Logitech EasyCall Desktop

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000HCWN42
• Item model number: 967689-0403
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 14, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Now it's easier than ever to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues around the world through Internet calling. Both keyboard and speakerphone provide one-touch controls for easy call management, and the full-featured speakerphone and headset make hands-free conversations a snap. You'll also enjoy superb comfort, an uncluttered workspace, and the superior performance provided by the cordless laser mouse. The cordless laser mouse with comfort-enhancing rubber grips makes working with documents and digital photos ultra precise.

Features

Advanced full-duplex speakerphone Includes RightSound technology to cancel echoes and ambient noise, and one-touch controls for starting, ending, and adjusting volume of calls.		Stereo headset for call privacy For private calls, simply plug the high-quality headset into the audio jacks on the speakerphone. Also great for listening to music!		Instant communication Easily launch your favorite Internet calling (VoIP) application or instant messaging program. Accept a call, begin a call, or end a call—right from the keyboard.
High-performance laser mouse State-of-the-art laser technology delivers exceptional precision and control. Gently contoured sides and soft rubber grips offer enhanced support and comfort.		One-touch controls Access frequently-used Internet applications, such as e-mail and the web, quickly and easily. Dedicated audio controls let you adjust or mute your computer speaker volume.		Digital music console These powerful controls are conveniently located on the side of the keyboard for clean, quick access to your favorite music applications such as iTunes or Windows Media Player.

• Reliable, hassle-free wireless technology 
  Logitech wireless technology establishes a fast, reliable connection with your computer and helps eliminate cable-clutter from your desk. With Logitech SecureConnect technology, your keyboard and mouse have been pre-connected to the receiver to ensure hassle-free set-up and secure keyboard encryption right out of the box.

• Programmable hot-keys
  Convenient hot-keys instantly open applications, games, folders, or web pages. To customize, simply hold down the deisred hot-key with a long press.

• Premium comfort
  Integrated soft-touch palm rest provides extra support and can help reduce fatigue.

• Extended battery life 
  Sophisticated power management technologies mean that batteries can last up to 15 months for the keyboard and up to 6 months for the mouse. The convenient LED battery indicators flash when batteries need changing. The mouse features an "On/Off" switch to extend battery life even further.

• Superior typing experience
  The straight keyboard layout with Zero Degree Tilt offers the most natural typing experience, and the sculpted design of the mouse fits comfortably in your hand. Large, full-travel keys maximize comfort, respond instantly and are extremely quiet.

System Requirements

• PC with Windows XP, or Windows Vista
• 1 available USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• Pentium III 1 GHz or higher (recommended for best calling experience)
• Broadband Internet connection (recommended for best sound quality)

Package Contents

• Logitech EasyCall Cordless Keyboard
• Logitech MX 600 Laser Cordless Mouse
• Logitech EasyCall Speakerphone
• Logitech Internet Chat Headset
• SecureConnect receiver (integrated into speakerphone)
• 4 AA alkaline batteries
• CD with software, comfort guidelines, and help center
• Quick-start guide
• Full product support 
• 5-Year limited harware warranty

Product Description

Now it's easier than ever to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues around the world through Internet calling. Both keyboard and speakerphone provide one-touch controls for easy call management, and the full-featured speakerphone and headset make hands-free conversations a snap. You'll also enjoy superb comfort, an uncluttered workspace, and the superior performance provided by the cordless laser mouse. The cordless laser mouse with comfort-enhancing rubber grips makes working with documents and digital photos ultra precise.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome but you need to hack for Skype support, August 10, 2007

By	Jennifer Hansen (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am so impressed with the quality of each of the components in this desktop. The mouse is really top notch: precise and very comfortable in the hand. The keyboard has smooth buttons and is a pleasure to type on. The speakerphone itself is heavy and high quality. My one big gripe with this system was that it came with AIM and Yahoo messenger support only, and I am a Skype user. Most of the buttons for managing phone calls (initiate a call, end a call, online status, dial) were just not available to use with Skype, you can only launch Skype, but then you have to do everything else on screen with the mouse, which kind of defeats the whole reason why I invested in this desktop.
For whatever licensing reasons, these sets are only sold in Europe with Skype support. The good news is that there is an EASY hack to get native Skype support with this desktop system in the USA, and the solution is as follows (thanks to mstarmetro.net):
1. Make sure to go to the logitech site and download the latest release of the setpoint drivers for the desktop ending in "*br.exe" (Use the UK site to get a European download)
2. Run regedit (Program Files / Run... / Regedit ) then find / create a dword called VOIP in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Logitech\SetPoint
3. Set it to 1 and re-install SetPoint BR and Skype support will be included.

I LOVE this set now that it works seamlessly with Skype.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buggy drivers cause crackling sound and mouse problem, May 23, 2007

By	Power User "Disappointed in Logitech" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

[UPDATE: The crackling sounds and mouse problems went away when I installed the Skype hack.]
I was really excited to get this new keyboard and mouse, as my old Logitech combo had croaked. Unfortunately, as soon as I installed the Setpoint 3.1 software, I got a crackling background sound added to whatever I was listening to through my main speakers. I uninstalled all the Logitech software (including Mouseware), downloaded and installed the latest Setpoint version 3.3. Same problem. Also, both Setpoint installations caused another problem: the window you are working in loses "focus" every few seconds (the title bar dims and it becomes an inactive window, requiring you to reclick within the window to bring the focus back.) The only good thing I can say is that all the basic functions (no arrow keys, no number pad, no special function buttons) of both the keyboard and mouse work even with all the Setpoint tripe removed, so my computer is not completely unusable as I wait for Logitech to fix this. At a minimum I would wait until Logitech releases v.4.0 before buying this.
One last thing: the speakerphone is bass heavy and treble shy, so it sounds a bit muddy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love & Hate Relationship, April 4, 2009

By	A. Walter "DonnyBrasco" (kalamazoo,mi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As another reviewer here, Xante "daffyd," put it, this is both a great and terrible keyboard set at the same time. I still give it 4 stars because I can deal with the quirks and don't see any other option out there that suits my needs as well. I actually bought 3 of these and have been using the item now for ~2 years-but got them over a period of time. Price on average was under thirty bucks after MIR, I think that all came from a retailer that doesn't exist anymore! RIP CC! The speakerphone works great with skype (I've been configuring it manually and not using the keyboard initiate call/hang up buttons) and call quality using it over gtalk and yahoo chat is great. The software sux ballz and the AEC Echo cancellation options mysteriously disappear many times after the installation, or don't install at all (very frustrating). Sometimes the audio setup wizard isn't installed properly and there's no way to adjust audio settings. The software often times give error messages saying it needs to shut down, and yes it does mess with sound settings sometimes and causes conflicts (I suspect) with Realtek, SRS Soundlabs and Windows proprietary sound control software. I am running the latest version 4.60.122. Not good. I have used both 32- and 64-bit versions of setpoint and both have the same issues. Logitech Setpoint should mind its own business and not flick switches where it doesn't belong. No need to go making the speakerphone default, the individual programs will take care of all that-thank you.
I actually use a different Logitech wireless keyboard and optical mouse combo with the Easycall speakerphone/receiver. The original keyboard and mouse were overall fine. A negative was no scroll wheel on the keyboard, that I really miss and is the main reason I'm using a different one now. Battery life is normal, mouse runs through 2 AA rechargeable every 2-3 months. Keyboard once or twice a year. The really only positive point of Setpoint software is you can connect non-original devices as long as they are recognized by the receiver.
For me, the hands-free speakerphone communicating clearly and reliably for online meetings and communication is key. I find all the individual messenger software progs to be a bit buggy still and audio, in general, leaves a little to be desired. Just installed the latest skype 4.0 and it's definitely an improvement over the previous version.
Anyway, if you can still find these and you want a great speakerphone & wireless keyboard combo, this was a real winner for me. I'll deal with the issues until something better comes along!