Logitech diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks
Starting at: $169.77
CNET Editors' Review
CNET Editors' Rating
- Reviewed by: Justin Yu
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The good: Elegant finish; programmable shortcut keys; comfortable typing experience; easy plug-and-play design.
The bad: Expensive; lacks illuminated keys and integrated USB ports; no control over wrist angle.
The bottom line: The Logitech diNovo for Notebooks looks sexy and is comfortable for typing, but it's a pricey upgrade for a keyboard that lacks integrated USB ports and backlit keys.
The Logitech diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks connects to your computer through USB 2.0, and its 2.4GHz wireless receiver can be used with any PC desktop or notebook with satisfactory results. Aside from a different set of shortcut keys across the top, the design of the diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks is almost identical to the Mac Edition, and unfortunately costs the same. Logitech just can't justify charging $100 for a keyboard that lacks ergonomics, USB ports, and illuminated keys. We'd rather save up $20 and then reach for the Logitech Illuminated keyboard instead.
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The Logitech diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks connects to your computer through USB 2.0, and its 2.4GHz wireless receiver can be used with any PC desktop or notebook with satisfactory results. Aside from a different set of shortcut keys across the top, the design of the diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks is almost identical to the Mac Edition, and unfortunately costs the same. Logitech just can't justify charging $100 for a keyboard that lacks ergonomics, USB ports, and illuminated keys. We'd rather save up $20 and then reach for the Logitech Illuminated keyboard instead.
The slim design of the Logitech diNovo for Notebooks is similar to other Logitech peripherals; a glossy, piano black border wraps closely around the keys and a slick silver aluminum wrist rest is fixed to the bottom. Looking at the keyboard from the side, the slender profile almost appears to be carved out of a solid block of plastic, and the build quality is sturdy without feeling bulky. A covered slot on the back of the keyboard reveals the four AAA nonrechargeable alkaline batteries used to power the 2.4GHz wireless connection, and a simple mini USB dongle connects to your computer to establish the partnership. Logitech claims that the batteries will last a respectable three years of continuous usage, as long as you slide the power switch to the off position when you're not using it. The plug-and-play design of the keyboard makes it very easy to start using the diNovo, and no drivers are necessary to connect the two devices.
Unfortunately, if you rely on ergonomics to alleviate wrist pain, the diNovo for Notebooks won't be much help. The keyboard sits in a fixed position, meaning you can't adjust the angle of your wrist in relation to your typing surface. Nevertheless, typing on the keys feels natural as a result of Logitech's PerfectStroke key design that places each key exactly 3.2mm apart with uniform feedback across the entire surface of the keys. The end result creates a much more fluid typing experience that we actually prefer over the standard keyboards. Finally, the smooth wrist rest forms your hands into a comfortable position, but users currently experiencing wrist pain will want to seek out a more fine-tuned solution.
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Justin Yu covers headphones and peripherals for CNET. When he's not scouring eBay for useless ephemera or eating hot dogs for breakfast, he spends his time making fun of Internet culture every morning on The 404 podcast.
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"Disappointing product" By ImageIMP
Pros: The keys do feel really nice & smooth; sleek, low profile is comfortable; "pretty"
Cons: Design flaws of wrist rest; "L" key popped off keyboard & (so far) can't be reinstalled
Summary: The aluminum wrist-rest band along the bottom of the keyboard is sharp on the edges where it meets the plastic of the main keyboard - had to put tape over the end to keep from cutting fingers when pick keyboard up; Logitech logo in the middle of the same aluminum ... Expand full review
"Great Sturdy Keyboard" By BlessedToBeFree
Pros: Very Sturdy, superb key feel, great battery life, attractive, compact.
Cons: Nothing I dislike about this keyboard.
Summary: I have been using an IBM KB-8923 on a variety of computers since 1997 and to this day love and still use that keyboard. At my home office workstation I have 4 computers set up and have always searched for a keyboard to meet the standard set by the IBM. ... Expand full review
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- Compatibility: PC
