Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard
Digital camera Review: Amazing Combo from Logitech
Summary: 5 Stars
Before owning this keyboard and mouse combo I had the older MX 3100 which I was really impressed with and lasted me a good 3-4 years of heavy use, but the batteries just don't hold the charge they used to. So when looking for a new keyboard Logitech was again a logical choice with their track record of reliable products, and I must say that this MX 5500 set is superior in every aspect to anything I've ever used.
Keyboard:
The hardware feels really solidly built, and looks very sleek, while also being very comfortable to use. I liked the idea of a screen on the keyboard that would constantly display the date & time, give e-mail alerts, show media information, and even show the room temperature, but was sceptical after reading many reviews saying that it was hard to see. Maybe it has something to do with lighting, but I have to say, I have no trouble reading the display at all. I have tested the display playing media in both Winamp and Windows Media Player; both worked flawlessly without any effort on my part. When the calculator button on the keyboard is pressed, the display shows the results of whatever operation you have computed, so you don't have to open the windows calculator and deal with another window, which is really conveinient. The keyboard's keys are also really soft and barely make any noise when typing which I really like. The built on palm rest is also a welcome addition, and has a rubbery texture to it that feels nice to the touch. The keyboard's media keys and other shortcut keys are really well integrated into the keyboard design, and are not huge and gaudy annoyances. The old MX 3100 set essentially had exactly the same key layout as this MX 5500 set, and I really preffer the bigger delete key and half-sized F keys that also serve as shortcuts to office programs etc.. I do not miss the NUM lock or Scroll lock keys which have been integrated into the setpoint software instead of receiving their own dedicated keys. I also like the fact that the keyboard shortcuts are written on the front of the keys such as copy, paste, open, find, etc... The battery life for the keyboard also seems to be exceptional, as I've used it for a few weeks and the counter in the setpoint software which tells you how many more days the battery is good for has only reduced by 2 or 3 days. With my old set I only had to replace the batteries in the keyboard once in 3 years, so this really should not be a concern for going wireless. Also, Amazon seems to have given the dimensions of the product box in the product information which can be misleading. I was worried that the screen's added height wouldn't allow the keyboard to fit in my pullout tray, but it fits fine. The actual keyboard dimensions are 19"x9.25"x2.38" (LxWxH). Overall the keyboard is very functional and has a really good feel of quality and durability.
Mouse:
The mouse is also an excellent piece of hardware and is very comfortable in your hand, assuming you are right handed :) It seems to track perfectly on every surface I have tried, and the fast scrolling wheel is a really neat and useful feature. I am still experiemnting with it, but the wheel can either react in the traditional manner or set to a free spin mode. However it seems to have a hard time staying engauged in free spin mode for me. Clicking the wheel down re-engauges the free spin mode again, but Logitech may need to perfect this a little more in the future. Again the mouse, like the keyboard, also seems to be really well built and the thumb rest area also has the same rubbery texture that the palm rest of the keyboard has, which is a nice addition. The upper edge also has forward and back button, easilly reachable with your thumb, for ease of browsing the web. The second wheel on the side of the mouse doesn't turn fully; it rotates about 45 degrees forward or back to switch between windows, and clicks inward to make a window selection. This works well and gives the mouse a unique look while also being very functional. One of my main qualifications for a new wireless keyboard and mouse combo was a rechargeable mouse, and the MX 5500 is the only Logitech product to include one. Batteries are just an annoyance I would rather not buy and deal with. The rechargeable battery seems to be holding a charge vey well and has only worn down one of it's three bars on the meter displayed on the mouse after a few weeks of use. The Bluetooth has worked flawlessly for both the mouse and keyboard. Both devices were automatically connected as soon as I plugged in the Bluetooth USB receiver, even without the SetPoint software being installed. I haven't had to mess with them at all since. Everything just works the way it should the first time which is great; cudos to Logitech!
SetPoint Software:
The setpoint software gives you the ability to change the basic tasks of the buttons on the keyboard and mouse along with other various common settings you would expect for a mouse and keyboard. Not too bloated, but yet it gives you the control of the things you need control of. While the keyboard and mouse will work without the software, some of the shortcut keys and keyboard display require it to function correctly, which is really no big deal and is to be expected. Installation of the software went really smooth and I just used the latest software off Logitech's website instead of the CD. I had everything installed and fully functional within ten minutes or so. It also had no problem handling having both my old MX 3100 set along with me new MX 5500 connected at one time, while allowing for customization of each. I really have no complaints about it!
Bottom line:
The MX 5500 is a really solidly built, sleek, and quality set that you shouldn't hesitate to buy. While the price may be a little high it has a reassuring 3 year warranty and will probably last longer than that anyways. You get what you pay for! With wireless in particular, a quality product that is reliable and doesn't require you to mess with all the time because the connection keeps dropping or because of other issues other issues is worth the price. It just works...exceptionally well!!!
Digital camera Review: Amazing product, not so amazing software
Summary: 5 Stars
The MX5500 was a great buy for me because of the comfort of both the keyboard and the mouse. I am able to do more typing for longer periods of time which is great for a college student, but the SetPoint software which has come with the device is horrible.
The keys are easy to press and they feel very comfortable while the keyboard itself is very soft and feels right. The keys are easy to find on the keyboard and the function buttons are smaller at the top, preventing accidental presses. The Flip3D and Zoom work perfect with Windows 7 and the extra features are really nice to have.
The mouse feels comfortable, the mouse's scrolling is nice with the click-to-click as well as it's free mode which allows you to automatically scroll on long pages or documents until you find the location you're looking for.
The SetPoint software that comes with the product, unfortunately, is absolutely horrid. Upon installing it, I have had problems with the mouse settings changing on their own. Some of the keyboard functions for the display are nice, but the usability for the software doesn't follow. They could really improve upon it by making it have less an impact on usability and to give it some more functionality.
Overall, for those of you that use your computers often, this is definitely worth a buy.
Digital camera Review: Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
ive had the logitech mx55oo for wuite some time now, and i havent had a single problem with it. batteries last forever on keyboard. mouse recharges easily.
i do wish there we more hot keys available on the key board.
aside from that.
2 thumbs up! way up!
Digital camera Review: Amazing. Worth It.
Summary: 5 Stars
A lot more features than I expected. Literally more productive during my time spent on the computer.Digital camera Review: Awesome Buy!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this combo. I was afraid because of my past experiences with wireless keyboards, but it is well worth it. I followed the instructions how to set it up, except I by passed installing the CD & went straight to the website for the drivers worked flawlessly.
Pros: Keys are easy to type with I goto college online & always seems to push the wrong keys. This keyboard feels great and I have little to no errors at all. Mouse has great response time & the scroll is even more responsive. Also, has a built in calculator right in the keyboard.
Cons: Only cons I can see right now is that, I wish that this keyboard had back-lit keys & the LED screen was bright or was back-lit as well.
Other than that Great Buy & well worth the money!!