Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand
Digital camera Review: Its everything that it says it is.
Summary: 5 Stars
Although the laptop stand is not adjustable i feel it is at the perfect height. The only problem someone could have with this stand is if their audio in and out plugs are in the front as the laptop rests on the front. It also has usb ports in the rear of the stand. works great, would definatly buy again.Digital camera Review: Just perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little skeptical because of a few of the negative review I found on this product. I have a very heavy 17" Dell Vostro and it fits perfect. The keyboard was an added bonus and is quiet and comfortable. I wish the angle was adjustable because it sits tall on my desk (my desk is slightly taller than standard).Digital camera Review: Just what I needed!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was exactly what I was looking for. I needed something to get my laptop "out of my lap" and onto my desk and the keyboard allows me to use a pull-out keyboard tray also. This has done wonders for my neck and my wrists!Digital camera Review: Logitech Alto Cordless -- Awesome keyboard!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my keyboard for a few weeks now, and I love it! I had been hesitant to buy a cordless keyboard for several years now, since the last one I bought (a Kensington) had poor reception and was worse to type on than my laptop! However, I was looking for something that I could bring to school, because my neck and shoulders would hurt after working at the desks there. I liked that the alto closes up so that keys are protected in transport.
The best part is that the keyboard feels great! It is not mushy like my Microsoft keyboard, but it is quieter than my laptop keyboard and just as responsive. The vertical home/end/page up/page down buttons took some getting used to--for a while I kept deleting things when I was looking for another key (no big deal wit Ctrl+Z). And the keyboard rocks a little when the back tilt stand is flipped out. Everything else about the keyboard is perfect.
The keyboard stand is nice, too. I set it up next to my lcd monitor at home, and the position of the dual screens is very usable. I didn't care about the USB ports when I bought this, but they have definitely come in handy. Note that you don't need to plug in the power adapter unless you are using a usb device which draws a particularly large amount of power (eg., portable hard drive). I plug anything that draws power directly into my laptop and then less power-intensive devices into the alto stand. I've never used the power adapter and never had problems.
The main drawback for me is its weight and its closure mechanism. I think that it uses a magnetic closure which is both heavy and not secure (it will stay in place in your bag, but I wouldn't hold it with just the base, or the keyboard would probably fall off). It *just* fits in my largish rolling computer bag, but a smaller bag would not hold it.
PROS:
* Responsive, comfortable keyboard
* Semi-portable
* Convenient laptop stand
* USB ports
CONS:
* Weight
* No way to latch it closed
* Nonstandard layout of Home/End/Page Up/Page Down keys
* Non-adjustable stand
* The flip-out feet on the back of my keyboard are not aligned properly, so the keyboard rocks when using that... very annoying, but not a deal-breaker for me.
* No mouse included is okay, but would have been nice to have a track point, touchpad, or trackball on the keyboard.
Digital camera Review: Logitech Alto Cordless Notebook Stand
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second purchase of this extraordinary computer accessory. I purchased my first Logitech Alto for our son, who had recently purchased a computer to assist him in his online pursuit of a college degree. I had never seen this product before purchasing it for our son.
The utility of the Logitech Alto is immediately apparent when removed from its protective packaging and set up. I have freed up a significant amount of space on my home office desk. The cordless keyboard permits its location to suit my needs, posture and enthusiasm (or lack thereof!) for the work I'm doing on my laptop computer. When married to my myriad USB peripheral accoutrements (a simple accomplishment), I am amazed at the versatility of the product.
Are you considering the Logitech Alto for your personal use or for a gift? Regardless of the recipient, you can be assured of a quality product which will quickly prove to you or the gift receiver, as it has to me, how unlimited laptop computer usage can be! You will NOT be disappointed with this product.
You'd better purchase it now, before I lose my sanity and buy all Amazon has available for my family, friends and those who appreciate a unique computer accessory that is both functional and attractive!