Logitech Cordless MX Duo Keyboard and Mouse
Starting at: $199.99
CNET Editors' Take
Upside: A rechargeable wireless mouse is such a good idea that we're surprised we haven't seen more of them in addition to Logitech's MX 700 Cordless Optical Mouse, which comprises ... Expand full review
Upside: A rechargeable wireless mouse is such a good idea that we're surprised we haven't seen more of them in addition to Logitech's MX 700 Cordless Optical Mouse, which comprises half of the MX Duo kit. The mouse also includes thumb-side front and back Web navigation buttons that feel totally natural, and the page-scroll-lock and task-switch buttons framing the scrollwheel aim to reduce finger stress and help streamline work flow. The keyboard has media buttons, complete with a volume wheel and hot keys for e-mail, IM, and various Web pages--not to mention an additional scrollwheel and back button on the left side.
Downside: The MX Duo's $99 price is a bit expensive for a keyboard and a mouse, but you should be able to find the Duo for less if you shop around online. Some less nimble users might also have problems with some of the scrollwheel buttons on the mouse, which have been criticized by some people for awkward placement. Also, left-handed users are forced to adapt to the mouse's right-handed ergonomics.
Outlook: Wireless, optical, and rechargeable--sounds like love to us. The Logitech Cordless MX Duo is a common inclusion in high-end desktops, and we confess, it's the very same mouse that aided the assembly of this review. Once your thumb lines up along the forward and back buttons, you'll wonder how you ever did without them. The biggest question is the initial investment, which we feel is a small price to pay for this smart design. Hide Review
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"Try Cleaning it." By CODE_MERK
Pros: Great keyboard and mouse for the past 6 years
Cons: No cons until a few weeks ago where the keyboard would start to randomly send out singnals to the computer activating two different programs, Windows Media and search.
Summary: This set is an excellent keyboard and mouse.just recently after 6 years of having this keyboard and mouse have it started to give me some issues. I've had the same problem as "angrykeyboarder" had with his mouse where I couldn't get the mouse to charge. Because I ... Expand full review
"Great keyboard and mouse combo!" By jedirock
Pros: Keyboard has a nice feel, lots of function keys on both keyboard and mouse
Cons: Mouse can sometimes jump around after a few hours of use
Summary: This is an awesome keyboard and mouse combo! I have been using it for about two years now, and the only problem I've had with it is that the mouse will start to stop sending signals after using it for a few hours. However, all I have to do ... Expand full review
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- Compatibility: Mac PC
