Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard

by Logitech

• Works with Windows-based PCs
• One-touch hot keys let you instantly watch videos, play music and launch applications like email
• Comfortable full-size keyboard and easy-to-carry sculpted mouse with snap-on wireless receiver
• Long-range 2.4 GHz wireless gives you a reliable connection ? even from up to 10 meters away
• Go for months without changing batteries?up to 15 for keyboard and up to five for mouse* (* Keyboard and mouse battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions.)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.1 x 7.5 x 2.7 inches ; 2.2 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: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (954 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Keyboard & Mouse Combos
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 9, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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Logitech Wireless Combo MK320

The keyboard-mouse combo that puts entertainment at your fingertips

Want to watch your favorite movie? Skip a song? Go right to your email or Facebook page? With multimedia and Internet hot keys, programmable F-keys and a comfortable sculpted mouse, this wireless combo makes it easy to access and navigate the things you do the most.

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Shortcuts at your fingertips

• 11 Multimedia hot keys for instant access to play/pause, volume, Internet, email and more
• 12 programmable F-keys you can easily customize to open your favorite applications, folders and web pages

Extended battery life

• Go for months with changing batteries—up to 24 months for the keyboard and 12 months for the mouse¹
• On/off switches on keyboard and mouse help you conserve battery power

Powerful, reliable wireless connections

• Advanced 2.4 GHz connection with 25-meter/82-foot² wireless range allows you to work or play in more places—like your couch
• Tiny Unifying receiver stays in your laptop and connects up to six compatible mice and keyboards
• Eliminates need to change receivers or sacrifice another USB port

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Type in comfort

• Low-profile keys for smooth typing that’s easy on your fingers
• Whisper-quiet design eliminates distracting key-click noise
• Roomy full-size keyboard for more comfortable typing than laptop and netbook keyboards

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Comfortable, portable mouse

• Sleek, sculpted shape that’s easy to take anywhere you use your computer
• Wireless receiver stays in your laptop or stores inside the mouse for easy transport

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Plug-and-play simplicity

• No cords, software or hassles
• Plug the Unifying receiver into your computer’s USB port and start using your keyboard and mouse right away

¹ 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.

² Wireless range may vary due to environmental and computing conditions.

Compatibility

What's in the box?

• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Unifying receiver
• USB Range extender
• 2 AAA batteries (keyboard)
• 1 AA battery (mouse)
• User documentation

Works with:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• USB port

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Which Logitech Keyboard and Mouse Combo Is Right For You?

Good Better Best	Logitech Wireless Combo MK260	Logitech Wireless Combo MK320	Logitech Wireless Combo MK520	Logitech Wireless Wave Combo MK550	Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710
Connection Features
USB Support
Wireless Protocol & Security	Advanced 2.4 GHz 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	Advanced 2.4 GHz 128-Bit AES Encryption
Unifying-Receiver
Receiver Extender Cable
Keyboard Design
Palm Rest			Integrated	Integrated Cushion	Integrated Cushion
Adjustable Height/Angles
Integrated LCD
Battery Level Indicator					(on LCD)
Battery Life (Maximum)	24 months1	2 years1	3 years1	3 years1	3 years1
Operational and Navigational Controls
Enhanced F-Keys
Search Feature
Launch E-Mail
Launch Web Browser
Launch IM / VOIP
Mouse Features
Laser Mouse
Hyper-Fast Scrolling
On / Off Switch
Battery Level Indicator
Battery Life (Maximum)	5 months1	1 year1	1 year1	2 years1	3 years1
System Support
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP, Windows 83

³Older keyboard and mouse combo models listed in above chart have only basic functionality on Windows RT. Software and app support aren’t available for this platform. Older keyboard and mouse combo models listed in above chart will provide basic navigation in Windows 8 style UI. Features programmed in Logitech SetPoint software may not function in this mode.

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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

282 of 295 people found the following review helpful

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

By Gadget Geek VINE™ VOICE

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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!

65 of 67 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

By J. Lee TOP 1000 REVIEWER

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.

58 of 62 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Tactile Feel, but painted letters wearing off March 28, 2011

By Darby

Amazon Verified Purchase

Product: Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 with Keyboard and Mouse
Rating: 3.5/5

Overall this is a very nice, and reasonably priced, keyboard. However, it does have some flaws that certain users should be aware of, when shopping for keyboards.

LIKES:

* TACTILE: I really like the tactile resistance of these keys when typing. Nothing irks me more than a loose-buttoned keyboard where the buttons shake and click, and this keyboard is the diametrical opposite of that - a nice firm keystrike, with good push-back. Fairly quiet too.

* SETUP: Setup was a snap - just install the USB receiver, pull out the battery contact tabs, and you're good to go.

* TILT: The tilt feet are nice, but (and this is a very minor nit) I like a steeper tilt than most, and I wish more keyboards had feet that were adjustable, rather than one size fits all.

* MOUSE: A very decent, if unspectacular, optical mouse, with good feel, range and battery life.

* RANGE: I haven't checked it's range limit, but it seems good, which would also seem to make it a good choice for use with game consoles like a Sony PS3.

DISLIKES:

* EASILY WORN PAINTED LETTERS {minus 1/2 star}: Heavy typers take note - my wife and I have only been using this keyboard for a few short weeks, and some of the painted letters are already wearing off, which is very annoying. Next time, I'm definitely going to look for much longer-lasting engraved or backlit letters.

* HOME/END/PG {minus 1/2 star}: Call me a purest, but I strongly prefer the classic 6-button block (Ins/Del, Home/End, PgUp/PgDn) 3x2 (col x row), rather than the squished and rotated 5 button block they used instead. I think it was an ill-conceived choice that will polarize a fair number of users.

Bottom line: A very good wireless keyboard and mouse combo for the price range, but heavy typers may want to look for something a bit more wear-resistant, and with a more classical layout. I'll probably be replacing this keyboard soon, and demoting it for use with my Sony PS3 game console (for which it'd be better suited). Recommended, but with caveats.