Product Description Comfort and productivity go hand-in-hand with the Logitech Cordless Desktop MK700. Thanks to its concave keys, a cushioned palm rest, and a hyper-fast scrolling mouse, the Logitech Cordless Desktop MK700 is a pleasure to use.
Overpriced, NON-Ergonmic ComboSeptember 24, 2009 Lincoln J. Mennuti(New York, NY United States) 28 out of 33 found this review helpful
Before getting into the details, I want to first explain why I only gave this set 3-stars...
Along with the cons listed below, there were 2 major points that brought the score down:
1. The Set is marketed as "Built for power users who spend long hours working on their computers" and "designed to deliver exceptional comfort". But the layout of the keyboard is no different than any other "normal" keyboard. In other words, it's NOT an ergonomic keyboard, there's no adjustments that allow for more natural hand/wrist/finger placement. Carpal Tunnel prone folks should look elsewhere!
2. The current one-hundred dollar pricetag, in my opinion, is considerably overpriced considering competing products and especially because the keyboard is non-ergo.
Now, the Pros and Cons...
+++ Keyboard Pros
+ 4" and 8" legs on the back that allow adjusting the height
+ LCD gives a nice clear indicator of battery life, Num-Lock, Caps Lock, etc...
+ Palm rest is indeed comfortable, yet the cushioning is firm so should last a long time
+ The included software has lots of customization options to allow you to personalize the keyboard to your liking
+ Insanely long battery life
+ Batteries INCLUDED
--- Keyboard Cons
- The descriptions and info given infers the keyboard would be ergonomic. But that is not the case. The MK700 keyboard key layout is no different than any other bane of carpal-tunnel sufferers' keyboards.
- The 4" or 8" legs on the back is a nice option, but they could've gone a step further to allow height adjustment on the front of the keyboard as well.
+++ Mouse Pros
+ They keyboard might not be ergonomic, but the mouse sure is! I've got big hands (I wear XL sized gloves) and having my hand on the mouse is only slightly different than if I just had my hand resting on the table and not holding anything at all. It's very comfortable
+ The Hyper-Scrollwheel is a heavier metal/alloy (vs. the Logitech MX1100 mouse I use). This makes for a very nice and smooth hyper-scroll or click-to-click scroll.
+ Forward/Back buttons well placed for thumb press
+ Battery life indicator on the mouse
+ The included software allows almost complete control over customization of the buttons
+ Lonnnnnnng battery life.
+ Batteries INCLUDED
--- Mouse Cons
- To switch between Hyper and click-to-click scrolling is on the bottom of the mouse. I switch back and forth a lot on my MX1100, where the switch is right below the scrollwheel. Having the switch on the bottom with this MK700 is rather inconvenient.
*** Final Words
I've gone through multiple models of keyboards and mice through the years. Microsoft, Logitech, ergo, non-ergo, etc... My current "Gold Standard" are the Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 6000 v3 and the Logitech MX1100 mouse. As a matter of fact, buying those 2 items separately right now would actually cost LESS than this combo.
I prefer the MS keyboard because; the layout of the keys IS ergonomic, but at the same time the keyboard overall is very slim/sleek. You can adjust height adjustment for either the back or front, or even both. It has considerably more customizable extra keys.
I prefer the Logitech MX1100 mouse because; the Hyper/click-to-click switch is right by the scrollwheel. Adjustable DPI, with 2 presets that can be changed on-the-fly via the +/- buttons on the mouse. Application Switcher thumb button, shows a collage of all open windows on screen so you can quickly and easily switch apps.
On the whole, the MK700 mouse and keyboard are quality products but the pricepoint and lack of ergonomics for the keyboard. Even if you didn't care about the ergo aspect, there are other options out there with more options and still cost less.
Great keyboard, pretty good mouseOctober 15, 2009 RG(California) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was using the Logitech Wave Pro combo for several months before switching to the MK700 combo. And while I love the MX1100 mouse from that combo, I dislike the keyboard. I've found that the MK700 combo has a much better keyboard and almost as good a mouse.
First the keyboard. What I disliked about the Wave keyboard was the non-standard arrangement of the function keys and the ins/del/home/end/up/down keys. That drove me nuts. Thankfully Logitech went back to the standard layout for those keys on this keyboard. The Wave also had a lot of extra keys scattered all around the edge of the keyboard in a somewhat haphazard fashion that made the keyboard a bit unsightly and larger than necessary. This keyboard has mapped those functions onto other keys and eliminated the extra keys. The keyboard itself is a standard non-ergonomic style. To some people that is a plus, some it is a minus. I'm indifferent about it. One thing I do miss is the lack of tactile response from the keys. I like my keys to have a good amount of "push" to them. The keyboard is flat and has keys barely raised up above the keyboard. So it looks sleek but it lacks the tactile response I'm used to. The upside is that it is a very quiet keyboard with a lot less clicking normal. There's a small LCD screen that shows battery power and status for keys like num lock or caps lock. One nice bonus is the ability to "lock" the caps key (and some other keys) into the on/off position. Since I never turn my caps lock on, it's nice to be able to lock it in the off position and never worry about accidentally turning it on. Across the top are dedicated buttons for media player functions like volume and forward/back. There are also dedicated buttons or shortcuts to commonly used functions like calculator, Word, and Excel. The palm rest helps keep your wrists in a comfortable position when typing. I spend all day at work in front of a computer and I find the keyboard to be very comfortable to use. Overall it's definitely an improvement over the Wave keyboard.
The mouse that comes with this combo (I think it's the MX620) is not quite as nice as the MX1100 mouse which comes with the Wave Pro combo, but it's still a good mouse. A couple things I don't like about it compared to the MX1100: the hyper scrolling control has moved from the top (a button just below the scroll wheel) to the bottom (meaning now I have to turn it over to adjust it instead of just clicking a button) and there are fewer buttons. I like programming my mouse buttons to different functions so more buttons is better. I also feel like the MX1100 is more comfortable because it is a bit wider. But the MX620 is no slouch. It's reasonably comfortable, and I can still program the buttons, just not quite as many of them. The battery life appears to be significantly better. The mouse shows nearly 350 days worth of charge remaining after 1 month of use (I use my mouse literally all day at work and never turn it off). The MX1100 mouse needs to be recharged every 1-2 months (although it only has 1 battery and the MX620 has 2).
The mouse and keyboard work well with the included SetPoint software and I have not had any issues with the mouse or keyboard skipping or losing connectivity with the dongle.
Overall I feel like this is definitely the best bundle I've used, but if it came with the MX1100 mouse instead I think it would be perfect.
Great mouse, incredibly fast response smooth tactile keyboardSeptember 24, 2009 THATCH(OHIO) 6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This keyboard & mouse combo is a great fit for people who:
1. Want to keyboard & mouse from multiple locations around the vicinity of the computer
2. People who need a wireless keyboard & mouse in a conference room to pass around to other participants in the room
3. Those who want a wireless keyboard & mouse with super long battery life
4. Those who want a quiet keyboard that lets you type fast & a mouse with the revolution (hyper scrolling) feature
The keyboard is incredibly slim, the keys are very quiet, you can type on them very fast, and the wrist rest is very comfortable. It also has two heights for tilting up.
The mouse has the revolution feature, so you can do "hyperscrolling". The MX Revolution is my favorite mouse and this one is a close second.
This kit has great battery life, and with the wireless there is no manul "sync up" process. They just connect and work. Both devices seem to have great build quality. They are solid and don't have a "hollow" feeling when you touch or use them.
While the keyboard says it is designed for power users, I found it a tad bit cramped for my power typing episodes. Coming from the ergonomic Microsoft keyboards both at work and at home, it did take some adjustment to the size of the keys but it wasn't a tremendous issue. If you need wireless, great scrolling and great tactile speed and response, this is a great combo! The only reason I rated it 4 instead of 5 is that for a power user like myself, the keys were just a tad bit cramped. That's a personal opinion, each will have his or her own thoughts on that.
Great combination with some early flawsOctober 21, 2009 M. Haddad(Atlanta, Georgia) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I want to start off by stating how comfortable this combination is to use. Besides the comfort, the return to the basic keyboard layout by Logitech is a huge plus. I could never get used to the previous layout that Logitech used and was one of the reasons I hesitated to use their keyboards. Some of the other comfort aspects to the keyboard ate a wrist rest that is firm, yet has a soft surface that provides just the right amount of traction. The keyboard angle adjusts to three settings and the keys have rounded edges which makes them much easier on my fingertips. The mouse comfort is second to none. Its shape fits my hand perfectly and the buttons are located in just the right places for immediate access without having to reposition my hand or move my fingers much.
Of course, comfort alone would not be a reason to rate this combination so highly; function must follow as well. The keyboard is a top of the line model in all aspects. It is very responsive and quiet. There is an additional function key that allows the user to select secondary functions for the F keys much like a notebook keyboard does. All the functions are programmable to either run applications, scripts, keystrokes, or basically whatever you need a keyboard to do. The battery life is very impressive to say the least and the indicators are sufficient although not as clear as I would like them to be because of lack of backlighting and low contrast.
Functionality of the mouse has been a mixed bag for me. When it responds, it is a wonderful little mouse with extra features like the hyper wheel that lets you scroll very quickly and the search and navigation buttons are very convenient when browsing the Internet. However, its response is not what I expect from a high end mouse when it is under stress. It seems to lag a bit and skip across the screen when the computer is busy but is otherwise wonderful during normal operation. This may be due to its battery saving features but it takes away from an otherwise great product.
I had some trouble installing the SetPoint software on my PC and it took some work with Logitech support to get it to work. My experience with Logitech support was very positive and the problem was eventually resolved.
Great Keyboard, So-So MouseSeptember 13, 2009 Jordan Webber 4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I went to the store looking for a wireless keyboard, but all of the stand-alone units on display had curved or waved or ergonomic keys. I'm used to a plain ol' key layout and so I find all of those weird layouts to be a pain. So I looked at the keyboard/mouse bundles and settled on this unit. I'm very pleased with my choice, but be warned - the keyboard works great, but the mouse is not really that good. Mice movements should be smooth across the screen - the included mouse tends to skip around a bit. This isn't a problem for me, because I'm using a different wireless mouse that I had from before this purchase - remember: I was just looking for a keyboard, and I found a winner there. There is no noticable lag or delay with the keyboard, and it has a bunch of neat function buttons that will definitely come in handy, like the ability to call up MS word or excel or calculator or itunes with one simple keyboard command. The LCD status display is a little difficult to read in dim light, but I'll take it over having a bright led in my eyes, not to mention that the use of an lcd over led indicators saves the life of the batteries. 3 years? I dunno, that sounds too good to be true. I'd be happy if I could go 6 months between changes, so if it outdoes that I'll be thrilled. Also, the plam rest is very comfortable, it's like some kind of psuedo-leather stuff, but it's got a good amount of padding. Oh, and the keys are very nice and quiet - that was the first thing my wife noticed: that I didn't make nearly as much noise typing on this keyboard as I did on my old Dell unit.
The bottom line - If you just need a keyboard and already have a decent wireless mouse (or are looking at standalone mice) you can't go wrong here, but if you really need a mouse too, I'd look elsewhere.
I gave it 5 stars because all I needed was a keyboard, but I would take two stars off if I was rating the included mouse as well.
UPDATE: I've decided, after using this product further, that the mouse is perfectly fine and not a detractor from this product at all.
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