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Is The Logitech diNovo Edge Really The "World's Most Advanced Keyboard?"
Will I LOVE this Logitech keyboard?
Do You Have A Mighty Mouse?
Is The Logitech diNovo Edge Really The "World's Most Advanced Keyboard?"
From Islandgirl
Does this keyboard have dedicated keys for zooming text and adjusting brightness, or are those functions accessible only via the fn key or F-keys?
Also, it's not much of a savings, but Amazon.com has the Logitech DiNovo Edge Rechargeable Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac listed for $145.99, with free shipping.
One other thing, you mention that "every so often the "Connection Lost" dialog will appear and keyboard response gets interrupted." This happened to me all the time with Apple's own Bluetooth aluminum keyboard, despite the fact I have no electronics or appliances on that same frequency nearby. Although the wireless keyboard didn't always stop working when the "Connection Lost" message popped up, I finally gave up and connected a wired keyboard to my Intel iMac.
I'm running Tiger on my Mac, so it must be something that isn't Power PC or Leopard-specific.
Hi Islandgirl;
Aside from the dedicated keys mentioned in the review, all other functions are through the F-keys and the fn-key modifier. Brightness Down/Up for instance are F-1 and f-2 respectively, and I have them configured in the Logitech Control Center preferences to work with the fn-key. I can't find a Zoom key function in the optional configuration options, but Expos and Spaces are there.
Amazon is usually a good place to look for discounts on hardware, and I don't doubt that there are other resellers offering the diNovo Edge for less than the Logitech MSRP.
Thanks for the info about the "Connection Lost" thing happening with the Apple Bluetooth 'board as well. Perhaps a Bluetooth bug. It's not a biggie, since it's momentary and corrects itself, but it's mildly annoying and happens a lot.
Charles
Will I LOVE this Logitech keyboard?
From Dave;
Charles,
I LOVE my Microsoft Natural (curved ergonomic) keyboard (circa 2003/4).
I am price INsensitive.
Will I LOVE this Logitech keyboard?
thanks,
Dave
Hi Dave;
I've heard many good things about that Microsoft keyboard but have never used one. I tend to shun MS products on principle, but if you love yours, rock on.
I feel the same way about my Kensington SlimType keyboard.
As for whether you woud love the diNovo Edge, keyboard preference is such a subjective thing, I wouldn't venture to speculate.
The diNovo is an awesomely impressive piece of keyboard engineering, and speaking personally, I certainly *respect* it. That it's beautiful to look at is seemingly inarguable, but love..... ? "The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing."
Charles
Do You Have A Mighty Mouse?
From Kevin Shaffer
Hi Charles:
Since I still have a healthy original black Apple Pro mouse, and older G4 Macs I was wondering if you'd tried the newer Apple Mighty Mouse to any degree. My older mouse has a spare, as-new in a box, with a new white Pro keyboard.
A few moments at a new computer, when in the city, and I find the new mighty is an OK item. And at some times, I like a roller-ball unit that stays put; but don't have one after the SCSI pre-X days, when I had a pile of Macs.
I've noticed that some users are finding as time goes by, their Mighty Mouse has gotten iffy and some have acted up. A few have been replaced, and in some cases, probably with a different brand of contraption and not another.
For a different look at dealing with an errant Mighty Mouse, instead of ignoring it or having it sit in the corner of a desk drawer as punishment, an inquisitive person could look directly at the issues inside the mouse, to fix it.
Here's a link to a forum topic which about covers this dilemma:
' has your Mighty Mouse skipped it's last? '
http://www.applelinks.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/103/
Beginning to look like autumn is around the corner, here; we've had snow on the peaks several times throughout the summer (wet and cool summer) and so the next season could come early. I hope not!
Hopefully you are doing well and thanks for the articles in Applelinks and other online places!
Regards,
Kevin
Hi Kevin;
Actually, I don't have a Mighty Mouse, and have no real experience with them. Being a laptop guy, I can pick and choose what mice I use, and my favorites tend to be the DangerMouse and Laser Mouse from MacMice - inexpensive and no-frills, but just a really comfortable shape, light weight and low-effort, and generally very reliable. I also use the Air-O-Bic ergonomic mice (I have both left and right handed versions if I'm having a hand-arm pain flare-up.
A wet, cool summer here too. A short stretch of sun and warm weather last week, but in general August weather here has been a disappointment. August and September are usually our most relaible nice weather months, but August this year has been atypically un-nice.
Charles
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