Customer Reviews

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3000 Laser (967553-0403)

5 star:		(44)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I've been looking for desktop set to use with my laptop. I was thinking of an ordinary corded keyboard/mouse, RF or Bluetooth set. But with the attractive price of this MX3000 set, this is so tempting.

Connection:
This is not a Bluetooth so RF receiver is surely bigger than thumb-drive size, yet stylish design with 3 LEDs indicating cap lock, num lock and F-keys enhancement feature. Size of the receiver is not a big matter, you won't tend to carry laptop and keyboard around the house all the time anyway. Range?? I found that key board works best up to 4 feet before it fades at 5 feet. Mouse seems to work very well up to 8 feet before curser jumps around. But with this little laptop, 2 feet is far enough to see the screen. If you are not hooking the laptop up with on-the-wall huge plasma screen, you won't need farther range anyway.

Keyboard:
Nice, quiet, very solid build, plus `through holes' which implies that you could spill some coffee in and it will drain down its back. So many buttons with useful default shortcuts like zoom, scroll, side scroll, messenger, full-feature media control and many more. Don't like it? Reassign the function or disable it. Media control also works with freeware like WinAmp too. This is cool. Secured connection encrypts your data, this give you worry-free. I never have problem of echoing characters or lose control of the keys so far. Sleep mode does NOT delay the keyboard at all.

Mouse:
Nice MX600! It uses invisible infrared instead of red light but with the invisible intensity, you shouldn't look into its image sensor anyway. Mouse has about 20secs sleep timeout. There is less than half a second lag before it is reactivated. 60% of the time that scroll wheel can't reactivate it after a sleep. I personally thing this mouse has less accuracy than MS510 as I also own it too. But I'm not into a game business so this is still in a high satisfaction level.

Other things:
Very easy installation and device setup, very nice user interface. I found some bugs though... Many times I use zoom feature on the keyboard with MS Excel, it gets the runtime error when I close Excel program. It doesn't show up during the use and it doesn't give you a hard time losing your unsaved data anyway (already updated to the latest software). This is why I give only 4 stars although I love it pretty much.

Overall:
I would give 5 stars to the keyboard, 4 stars to the mouse due to some lag and its accuracy. But I would rate the whole set at 4 stars because of the runtime error in Excel which shouldn't happen at all.

I just set up my MX 3000 keyboard and mouse set today and here are my initial impressions.

The keyboard:
Pros:
- Very nice, quiet, big keys. The keyboard has a great feeling to it.
- Nice big delete key and no insert key!
- Lots of media keys.
- Volume dial moves volume in very small increments.

Cons:
- Very noticeable keyboard lag when I type quickly, which is only about 80wpm. This might be a problem for me eventually. For other owners who don't believe me, just mash your keyboard very quickly and suddenly stop. You'll see characters continue to appear after you stop.
- Backspace key is noticeably farther away than my old Logitech Elite keyboard. I have to stretch a bit to reach it.
- Arrow keys are slightly lower the rest of the keys.
- All of these issues may cause problems for touch typists.

The mouse:
Pros:
- Feels just as accurate as any of the other Logitech wireless mice that I've owned over the past couple of years.
- Lots of buttons to use.
- Supposedly has great battery life and no need to constantly charge or swap batteries.

Cons:
- The design is different from the MX-700, G5, G7 series of mice. The mouse provides less support at the base of my palm and thumb. Basically, only my fingers are resting on the mouse, the rest of my hand is arched above the mouse.
- The back of the mouse doesn't have any feet or skates so the mouse will tip backwards slightly when I pull back on the mouse.

Conclusion: As I finish up this review, I think I'm going to return this set to Amazon once again. The keyboard lagged as I typed out this review. The mouse wasn't very comfortable to use. It's definitely not performing up to my standards.

My last wireless mouse used up batteries rather quickly. I use my computer for about 10 hours a day and the MX-3000 mouse and keyboard are still going stong with original batteries after 7 weeks. The laser mouse seems very precise and the keyboard has a ton of cool features which I would use more if I didn't forget about them all the time. Overall, I'm happy with quality and value on the MX-3000.

I work in the electronics retail and i've used every one of the wireless keyboards from microstoft to US robotics to logitech. I'll even compare this one v.s. it's upgrade the MX5000. aside from the receiver that is a little larger than a usb adapter, i've had better range, sensitivity and more realistic performance with this one, and i only say that because other models if they lag will increase movement speed to (over)compensate, which is annoying. rockin system, rockin price, give it a try.

So you have got the wireless mouse, Rumblepad, LCD monitor, Quickcam, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and you just know that having a nice jet black keyboard setting in the middle of it all will finally round off your computer system to look like something out of the next century... and it will... but at a price. Let us talk about the big con and get it out of the way first. The Logitech series of wireless keyboards come with a wireless mouse. There is only a single base-station receiver for both units. That means you can not use the mouse and keyboard on separate systems. So if you have dreams of splitting up the keyboard and mouse, forget it. The single receiver just kills that idea. However you may be able to search for an extension ps/2 cable that can be crossed over to the other machine. You could try, but the single receiver issue means that you will probably be ending up with a redundant mouse if you already own a better model. However if the mouse is an upgrade for you, then the system might be just what you need. I do not believe that the MX3000 keyboard can be bought without the mouse. The big question would be - can a better mouse like the MX1000 or G7 be used with this keyboard? The answer is yes. I have an MX1000 setup with this keyboard as we speak. You just leave the PS/2 cable for the mouse unplugged and keep the mouse you have plugged in. There is an MX1000 version of this keyboard, the MX5000, however it is twice the price of the MX3000. The MX3000 runs using two batteries. At this stage in the game you probably have a battery recharger for your wireless devices. If not, then get one. The MX3000 requires two AA batteries. So does the mouse. That means having a total of six to eight rechargable batteries if you want to have 24 hour use of these devices. Otherwise four rechargable batteries are enough to keep the units operational. These are all extra costs but in the long run the rechargable option is cheaper (but then again so is having wires!). The keyboard itself has a compact feel. The keys are much closer together than any keyboard you have used before. For the first few hours you will hit all the wrong keys. It feels smaller but then you begin to understand that this means less distance to travel to hit a key and your hands stay closer together. It works better in the long run. The lower keys near the palm rest have a sloping design that means you are pressing the button rather than the edge. A nice full size backspace key is here. Changes in the regular layout are obvious in the directional keys. The left key is under the edge of the right shift key and is lower than it. Above the directional keyboard there is a major layout change. There is only the delete key, page up, page down, end and the home key. The insert key is now part of the function key panel which has a whole new look. This narrower layout brings the numeric keypad closer to the left and easier to reach. So overall you have a very tight keyboard that allows for minimal reach. Great! The function key layout is the biggest change and could be a headache for some because there is no manual to explain how it works. All the function keys, F1, F2 etc, are automatically setup to start various software and services. This is called Enhanced F Keys. F2 brings up MS Word, F3 MS Excel, F5 Back, F7 prints. Now all of these function keys are programmable by using the Logitech Setpoint software. You can program all the function keys including various keystroke assignments of your choosing. It is truly amazing how much control you have over your new keyboard device. However there can be confusion over how to use the standard function keys without the preset F Key settings. This can be especially important for gamers and for those who like to use the F Keys for various presets inside software programs. For example pressing F2 will start MS Word but when inside Word holding Ctrl-F7 does not bring up the thesaurus but instead launches the print menu. Now the way to solve this is by scanning the Logitech MX3000 keyboard for a new key. It is called the F Lock Key or the F-Lock Key but it is named the F Mode key on the keyboard. Pressing this F Mode Key brings up the Standard F Keys. Pressing it again brings up the Enhanced F Keys. So you can toggle between Standard and Enhanced Function Keys using this button. You can now wield unparalleled controlled over your PC literally at the touch of a button. Expanding on this Enhanced F Key function the keyboard is adorned with several new keys. On the left we have scroll buttons like a mouse wheel. On the top left are keys for opening up important folders like video, music, pictures and documents. In the upper centre of the keyboard are media keys for playback, rewinding, forwarding, volume increase, playlists, pausing, shuffling and recording. It grants control over most media devices and media software without using the mouse. Next to the F12 function key appears a dual action Scroll Lock/Insert key. This may seem odd, even completely wrong; however ask this question - "How many times have I accidentally pressed the insert key?" So this new keyboard layout solves this major problem. The insert key was always in the wrong place. This is a new layout standard that will probably be adopted as time goes by with other keyboards. So if you want to get rid of that horrible Insert key mishap you keep having, then get a Logitech wireless keyboard like the MX3000 and the problem is no more. On the top right hand side of the keyboard is an Email key, Messenger and Webcam. All of these keys can be programmed to open any software package you like. There are several other keys for various things like a calculator, page zooming and closing windows. There is also one additional feature. Whenever you press any of the special keys a foreground image appears on your monitor to tell you that the key has been pressed, if it is On or Off or what mode it is in. This means that the keyboard does not have any lights to tell you if the Caps Lock is On or Off. It is all done through the screen. So there is no more glancing down to see if a function is On or Off. It will flash up in green on the lower portion of the screen. It is great to see it flash up on the screen however not to have it also on the keyboard may be a reasonable critic if you can have one. The same thing goes for the Num Lock and Scroll Lock lights. They are no longer on the keyboard but appear on the screen. It is actually a great concept. However there may be reason why you do not want anything to flash on the screen and to be honest I do not think you can prevent the keyboard from doing this. But for the most part, it is a nifty idea that works. You don't have to take your eyes away from the screen. The only LED on the keyboard is for the battery power. When that runs out it will light up. The wrist rest is narrow, but is comfortable and has a nice grip finish that allows sliding but not slipping, keeping steady but not too firmly. Overall the design is a big time A+ and is the future of the PC keyboard layout. It is right here! Although the price is certainly in the steep direction, it is still a very nice keyboard and all-round delivers in every way you could expect and then some more. Not only does it look good and is wireless, it has a better understanding of keyboard layout than any keyboard layout has done before. You will reap the benefits in owning one. Say thanks to Logitech for answering all those Insert key problem prayers and then some more.

Good so far, still getting used to typing on the keyboard, the zero degree angle is different from my old board for sure. The mouse is comfortable and responsive.

Only issue so far was that the mouse forward and back buttons did not work in Firefox/Mozilla with the default settings, but it was easy to remedy. See --> http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com and search "firefox" for the steps to assign the buttons.

The keyboard is large, as expected with all the buttons, which I will never utilize. However, a few of them are handy for sure, especially at work for opening and managing various applications, and sound settings.

My only concern is the battery life, I hope they do last as long as people have said, I like how my MX700 at home plugs into the reciever to charge. Of course, with this one, there would not be an easy way to charge the keyboard.

P.S. The pictures seem to include an independent usb reciever, as like those used with laptop mice, but this is not included. The curved reciever is the only one. I assumed as much when I bought, but I thought I would let others know.

I've had the MX3000 combo for a while now and I am very pleased with it. I've owned several wireless combos from both Logitech and Microsoft, and this one has been the best so far. I enjoy the design and layout, and the keyboard is fairly quiet. The keyboard is also a zero-tilt design, meaning that it is flat. Other reviewers seem to think this is a problem, but the reason for the zero tilt is that flat keyboards are better for your wrists.

I haven't had any problems with the cursor jumping around or hiding (like some other reviewers), but those problems sound like software issues more than they do hardware defects.

I've also had no problem with the wireless range or connectivity, but you should note that these issues are highly dependent on your exact situation. Wireless interference can come from any number of sources, and a wirless combo may seem horrible in one location but work perfectly at another. My last combo was a Logitech MX300 that was almost non-functional in my office, but worked much better when I brought it to my house. The proximity to other wireless products will affect the reception of any wireless combo. If you experience problems with the wireless connectivity, you might try repositioning the receiver as far away as possible from the CPU and monitor. Otherwise, you might have to try a few keyboard mouse combos before you find one that works.

I LOVE this keyboard & mouse combo. I bought it about 3 months ago, and was reluctant to write a review for a while until I made sure I wasn't going to have any problems with it.

I game and am on the web quite a bit using email and other various programs. I don't have anything bad to say. It doesn't eat batteries and it is extremely responsive. I bought a Microsoft wireless combo about a year ago and promptly returned it. It was sluggish and if the keyboard or mouse even remotely got out of view of the usb sensor, it wouldn't work. This one is great. I highly recommend it to anyone who's wanting to go wireless, and wanting to go a less-expensive route!! LOVE IT!

The only thing I could hope for to make it better is that the number keys were made a little differently. I can't explain it, but they don't have the same "feel" as other number keys. They kind of slant down from the upper keys to the lower ones, which for touch typists makes it a little difficult. I also wish Logitech would make the same keyboard in a "split" ergo type!

I bought it a few weeks ago, problems from the start I use my LCD TV as my computer screen, lag on mouse and keyboard increase greatly when I moved over 2 and a half feet (yes, I measured it) Also, the zoom key would get stuck.. brand new system, never spilled anything on it) and cause my screen to zoom in and out rapidly, only way I could stop it was to reboot and loose my work. Also, it looks GREAT, but I don't need half of the buttons. I ended up taking it back and replacing it with Microsoft (I hate Microsoft) bluetooth system which was more expensize, but with a range of up to 30 feet, response is awesome and I've all but forgotten what mouse lag was?!?!

Great setup, i recommend it for anyone. Its best feature is being able to change songs while in game. Only drawback on this setup is that the mouse isn't rechargable, but it has a 9month battery life on two double a's and it costs les,,, so its not really much of a drawback

if you have even considered buying this, then you neeed this product. I swear it makes computers like 10x more fun