Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 2.8 x 18.1 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003VAGXZC
• Item model number: 920-002836
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (487 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Keyboards, Mice & Input Devices > Keyboard & Mouse Combos
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 9, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

	Wireless Combo MK320 Noteworthy Features
•	Powerful 2.4 GHz wireless connection
•	Portable mouse with snap-on-and-go receiver
•	Extended battery life
•	Full-size keyboard for typing ease and comfort
•	Hot keys for one-touch access to music, videos, email and more

* Battery life based on a calculation of an estimated 2 million keystrokes per year in an office environment. User experience may vary.

** Battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions.

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Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Comfortable keyboard, carry-around mouse With its enhanced wireless connection, roomy full-size keyboard and travel-ready mouse, this affordable notebook set lets you go cordless without compromises. Download a spec sheet

Long-range 2.4 GHz wireless Get a powerful connection with up to a 10-meter range Reliable connectivity, even in the most crowded wireless environments 128-bit AES keyboard encryption for a higher level of communication security Enlarge   Long-lasting battery life Go for months without changing batteries—up to 15 months for the keyboard* and up to five for the mouse** Enlarge     Roomy full-size keyboard Low-profile keys and integrated number pad help you type more comfortably without feeling cramped.

Enlarge Sculpted mouse with snap-on receiver Comfortable feel and accurate cursor control Wireless receiver snaps securely onto the mouse for easy transport with your notebook Enlarge   Hot-key shortcuts One touch gets you right to your music and videos and launches applications like your calculator, email program and more. Enlarge   Plug-and-play setup No software to install—just plug the USB mini receiver into your computer and start using the keyboard and mouse right away.

Compatibility

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What's in the box? Keyboard Mouse USB receiver 2 AA (keyboard) and 1 AAA (mouse) batteries (pre-installed) User documentation 3-year limited hardware warranty

Works with: Windows-based PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Available USB port

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Connection Features
USB Support
Wireless Protocol & Security	Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 128-Bit AES Encryption	Advanced 2.4 GHz 128-Bit AES Encryption	Advanced 2.4 GHz 128-Bit AES Encryption	Advanced 2.4 GHz 128-Bit AES Encryption	Wired
Unifying-Receiver					N/A
Receiver Extender Cable					N/A
Keyboard Design
Palm Rest	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated Cushion
Adjustable Height/Angles
Integrated LCD
Battery Level Indicator	(on LDC)		(on LDC)		N/A
Battery Life (Maximum)	3 months	3 years	3 years*	15 months	N/A
Operational and Navigational Controls
Enhanced F-Keys
Search Feature
Launch E-Mail
Launch Web Browser
Launch IM / VOIP
Mouse Features
Rechargeable Mouse					N/A
Battery Life (Maximum)	2-week charge	2-month charge	3 years*	5 months*	N/A
Laser Mouse
Hyper-Fast Scrolling
Battery Level Indicator					N/A
On / Off Switch
System Support
Windows Vista, Windows XP, & Windows 7
Mac OS X

*Keyboard battery life calculation based on an estimated two million keystrokes/year in an office environment. User experience may vary. Mouse battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions.

Product Description

The logitech wireless desktop mk320 comes with a comfortable keyboard and a carry-around mouse. 2.4 ghz wireless gives you a long range and reliable connection. the mouse has a snap-on receiver.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

191 of 199 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It just works!, September 14, 2010

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This review is from: Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard (Personal Computers)

(What's this?)

Perplexed. A keyboard and mouse combo designed for laptop, NOT the desktop. I did a double-take when I received this Logitech MK320 review unit and saw that Logitech's target market for this product is for the laptops/notebooks/netbooks. I recently purchased the ASUS U43JC-X1 14-Inch Bamboo Laptop (10 Hours of Battery Life), so was searching for a wireless mouse. I knew I would get a lot of use out of the mouse but questioned whether the keyboard would be of any use. After using it for a few weeks, I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised!

Before getting to the review, I should note an error on Amazon's product page (that is correct in Logitech's documentation). The keyboard utilizes (2) AAA batteries while the mouse uses (1) AA battery. Logitech includes pre-installed alkaline batteries for both units.


SETUP:
Setting up the keyboard/mouse combo was a breeze. Taking the devices out of the box took more time! Running Win7, I just plugged in the receiver and the system instantly recognized both devices. Every time I start the computer and plug the receiver back in, there is absolutely no noticeable lag time for the keyboard/mouse to start working. This was certainly not the case with the Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac/Windows, where it took a few seconds before I could begin using it.


KEYBOARD:
The keyboard has all your standard keys with several extra shortcut keys. Shortcut keys include Window Toggle (allows you to toggle between open applications), E-mail, Home Page, Music/Media, Show/Hide Desktop, Music Shortcuts (Back, Play/Pause, Next), Volume (Mute, Increase/Decrease), Calculator, and an extra backspace above the number pad. There are also a few special function keys such as turning off the computer, locking the computer, and other functions that I have yet to figure out.

The keyboard is also advertised as spill-resistant, though I hope I won't need to test that feature.


MOUSE:
The mouse is about the size of most notebook mice. It has a left and right button with the scroll button that also doubles as the middle button when clicked. Though I am right handed, it feels comfortable enough using it with my left or right hand. The battery indicator light is situated just below the scroll wheel between the left/right buttons. The receiver snaps onto the bottom of the mouse just above the ON/OFF switch. I pack and unpack my laptop and mouse at least twice a day and the receiver has yet to come loose. The bottom of the mouse also has a battery cover release button.

The one thing lacking, more common with desktop mice than notebook, are page front/back buttons.


BATTERY LIFE:
I've only used the wireleess keyboard/mouse combo for about 3 weeks now so cannot attest to the advertised 15 months of keyboard battery life or the 5 months for the mouse. However, as I am a heavy user, it has worked very well thus far. There is a battery life indicator on the mouse, which has yet to turn on, and none for the keyboard. For the aforementioned Microsoft Bluetooth 5000 mouse, I would be on my second set of batteries by now.


HOW I USE IT:
As I noted above, I wasn't sure if I would get much use out of the keyboard. My new laptop has Intel's new Wireless Display (WiDi) technology and HDMI, so I have been using it to watch videos on my TV. While my laptop sits on my desk, I'm able to control it from my couch.

PROS:
- Excellent battery life
- Convenient shortcuts
- Receiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse
- Spill resistant keyboard
- Mouse battery cover is very secure. Not prone to pop off unless you press the battery cover release button
- Receiver snaps on securely to the bottom of the mouse

CONS:
- Included batteries aren't rechargeable
- No battery indicator on the keyboard
- Mouse does not have forward/back buttons


CONCLUSION:
Though this wireless keyboard/mouse combo is targeted for laptop users, it should serve desktop users just as well. At a relatively inexpensive price, this combo delivers excellent battery life, great performance and convenience, and good value. I would recommend this to anyone, even for those that are just looking for a mouse as the keyboard adds considerable convenience!

EDIT (9/19/10) - After about one month of daily usage, the mouse battery just died. Not bad I'd say, but far from the advertised 5 months. I'll try with some decent rechargeable batteries and report back!

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars - Good value, easiest set up ever and delivers on it's promises., August 27, 2010

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J. Lee "imajeel" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard (Personal Computers)

I went in to OfficeMax to buy the MK300, which I already own - and found that this new upgraded one was the only one available. Generally, I can barely tell what changes have been made in Logitech upgrades (I owned previous versions before the MK300, as well). But, this one truly surprised me. Here's the main changes, and ups and downs of it, to me:

1) THE BEST SET UP EVER! PLUG IN THE FLASHDRIVE AND IT'S SET TO GO!
There used to be a little button that you had to push on the mouse and key board to sync it with another attachment hooked to your computer, which was sometimes tricky. No more of that and no more having to load software.

2) The flashdrive automatically sets up all your function keys
Unlike previous versions and other ones, where I had to go in and assign the appropriate pages and programs to various keys - on this one everything automatically brings up the right pages for function keys. The downside is if you want to customize them to something different (I don't - since they've picked exactly what I would have) it sends you to the logitech site to download software and adjust your settings.

3) Mouse/Keyboard design: The mouse is a little smaller than before. Still works though as one of the best basic wireless mouses I've used, and it does include a battery check, and on/off switch on both the keyboard and mouse that haven't always been there.

4) Battery Life: All the batteries are included. This one promises longer battery life. The batteries on the previous version generally gave me a couple of months for the mouse and seven months for the keyboard - which really was fine. If this one meets that, I'm happy.

5) Long Range: I can stand over 12ft. away from my computer (in another room!) and the keyboard still works. (I just can't very well see what I'm typing.)

BOTTOM LINE: For those that prefer "prettier sets" and a fancier mouse at a higher price- this might not be the best choice. But, if you just want a wireless set that's easy to set up, use and works like it's supposed to at a good value - with the new improvements, I'm not sure this one can be beat.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freedom in a lightweight, thin package, September 22, 2010

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This review is from: Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard (Personal Computers)

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I am very pleased with this product. All that is required to make it work is to place the included flash drive into the USB port (it's on the bottom of the mouse when you receive it), and voila. No more heavy laptop, no looking at a screen that's too low, no more heat from the computer on your lap. The keyboard is thinner than a standard keyboard, works perfectly with my linux laptop, is much more wieldy than said laptop, has low-profile keys, a dedicated number keypad, dedicated buttons for email, home, music, and more. The keys are also sculpted and textured to prevent slippage typos.

This comes with batteries! When I get new equipment, I want to use it right away. It takes the bloom off the rose to open the box and discover I need to make an extra trip to the store, and another purchase to make the new product functional. Not only that but the batteries that came with mine are Duracell, not some cheap brand that will die quickly and then leak in the battery case.

Another huge plus: the keys are quiet. I'm not fond of loud, high-profile keys or squeaky mice. I just went optical on another computer as well, replacing a ball mouse that squeaked. All day.

Speaking of mice, I really like the one that came with this set. It's accurate, smooth, and blazing fast. It's an optical mouse (of course-it's wireless ;) and it's a good weight, small, and fits easily in my hand.

All told, this is a really nice setup. It's not often that I find a product with which I am completely satisfied, but when something is this intuitive, easy to use and works really well, that makes life so much easier, and I'm happy about it. My satisfaction with the product is in proportion to the convenience I now have, that I didn't have before. Well done.