Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard

The best keyboard I never have!

Strengths: Wow! USB Bluetooth 2.0 rocks, works extremely well with any PC, and KVM switch. Also it can use with Sony PS3 alone without plug in its USB connector, and it is lightweight and no more batteries!

Weakness: None so far.

$100+ for a keyboard, someone may still say that a little over cost. But think this way: it comes USB 2.0 Bluetooth connector, gives you connect to any PC AND Sony PS3. Rechargeable, no more batteries; save money for long run. Lightweight wireless keyboard with mouse pad and full functional control. It is worth what you pay for!

By MasterGrade Racing - Aug 15, 2007

Logitech does it again.

Strengths: Well first the design is amazing. The plexiglass and brushed aluminum are very nice touches. The docking station is pretty unique too and it can last about 2 months on one charge. The features of the keyboard are simple and practical. The touchpad and lef

Weakness: Wish they had a numberpad add on like the original diNovo. Also the glass on the keyboard gets inevitably dirty due to fingerprints and stuff but they gave me a microfiber cloth so I can keep it looking nice :) The last thing is the price is a bit steep b

Works very well with Vista. I binded some of the function keys for window switch etc. and it all works flawlessly as well as its connection to bluetooth without the installation of any software. The software is as bit of a necessity though as the function keys cant be edited without the latest SetPoint software. BTW if you play games this may be an option as I havent noticed any problems while...
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Works very well with Vista. I binded some of the function keys for window switch etc. and it all works flawlessly as well as its connection to bluetooth without the installation of any software. The software is as bit of a necessity though as the function keys cant be edited without the latest SetPoint software. BTW if you play games this may be an option as I havent noticed any problems while playing games but there are better keyboards more suitable for your needs unless you want to clean this one regularly.

By kula_knot - Jul 3, 2007

Great couch potato peripheral-for HTPC use.

Strengths: Good Bluetooth range. Built in pointing device. Three year warranty.

Weakness: No Apple support-but there is a fix-read the review. Finger prints on the glossy face.

Edit: I have tried unsuccessfully for a week to submit this review from my Mac with Safari 2.1. I'm now trying on a PC. I was looking for the perfect keyboard for sofa surfing in front of my 32" LCD TV with my Mac Mini attached as a HTPC. Ideally someone would manufacture a BT keyboard with a track ball built in. This is the next best thing. Unfortunately, there is no native Macintosh support,...
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Edit: I have tried unsuccessfully for a week to submit this review from my Mac with Safari 2.1. I'm now trying on a PC.

I was looking for the perfect keyboard for sofa surfing in front of my 32" LCD TV with my Mac Mini attached as a HTPC. Ideally someone would manufacture a BT keyboard with a track ball built in. This is the next best thing. Unfortunately, there is no native Macintosh support, and according to an e-mail response from Logitech, there will not be any support.

On to the good stuff-It seems to have great battery life. Although I cannot view the remaining use with software bundle (no Apple suppport), other reviewers have reported long battery life. It is extremely thin-11mm, and the built in brushed aluminum wrist pad is comfortable. The feel of the keyboard is that of a notebook, very little keystroke travel, but it has an audible and tactile response. The heat sensitive volume control is very sensitive, I don't even actually have to touch it. The small trackpad takes a little while to get used to, especially the scroll functions. The left and right buttons are awkwardly placed, but easy to get used to. It's sleek and sexy, and would look good in any living room. It comes with a BT dongle to plug into a USB port, but my Mac Mini recognised and paired immediately with it's built-in BT. The F9-F12 keys function as normal for Macs, Dashboard, Expose and F12 is the eject button for the CD/DVD player. The trackpad lights up when you touch it, making it very easy to see in the dark. The "fn"+F1-F12 keys also light up, with their associated function. Unfortunately they don't all work right out of the box for us Mac users.

On to the bad stuff-I have not actually removed the protective film, I peeked under the edge, and it looks like a fingerprint magnet. It even comes with a microfiber polishing cloth. I'll probably keep the film on there as long as it doesn't look too shabby. There is no dedicated number keypad, but I won't miss it for my living room HTPC. There are several keys along the side that do not function, as well as the "fn" key combination with F1-F8 keys. All is not lost. According to this guys blog: 5thirtyone.com/archives/751 ( add http:// at the beginning) he has got full Mac functionality with a $15 shareware program called Controllermate. This program re-maps keys and key combinations to get the full functionality for Mac users. The one thing I dislike most of all: even with the keyboard switch in the off position, if its in the charging cradle, it is still on and trying to communicate with the Mini. As a result, the Mini will not go to sleep. I'll be forced to turn off my Mini all together when I need to charge the keyboard.

All in all, I'm extremely happy with this keyboard, just disappointed there is not Apple support. I knew that going into the deal, so I'm not complaining.

By smarkham604 - Apr 9, 2007

Good, but missing basic keys, too close touchpad

Strengths: Design, Bluetooth, Integrated touchpad

Weakness: Somewhat heavy, some basic keys are missing and can not be entered even with FN combination, which is sub-standard even for a small laptop.

I bought this because I needed a keyboard with an integrated touch pad and a bluetooth range. Integrated touchpad works well, except that it is placed too close to the arrow keys and can be touched accidentally. Skipping the numeric keypad reduced the size of the keyboard by a very small margin, but this reduction comes at a heavy price: some applications and games frequently require + and - keys...
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I bought this because I needed a keyboard with an integrated touch pad and a bluetooth range. Integrated touchpad works well, except that it is placed too close to the arrow keys and can be touched accidentally. Skipping the numeric keypad reduced the size of the keyboard by a very small margin, but this reduction comes at a heavy price: some applications and games frequently require + and - keys to be entered from the numeric keypad and their function is not the same as the + and - from the keys next to the backspace. Logitech did not seem to bother to replace the lost keys even with an FN combination, making it next to impossible to enter some keys. Overall I think that it was a big mistake to remove the numeric keys - the space savings are really small compared to the lost functionality. This really kills what would have been a very good keyboard. The keyboard also feels somewhat heavy, it would benefit from lighter materials. Update: The first full overnight charge lasted about 2 weeks with light use.

By shaposhn - Dec 23, 2006

Logitech Dinovo keyboard

Strengths: Looks amazing, bluetooth, rechargable, stand, touchpad

Weakness: None that I have seen so far (except high price)

This is a review for the Logitech Dinovo bluetooth keyboard. This is my second Dinovo keyboard and in my opinion a great advance over the first. Logitech continues to amaze me with there innovations and advancements... This keyboard is really amazing, it looks sleek out of the box --- then you turn it on and the orange backlight makes it look even better. The bluetooth connection works great --...
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This is a review for the Logitech Dinovo bluetooth keyboard. This is my second Dinovo keyboard and in my opinion a great advance over the first. Logitech continues to amaze me with there innovations and advancements... This keyboard is really amazing, it looks sleek out of the box --- then you turn it on and the orange backlight makes it look even better. The bluetooth connection works great -- if you have a bluetooth computer you do not need to add the usb bluetooth connector that is included. The recharging station is easy to use, just plop it in and it's set. The touchpad is a great idea -- works okay (not a mouse by any means) Overall if you are looking for the best looking keyboard this is it. I don't use my computer for gaming so can't comment on that ...

By doctorvik - Jan 8, 2007