Customer Reviews

Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 700

5 star:		(44)
4 star:		(26)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

First of all, the first reviewer is wrong. The product requires *either* one USB port *or* 2 PS/2 ports; you can check Logitech's website for more product information. The PS/2-USB converter is likely for older systems which do not support the USB interface.

Second of all, this keyboard has to be one of the most attractive keyboards that I've ever seen. It's beautifully crafted, feels very solid, and offers a wide range of functionality at your finger tips.

And finally, this keyboard has an incredibly tactile feel. The keys feel "just right" in the sense that the key strokes are not too long and not too short, the buttons have a gentle, responsive feel, and some of the peripheral keys are well placed.

It's clear that a lot of thought went into the design of this keyboard and mouse and it shows. I recommend this for anyone looking for an attractive, comfortable wireless keyboard.

First and foremost is the action. In the guitar world, some guitars have great action. They are easy to play, and have the least amount of resistance. That is exactly what I like about this Logitech. I went into Office Max and tried several different keyboards, including the high-end Microsoft models. As soon as I felt the keys on this Logitech I was hooked.
Some keyboards have high sitting keys that take extra time and effort to push down. The height here is just right. You can fly with this one. It is also lightweight. I have been using a corded Logitech, and it is heavy.
The features are great as well. The audio presets, with a large master volume control are great. The convenient scroll wheel, and up and down paddles off to the left are convenient. I am still learning all of the features built in.
What really rocked my boat, was when I saw it in Office Max, it was priced at half again as much money as it sells for here in Amazon. On top of that, no tax, and free shipping. Buy it.
The one final consideration is that the laser model is out, and it is sporting a lithium battery, but it is twice the money. The LX700 comes with a NMhd, which was all the rave a year ago. The charging/receiving station is convenient, and does a great job. When I am done using the computer, I put the mouse in the charging station. No problem. The keyboard takes a couple of regular batteries and will last for months. Once again, no problem.
Pertaining to the comments about joining the LX700 for the better price, and then buying the stand-alone laser mouse, and then having two mice, is an error. The receiving/charging station is necessary to run the keyboard as well. So you can't switch them around, unless they are receiving on the same channel.
My feeling is save the money, and buy the LX700 here. You can type and use the mouse from 20 feet away, so this is not like the early cordless sets, that had a range less than 6 feet.
Simply put this is the best keyboard I have ever used. The action is the best out of them all, and the features can't be beat. For this kind of money, it is a no brainer. I wish I had something negative to say about the keyboard, but I don't know of any. Highly recommended. Buy it you won't be sorry.

I bought the LX700 primarily to listen to music and change between tracks while I am on my bed or desk. Its media function is compatible with a lot of players - including windows media and winamp.

The mouse is also sleek and the base unit does not take a long time to charge (when I installed the unit for the first time, I had a full charge in less than 20 minutes).

Before buying this combo, I searched a lot on the Internet to find a list of buttons that are available on the keyboard/mouse; but did not find, so I am going to list it on this review, hoping it helps someone:

Keyboard Buttons:
- Close Window, Switch between active windows, Enter
- Scroll up & down on page, and a track mouse
- Zoom out and zoom-in
- My Documents, My Music, My Pictures
- Burn CD/DVD (works with Media Player 10 only)
- Record sound (works with Media Player 10 only)
- Media (opens your chosen player - winamp, realone, etc)
- Next track, Previous Track, Play/pause, stop
- Mute, Volume control, Eject CD/DVD player, play remote (works with very few players - yet to find out).
- Presets (configurable buttons - 3 buttons)
- Email (works with most clients)
- Messenger (Works with most common messengers - yahoo, msn, aol tried)
- Status change (changes status on messenger - away, offline, etc)
- Webcam (works with logitech webcams ONLY)
- Calculator, Sleep
- FMode - allows you to open word, excel etc easy to use

Mouse Buttons-
- Zoom/Scroll with tilt
- left and right-click
- back and forward buttons
- change active window
- charge indicator

I've owned this set for a few weeks now and this is what I think about it. First off, I did alot of research on the web before choosing this over an equivalent Microsoft set because it has more features and the wireless mouse that comes in this package is better than one that would be included in a similarly priced M$ package.

THE GOOD:
-very sleek and cool looking!
-buttons have high quality look and feel
-keyboard is quiet
-tactile response is great
-all the buttons on the top are programmable except for the silver "media player" buttons
-software makes it easier to customize button functions
-mouse is sleek and cool looking too!
-mouse has an extra button over M$ equivalent
-super scroll feature on keyboard is nice, enables super fast vertical scrolling
-all functions key are re-programmable
-SLEEP function button is concave so u don't accidently press it
-has ON-SCREEN displays that appear to display the status of certain buttons, like CAPS LOCK ON / CAPS LOCK OFF / NUM LOCK ON / VOLUME / etc
-cradle charger built into RF base
-better RF range than M$
-mouse rechargeable batteries are user replaceable
-media player buttons also work in winamp

THE BAD:
-what's with Logitech and *HEAVY* wireless mice? This mouse is way too heavy and wears out your wrist after periods of long use.
-you cannot reprogram any of those buttons on the left side of the keyboard
-you cannot reprogram any of the silver media player button on the top
-you cannot reprogram any of the 3 audio preset button on the top, right of the silver volume wheel (they really need to redesign that wheel)
-no dedicated COPY or PASTE custom buttons, come on Logitech, those are very frequently used functions, why don't we have dedicated buttons for them???? if you make this please put it on the left side of the keyboard
-volume wheel (top silver circle thing at the top center) is not easy to turn
-mouse optical technology is just okay, still doesn't work as smoothly on non-flat surfaces like blanket, carpet, couch fabric etc, M$ optical technology still kicks [...] over Logitech on ALL SURFACES, hard, soft, smooth, rough, wrinkled fabric, etc, M$ mice can take them all on smoothly!
-led's on charging cradle are not bright enough to see from a distance, so if you plan to buy this for your HTPC (Home Theater PC) don't count on being able to see them from your couch
-universal scrolling feature doesn't work as efficiently as M$, M$ still kicks [[...] here
-IM status button will be confused if you are running more than one IM program at a time
-close application button should be concave shaped to prevent accidently closing your apps
-since wireless HID (human interface devices) are being used more and more for HTPC applications, they should have features for low light use, so glow in the dark lettering would be nice
-or, backlit keys would be even better, use indiglo or some other low power consuming technology, it doesn't have to be backlit all the time but just have a button where u can turn it on or off so you can see the keyboard in low light environments
-zoom button is redundant since the scroll button performs the same function, would have been better to have a dedicated COPY & PASTE button in its place
-why have a browser BACK button and not have a browser FORWARD button? makes no sense
-the two thumb buttons on the left side of the mouse could be a bit bigger
-not wide enough of a gap between the function buttons to feel where one ends and the next one begins
-the "browser back" button on the mouse sticks out too far from the contour of the mouse and too easily accidently pressed w/your thumb

Overall battery consumption is on par w/M$. The reason I'm going to keep this one over M$ is because the design is very sleek and good looking. Also, the mouse in this set is more fully featured than a M$ set, however, Logitech's optical technology still lags behind M$, however it's getting close. The plethora of customizable buttons and the cradle RF charging base are what puts this combo set above any M$ set. Also, the range is better than M$. Ergonomically, the mouse feels good.

What I would like to see is a mouse made from heat-resistent plastic like those panels under the space shuttle. I use computers at least 60hrs/week and it'd be nice to have a mouse that doesn't get hot when your hand is on it all the time.

UPDATE: I'm starting to have tracking problems with this optical mouse on the couch. Sometimes, the cursor drifts upward even while the mouse is stationary. This product should get 3 stars.

UPDATE 2: Nevermind about the tracking problem. It got worse so I had to exchange it, but the new mouse works beautifully! My first mouse must have been a defect.

Excellent keyboard. Great layout, great tactile feedback. I never thought I'd want or use a dozen random "multimedia keys" but I'm now a convert. The flexibility to remap the functions to anything you want is great.

A couple reviewers posted some confusion about the audio preset buttons: just load a playlist or streaming radio station in Windows Media Player, and hold down the audio preset button for a few seconds to map that playlist or station to that button. It's in the help file. duh.

The range is also more than adequate. Some folks complain about bad range but chances are they've got the receiver sitting right next to other electronic devices like a monitor or computer...place it a couple feet away and you'll easily get a good 7-10 foot range. I sit on a couch about 6' from the receiver, looking at a 120" diagonal projected computer image on the wall and it works awesome. Life is good.

There is some keyboard lag though. If you're into FPS's, this may be an issue for you. Testing with KeyboardTest (http://www.passmark.com/products/keytest.htm) shows a 20-40 millisecond lag compared to a wired keyboard. You won't notice it at all typing in Word or surfing the web, but if you're a real twitchy Quake 3 player, the difference is definitely noticeable. It's playable, just takes some getting used to. On slower paced FPS games like FarCry, it's not bad at all. To be fair, all rf wireless keyboards I've tried (Microsoft, other Logitech keyboards) have this lag. Nature of the beast I guess. I wonder if Bluetooth is any better.

I cannot attest to the mouse, as I've not yet used it...I got an MX1000 prior to this and wasn't about to ditch it and downgrade to the one this keyboard came with. The LX700 receiver is 100% compatible with the MX1000 mouse. The problem is, the charger in it is not. Unless you want to fry your MX1000 mouse battery, stick with charging it in it's original base. Dont' hook it up to the computer, just plug the AC adapter into the wall and use it solely as a charger.

If you're gutsy though, you can do what I did...take a screwdriver, open up both receivers, and swap out the PCB/integrated circuit for the receiver and use the MX1000 base unit for both keyboard and mouse. The receiver IC is physically separate from the recharger IC. It's an easy job if you're careful. You could swap out the recharging IC's instead and use the LX700 base unit, but as I found out, the MX1000 does not physically sit in the LX700 receiver very well.

I'm now using the orinal MX1000 receiver for both the MX1000 mouse and the LX700 keyboard. No need for an additional receiver for the MX1000 to use just as a charger. Now I've got essentially the same thing as the new MX3000 combo which won't be out until April.

My desktop has been using the Logitech LX-700 for about six months and I love it! Ironically, I upgraded because my previous Logitech cordless mouse died after a few months of use, and no, I don't just mean the batteries.

Regardless, this is a good combination of keyboard and mouse.

The keyboard: Solid, lots of programmable buttons, good feel, great look, and comfortable. On the plus side, I've not yet had to replace the batteries that came with it, though I wish there was a cord or something extending from the base/receiver to charge the device. Very happy with it, though.

The mouse: Very heavy! At first, the weight is difficult to get accustomed to, but that fades quickly. The extra buttons are great, especially the Back/Forward internet buttons on the side. You can program them to do anything your heart desires, however. The optical aperture sometimes requires a gentle blow to get rid of dust or other particles, which prevent the mouse from functioning properly. Also, it seems that for whatever reason, the batteries only tend to last a day or two after a dozen or so hours of charging and when returning to the base, the mouse requires gentle manipulation to get the contacts to line-up and charging to commence.

Well, that's the review. I really like the keyboard and the mouse and neither has given me trouble. However, my past experience with the company is not great, so I can only hope for the best. One star off for the couple of small problems with the mouse, as mentioned above.

I needed to invest on a new keyboard/mouse to replace my Microsoft brands (basic beige multimedia keyboard and optical mouse). My mouse, since I first bought it, always jumped/scrolled spontaneously when my finger wasn't even touching the scroller, and just recently became all out of wack... Scrolling all over the place when browsing web pages. Keyboard was getting clanky, noisy, and worn out. SO! This gave me the opportunity to check out the cordless craze.

With alot of research, I decided to buy this particular product couple days ago and have little to complain about it. The keyboard is solid and the most comfortable I've ever owned. Very quiet, soft, and feels right. Function keys are pretty unique and smaller than standard, but will take some time to get used. The media buttons and controls are very useful and convenient. Those who have complained that the keyboard has too much "useless" buttons probably shouldn't have bought it in the first place. The downfalls of this keyboard are probably the zoom button and F-keys and media buttons could be a little lighter in color (perhaps silver??) to be more visible in dim lighting. Also, the delete/home/end/page up/page down arrangement is different than what I'm used to. I find my fingers goof up as they try to find the home/end keys. However, I'm relieved that there's no "insert" key which I tend to accidently hit.

The mouse is a bit too chunky for my small hands. It's heavier than any mice I've owned or used BUT the weight of it actually helps it from slipping out my hands and serves somewhat like an anchor. However, it still is a good mouse. It's very accurate and no experience in lagging (as of yet). No need to point it directly to the receiver. Scroller is pretty smooth. I can do without the thumb buttons and the middle button... I'm too used to shortkeys for these functions, but I'm sure I'll put them to good use someday. :)

Overall, the LX 700 is a great combo... Sleek, strong reception, convenient multimedia keys, and comfortable. No more tugging at the mouse when the wires are in a tangled mess and I can place it as far from my PC tower as I'd like. I would've settled for the LX 300/500, but I favored the rechargeable mouse. This combo is a good investment if you're looking for something under $100.

I've wasted time with other, cheaper cordless desktops and I wish I would have sprung for the LX700 first. The mouse feels awesome and the keyboard offers great looks and outstanding functionality. Best of all, the wireless connections work flawlessly, including with advanced mouse functions. Errors on cheaper branded desktops proved maddening; I'm happy to report no such trouble with Logitech. Logitech's done it right.

You really can't go wrong with this keyboard and mouse combination. Price was a major factor for me when purchasing this and Amazon by far had and still has the best price on it. There really wasn't much to installing it either which was nice. You may want to uninstall the drivers for your old keyboard even though the instructions don't tell you to. I've just seen compatibility issues between drivers before so I decided to play it safe. So I did that first, then I followed the directions the rest of the way. I turned on the computer and everything was working. I then used the software that came with it to install the drivers and Logitech's Setpoint configuration utility. Everything else offered on this CD was junk and I wouldn't recommend installing anything but Setpoint. After that I restarted the PC and put the mouse on the charger. Took probably 13 hours or so before the mouse had a full charge. The keys are very quiet and there is a lot of functionality on the keyboard for any user. What more can I say...this is a great item and I will be inclined to buy Logitech again in the future.

I bought the Logitech LX 700 in Feb and haven't had a single problem with it yet.
The keyboard is well-designed,attractive,and very functional.The keys have just the right feel to them.
The mouse works efficiently.It is a bit heavy,but as long as it works well,I can live with that!
The recharger dock has worked very well.No battery change needed yet and it charges the mouse like it is supposed to.Installation on Windows XP Home was smooth.No disc needed!
This is an excellent wireless keyboard and mouse package!