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| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $164.97
You Save: $35.02 (18%)
New (53) from $153.22
Avg. Customer Rating:  235 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 16.1 x 0.4
nv:Keyboard Type: Keyboard
Connection Type: Wireless
Special Features: Bluetooth
Special Features: Elegant charging base
Special Features: TouchDiscTM scrolling
Special Features: Backlit stealth controls
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: 967685-0403
Model: 967685-0403
UPC: 840356734279
EAN: 0097855041050
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 I love this keyboard December 31, 2006
18 out of 23 found this review helpful
I have been using an older Logitech keyboard which was larger and a bit long in the tooth but still performed flawlessly. This upgrade was mainly for it's elegance of design and simplicity. The key "feel" is perfect as others have testified to, making typing feel precise. The slim profile is very elegant and it is not cluttered with unnecessary buttons that will not be used. I like having the mouse pad which although used infrequently, still it is convenient at times. I love the fact that I can charge it in the stand which eliminates desk clutter while it is charging. Apple has been the leader in industrial design in it's products for a long time. Logitech is one of the companies that "gets" it also. I feel this keyboard is overly expensive but still gave it 5 stars because if it fits into your budget it is a joy to look at, use and own. Almost the definition of art. Highly recommended.
Edgy Keyboard for Work and Play January 13, 2007
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
Now look here. Disregard all those one- and two- (and three- and four-) star reviews. If you immediately order anything shiny that scrolls past your screen, you might not know what you're getting with this keyboard. If you did your research, however, you will not be disappointed once you make the decision to buy Logitech's latest wireless solution. As a professional writer, I can tell you that the diNovo Edge is a well-organized, well-designed unit tailor-made for those interested in their keyboards as an extension of themselves and as a primary (and indispensable) tool for the expression of thought. Writing is serious business, and the Edge is a serious keyboard.
The key layout is fairly standard, and will be comfortably accessible to anyone already used to the mini-/laptop-keyboard size and response. The keys depress silently and fluidly, and everything works seamlessly on XP. The programmable second-echelon F-keys are a nice touch, and their orange backlighting is eye-catching and practical. In all, you get 14 modifiable keys out the box; and F5 through F8 have the secondary function as media controls (back, stop, play/pause, forward). These will default to whatever media player you have open at the moment (or whichever you are using primarily in the foreground).
The trackpad makes the unit a very good all-in-one for any situation where you want to relax and type with the unit in your lap. Indeed, it takes some getting used to, but the vertical and horizontal scrolling functions are intuitive enough and work as expected (which is quite well). Intensive browsers and application-switchers will undoubtedly want a traditional wireless mouse to go with the set, but such is not actually necessary to get full mouse functionality. The volume slider is extremely responsive, and -- as one reviewer pointed out -- indeed makes you feel like Scotty working the transporter console.
Bluetooth's 30-foot range makes it viable for nearly any spot around your home-theatre, and charges last as advertised. That means that one full charge gets you two months of semi-continuous use, while quick-charging wiill give you one day for every five minutes in the cradle. However, you'll likely keep the thing in its dock a lot more than is actually necessary, because it looks so slick standing up for all to see.
Aesthetically, there are complaints of fingerprints being detrimentally noticeable. This is true, because the unit is cut from plexiglass and is black, giving it a slight mirror-effect. It comes with a cleaning cloth, though; and a quick wipe will tidy the keyboard right up. You know -- if you're having company or somehting.
After some study, I decided to switch from my old EluminX to the diNovo Edge, and I am pleased with every aspect of the change. Except that the Edge does not light up in the manner to which I've grown accustomed. Still, that's a moot point, because the Logitech's not an illuminated keyboard nor ever claimed to be. Perhaps future iterations will have that functionality, but as a "next-generation" keyboard, the Edge is the best I've seen anywhere to date.
I have so far put about 5000 words per day (for two weeks, roughly)through the thing and have had no problems.
And if you like orange, the entire back panel is that delightful color.
You will not be disappointed if you do your homework and decide the thing is right for you.
Hope this helps.
Good, but minor changes would make it much better November 30, 2006
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
First off, I've only been using this for a couple of hours, so I can't speak to its reliability or long-term quality. The keyboard does feel solidly built, despite a very slim profile. Many parts of the keyboard seem very well thought out, including the feel of depressing the keys. However, people who use the Windows Context Menu button will find that this keyboard lacks one. The closest button it offers is the right-click button below the track pad, but you have to use the track pad to select an item and not the arrow keys for it to work. The track pad is also in a terrible place. It should be centered on the keyboard so both left- and right-handed people can use it. As a left-handed person, I find it extremely awkward to use. The keyboard set up easily on Windows XP without installing any software (just plugged in the Bluetooth device and turned the keyboard on). However, I recommend installing the software because it adds many additional features and customization options. The battery life is great -- it came out of the box with a half charge, which equates to 30 days of use remaining, according to the software battery indicator.
Update: I've been using this keyboard for almost two months now and it's been wonderful. I've only charged it once since I bought it and I never turn it off to conserve battery life. If you install the software, it will tell you when you have 5 days of power left by showing a battery icon in the system tray and also periodically illuminate a low battery indicator on the keyboard. I downloaded a very small free program called SharpKeys that allows me to customize the keyboard keys, so now I have my Context Menu pull up by hitting the Insert key (which I never use for anything else anyway). I never really got too used to the scroll-wheel touch pad, but I did buy a 2.4Ghz Logitech mouse so I just use that most of the time. I use the keyboard with my 40" TV across the room so text on websites is sometimes too small to read, but the convenient zoom buttons on the keyboard take care of that quickly and easily. It has been responsive and reliable!
 This is a GLORIFIED NOTEBOOK KEYBOARD ! YUK! February 23, 2007
13 out of 21 found this review helpful
If your reading this you're already contemplating putting money behind the most useful item between you and the computer -YOUR KEYBOARD.
Only certain types of people would actually BUY this thing.
1.You want a quiet keyboard
2.You don't need a numeric keypad
3.You want to save space
4.You actually LIKE typing on a notebook
5.You're not looking to improve your typing speed
6.You want something that looks modern
I will now go through these item by item.
I actually bought this keyboard at first because I was willing to spend any amount to save space first AND get the best typing experience.
1. Quiet
At first, I was amazed at the quietness of the keyboard. Some work environments demand this, mine does not thankfully. However, after a while you miss a tactical feedback like a real keyboard gives. Plus if you want quiet you can get that on almost any keyboard today for a lot less. But, for quiet it gets a 10.
2. Space Saving
By eliminating the numeric keypad you'll definately save space and NOT be reaching too far for your mouse. But they put this stupid touchpad in which defeats the purpose. Space Savings get a 5
3. Numeric Key Pad.
If you really think about it the numeric keypad is kind of a waste along with that awful Windows calculator. I just went and bought a great printing calculator from Monroe. Now, if you REALLY want a numberic keypad get an external one anyone. Kensington, HP, and Logitech all make one and they are ALL better than the numeric keypad on keyboards. I maintain you should always have a printing calculator anyhow.
4. You actually like typing on a notebook keyboard.
NOW HERE'S WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD
Do you know anyone that actually would pick their keyboard of choice as a NOTEBOOK? Yep, neither do I. This keyboard tries to find a blend. There just isn't one.
Why this "notebook keyboard" doesn't really work well for someone WHO TYPES A LOT.
1.Many important keys are cramped and placed in odd places
2.The keys have NO real up or downward travel, it's too short.
3.The keys look slightly taller than a notebook but that doesn't do anything for travel.
4.The keyboard is mushy, it has to be to get the quiet.
5.No tactical feedback at all.
6.Arrow keys and other keys are not seperated enough from the other keys.
7.This keyboard uses scissors technology - THE EXACT THING A NOTEBOOK USES. Theirs is probably one of the better keys in this class.
8.The best keyboards in the world still use an individual key switch (ALPS) which are replaceable and can provide great up and down travel and even a click which I prefer. Once your past the click your fingers can move on because you FEEL IT AND HEAR IT.
5.Looks Modern - it does today, it won't tommorrow
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This keyboard is NOT a true typist keyboard. It's designed as a pilot station for "cool" factor people.
 Good keyboard - but not up to the pricetag April 15, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I recently picked up this keyboard as an attempted replacement for my Adesso wireless keyboard with touchpad I've been using for control of my HTPC from the couch. This keyboard is good - but not good enough to justify the price premium, so it's going back to the retailer until I can find something better.
The good:
- Looks - it's beautiful (as you already know, and why you are interested).
- The keys are nice - very similar look, feel and layout to my Thinkpad - which is a good thing.
- The media launch buttons and zoom buttons are great for a HTPC
- Setup was a breeze - no configuration required to get the basic functionality working. And no missed keystrokes so far.
The not so good:
- The touchpad. It's ok - but at this price point it should be great. This was my main beef with the Adesso, and as this one is only incrementally better, it's not worth it. The scrolling features, which are, imo, one of the most important features of a touchpad, are difficult to use consistently.
- The size. The Adesso has it all over logitech on this one. This keyboard pretty much requires two hands, and the thing is huge (for a remote replacement). If you're using it on a desk, it probably won't be an issue. In the livingroom, however, I'd prefer if they were a little more thoughtful about the size.
- The media controls. As opposed to the Adesso, which has none, the few that Logitech gives you are nice, but there aren't enough of them! There is tons of extra space on this keyboard, so why are the bulk of these keys paired with the F keys which requires two hands to operate?? How about some dedicated keys?
- No backlight! Why on earth isn't the main keyboard backlit? I knew this going in to the purchase, but this keyboard is supposed to be cutting edge and top of the line. Backlighting should be mandatory for a keyboard marketed to HTPC users.
- The charging stand. I know it's a good looking piece of equipment, but please. I don't really care to show it off, and finding a permanent location that fits the keyboard in the cradle in my living room isn't easy. I'd prefer at least the option of just connecting via a cable.
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