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Logitech Desktop LX 500 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Review

Company:

Logitech, Inc., www.logitech.com

Price:

Retail price is $50 - $80 US.

Let me tell you about my former, inconvenient, “wired” life. I drilled a massive hole in the back of my top desk drawer to send my keyboard and mouse wires through. I had to get out of my seat to let someone else take a turn typing or playing at the keyboard. I mindlessly (and uncomfortably) left my keyboard on its tray and let my wrists strain and stiffen with carpal tunnel. All of that has changed…

…Thanks to the Logitech Desktop LX 500 wireless keyboard and mouse. Now I’m free! Free to put the mouse on another shelf if I want. Free to pass the keyboard over to a friend. Free to open email, start the internet, burn CDs, or play my music with the touch of an easy-to-reach button, free to scroll pages from the keyboard, free to scroll left and right with the mouse, free, Free, FREE! Interested in freeing your desktop computer? Read on.

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Getting Started

The setup on the LX 500 is very intuitive – up until the key programming. With your computer powered down, simply plug the receiver cables into the back of your computer, move the receiver at least 8 inches away from other electrical devices, turn on your computer, install your keyboard and mouse batteries (2x AA each, included), and pop in your tutorial CD – bada bing, bada bang! You’re ready!

Appearance

The Logitech LX 500 has smooth, fluid design. Its attractive two-texture black coloring makes it easy on the eye. And although it offers a seemingly endless array of programmable buttons, its extra large surface area keeps the keyboard uncluttered. The mouse has a comfortable shape and gracefully slides effortlessly. I guarantee you’re going to hate all other mice after experiencing the LX 500.

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System Requirements:

• Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
• 1 USB port or 2 PS/2 ports
• CD-ROM drive

Features

• Ultra-flat profile with Zero-Degree Tilt: Striking new keyboard design delivers ergonomic comfort -- without changing the way you work.
• New Logitech® Media Life™ software: Bring together your digital pictures, video clips, and music playlists in a single bold interface with easy navigation.
• Sleek keyboard controls: Control audio/video playback, launch Microsoft Office applications, and more… or reprogram the buttons to do whatever you want.
• One-touch communications: Access email, activate a webcam, launch your instant messenger, and even change your online IM status… all with just a click of a button!
• Powerful two-handed navigation: Keyboard scroll and zoom features complement the scroll, pan, and zoom on the optical mouse to make using your computer more convenient, more efficient, and more comfortable.
• Higher standard of comfort and style: Precision refinements to key shape, feel, identification, and layout make keystrokes effortless and sure.
• Secure, reliable cordless technology: Encrypted wireless technology avoids interference for completely reliable performance with no cord clutter, and Fast RF gives crisp, immediate mouse response.
• Premier optical mouse technology: Smooth, precise tracking on a wide range of surfaces.
• Enhanced mouse features: Use Logitech's Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom scroll anywhere in a document (up, down, side-to-to-side) without going to a scroll bar, then shift to zoom mode with one click.

Pros:

• A virtual sea of programmable buttons!
• Separate email and internet buttons
• Scrolling and side-scrolling mouse
• Flawless transmission
• Attractive design

Cons:

• Button programming takes a few minutes to figure out

Adding It All Up

Without hesitation, I recommend the Logitech LX 500 wireless keyboard and mouse. I personally challenge you (yeah, you with the same old wired, uncomfortable keyboard that came with your system!) to take the LX 500 challenge – after one day with this “easy writer” you’ll never go back. I, for one, have happily tossed out my old stock keyboard and mouse – and their leashes.

A special thank-you to Logitech for providing this product for review on UpgradeAdvisor.com.

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