoint and Word and it's only $23.
13 Excellent Service, Thank you Amazon!
I am very happy for the service Amazon provides, because I ordered this duo and will receive my package tomorrow. When I ordered it, the price was $64.95 and then a day later the price dropped to $59.95, so I emailed Amazon customer service and they adjusted the price. I am really satisfied with the service, and with the merchandise. Thanks Amazon!
14 Nice Features but Buggy
The set has nice features on the keyboard, and an excellent mouse. Setup was easy. Although it has not "broken" in a year's use, it:
- Frequently disconnects when rebooting or going into sleep mode. You need a reset to get the keyboard and mouse to reconnect. I just bought a MS Wireless Desktop to replace the MX Duo and the MS Wireless has no such problems.
- The shortcut keys do not work with Firefox (even though the keys on the MS desktop do). Rather ironic, but it makes the MX Duo that much less useful.
- Having used both, I like the MS Wireless Desktop better.
15 A few frustrating things
I'll make this as brief as I can.
Here's what to watch out for:
1. The optical mouse does not have a power save idle state, meaning it consumes alot of power just sitting on the pad. If you forget to put the mouse on the charger at night, you have a good chance of waking up to a dead mouse.
2. Mouse must be charged 2 to 3 times a week, probably due to poor rechargeable batteries and no power save (see Con #1)
3. Although the receiver is not as flaky as other wireless mice I have used, it still gives some "ghost movements" when your using multiple monitor displays. This is where the cursor will very slowly move across the screen when the mouse is idle.
4. The front lip of the keyboard is not flat! So you can't place your own wrist guard flush against the keyboard. Logitech sacrificed functionality for design, bad call in my opinion.
5. No Cap/Num/Scroll lock lights. You know those little lights that have been on every keyboard for decades, well Logitech thought it was time to remove them. So you can't glance down and see if your in Caps mode. Instead when you hit the caps lock or num lock key (who cares about scroll lock) an annoying little message jumps on the screen telling you what you just hit.
I'm sure this keyboard/mouse duo is a great set compared to a lot of the others on the market. But, if any of the above observations will be a problem for you, then you might keep looking.
16 This Is Great Product
I recieved my set and eagerly put it together. Set up was simple, all the instructions were clear and easy to read.
I originally got this to free up space and rid the wires, but I got a lot more than just freedom. I also got a lot more options and functions to play with.
The mouse is great, great tracking response time and accuracy. The extra buttons help a lot, especially the tracking and scrolling ones. Plus it doesn't get stuck to surfaces like some other mice. A bit heavy but very comfortable. Takes awhile to get used to it but once you do... everything is all good.
They keyboard is great and all the functions work as specified when in normal windows. There's only one problem with it, when playing games and you try to use some of the special functions of the keyboard, the game frezees up or stalls for awhile. For example the volume. Plus as others have noticed... there may be some lag when using the volume too.
The good definately outweigh the bad and i'd recommend this to anyone.
17 Logitech MX Duo
I wish this cordless keyboard/optical mouse combo had been available years ago. I've tried several over the years, none of which performed as flawlessly as this cordless duo. The keyboard is comfortable, responsive, and well-designed. The rechargeable mouse alone is worth the cost for both...fits my hand nicely, convenient button placement, plus no more erratic (and annoying) cursor jumping around the screen, which happened frequently with the other brands I've used. Top of the line product for my money.
18 Wonderful product
I've had my cordless duo for quite some time now, and can recommend it to just about anyone. The range is great and if you have trouble with the reception, then you just need to change/charge the batteries. Programming it takes a little bit of skill, but is easy enough if you can follow directions. The feature I like most is the charger for the mouse. It's wonderful to not have to worry about mouse batteries. And, after a year of heavy use, I've only had to change the batteries in the keyboard once.
The keyboard is wonderful. I'm fairly specific about the touch and sound that I like in my keyboards, but the duo keyboard works wonderfully. I use the media keys constantly, to change volume, tracks, etc. They work flawlessly with both Windows Media Player (8 & 9 tested) and Winamp (2,3, & 5 tested). My only complaint with it is the web keys. I use Mozilla Firefox, and the keys do not work with that browser. However, they do work with Internet Explorer.
The mouse is great. If you're a righty, like myself, the feel of it is great and doesn't cramp up your hand after hours of use. The response is great with no lag, and ALL of the buttons can be programmed. It works wonderfully in firefox, letting me surf forward or back a page at the press of a button. The scroll wheel is solid. Further, the thumb buttons are nicely placed and feel great. A southpaw might be able to use the mouse, but would be better off looking elsewhere.
Overall, a wonderful product, and I've had no problems.
19 Flawless
I was just playing with the unit so that I could add some more items to this review. Things that the mouse will work well on: My shirt, my wood desk, the side of my printer, a calkboard, the wall, the carpet. It does not work well on my hair.
I believe I am on my 3rd workday (that means 7+ hours of use per day) without a recharge and the mouse still does not need to be charged. I'm able to use both the mouse and keyboard up to a distance of about 10 feet away from the base.
For those of you concerned that you may need any extra items, you won't. The package comes with everything you need to get up and running. When I bought the Duo I was a little worried that I'd need a separate radio transmitter card and that fear was unfounded. The radio reciever is included and it just plugs right into where your wired mouse and keyboard plug in.
I think it is hard to go wrong with this product.
20 Nice stuff but poorly designed
I decided to get the MX duo after reading all the good reviews here because I was looking for a nice wireless combo but after a few weeks it's proven to be somewhat of a let down. Here's the lowdown:
Good:
* The keyboard has a decent feel to it, and the mouse has no noticeable lag.
* Rechargeable mouse battery
* Some of the shortcut keys on the keyboard are nice. The only ones I use are the volume control and mute which are very nice to have at your fingertips.
Bad:
* All the other keyboard shortcuts which I never use. It makes the keyboard much bigger than I'd need. I hardly ever listen to CDs, the controls for which take the entire top center of the keyboard. Then theres a bunch of other garbage like search, shopping, favorites, webcam, etc which I've never touched.
* There is no indicator light on the keyboard for when you have caps / numlock on which is VERY annoying. There are, however, indicators on the recharger but it's way in the corner of my desk (they say it should be kept 3 feet from all other electronic devices). Any place I put it still makes it exceptionally aggravating to have to look over to see if I've accidently hit caps lock. Supposedly the software has some kind of indication that pops up on the screen, but I opted not to install the software because I didn't want all the stupid stuff they bundle with it. How hard is it just to keep the lights on the keyboard itself? If it aint broken...
* The battery life for the mouse seems to be about 4-5 days. But the worst part is, unlike mice with cord chargers, you can't use the mouse while it's charging because it's sitting the in base station. So you're SOL if your mouse dies while you're working. Keep your old one handy if you buy this set.
* I keep accidently hitting the "back" navigation button on the mouse which gets annoying too. It's big and right where your thumb can accidently press it.
* The mouse speed takes a while to get used to. Changing my mouse settings either makes it a little too fast or a little to slow.
I give this product 2 stars. It has its virtues, but overall I think Logitech tried to make it "too cool" without considering the design consequences. Save yourself some aggravation and pick up a different set.
21 Cordless is good.
After having experienced countless occassions of lacking some (both keyboard and mouse) cordlength while working, I decided to shop around for a cordless set. My eventual decision was for this set; mostly because in the past I've used Logitech hardware before and was very pleased with it. Another reason for picking this one was just because it looked cool.
While being one of the more expensive sets on the market, I still am very pleased with the performance of the set as a whole. It does exactly what I expect, and offers great freedom of movement from both the keyboard and the mouse. While not testing the exact range in which the performance will be optimal, it allows me with more than enough flexibility to work (I'm a programmer, by the way).
Two minor annoyances I experienced so far: Batterypower for the mouse runs off rather fast. All left to do is either put the mouse on its docking bay, or replace the batteries. The second annoyance is a little weirder. Whenever scrolling down during surfing the web, the browser for some reason registers this as if the 'Back'-button was pressed. Updating the drivers has had no impact on this (yet).
To summarise, apart from 2 minor annoyances, this is definitely a very nice set.
22 The best keyboard and mouse I have ever used.
I used to own the older mouse/keyboard set from logitech with the MX500, then I upgraded to this set.
The keyboard looks really nice, is not too heavy, and only requires 2 AA batteries, which still haven't run out. Each key seems to have its own switch, and the whole keyboard is designed so that an accidental spillage will not damage it. Although the software doesn't seem to work with Mozilla Firefox, the extra buttons are still very useful.
The mouse is the MX700, which is probably one of the best mice on the market. Although some people claim it's too heavy, I don't find this a problem. The extra 5 buttons are very useful, especially for games. Like the keyboard, the mouse software isn't too great though, however this really isn't a problem.
The dock for the mouse also acts as the tranceiver for both keyboard and mouse, and also includes all the keyboard lights (which obviously could not be put on a wireless keyboard). Charges last for around 3 days, and when your mouse is running out of power, a very obvious red light flashes on the top. The only real problem I've seen so far is that it can be a bit awkward to put the mouse into the dock so that it will charge. I think this could be related to build up of garbage on the contacts underneath the mouse.
It all works fine with Linux as well, no problems. 'imps2' mouse type if you were wondering. Overall, I would recommend this keyboard and mouse to anyone (although people with small hands may have a problem using it). It's worth every cent.
23 Typical Logitech, but not without its flaws.
All of my Logitech products still work and I still use the optical mouse I reviewed here two years ago. My wife and got Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combo to go with a media center PC I cobbled together to go with our 50" Panasonic plasma TV. Typical Logitech- everything works flawlessly right out of the box and they're kind enough to supply batteries for both the mouse and keyboard, (NiMH rechargables for the mouse and Duracells for the keyboard).
Basically, you get a recharging base for the mouse that also acts as a receiver for the RF signals. It's a little messy with the wires- power supply and USB+PS2 connectors that attach to the back of the computer. While I suspect signal range is a good 20 or 30 feet, it's doubtful that anyone has the vision to be that far away from their monitor, even a big one.
The keyboard has several controls designed to keep hunting for icons at a minimum- volume control, CD/DVD control buttons, plus ones for e-mail, instant messengers, and search engines, it'll even turn on your web cam, and a neat-o scroll wheel on the left side. On the downside, the keyboard feels cheap- it creaks and wobbles slightly because it doesn't sit flat. The feel of all the keys is first rate.
Another downside is the mouse- it works great and feels very solid, but it's heavy. Too heavy for gaming, making movements clunky. And unlike the Microsoft web mouse, the Back and Forth buttons that let you flip between web pages quickly are both mounted on the right side and somewhat what awkward to reach. The scroll wheel and everything else works just fine.
All in all, a well designed and functional duo, but flawed. I would have prefered more solid construction and a lighter, better designed mouse. Worth owning for sure, and its price is very reasonable.
24 software problems
Sure, this set-up allows you to have a wireless connection to your PC. This is nice for allowing me to put up my legs and set the keyboard on my lap. But, it still requires a wire to the mouse cradle. So the reality is you've eliminated 1 wire. My biggest issue is what the software has done to my computer. I use a laptop with a docking station. While in the docking station and using the wireless set-up it works fine. However, when I remove my laptop and work elsewhere, my touch-pad no longer functions, and I'm left without a mouse input device.
I contacted Logitech customer support and per thier automated e-mail response, uninstalled the Logitech Mouse software. This now disabled my laptop's keyboard. So, now I'm left with a laptop that does not have a keyboard or touchpad! I called Logitech and spoke with a service tech (at my expense, since they don't have a toll-free number). In the end, the customer service rep said "sorry" but you're out of luck and stuck with this boat anchor.
I do not know how they can stay in business with this level of support.
I wish I could rate this product as zero stars.
25 Great product! Major flaw, however...
This keyboard and mouse combo is simply magnificent! That's what I have come to expect from Logitech. The mouse has exceptional battery life. It is a bit larger than most mice, but you will easily adapt to it (note that it is for right-handers only). There's no lag in the keyboard when doing intense typing, but when Windows starts up or comes out of Sleep mode you have to wait several seconds before the mouse will "wake up." Going wireless gives you a new level of freedom. There are a few caveats. The keyboard has no "Sleep" button. I used that rather frequently on my old keyboard and have become accustomed to being able to put my PC to sleep. There is a button to switch users, however. The MAJOR issue is that neither the keyboard nor the mouse will work before Windows boots up! So, if you need to edit your BIOS, or doing anything at all before Windows starts, you can forget using this keyboard. This was a huge deal for me because I accidentally put my PC in Hibernate mode and I couldn't get it out of Hibernate b/c my keyboard/mouse wouldn't work so I could make Windows boot! Also, the mouse battery indicator that should appear in your system tray doesn't work correctly (that may just be an issue with my installation, though). This is a generally good product, but I would recommend a combo that you can use before Windows starts.
26 does a keyboard ever hurt *your* hand?
from a previous review :
now that's just performance, it types extremely well with it's semi-milky buttons and doesn't hurt your fingers very much at all, and the design is ace...
doesn't hurt your fingers? lol. who is this flower? hahaha it's a keyboard man. toughen up.
anyway, the keyboard and mouse rock. i'm still trying fo figure out how to configure the sleep button on the keyboard to lock the computer instead of putting it into sleep mode. I had that functionality done very easily in the microsoft combo. i actually liked the microsoft keyboard & mouse combo better, but i wanted this setup ONLY because it has the standard insert/home/pgup/delete/end/pgdown setup and microsoft, for whatever reason, decided that i didn't need the insert key and i would rather have a huge delete key. man. if microsoft didn't do that, i would definitely prefer keeping that setup. but, they had to mess up somewhere... other than that, the microsoft combo is MUCH better. the mouse on this logitech feels so foreign to me. it's kind of flimsy and the right side is very awkward.
perhaps most upsetting to me, the "shopping" button is REALLY annoying even to look at. the last thing i need on a keyboard is a shopping button. ugh. how hideously commercial. that's just tasteless, you know? i can get to a shopping site such as amazon.com plenty quick without needing a hotkey for it. why not just slap a "porn" button on here to connect to your prefered porn site. errr.
anyway, good performance so far. minor complaints obviously. however, if you don't have the same obsessive compulsive nature in needing a "standard" insert/home/pgup/del/end/pgdown keyboard, then definitely go with microsoft wireless optical desktop with BLUETOOTH. it's better in every way, really. for every peripheral i have owned, i have used both ms & logitech. i usually start with logitech and then end up with microsoft, with the exception being this time around. i have never once had a problem with a ms mouse but every logitech i've ever owned has gone bad after a few months of gaming use. i don't really game anymore, so i don't expect the same kind of problems, but logitech is VERY overrated. also, the audacity of logitech to place a MACINTOSH logo on the alt key is offensive to say the least. if anyone has any suggestions on how to safely erase that logo, please contact me.
27 The best cordless combo money can buy
I initially ordered a Cordless MX700 mouse, and after loving it so much I decided I would go ahead and get the combo instead. (For my opinion on the mouse check my review on Amazon for the MX700). This review will be about the wireless keyboard.
First of all, the keyboard is by far the sexiest I've ever seen. The black just looks so rich and nice. It has all the features you could want on a keyboard and more. It feels VERY nice and comfortable; the keys, layout, tilt, etc are all great. This keyboard actually had the potential of being perfect except for one thing. I would figure due to the fact its cordless, for some reason I usually get a very slight lag when I'm typing. I don't know why because the mouse has never once given any kind of trouble and works flawlessly despite being cordless. This may not be so with all users as I type between 80-100 words per min. At first it was fairly annoying but I've become somewhat used to it. It is really no problem in games however (I've tried it in Unreal 2004). This is the only gripe I have with it, but its enough to deduct a whole star. Some may also not like the fact that there are no Lock Lights, I suspect to save battery power, a message does come up on screen stating whether the locks are on or off however, and the Num Lock, Caps Lock and Flock lights are on the receiver, so its not a real problem. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with this keyboard. Personallly, if you don't really need to go completely wireless, I would recommend buying the MX700 and the Corded Elite keyboard separately as you get the functionality of a regular keyboard, plus the extra great features of the Elite.
28 great product
This is a great product. The mouse is really cool and functional. THe whole thing is easy to set up. The keyboard is really light, and comfortable. Its a good deal.
29 great
works great and is very easily installed
30 MOUSE HANGS!
Great product except for critical mouse hangs. Have chased this to death. Once it hangs, only recovery is reboot. Then, after reboot you need to get the device working again: requires a witch-doctor religious ritual: TRY_AGAIN_LABEL: pressing 'connect' button on receiver, then removing and reinserting batteries from mouse -and- pressing mouse's connect button before window on screen times out. If it doesn't work, goto TRY_AGAIN_LABEL -- three or four times usually does it!
31 I love this keyboard and mouse set.
I have been using it for over a year now and I have not had any problem with it.
I even use a KVM so I can use it on more then one computer at a time and that works just great.
I really can not say much more then this is a great keyboard and mouse.
32 Returned
Considering a cordless keyboard and mouse combo? Look further. In fact look at the Logitech website and spend some time surfing their User Discussion Boards. If you do so I think you will save yourself the time and frustration I spent on this very attractive but poorly executed set.
My initial out of the box experience was great. The keyboard was comfortable with some great touches, like the scroll wheel and volume knob, and the mouse is comfortable with some intended features that are tough to beat. That said, twenty minutes into using them everything went south. The mouse would lock up. Occasionally the keyboard would as well, other times not. There was no apparent rhyme or reason.
After a long weekend of changing every setting, uninstalling the software and installing fresh off the newest drivers, reading and following every trouble shooting guide and FAQ and User Board suggestion Logitech had to offer I finally surrendered and repackaged this stunning looking set and sent it back to Amazon.
Did I get a lemon? It is possible. Reading Logitech's User Boards has led me to believe that my experience may in fact be a pretty common occurrence based on the number of similar concerns voiced by other customers.
If you are in the Market for a corded mouse consider Logitech's MX510. If you are looking for a wireless keyboard/mouse combo or a cordless mouse, however, I strongly encourage you to keep shopping.
33 Awesome, easy to use, and no bugs
About a year ago, I purchased a wireless keyboard and mouse combination by MicroInnovations. The keyboard ceased to work after about a week of use, and the mouse was bulky and problematic.
I got fed up so I bought the Logitech Cordless MX Duo at Cirtuit City, and it is the best purchase I have ever made. The kayboard is comfortable and has all sorts of neat, useful, customizeable buttons. The mouse fits the contour of a hand, and also features a few useful convenient buttons. It is a very precise optical mouse that does not require you to move the mouse for a second to 'wake it up' unlike my last wireless mouse. The best part, I think, is the mouse charger, because now I am not constatly replacing the batteries.
And they look great.
34 Much better than expected!!
After I drowned my last mouse (they don't swim), I finally had an excuse to get the cordless optical mouse I had been eyeing for a while. This cordless mouse/keyboard duo doesn't disappoint.
This is a great set all around, but I thought I'd address some concerns or trouble points I've read in other reviews:
Mouse Accuracy: Some people have complained about the mouse jumping around the screen, moving in the wrong direction or being unresponsive. The key here is to make sure to use the risht surface for your mouse and its optical eye. I had some similar problems until I found the right surface for the mouse. I'm using a pad with a dark, slightly coarse surface, and the mouse works flawlessly, much better in fact than my old corded trackball mouse.
Mouse Battery Life: Fully charged, the batteries last through 2 days of heavy gaming. With the rechargeable base, leave it to recharge at night and you'll never have a problem. Should the charge happen to run low, a quick 10 minute charge in the base will get you going again. If you can't get through a full day on a charge, try new batteries or exchange the charger base, because something's wrong.
Media key Compatibility: make sure you download the lastest software updates from the Logitech website. Yhe media keys work on all my programs, including itunes, windows media, and sonic cineplayer. Even a lesser known program, like Quintessential Player works fine.
No Caps lock or Scroll lock lights on keyboard: I would assume this is obvious, as having lights on the keyboard would drain the keyboard batteries unnecessarily. The Num lock and Cap lock lights are on the charger base.
Radio Interference: I have my charger about 10 inches away from my cpu, 1 foot away from my monitor and 2 feet away from my 2.4 Gigahertz cordless phone. No problems at all. I have also had no problems with channel interference between the mouse and keyboard.
On-screen display interferes with games: I haven't experienced this problem myself, but there is an option to turn the on-screen display off. I would think this would solve the problem.
All in all, this is a great, feature packed duo. More programmable buttons on the keyboard than you will probably use, with a great feel to the keys as well. The 8 button mouse may seem a little confusing or "busy" at first, but in no time you'll be wondering how you lived without them.
Two minor gripes: The volume dial has a short delay before it kicks in. This can be annoying if you're not paying attention as your music may be playing a lot louder than expected if you're not careful. Also, no manual at all. It's features are easy enough to discover on your own, but at quick reference guide at the very least, would have been nice.
35 Great keyboard but mouse jerks
This is my first wireless keyboard and mice so cannot compare it. I'll just list the pros and cons of the system.
But before that I want to highlight the JERKING problem with the mice.
When you are moving the mice, slowly or quickly, the mice seems to jerk or trying to go to a particular part of screen. It really gets on your nerves after a while. I tried re-starting the iTouch configuration, re-connecting using a different channel to the base station, but I could not get it to stop the jerking motion. In the mouse motion config, there is an option to select for 'Smart movement' where it will jump to links in the page etc., but it seems even without that option, the mouse tries to jerk around!!!.
Other than that, this system is great for the price.
Pros
1. Great Looks
2. Decently priced.
3. Lot of features on the keyboard and great flexibility of setting F-keys functions.
4. Lot of controls on mouse.
Cons
1. Mouse Jerks!
2. Mouse really heavy with the batteries
3. F-lock option does not have an option to select close window (Alt+F4) to be assigned to a key.
36 Just too good
I have received the product today and am very satisfied with the quality, looks and performance of the product. Both mouse and keyboard functions very well from a distance of 7-8 feets. The short cut keys provided are very useful and the multimedia keys are just too good. Its really worth the price.
37 Good but not quite Elite yet
I bought this Duo set about 3 months back and have had the pleasure of going cordless. The set is solid but my biggest gripe has been the lack of accompanying documentation! There is no user manual!!! There is a sheet with pictures on how you connect it to the computer - that is all!!! Luckily that was pretty much what most people would need as it sets up easily. I would however have liked to have some hard documentation on the features in the box. If you can get it on a good deal ($60 -$80), its worth it. Hope the pro and cons below are useful too.
Keyboard
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Pro:
- Very nice feel, soft touch and quiet keys
- Battery has been on more than a month and still running strong
Con:
- The elite keyboard when bought separately has lights for Caps lock, Num lock, scroll lock but is missing in the Duo - Have to see the screen or base charger!
Mouse
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Pro:
- Good response and lots of configurable buttons (8)
- Fast re-charge - only takes 3 - 4 hrs to get to full strength.
Cons:
- A bit heavy
- Just not very ergonomically designed. Hand hurts after moving around for an hour because of the sheer size. I am guessing they expected pro players with huge palms to use it!
- Sometimes it looses connection to the base after coming off of standby and a OS re-boot (on XP home) is needed to correct it.
- Battery lasts a maximum of 10 days before needing a re-charge.
38 The software is sorry
I love the keyboard and mouse but the mouse software is driving me nuts. It hangs, it jumps, it scolls on its own. I am a professional who uses the computer all day long. I would like to toss the mouse in the river and just let it drown. The software is bad and is more like a popup virus. After many hours of studying to get rid of the stupid popup screens, now the mouse is nothing but an irritate. It will be gone from my desk very very soon. Too bad because I like everything else about it. Shame on Logitech for such a sorry job.
39 Ease of use
The Logitech cordless keyboard and mouse are excellent! The keyboard has crisp button feel with multiple programable buttons to open your email server, your favorite web page, easily control your volume, a separate scroll wheel on the left and lots more. The keyboard is ultra slim as well, with a good wrist rest.
The mouse is the best part, though. I love the multiple buttons, and all of them are programmable with lots of choices. I programmed the wheel so when you press it down, it closes the program the mouse is on. Sweet! There are a couple of speed scroll buttons, so you don't keep turning the wheel. I've got the up button at the max, so I press it and the page scrolls to the top instantly.
I haven't tried the range out past a couple feet from the receiver, but my computer is in a hutch and the wood doesn't block the signal at all. I highly recommend this set. It has made a huge difference; no cables to move around, the optical never gets dirty, skips or suddenly stops the movement of the mouse. This set has worked flawlessly, no problems of slow response or hiccups. Enjoy it.
40 Seems to need a clear line-of-sight
Beware! While the keyboard and mouse are extremely well-designed, I have great trouble getting them to connect consistently. I have the base station far from any electronic devices, and only about two feet from the keyboard/mouse, yet I still have problems. You can't let anything get in the line-of-sight between the base station and the devices. I had a stack of CDs between the keyboard and the base station, and the keyboard would "skip" a lot, missing letters and scrolling inconsistently using the on-keyboard wheel. If your setup would make it hard to keep the base station away from any electronic devices, and within a clear line of sight of the mouse and keyboard, I really can't recommend this device. Otherwise, it's definitely worth a try.
41 The Duo Is OK, But Rebates Are Slow
I've had this duo for about six months and they work rather well. The lack of cords is the best thing. I haven't had any problems with configuration or software. One thing that I noticed is you have to leave the mouse on charge a lot of the time. I needed a new combo and responded to a rebate coupon in the New York Times. The rebate finally arrived about five months later. So what else is new?
42 Great hardware, frustrating software
I purchased this combo as part of an entire new system I built. While the keyboard and mouse are well built, have great features, and are very comfortable to work with, I've had continued problems with the mouse and/or getting disabled due to some XP startup services (or the loading sequence of these startup services). Of course, since it's a cordless system, you're dead in the water the second both stop functioning, which makes troubleshooting pretty difficult!
In the end, I've at least been able to get it to work at >90% reliability, but I've had the set boxed up and ready to return several times out of frustration.
43 Wireless has it's place...
I must say, this is a very slick set. The keyboard has a great feel and the wrist rest they give you really does help (if you have room). I previously owned a similar Logitech wired keyboard and mouse, which (unfortunately) broke due to excessive spilling of various liquids directly into the keys (the wired mouse still works). It did, however, have excellent drainage, so I decided to give them another shot, and splurged on the wireless.
I have been using the product for about 6 months now, and the keyboard is only on its second charge (using NiMH AA batteries). Kudos to Logitech on this one.
The mouse, on the other hand, seems to need a charge every few days. I am a college student, and I probably sit at my computer more than 6 hours a day. Even so, it's a bit of a pain when the red light starts blinking and you know you'll have to stop working soon to let it charge (thank god they give you a cradle!). I've had to go searching for an open computer lab on a few occasions because of imminent deadlines and a dead mouse. If you work at your computer in large blocks of time, you'll have to remember to put it on the cradle at the end of the day, or you'll be forced to wait for it to charge or find another mouse.
Ignoring these problems, it's a great mouse. I really appreciate the scroll buttons which will scroll through a 100+ page paper in a few seconds if you hold them down.
Another problem with this set is in the range: It only works within about 10 feet of the cradle, which only has a 3 foot cord. Why make a wireless keyboard that is still tethered by such a short range? The base is connected to wall power, so it's not limited by USB power capability, and thus has the potential for fairly high gain. I don't understand why the range is so short. This combo would be such a dynamite product if I could plop down on my couch in the SAME ROOM and play video games on my television. I can't. Makes me angry!! I've been considering buying an extension cable for the reciever, but I can't bring myself to buy an extension cable for a wireless keyboard!!
As far as doing it's job as a regular keyboard sitting on the desk, it's not too bad. Sometimes, though, it seems like it has a mind of its own, and will start missing letters I type. The mouse will also skip around from time to time. Mysteriously enough, it always goes back to normal when I move either item from the desk to my lap. This is puzzling, but probably has something to do with Interference. Not acceptable, in my opinion, seeing as it's inevitably going to be used near many electronic devices (computer, monitor, speakers).
Now that I'm finished pointing out weaknesses, I do have a friend with the exact same keyboard who hasn't had any problems with it. Also, I mentioned before that my last keyboard died due to spillage. This one won't suffer the same fate, simply because it is an independant unit which can be easily moved out of harm's way, unlike the wired version.
There are a lot of extra buttons and knobs on the keyboard. The only ones I personally use are the media controls, which are quite handy. Particularly useful is the rotating volume knob, for quick changes. The rest of the buttons I could live without.
Upshot: A good keyboard in spirit, but poorly executed. I just fail to see the point in spending all this money on a wireless keyboard which really doesn't do much more than its wired counterpart.
Addendum:
I realized later that the keyboard's strange behavior was being caused by the USB hub it was plugged into. After this was corrected, the keyboard works fine!
44 great upgrade if you are still wired
Purchased the duo to replace a wired keyboard and an MS Wireless Intellimouse Explorer Optical mouse. The MX700 mouse is clearly a superior product. Fits the hand much better and is so much more responsive. The software is better too. The keyboard is fine. Most of the new buttons aren't much use, but the media player controls can be helpful if you like to use a media player while you work, chat etc. Fine quality and I actually did have to call the Tech Supp in setup. Nearly no wait and a helpful person on the other end. Great overall experience.
45 Mostly good
I agree with all the other praise given by other reviewers.
I'm a heavy First Person Shooter game player and the mouse and keyboard work great with no noticable lag and great resolution (unlike the Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer I have - unplayable with games). I can notice a slight lag in the keyboard when typing long sentences (I type around 70WPM) but I'm not an author or anything so it doesn't bother me at all.
Unfortunately the mouse battery life is horrid. If you just use the charger included in the base expect to have to charge it every night and even then it might give out. I had to quit a couple of games because my mouse gave out even after being charged the night before. Luckily I solved the problem by using an external charger and my own 2000mAh batteries. With that combination it can last for a week easy without being charged and since I always keep 2 batteries on standby its easy to swap in a fresh set in less than a minute once the red light starts blinking. But for comparison, I can't even remember the last time I changed the batteries on my MS Wireless Intellimouse Explorer...
Another problem: The mouse does NOT work with my PS/2 KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switch. The KVM emulates a regular 3-button mouse but the extra buttons on the MX700 throw off Windows which expects to only see 3 buttons. This causes phantom button presses and other wierd things to hapen. I solved the problem by just connecting the MX700 directly to the main computer and hooking up my old MS Intellimouse to my other computer. Also, the keyboard works fine through the switch.
Overall I'm very happy with my purchase, the lack of KVM functionality disappointed me at first but the precision and feel of the MX700 plus the ability to use the keyboard on my lap easily make up for the difference. If you can get over the sticker shock and battery replacement regimen, buy this combo and you won't be sorry.
46 Awesome product
I have been using my new MX Duo for about a week now and I am truly impressed with the quality and reliability of this setup. My laptop's screen broke, and instead of having it fixed I decided to create a makeshift desktop. I was looking for a keyboard/mouse duo that support USB connections since I didn't have a keyboard/mouse connector on my computer. After shopping around, and looking at a few Microsoft and Logitech products, I found the Logitech Duo to be one of the best deals for the money and reputation. I can't say it has dissapointed me.
The setup was a breeze. This was a truly plug and play experience for me. I am using Windows XP. As soon as I connected the base to the USB port, the keyboard started working. There was no need to install software or configure anything. It worked right out of the box. Of course, later on I installed the software and played with the configurations to customize the different keys to my liking. The mouse was a little different because it needed to be charged. At first, I could not figure out where I was supposed to plug the AC adapter. I finally figured out that the USB connector had an extra "plug" where the AC adapter could be connected. This was a little bit of a nuissance. I suppose most people will see this connector when they're plugging in the base to their USB port but I happened to miss it and thus spent 10 minutes looking for the AC adapter connection.
Using the keyboard and mouse has been a true improvement over any other keyboards/mouses I have used before. The keyboard's look and feel is amazing. Tapping on the keys is very comfortable and I don't notice any difference in performance or comfort. I have brought the keyboard about 6-7 ft from the base and it still works with no problems whatsoever. The extra keys on the keyboard are very useful but I have to say I am one of those people who is accustomed to his own shortcuts so I find myself using only the volume key and on ocassion the "GO" key to open my browser. For my own preference, the special keys are too much out of the way for me to bother to use them. I would rather use the mouse.
Finally onto the mouse, which I think is the biggest strenght of the bundle. I know some people have found the mouse too heavy but it's not like you're carrying around with you. To me it's just perfect in size and design. The wheel works perfectly and the "back and forward" buttons to the side are very very useful. The "quick switch" button located right under the wheel is also very helpful when you find yourself going between applications and don't want to key pushing CTRL + TAB. The mouse's response is very good - even better than the Microsoft optical mouse I had before, and I seem to experience no drops in performance or reliability even when moving the mouse 5-6 ft away from the base.
Overall, I am thrilled with this package. My only complaint is that the mouse seems to discharge rather quickly (I mean 3-4 days of average-to-high use) but you can always leave it charging at night so it's not that big of a deal. For this price and this amount of performance, Logitech really has a great product with the Cordless MX duo.
47 you dont need no stinking wires
I have used this keyboard and mouse for a month now. Very nice.
I have not ran into any issues with its range, though I have not used it more than about 8 feet away from the receiver. I really like the weight of the mouse. With the 2 AA batteries it has a comfortable mass to it. Others have mentioned the issue of not having a light on the keyboard for num lock, function key lock, etc., those being on the receiving unit. I assume this was done since that kind of light would really pull juice from the keyboard batteries. I have had other wireless keyboards and they also have not had lights on the keyboard.
Once nuisance item for me is that the function key lock does not default to on, so you have to be aware of that when doing things like getting into the PC bios. I would recommend this combo to any of my friends.
48 Awesome!
this machine is awesome
it does everything u need it 2 do
it matches with everything
its the most comfortable mouse i ever have seen and used
the keyboard is comfortable
the only problem is that there is no actual led lights on it
they are on the base
49 Great Keyobard/Mouse
This is a great keyboard/mouse combo, you won't have any problems with it. It's really easy to install and get up & running. There are no issues with its performance, and you won't be able to tell the difference between this and a corded combo. If anything, the performance is better from the Logitech Duo. I highly recommend! You can easily find a lower price than Amazon, but this product is definitely worth the money.
50 Works like the best keyboards out there but without wires
My Optical Intellimouse suddenly dies one day. I think it was the cable because fiddling around with the cord would intermittently make it work. But I digress.
I have been eyeing the Logitech Cordless MX mouse ever since it came out. But I always thought it was too expensive. But since they paired it up with the their Wireless Elite keyboard I was sold (Maybe my mouse dying was a sign). I have been thrilled with this product since purchasing it about 4 months ago. The MX mouse works like a dream. It feels heavier than my old mouse, but you get used to that real quick. It's also just as smooth and accurate as my corded optical mouse. And I love not having to deal with the cord. The keyboard has a real solid quality feel. The zero-degree tilt took a bit of getting used to, but that also didn't take long. I love the one-touch and media controls. In effect I can use my keyboard as a remote control for my TV tuner card.
In terms of range and battery life, two very big issues with wireless keyboards, I've used my keyboard and mouse while sitting across the room on my sofa in my office. No problems whatsoever at a distance of about 10 feet. I'd say my computer is used about 2-4 hours a day. I have never had to change any batteries either since I bought it. The keyboard comes with alkaline batteries and the mouse is rechargeable in its base. Plus it works fine with my Cybex KVM switch.
Dislikes? Maybe minor gripes really. But the volume knob on the keyboard isn't as linear as I'd like in terms of controlling the actual volume. I still find myself using the volume knob on my speakers from time to time. Also I would have liked better control of setting the one-touch keys. Not all of the one-touch keys can be set and some I can't really get to do anything. But I don't really use these keys much anyway so no big deal. Finally I would have liked to have a caps lock LED on the keyboard where you'd expect. The caps lock LED is actually on the mouse cradle. Again all minor gripes for what is absolutely a first rate product.
51 Battery charger doesn't work
I bought one of these keyboard/mouse duos and have loved it up until now. The problem w/ mine is that the battery cradle/charger doesn't charge the rechargable batteries. I've gone out and bought new rechargable batteries as Logitech suggested, but now those aren't working either. It's evident the charger doesn't work. I bought one of these for a family member too and they're experiencing the same problems as me. On the more positive side of this.. the keyboard works like a charm.
52 Keyboard+Mouse+Software==An Amazing Thing!!
When I decided I needed a new keyboard and mouse I went looking for 3 things:
1. Wireless Optical Mouse
2. Wireless Keyboard with Multimedia Controls and a Flat Profile
3.A Base that Only Uses One USB Port
4.A Range that Would Fill my Dorm Room
The Keyboard: The keyboard is everything I could imagine and more, the keys are comfortable and make a wonderful clacking sound when I type. Everything is clearly labeled, and there are even labels for all the more common keyboard shortcuts, such as "undo" and "save" on the front side of the keys.
The great thing about the keyboard is that it controls my media programs without making me change windows. I even use the special-function keys more than I would have thought, especially the great scroll wheel included on the keyboard. Also, I have written many a paper already and I am still on the original batteries included by Logitech, and I have a feeling they will last another month.
The Mouse: The Mouse is an amazing piece of hardware by itself. I have never used a more accurate mouse, optical, wireless or otherwise. It works great for everything from Photoshop to first person shooter games.
Admittedly it is clearly designed for the right-handed, the back and forward buttons being placed for the thumb on the right hand. How about those extra buttons! I use the navigation button so much that when I go to the computer lab I find myself hitting the side of the mouse with my thumb.
I love the scroll buttons I almost wish they could replace the scroll wheel, and they often work in applications that will not accept universal scroll wheel and vice versa. I use the application switching button more than I ever used the alt-tab button combination. The batteries have never run out on me, I use my computer for most of my entertainment in my room and only put the mouse in its cradle at night. Finally, it is unbelievably comfortable, not to mention that its sleek shape is easy on the eyes.
The Software: I have to admit that for all its usefulness the iTouch software included by Logitech is the most utilitarian part of this set. But for all of that it took five minutes to install, twenty minutes to customize, and works great.
I love the green/red display that Logitech uses to let you know when you are using one of the special-function buttons. It shows up at the bottom of the screen unobtrusively and is gone in less than a second. This display makes it much easier to adjust the volume, I'm not just hitting buttons blindly anymore, now I know when the volume is on mute and I'm just going to hurt my ears by turning it up.
To address some of the complaints by other reviewers:
1. The multimedia buttons do work with iTunes
2. The base station has a relatively small profile I just put it next to one of my speakers and I can always see the display
3. Even if I couldn't see the base station, Logitech conveniently places an alert at the bottom of the screen when you use any of the "special buttons, " and in addition it is easy to check just by clicking on the iTouch icon in the system tray
4. I use Netscape and although the universal scroll doesn't work, the scroll buttons do and Logitech makes updates all the time, and they are easy to check and install with the included software.
53 great keyboard mouse needs improvment
Well the keyboard works great had this for about 3 week now but the mouse movement neds alot of work it jumps all over the screen i love playing first person shooters but with the mouse its nearly impossible to play ya you can but you cant make sligh tmovements with the mouse
54 Excellent Product
I bought this product roughly 6 months ago and have nothing but praise for its performance to date.
General thoughts:
1) No-wires - Fewer tangles under my computer which is tangled regardless. I personally have found I really do not need a wireless keyboard as far as using it remotely from my computer. However, I have had ideas of using this for gatherings and presentations, especially when used in conjunction with a projector.
2) Batteries - I have not had to replace the batteries at all yet. The mouse batteries run for an extremely long time and I find it is a long while before it tells me it needs to be recharged. Speaking the charger. I have the remote unit located fairly close to my monitor and without a longer cord (as provided by logitech) I do not see how I could follow their instructions of keeping it relateivly far away. That said, I've had zero problems with using this unit.
3)Ease of install (btw, I have just backed away from my computer about 7 feet from my computer while writing this review and am experiencing zero lag while typing this.) I would go onto say that I had little difficulty in installing ths product, but do consider myself to be an above average computer user and it may be easier for me than other people. Logitech does provide a quick-start guide, so you should be able to follow along and get the unit working.
Overall, this is a high quality product and I highly recommend it to everyone.
55 Not good for notebooks
My primary machine is a notebook running Windows XP Pro, which I take back and forth between work and home. At home, connected via the PS2 ports and a docking station, the combo works great, and I have zero complaints. At work, where I have to connect directly to the notebook via the USB port, there are problems. Usually either the mouse or keyboard will not work upon start-up. When they are working, there is often some functionality missing (one or more of the buttons do not work). After a few minutes of using the combo, both would then stop working. I tried all of the troubleshooting techniques, and the only one to work was unplugging and reinserting the cable. Needless to say, this is not something you want to do every 5 minutes.
If you are going to use this setup attached to a desktop or docking station, it's fabulous. I can't recommend it for a notebook setup, however.
56 excellent, one problem
In general I am very happy with this combo - great features, very good wireless and battery performance. I have one problem though. I am using it with two computers using a monitor/keyboard/mouse switcher, and when I switch from one computer to another I lose the mouse. The keyboard switches fine. I can revive the mouse by using the mouse control panel (using the keyboard to navigate) but it's a pain. Overall though, I recommend this product highly.
57 Bad software support
1st
uninstalled old iTouch, Reinstalled new iTouch without rebooting, resulting in crash and format. This was probably a result of not restarting the computer after the uninstallation. After win 2000 install it started to work again.
2nd
keyboard would be recognized in the beginning (hitting del for bios setup) but not recognized when win2000 was booting up (couldn't enter safe mode)
3rd
When I tried to plug my regular keyboard back in it would work until win2000 booted up and itouch software came online. Neither my ps2(old non - logitech) mouse or keyboard would work then. I finally got it to work again by using a USB Mouse.
I had no support numbers that came with the product. AFter laying down money I expect so freakin support. I went online and I to struggle through some stupid automated preprogrammed repsonse questionnaire to my problems. After avoiding all the newbie questions it finally went to email a human being.
58 Wireless is and useful.
This is a pretty impressive bundle. Sure, you can get the wireless mouse, but why not the keyboard as well? It's worth the buck...
I've used these for a week, and I haven't been disappointed. The hub attaches to both the keyboard and mouse port on your PC, so you don't really need a free USB port, unless you want to use it on a laptop.
In either case, the keyboard is very responsive. I can't see any difference between this one and the corded one I had before, which was Logitech as well. It works just as good, if not better. I can even take it across the room and type up a report while I'm reclining in my comfortable seat! It's just like the commercial...
The mouse is a little different. I had a Microsoft Intellimouse before, the white one with five buttons. It was a good mouse, but it felt plastic and cheap. Also, when I moved it quickly, the cursor would just fly off faster than I could see it. This mouse, the MX700, is fantastic. Because it's wireless, it uses AA batteries, so it's quite a bit heavier than the Microsoft. It takes some time to get used to it, but after a while, it's not a problem. Also, the movement is much smoother than before and there is no detectable lag at all!
The rechargeable batteries are a good addition. Just put the mouse on the hub when the light goes on and after a short time you're ready to go again. It saves a lot of money.
The minor complaint I have, which really doesn't deter from enjoyment of the product is that if you leave the mouse for too long and you want to move it again, it takes about a second for it to wake up. After that, it works as it did before. It's not a big deal really. The benefits surely outweigh the costs.
Also, as I expected, I freed up a mile of space on my desk without these wires running around. It's much more useful to be able to put other things on the desk where I couldn't before. And, I find that it's better to use the mouse without a mousepad. It seems to impede movement slightly. It's much easier without it. It's a good thing too. I have more freedom to move it around now.
If you're looking for an upgrade that's as cool as it is useful, this is a good buy. The batteries last, and the charger helps. These are just as good as wired peripherals, and they're mobile. Can't go wrong with Logitech...
59 Very impressed
I own both the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse as well as the Logitech MX Duo. The Logitech is by FAAAR the better product of the two.
1. There is no lag when using the keyboard and mouse. None.
2. The mouse charger is FAST! It will be nice never having to buy new batteries for it (instead of biweekly for the Bluetooth).
3. The buttons on the keyboard autoconfigured themselves very well, automatically configuring to use Winamp and Eudora. I only had to change a couple settings.
4. The keyboard and mouse were found automatically, I didn't even have to use the connect buttons (in order to get a secure keyboard connection it is necessary, but still simple). The benefit of this is that unlike with the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you don't need a second keyboard to get things setup.
5. The keyboard and mouse work before Windows even finishes loading, no waiting for drivers to load as with the Bluetooth.
6. None of the problems that I had the the Microsoft setup. No stuck keys, and no losing peripherals.
I like this product a great deal, and at this point I don't have any complaints. It feels good to have a wireless keyboard and mouse the way it should be.
60 The upgraded Logitech Cordless combo line
I've had all of them, elite duo, then the mx700 mouse and a corded keyboard since the MX700 when released was not available in a kit. The elite DUO had its shortcomings, used batteries in the mouse that didnt last, keyboard took about 6AA's. The MX700 has been a great mouse since its inception. The best DPI rate you can get in a cordless mouse (even better than most corded ones), but in exchange for the higher resolution, it drains batteries. Not a big deal now since it is a rechargeable unit. I've had the pleasure of completely wearing out one MX700 so far and will say its a great mouse. Here are the first things to go:
1. Stick on feet underneath the mouse wore off - it appears they might have fixed this, on my new mouse they are configured slightly different and are a different material.
2. Charging contacts started to corrode - I ended up towards the end taking some sandpaper and scraping the corrosion off the contacts so it could charge on the base.
3. Batteries wore out - to be expected, rechargeable batteries dont last forever right? Mine lasted about as long as the mouse.
4. Units will conflict with other logitech keyboards and mice - I have as mentioned another MX700 and the Elite DUO. The keyboards are identical and will cross connect and even interfere with each other. I dont seem to have any problems with the keyboards interfereing with each other, but the Duo mouse seems to cause my MX mouse to have problems clicking. I dont use the computer its on often so I pop the batteries out of the DUO mouse so it wont cause a problem. Be careful about any of these devices within 8 - 11 feet of yours. So if you're at work, the person next to you with either setup will probably cause you some problems as you them.
I managed to use the MX700 stand alone mouse for about 9 months, which is pretty good for me. I'm very hard on products such as this. I recall slamming it down on my desk a few times while playing a game online and something kinda bad happened :), its also fell off on to the floor more times than i can count. So expect it to last substantially longer under average use, especially if you're kind to it.
They've improved both units since the earlier versions. Apart from the notes i have on the mouse above, the keyboard only requires 2 AA batteries. From the 3 of these keyboards i've owned in the past, i've never had to put new batteries in other than the included ones in the package.
A TIP: I've forgotten to put the mouse on the charger several times. Since I often play online games (yes it works quite well for me gaming for those of you out there) I end up wearing out the charge in about 2 days of use, were talkin heavy use here too. Keep a set of 2 AA alkaline batteries around if you really need to keep using the mouse but the red "charge" light comes on. Generally when the light comes on, you have about 30 minutes left before its dead. In my experience, the alkalines will last a good 3 - 7 days of medium to heavy use (medium = 4 hours a day, heavy = 12+).
61 great wireless keyboard bundle; transition product.
As a wireless keyboard/mouse combo, I expect to be able to use my keyboard device away from my desk (on the couch, while wathing TV). It is inconvenient to grapple with the keboard and a useless mouse simultaneously while relaxing on the couch. Logitech should introduce a truly integrated mouse + keyboard bundle that is wireless with IR &/or RF capability to interact with media servers &/or thin clients located near an individual's Plasma/LCD TV. Highly recommend the MX Duo for the Desktop to reduce wire clutter. No connectivity problems.
62 Great Combo
This is the best mouse and keyboard set I have ever owned. The mouse is at least 2 times more precise than my microsoft optical. This gives me much better movement, and accuracy. Plus the mouse is picthed at a much better angle than others, allowing you to use it a lot longer unlike other brands that make your wrist ache. The keyboard functions and looks great too. The range is awesome, and the rechargable mouse saves time, aggrevation and money. My only dissapointment is that the mouse does not have some of the standard button signatures, meaning some games won't recognize the alternate buttons. Other than that there can be nothing negative said about this product, its a joy to use.
Update-
For those gamers out there. To make this mouse function with all games, just set the mouse to a standard ps2 mouse. This should allow you access to all of the buttons, except for the switch programs button. Of course by doing this you are not getting the support of the automated features logitech includes. But the feel, precision, and long battery life/recharge should be enough to make the switch.
63 super
I received the MX Duo as a gift to use with my laptop-and i think it is wonderful!!!!!!!!i have had problems with other mouses, but so far this one is great and i am very satisfied with it. CJ
64 Only one snag
I've only been using the keyboard and mouse for a couple of days, but am pretty happy so far. My MX 700 isn't having any trouble on a semi-glossy table top and the range is nice. So far, the only problems have been these:
1. After installing software from included CD-ROM, mouse stopped working (I assume an issue with microsoft mouse driver or old mouseware compatibility, not sure). I restored my setting and downloaded the newest mouseware from logitech indivually and it worked fine.
2. F11 and F12 keys are supposed to go to "My Pictures," and "My Music" respectively, but they are instead linked to "Owner's Pictures," and "Owner's Music." Running XP with different users, I want the F11 and F12 keys to be user specific. I have contacted Logitech and will update if the problem is solved (I have downloaded the most recent i-Touch software).
Overall, a very nice product so far. Even if the F11/F12 doesn't straighten out, I would probably only drop to 4 1/2 stars. Nice design and functionality. The mouse is ultra usable in that all 8 buttons are useful.
*****UPDATE--Problem worked out. Under configure for F key, had to choose "open folder" and another pull-down appears to let you browse what you would like to link to an F key. Also, logitech customer service was surprisingly friendly and useful.
65 Keyboard OK, Mouse Sucks
I can't say I was with the Logitech MX duo for a long time, I only had an evening with it, but I was ready to send it back that same night. What a disappointment. I thought we were going to get along beautifully together. A beautiful design, lots of nifty keys, cordless, with a scroll wheel. Once I got the keyboard to work, I was very happy with it. It was straightforward, reliable, and I saw no lag time in the typing. However, the mouse sent me screaming back to my old reliable mechanical mouse with no wheel, and crud on the ball and all. Why? The MX700 skips and skips. Goes north when you want it to go south etc. Perhaps it was my lack of expertise, but I have used other optical cordless mouses at friends' houses, and got used to them immediately. The complete lack of accuracy was mindboggling. I just couldn't believe it was the mouse and not me, but working with it for hours didn't change the lack of accuracy. Believe me, I am used to using all sorts of different equipment at school, at work, home, and at friends, so I don't think it was due to me being overly used to one thing. I'm sorry to give it a bad review. I'm sure the good people at Logitech meant to put out a good product.
66 The best keyboard and the best mouse from Logitech in one!!
Let's first start with a brief history on Logitech, they've been making top keyboard and mice for quite some time now, but since Windows XP they've put out a line of "MX" products, and so have many other people, the software developing studio Macromedia for example.
This line-up has mice from top performance to budget price experience, ranging from the MX300 to the cordless MX900.(Atleast at the time of writing this!)
The MX300 is pretty much a standerd mouse of about 30bucks, and the MX900 is a hefty 120$ mouse with bluetooth technoligy.
Now, the review:
The keyboard is one I've had my eye on, but it wasn't available cordless without a "crappy" mouse, but with the MX700 (more about that bad boy latter in the review) this was getting very interesting, and it was 120euro so it wasn't cheap but it was well worth the money, the keyboard is funtional because it has an "F-Lock" which lets U assign completely new funtions to the F-Keys with the touch of this F-Lock button, pretty nifty if you ask me, and especially helpful for grandma or even your kity :D but ofcourse also helps me with my workflow from time to time, and the INav wheel can prove useful when configured to something other than scrolling :)
And now that's just performance, it types extremely well with it's semi-milky buttons and doesn't hurt your fingers very much at all, and the design is ace...sleek black with a silver finish, almost makes me wanna take him to bed, well maybe not that extreme but it looks very very nice!
Now for the mouse:
It has 8 buttons, which means added workflow when browsing and more buttons at your fingertips in games.(NOTE: Most games only support the thumb buttons, some support everything, others don't support any other than the scrollwheel and 2 primary buttons) and as with the keyboard this is a graphical beauty this is a beauty AND a beast, a big mean weightlifting chick...hah, sounds good 2 me ;)
That also means it's quite heavy and the batteries will need to be reloaded (through the cradle or if you use re-charable "fat" battries at home) about every 10-15hours.
I also advise getting a mousepad from Ratpadz, Icepad, or Everglide...it will give you more life battery, and increase the accuracy on this baby, and do NOT get me wrong, this is 1 optical cordless mouse that does NOT lag!
Now the bad points summed up:
-The keyboard could use Num-Lock, Scroll-Lock and Caps Lock lights, but those ARE on the cradle...and it saves the battries of the keyboard so, it's understandable but it is a con.
-The "Media" button supports alot of media players like Winamp for music and PowerDVD for movies, but not everything!
-I can't get fast forward/rewind to work, it always automaticly switches to the next track.
-Now for the mouse it is a little getting used 2 at first, but it's doable and not at all to the point where it's annoying.
-Not all games support every button on the MX700 and some games will flip when you turn on the Num-Lock in when in a game.
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Overall:
A kick-ass pick for your next keyboard+mouse combo, wether it be if you wanna go wireless that's perfectly possible now without any lag and dead on accuracy, or you just want the sexiest hunk 'o combo on the market, Microsoft is losing with the release of this product, and that's good news...bring on competition -> prices lower, so the consummer is ALL for it, don't get me wrong though..this is a hefty 100$ so it ain't cheap, not by a LONG shot!
67 Good... almost perfect
This thing is great, as all the other reviews say. The only problem is that some games don't recognize it properly. GTA3, for instance, doesn't acknowledge the wheel. Otherwise it's very good. I'm definitely happy with the purchase.
68 Great Product
Perfect in every way. Both mouse and keyboard are excellent qulity.
69 Hi hopes, but a return for me.
Had to return it.
Pros: Easy to set up, excellent battery life and recharge rate. The features on the mouse are sweet - increases productivity for standard Windows apps, keyboard buttons were neat but the only thing that worked for me was the volume control (I use XP Pro).
Cons: As a gamer - I noticed severe twitching during BF1942 menus, however actual network game play was fine. Mouse charger had a problem after about 30 days - couldn't detect that I had put the mouse in it to recharge. Then on the keyboard all the feature buttons were mapped to the wrong thing - I know you can reprogram them, but still, the skip track button on the keyboard mapped to the Messenger button in the setup etc. - definately not right. Worked w/ Logitech, they had me return it.
After working w/ the cordless mx700 optical mouse and then going back to my Logitech Wingman Gaming mouse (non-optical), I am noticing how much better my old mouse tracks - faster and more accurate, plus it never twitches on games, the don't sell it anymore though- like 3 years old or something.
70 great but..
this is a great product! the wireless is great especially when just want to use the mouse on my leg when my arm hurts. I have noticed a problem with the mouse and games. The mouse tends to not work so greatg with the Simsand a few other games in which it sometimes doesnt move, but if you just minimize the game and change channels it tends to work again. Thats my only complaint with this product
71 great mouse, not so great keyboard
Previous reviews are accurate. One shortcoming that has not been discussed is the slow response / slow repetition rate of the keyboard. Being an old DOS user, I nagivate with the keyboard frequently, and the above problem significantly limits the usefulness of the keyboard for me. However, once you use a good wireless mouse/keyboard, there's no going back to a corded device.
72 I love Wireless!!!
I am so happy I purchased this product. It was simple to set up, easy to use and it is so great not having to deal with those annoying wires!
The only thing I noticed is that the mouse is much heavier than a standard wired mouse, so I have to adjust from home to work, but it really is not a problem.
Saw the product earlier in the day at best buy for $20 more. With the free shipping, I received it on the third day after orderring. This is the way to shop!!!
73 MX Duo...Magnificent/(E)Xceptional
... I have two Cordless Elite Duo's in my closet never opened, just the UPC's cut off for rebates. That was a big mistake!!The Cordless Elite Keyboard is awesome with the utility keys and all. Never has my navigation on the keyboard been faster and easier. The MX 700, words cannot express my shear excitement over rechargeable batteries and recharge station. My hat's off to Logitech. Let's see if they can top this one. By the way, I've had no problems whatsoever with the software installation or use of the battery operated devices.
74 Awesome combonation!
I have always been skeptical of wireless, but this set from LogiTech has changed me! I had bought a Microsoft Optical Blue wireless and was less than satisfied after using it for several weeks. I finally found many many user recommendations for the Logitech MX700 Wireless mouse from Gamers which I am. I gotta say that I'm very happy. I've used this now for a while and can't imagine going back to my corded devices. The keyboard has many cool buttons that are very useful if you use IE or they can all be customized. The software it comes with has given me no problems and games play great. Get one!
75 Works Flawlessly
I was skeptical about trying this item after reading some reviews. But, I bought anyway and am wonderfully surprised. Everything worked right out of the box. The mouse is very comfortable to use, buttons are well placed. The keyboard is well designed and the wrist rest is very comfortable and supportive to use. The lack of a light on it is a minor inconvenience and should not detract from buying and using this product.
76 The best I've ever used so far
This keyboard and mouse are the best I've ever used.
You can configure the keyboard with one-touch access to menus, programs, websites and windows commands in many, many configurations. The software Logitech uses with the system is excellent, unlike some of the other configurable keyboard software packages I've used (micro-innovation's software is very weak)
The wireless reach is long on the keyboard. I can use it like a remote control for my media player from one room away, it's at least 20 feet.
The feel of both the keyboard and mouse are excellent.
77 Logitech Cordless Mx Duo Blunder
Like the rechargable mouse no doubt. But do I put it in the charger every time or what. No support from Logitech on recharging. After doing some research about the battery type myself, which took quite awhile, I found out that your should let the mouse discharge by using the mouse normally, until the red light blinks and then fully recharge, repeating this for three (3) times. This "trains" the batteries. After that I would assume you can put in recharger when done, but I have no definate answer to that. It takes quite a long time to fully recharge.... about 3 hours I think it was. If u want to use your computer... well good luck if you know the keyboard shortcuts. Here is the letter I wrote to Logitech:
Hello,
In my disgust with the ITouch software, I am writing this to you. Yes, the star trek buttons are totally impressive and disgusting. Did you install the keyboard software so all the buttons would be configured to operate as Logitech intended? Well if you did and your an advid gamer, be prepared to be totally disgusted. Atari, the technical support folks for a number of PC games including Unreal Tournament, confirms that "This software is known to cause issues with several games.". To make this long story very short...once this software is installed you will be unable to play Unreal Tournament. You'll get a critical error GPF and the game wont' launch no matter how many times or ways you find to install or uninstall the software, including the clean boot method. This was tested on WinXP and WinMe. I will be returning this combo to the store. I'm not paying for buttons and features that cannot be used.
Buy the way, the brains at Logitech came up with a solution. Uninstall the software. A big thanks for that solution!!
This software has cause problems with my last logitech keyboard also. This was my last Logitech product.
78 Linux Compatibility
The Logitech Cordless MX Duo works fine in Linux 2.4.21.
79 Love it no wires to get in the way
I got this cordless Keyboard to get rid of the clutter of wires. I have been nothing but very happy with this Logitech Cordless MX Duo. I run a 1 GIG G4 Power Mac under OSX 10.2.6 and never have had a problem with it. I would tell all Mac users to go for it it well worth the money. It easy to set up once you down load the updated drive on the Apple site. other tham that is a dream to use.
80 Nearly flawless
I've been using my new mx duo for only a few days now and have very little if any gripes. Both the keyboard and mouse are as reliable as a corded mouse and keyboard, the mouse battery seems to me more than enough to last users. I consider myself a hardcore gamer and when i get on the comp I spend at least 4 hours straigt playing games or powerbrowsing and this duo works breat for both. The mouse is more responsive than my old wired mouse without the hassle of a cord, the mouse also has lots of little features to make browsing the internet and gaming more efficient. The keyboard is great and well made but this is the only area I have grips in, lack of a cap, num or scroll lock light on the keyboard and lackof ingame cap lock change support (or at least in counterstrike) but these are all minor for a very comfortable featureful keyboard. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
81 Great combo, but some limitations and poor design choices
My faithful keyboard of about seven years died suddenly. I decided to spring for a wireless keyboard and mouse. I've never used wireless keyboards or mice before, so I can't compare the responsiveness of these devices to anything but wired devices.
I can't complain about the mouse. It's really responsive, the buttons are nicely customizable. I've found one app that ignores the "cruise scroll" buttons. "Universal Scroll" works in relatively few programs, and when it does work, it goes WAY too fast to be useful. These are both very minor issues, and this is a huge improvement over both the mouse and trackball I was using before (I still use the trackball sometimes).
I'm less impressed with the keyboard. I often find myself typing ahead of what's appearing on screen, which has never happened to me with a wired keyboard (except over a slow modem connection). Additionally, many of the buttons assume I'm a MicroSoftie. iTouch buttons configured to launch URL's don't work in Mozilla 1.4 (they do nothing). Same with the iNav "Go" button. Function keys set up for email functions don't work in Eudora 4 (they do nothing, and cannot be reconfigured to the point of assigning a key combination to force them to work with your email client). "Favorites" opens Internet Explorer and its Favorites sidebar, despite Mozilla being my default browser. The iNav "back" button is pretty unresponsive when using it in "forward" mode (shift-back. You have to let up on both "shift" and "back", making multiple rapid "forwards" hard to do).
There are also two incredibly poor design choices made that will require you to change your habits around the limitations of the hardware. First, there are no LEDs on the keyboard, which means that if you want to quickly check to see if Caps Lock or Num Lock is on, you need to look at the base station (or an on-screen display). Second, the base station needs to be placed at least 8" away from other electronic devices, yet it comes with a very short 4-5' cord. With a full tower case on the floor on one side of the desk, this severely limits placement (Logitech suggests AGAINST using a hub, like in some monitors, a switchbox, or an extension cord). When I move in a few months, I'm going to need to design my new computer layout based on the limitations of the Cordless MX Duo base station's short cord!
Overall, the convenience of going wireless has won me over, and none of the "problem keys" on the keyboard are essential. The time lag issue is not significant. The only issues that I think are significant are the hardware design issues I mentioned. Those will be an annoyance for years to come. I'd rate it a 3.5/5, but since I can't, I'm choosing 3 instead of 4. Some of these issues may be resolved with future software updates, but the worst of the issues cannot be resolved without replacing hardware.
** Note - since writing this review, I took someone's advice and placed the base station where ever I wanted to (right near the monitor, in my case). Despite Logitech's warnings to the contrary, I've noticed _no_ difference in performance or reliability since doing this. This also makes NumLock and CapsLock more easily viewable than if I were to follow Logitech's advice.
82 Best in Wireless Mouse/Keyboard Technology
I found the Logitech MX Duo keyboard mouse combo after originally buying Microsoft's Wireless Desktop combo product. I was extremely dissappointed with the Microsoft Wireless desktop as it never worked properly (Specifically, the wireless mouse). The microsoft keyboard was nice, but the mouse was highly erratic, slow, and choppy. I went through all of the troubleshooters, to no avail.
Alas, after reading numerous positive reviews I purchased Logitech's new MX duo. Right out of the box, I could tell the fit and finish were superior to the MS Wireless Desktop. The major difference between the two products is the performance of the wireless mouse. The MX 700 is more ergonomic, heavier, and comes with more features than the MS Wireless Optical Mouse. Most importantly, it works! It works beautifully! Just like a corded optical mouse, which is important if you need exact control in design programs and gaming.
I highly recommend this product.
83 great quality, works awesome
The MX duo comes with the MX700 optical mouse, which is a good idea if you're into gaming, because it has a higher response rate compared to other cordless mice. Also, what's nice is that although the keyboard and mouse need batteries, the keyboard supposedly lasts months, and the mouse comes with a base station / receiver to charge the mouse (using an included rechargeable battery.) As long as you keep it in the receiver/base station when you're not using for stretches of time, it'll always be charged. Also, the mouse has a little light that blinks its battery status.
Both mouse and keyboard are very comfortable, and I'm getting used to all the buttons. I'm happy with my purchase!
84 This is the MX700 mouse plus a cordless Elite keyboard
This is a very good deal, and an improvement over the Cordless Elite Duo. You get the best wireless mouse currently available (see the MX700 reviews): The MX700 is the only cordless mouse that works as fast as a corded mouse, plus it has a recharging station so you don't have to worry about the batteries. You also get a wireless version of the best keyboard on the market, Logitech's Elite keyboard (see its reviews too). All for not much more than what you'd pay for the MX700 mouse alone. I'd recommend this set if you are interested in getting a cordless mouse. And you shouldn't be paranoid about people snooping into your keystrokes on the wireless keyboard, because all the radio communication going on is encrypted. I'm using this with my laptop so that its built-in keyboard and trackpad doesn't wear out so fast.
85 The Dynamic Duo of Technology
I just received my cordless mx duo and have to say that this is by far the best keyboard and mouse I have ever owned. The keyboard is whisper quiet, the mouse is so responsive I sometimes think it's telepathic, and the enclosed software (this refers to the Mac OS X software) is top-notch, easy to use and programmable to your liking, plus incredibly stable. The price alone for both products (and only having to deal with one cordless transmitter and losing only one USB port) is reason enough to buy them together instead of separately. Even if you're thinking of just getting a new mouse, or a new keyboard, get them both and watch your amazement at how wonderful these two products work seemlessly together. Even the keyboard has a little scroll wheel and internet buttons if you don't feel like reaching over to your mouse (which also has a scroll wheel) or taking your hands off the keyboard because you're busily typing. This is one mouse and keyboard that even Microsloth can't copy (their late-in-the-game accessories are made by hewlett-packard and redistributed under the MS logo) just yet. But give them time. ;)
Every button on each Logitech product is fully configurable, but you may not want to fiddle around in the Logitech control panel. The default settings are already intuitive, and the mouse feels so good under your palm, you'll probably be saying goodbye to sore wrists in no time! Speaking of which, the mouse is incredibly smooth and responsive (for a cordless optical), and you have to wonder how they did it. Which I did, and I learned that it uses the very latest in cutting-edge RF technology. If you're a graphic designer, or even a regular computer user, you will not regret this purchase. People who have tried my mouse and keyboard were simply stunned by its incredible looks, feel, and handling. And so will you. Though your boss may think you're not working because the keyboard is so quiet!
