Customer Reviews

Logitech Classic Keyboard 200 USB

5 star:		(36)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

True to its name, the Logitech Classic Keyboard is a throwback to their heritage; a straightforward model requiring no special software, without any extra keys or controls. The keys have a slightly-firm springy responsiveness with audible feedback (a slight, but non-intrusive clatter).

Compared to the basic USB keyboard that Dell ships with all its desktop PCs, the Classic's keys are springier, the spacing is a little less dense (which fits my fingers better), and the boundary around the actual keys is more asthetically pleasing in contrast to the sparseness of the Dell keyboard.

This model is shaped slightly differently than the otherwise identical Logitech Classic Keyboard PS/2 model; the trim on the side towards the user is a little narrower, allowing proper use of a wrist-rest, which was a minor drawback on the PS/2 model.

This is a basic keyboard with nice feedback and a low price. It's hard to go wrong here.

I am a programmer so I am a fast typer. I have 5 keyboards in my house. I have Microsoft (most of them too big with too much bells and whistles), Kensington (nice but didn't like the design) and HP (classic) keyboards but I ended up using this one because it is compact and the keys are soft to press which is the exact feeling that I was looking for. I was surprised when I tested this keyboard at Staples, it only costs $14 could satisfy my needs compared to other ones that cost me around $40 to $100. Now my other keyboards are all gathering dusts :)

Pros

- Price. Unless you want to go for the old noisy Dell stock keyboard, you won't find keyboards for much cheaper. Only problem with this 1 is that it doesn't have free shipping, which is why I went elsewhere to buy it.

- Keys. Most of the keys (except for the 6-key group which has delete, insert, home, etc) are where they usually are on most keyboards. Also, the keys are fairly quiet as when compared against a lot of other clattery keyboards. Quiet enough so that my parents next door who are separated by a wall aren't easily woken up by my typing, provided of course, that I make an effort to type quietly.

Cons

- No media keys. I don't really consider this to be a con on my part
as I don't do any heavy online gaming or multitask at lightyear speed.
If you're reading this and you're looking for a gamer's keyboard, you'll have to look at spending $50 on a lucky sale day on a wireless
keyboard with all the extra comfort and extra keys.

- Not the quietest keyboard on Earth. I might sound like I'm contradicting myself, but believe me when I say that I'm doing no such thing. Again, this isn't really a con for me, but more of a warning for people who have sound-sensitive roommates and desire a super-quiet keyboard. If you want a REALLY quiet keyboard, then you won't go wrong with Saitek's newer eclipse keyboard. I would know because I bought this keyboard to replace my Saitek, which just broke on me as a result of my own carelessness. That keyboard served me well on nights when my roommate would be in need of quiet. It just costs anywhere between 3-4 times the price this keyboard is going for. My suggestion: look up bargains, go to Circuit City or BestBuy and try out their keyboards. Compare and see which one is the quietest.

Other thoughts: After some research, I had my choices narrowed down between the Logitech 250 and this Based on the pictures, this one looked a bit sleeker, even though it was a dollar more. I will probably use this keyboard for up to a year, and give it away along with my computer and monitor in a year or two.

Happy with the product - wanted a basic black corded keyboard - no bells and whistles required. This is serving its purpose well - very pleased especially for the price.

I picked this up locally when I killed my keyboard trying to clean it. Its okay, the keyboard was about five years old, so I was due for a replacement. I found the keyboard at wal-mart and picked it up because it was only 12 bucks, it was black, and it had the magic words "Logitech" on it. I've been using Logitech products since I was a child, and they have never ever let me down. I was expecting a satisfactory keyboard at best, and boy was I surprised. The action on the keys is perfect, the keyboard is just the right size, and is still somewhat compact, which I love! Nothing annoys me more than a keyboard that takes up too much room on my desk, and this one is just right. Home and End are in an odd place, but that was just to save room. It doesn't take too long to get used to their new location.

All in all I couldn't recommend this keyboard more. Its your classic keyboard, and so much more. I very highly recommend it! Logitech has yet again not let me down, and delivered above and beyond my expectations.

Exactly what I thought it would be: nothing fancy, very basic, but I don't need more.

Works good, and the price is hard to beat. I bought two of em - one for the Mac and one for the PC.

No fuss, great value keyboard. I have about 15 of them in my office. No complaints so far.

For most people this would probably be the perfect keyboard for the price, but if you use the editor VI (VIM, or GVIM), then you are going to be hitting the escape key all day long. Trouble is, on this keyboard, the escape key feels slightly out of reach. I keep having to move my hand, which I find disconcerting. On my Dell compact keyboard that I use at work, I have no problem reaching the escape key. Same thing with most other keyboards.

This keyboard doesn't slope quite enough. They claim this is a feature, but I am less comfortable with it.

The keyboard is pretty thin, making it look a little cheaper, but in terms of typing it feels solid enough.
If all you are doing is word processing, emails etc., I don't see much problem with this keyboard. However, computer professionals like myself might want something that feels more traditional.

This is a awesome keyboard. It is one of the more quieter keyboards I have owned. Since my HP keyboard literally got destroyed by my kids, this was originally my sons PS3 keyboard, but it eventually came to our PC. The only downside is their are no media controllers. But for 12 dollars, it balances out. Now lets talk about the silent keys. This keyboard really breaks through in the quiet department. Usually, you'll have to buy a higher price keyboard to reduce the clatter. But amazingly, logitech really made a really silent keyboard. Another thing that kind of annoys me is the shape of the keys. Now, before you start hyping over me, almost all the keys are comfortable. Almost. Now I think it is the lower keys on the bottom, but they have this groove. Every other key is a little dented. When I start typing really fast, my fingers grt kind of sweaty and slip. Again, this is a minor inconvenience, and for 12 dollars, you can live with it. The USB connection is good, but you may want to buy a adapter for PC's because You may confuse it for whatever device that is already in there. The response is great, And the keys are quiet, but you still get that satisfaction fron pushing a key. I would definetely recomend this to any people that like quiet out there. Overall, this is the best cheap, kryboard I have ever owned. Works great, and for 12 dollars, you definetly get one huge mighty bang, for your buck.