Binding: Electronics
Brand: LogitechLogitech
Color: Black
EAN: 0840356734279
Item Dimensions: 438667001614
Keyboard Description: QWERTY
Label: Logitech
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Logitech
Model: 967685-0403
MPN: 967685-0403
Publisher: Logitech
Special Features: nv:Keyboard Type: Keyboard; Connection Type: Wireless; Special Features: Bluetooth; Special Features: Elegant charging base; Special Features: TouchDiscTM scrolling; Special Features: Backlit stealth controls
Studio: Logitech
Variation Description: Black
Warranty: 3 years warranty
Features:
PerfectStroke key system - A precision micro-scissors mechanism distributes typing force evenly across key surfaces, making every stroke natural and fluid.
Stylishly sleek - Laser-cut from a single piece of Plexiglass and set in a brushed aluminum frame, the diNovo Edge makes a bold statement. Only 11 mm thick!
Elegant charging base - Put your keyboard on display while charging via the slim base/stand. Advanced Li-ion batteries recharge faster and last longer.
TouchDisc scrolling - A new type of touchpad, the TouchDisc unifies scrolling, selection, and cursor control. Scroll at hyperspeed with a touch of your finger.
Backlit stealth controls - Hidden hot keys light up at a touch, and fade into the background when not in use. The touch-sensitive volume slider gives you precise, fingertip audio control.
Rating: - Good keyboard but needs a number pad
I love the tactile sensation of the keys and I have had no problems with the software but I really miss the number keypad. I don't really think that it is worth the price but if price is no object I recommend it.
Rating: - Perfect for PC, Multimedia Box, PS3 or all 3
(Edit: See end of review for PS3 info.)
Primary use: Gaming, surfing the net.
Everyone spends a fortune on thier computer and many spend a fortune on thier monitor. Even fewer buy themselves a good mouse. Pretty much nobody buys a good keyboard. Sadly your primary interface with the computer is your keyboard...should it really be the ugly redheaded stepchild of the family?
Bad stuff: No numpad and logitechs subpar software (Edit: Software isn't needed so not really a bad thing. Running it without any software/drivers)
First off, I have the previous dinovo set sitting on another desk so I had already made the leap to spending a fortune on a keyboard. (Edit: For anyone that has a previous dinovo set, this one is worlds beyond the originals. Added feature is it responds near instantly instead of taking 15 to 30 seconds to come out of sleep mode, sucks having to go get coffee for your keyboard)
Once you bite the bullet and decide you want a good keyboard the price of the dinovo edge seems a little more reasonable and the quality is excellent.
It's a logitech and I swear by thier interface devices. The only company that rivals logitech in the world of interface devices is microsoft and I don't think microsoft comes very close.
I grabbed mine when they were first released. I'm guessing that was about 6 months ago. I've had to charge it twice since then. Average usage is between 4 and 6 hours weekdays and 16 hours weekends. (Edit: Been a month or two since I wrote this review and I had to charge it the other day)
The biggest thing about this keyboard is how it looks. If you don't like the way it looks then you should stop looking at it and move on to a keyboard you think looks better. (Edit: Good luck finding that)
Keys are laptop style, I'd say better than laptop. Take your average laptop keys and think about what you'd improve on them and thats the dinovo edge. Smoother keys, a little more resistance, and a slightly longer travel distance, plus its full size.
The little touch volume controller works fairly well, not perfect but it doesn't matter. Chances are you have a set of speakers that you will control the volume with as opposed to using the windows settings.
The touchpad....well it's a touchpad and I assume you have a mouse. Completely useless except for when you are bored. If you were to use this keyboard to control a multimedia box as opposed to a typical desktop machine, it's got everything you will need in one sturdy little flat thing that will probalby make your coffee table look much sexier.
One thing that is a bit odd and I've not found it detremental is thier treatment of the cluster of keys to the right of the main keyboard. Namely the insert, pgup, pgdn, home, etc. keys. The delete button is much large and easier to hit since it's the most commonly used key over there. There is no pause/break button so if you need that then don't look at this keyboard. Home, End, Pgup, and pgdn have been shifted around to compensate the delete key forming two vertical rows instead of two horizontal rows.
I mentioned the horrible logitech software but since this is a nuts and bolts keyboard the software has little to do with it and amazingly it synched up and worked flawlessly. Wish I could say the same about the previous dinovo.
ConclusionI: If you don't need the numpad, do need a slick wireless keyboard, and it's in your price range...order now (Edit: really can't beat the ~$150 price. I paid $300 to logitech back when it came out). Match it up with a G7 mouse and you'll love your computer all over again.
PS3: Syncs with the PS3 no problems at all. Only tested with XMB but don't know what else you would use a keyboard with. Perhaps home (will try to remember to "beta test" that eventually). Touchpad works great for mouse and keyboard works fine. Haven't figured out a PS button, start or select button yet but those aren't so important since your sixaxis is probably sitting right next to you anyway. As far as controls in the XMB: Esc, Enter and the Right touchpad button function as X,O, and triangle. Sure can't say it's flimsy. Been debating on the logitech mediaboard but reviews saying its flimsy have kept me from ordering. Now that I know the edge works...no mediaboard for me.
And it really does look sexy on the coffee table.
Conclusion II: For the PC I say get it, refer to conclusion1. A second reason to buy it is the fact that it syncs nearly instantly to both the PS3 and PC. Have your PC dongle in an easily accesible location and carry the board between the living room and office depending on where you are working/playing. Two for the price of one and its only like $150 right now. Must buy.
I will be either picking up a second one or carrying mine between rooms from now on.
Rating: - Just Plain Cool
I almost gave this 4 stars because of one annoyance ... during 1 in 20 startups, the keyboard fails to connect properly and I have to disable and reconnect the keyboard to the computer. The reason I don;t penalize the keyboard is that the problem is more likely my Lenovo Z60t Bluetooth acting up.
I've had the keyboard 2 months and have only bothered to charge it twice (including the day it arrived). The metal wrist strip is nice and cool especially compared to using the sauna of a keyboard on the laptop.
The keyboard lacks a numeric keypad and is more or less the same size as my laptop but it's nice to be able to dock the laptop away from my workspace and use larger external monitors.
I also like the volume slide and zoom buttons. I haven't bothered to customize the buttons much but was impressed to learn that you can if you want to.
Rating: - The Ultimate Cool for PS3 Users!
Since my Sony PS3 has a built in web-browser, I went looking for a sleek Bluetooth wireless keyboard that would enable me to surf the internet via my couch. And for you PS3 owners that have tried to surf the internet using the game controller and on-screen alphanumeric entry method, you can understand how cumbersome and time-consuming the process is. Furthermore, since using a wireless mouse on a couch sofa was less than ideal and probably wouldn't work well, I was also set on finding a keyboard that had a mouse built-in. The Logitech diNovo Edge is the solution to my web-browsing issues. It is very sleek, very cool, and works flawlessly with a PS3. In fact, the USB Bluetooth adapter that comes with the keyboard isn't needed. To make the keyboard compatible, just go under the "REGISTER BLUETOOTH DEVICE" menu on the PS3 and then press the "CONNECT" button on the underside of the keyboard. Instant registration. I don't mind that the numeric keypad found on the right side of standard keyboards was omitted to make room for the mouse. This omittion keeps the size of the keyboard smaller and more "lap friendly". The keyboard has orange lights that glow and fade-out when certain buttons are depressed. The charging cradle performs double-duty as a sexy display base. My only complaint is that the alphabetic keys are not backlit, as this would be wonderful when typing in a dark room or at night. Otherwise, this keyboard is the ultimate solution for wireless typing and makes a statement in a room!
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