Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition Cordless Keyboard

Reviews of Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition Cordless Keyboard

1.) A work of art
Reviewed by: M. Jennings Los Angeles, CA
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While it certainly isn't a cheap keybooard, the diNovo Edge for the the Mac is a beautiful keyboard and will compliment your mac. I used to have a msft bluetooth keyboard that I used and it stuck out like a sore thumb next to my iMac (in addition, it didn't have the Mac specific keys like cmd). Once I got my Edge, all was harmonized in the world again. Only con for this product is that if your keyboard power dies, it takes a few minutes to do a quick recharge. Therefore I try to put the keyboard in the cradle at the end of each week to prevent this from happening.

2.) Logitech is in a league of their own
Reviewed by: Toshen Denver, CO USA
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Logitech must have an amazing design team. Like many of their other products I've used, this keyboard is stunning to look at, thoughtfully designed, and comfortable to use. The key action is the best I've experienced. The thinness eliminates wrist strain. The inclusion of the innovative TouchDisc makes it possible for me to type without strain in my favorite position (comfortably leaning back in my chair with my feet up on my desk and the keyboard resting on my lap). I also appreciate the extra touches: the music player controls, the delete forward key, the volume slider, and the Mac sleep button.

I had a couple issues out of the box: the brightness keys didn't work and scrolling on the TouchDisc was a bit clunky. But after I downloaded 2.7.0 of the Logitech Control Center software and spent a bit of time tweaking the tracking and scrolling speed and acceleration, both issues were resolved. (Update: I just got another one of these to pair with an iMac that already had 2.7.0 installed. Again, the brightness keys didn't work, but this time I couldn't upgrade to try to solve it. After trying many things, I finally uninstalled and then reinstalled 2.7.0, and that solved the issue. Strange little software bug, I guess. The other thing I noticed when I installed the first keyboard is that 2.6.0 doesn't recognize that an upgrade is available, so I had to go to [...] to download it manually.)

Unlike some other reviewers who miss the numeric keypad, I actually prefer keyboards that don't have one. After many years of using laptops, I'm used to that configuration and find keyboards that still include a keypad to be too wide.

I'm actually liking this keyboard much more than I thought I would. Kudos, Logitech!


3.) A Good Size Keyboard
Reviewed by: Pastor Jim Chicago, IL
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I just purchased a new iMac, and could not handle the small keyboard that came with the system. I did my research, and this keyboard meets my needs and then some! It is a very well built product, and it continues the Logitech quality that I count on. A Five Star keyboard.

4.) Expensive yes, but you get what you paid for
Reviewed by: HDTV fan San Diego, CA
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First of all, I have the Dinovo Edge for PC that I bought when the new aluminum iMac came out 2 years ago. I picked up the Mac edition when I got myself a second iMac. The price is a little cheaper for the Mac edition but now the functionality has been improved over the PC edition. Since this review is on the Mac edition I'll focus on that.

For me, I wanted a wireless keyboard where I don't have to swap out batteries. This is basically the only keyboard that offers a rechargeable base station. I usually go about a month before I have to recharge. And I never turn off the keyboard. The base station sits in my cabinet hidden until I need to charge it. I just plug it in the wall, plop the keyboard onto the base station and let it charge up. I don't like having to take out batteries and put in the recharger and then have to put back batteries which I was doing before when I had a PC.

I use an MX revolution wireless mouse from Logitech for both my iMacs and it meets the same rechargeable base station requirement. However with that mouse I need to plug in a USB receiver. Luckily for the Dinovo edge it is Bluetooth! Never had a problem with the Bluetooth dropping out or synching, works flawlessly.

The only thing I would have liked is having a 10 key section. The trackpad and volume slider on the keyboard is nice, but I use a better mouse anyway. I could see it being used on a mac mini for a home theater setup though where you occasionally might need a mouse.

The really nice thing is that it matches the aluminum iMac in design. You can lower the price a little by selling the keyboard that Apple gives you in the box. It will still beat any other keyboard out there. I also forgot to mention that this keyboard is SLIM!! It's seriously sexy.

5.) The Best Keyboard You Could Purchase
Reviewed by: Tyler Anderson Missouri
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This keyboard is absolutely fantastic. I don't believe that I have ever typed on a more easy-to-use keyboard. I have owned an older version of the diNove wireless keyboard for my old Windows Laptop, and I loved it as well. It's almost difficult to describe in words how simplistic the keyboard is. It makes it extremely easy to type away without missing a keystroke, the extra features such as the iTunes quick buttons, and the trackpad plus audio quick button make it even that much better. Above these, the Bluetooth integration with you Mac system makes it that much better. No longer do you have to plug in a small wireless receiver into your USB port and take up a spot, instead, when your laptop or keyboard come in range of each other they will automatically sync after having been synced a primary time.

I would give this six stars out of five if I could.

I am currently using the Wireless Mighty Mouse by Mac in combination with this keyboard and together they are fantastic!

I hope that everyone else loves this keyboard as much as I do! ^_^

6.) Just got it and very happy so far!
Reviewed by: K. Hawley Yardley, PA
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I recently purchased an iMac and wanted to have a cordless keyboard and mouse setup like I had with my PC. I picked up an Apple mouse and a Rocketfish keyboard, both Bluetooth devices. The Rocketfish keyboard couldn't stay connected for more than 30 minutes without having to go through the entire "find-connect-pair" sequence again, so I decided to see what else was out there. I ended up choosing the Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard for Mac - wow, what a difference! Great finish and feel, the keys have just the right amount of travel for me, and it STAYS CONNECTED!!! It's nice having the recharging stand too - everything is designed to look great on the desk next to the iMac. I purchased the MX Revolution mouse to go with it, and that's also a fantastic improvement over the old Apple cordless mouse. All in all, I'm very happy with these items despite the high price. I'll update the review if my impressions change.



7.) Best Mac Keyboard
Reviewed by: Adam Mac North Carolina
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Excellent keyboard for the Mac Mini media center. Rechargeable. Scrollable touch pad mouse. Bluetooth. Great custom setups. Works perfect with apps like the Hulu desktop app. Don't think, buy...

8.) Works great for a Mac Mini AV system!
Reviewed by: Mark W. Ford Menlo Park, CA United States
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This keyboard has worked great to control the 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo Mac Mini running Mac OS 10.5.8 that we use as an AV hub. It never seems to loose connectivity for a few seconds like the older Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth I use with my MacBook Pro at work. I could see that it looked great from the pictures (and indeed it does!), but I was pleased to find that it also kept the signal connection very well and that the key response was so comfortable. I keep it in the charging cradle, where we can just swipe the track pad to wake up the Mini if it's gone to sleep.
I'm even thinking of getting one of these for work; it would look embarrassingly good on my desk, but I guess I could get over that.

9.) Really Pleased
Reviewed by: Roger Ennis RANDOLPH, VT, US
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I'm using the keyboard with a Mac mini hooked up to my 37" Vizio HDTV as a monitor. The keyboard works as advertised anywhere in our rather large living room. It was easy to connect and configure, and my original worry--that the small touchpad area would be hard to get used to--proved to be groundless. I especially like the Mac funtion keys that are built in--one stroke to Safari, iPhoto, Dashboard, etc. Nice piece of work.

10.) Perfect for home theatre applications
Reviewed by: Fire in Macon Macon, Ga.
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I have my Mac Mini hooked up to my Panasonic 58" Plasma and it works great as a Home Theater Computer. I was using a Bluetooth PC keyboard that functioned but I was limited to not be able to use many of the shortcut keys since I didn't have a command button. This keyboard works perfectly and I can surf the web and watch video with ease now. The keyboard itself is slim and sleek. The buttons are firm without being slow. I love the volume slider so I don't even have to reach for the remote to change the volume. This keyboard is worth every penny and is yet another Logitech product that I absolutely love.

11.) Nice Keyboard
Reviewed by: David Walker
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Works great. My only complaint is that the track pad can be a little weird at times. Hooked up wireless to my MacBook Pro with no problems.

12.) Amazing keyboard!
Reviewed by: Arlington, VA
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I'm not a computer geek by any stretch of the imagination, and I ordered this keyboard almost purely for the aesthetics (I didn't want a mouse and wires marring my pretty, clean desktop, and wanted something that would match the computer and my stainless steel kitchen appliances/dark granite countertops). This beautiful item has exceeded my expectations in both appearance and performance! It's very comfortable and easy (even for a computer dummy like me) to use. And I'm so amazed at how much "smarter" this wireless keyboard is than the corded one that was shipped with the computer. I had to call Logitech customer service for help with setup (I'm a computer dummy, remember?), and the agent was nice and extremely professional! It charges quickly and lasts a loooooong time. I'm so glad that I purchased this item!

13.) Incredible.
Reviewed by: PurpleHeart44 PA
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I am amazed at the way this keyboard operates. Every tiny detail was fine tuned to create the ultimate in keyboards. I truly am astonished by the way the scroll disc, which can be mainly used as a trackpad because it is incredible. The volume slide feature blew me away, in that you can slide your finger up and down the volume bar to vary the volume. I researched very long and read many reviews, some saying that the scroll ruined it, but that is the EXACT opposite of my opinion. The entire keyboard is a masterpiece. To use the dedicated application and brightness (F 1-12) you must download software from [...]. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the space bar which isn't too bad, yet its a little too round, and if you have this product you will know what I mean. I typed this response with the keyboard I am reviewing, and my suggestion is to buy it, no matter the cost.

14.) The perfect Keyboard for my MacBook Pro
Reviewed by: Antonio Noriega Guatemala, Guatemala
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I spend some days looking for the perfect keyboard for my MacBook Pro, for use the laptop on the stand or connected to the LCD TV on the living room. Is a really nice keyboard, very quiet and comfortable, the TouchDisk is very easy to use, and have scrolling functions. The perfect solution for the usage I want. Recommended 100%. Is a must have keyboard.

15.) Finest keyboard I've ever owned
Reviewed by: David E. Morgan Jr.
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To be honest I was not real sure about getting this keyboard at first because it lacks a numeric keypad but I have not regretted getting it.
This keyboard is the best keyboard I have ever used. The key response is excellent and key feel is great. It is very well constructed.
Those of you who are worried about it being recharged able don't. I use the keyboard every day for many hours a day and only cradle it to charge it about once every 2 weeks. I have actually used it all week before and forget to put it in the charger and came back after the weekend and used it all week again.
The touch pad controller built-in to the keyboard is great and was very helpful when my mouse died.
I would recommend this keyboard to anyone who does not use a numeric keypad much.

16.) DiNovo Edge Keyboard
Reviewed by: waterman Louisville, KY
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This is a really cool Keyboard/Mouse combo. I use it to control my Mac-Mini and its nice to have this all in one unit. I just sit on my couch and control everything from there. It sync's automatically so there is no need to read the instruction manual. The battery life is fantastic. I usually recharge it every week or so.


17.) Perfect with my IMAC
Reviewed by: dcminatl Atlanta, GA USA
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I have had the Mac edition Dinovo for 9 months and was looking at buying a second for my wife's new macbook when I started scanning the reviews. The keyboard has worked flawlessly with bluetooth to the IMAC. Some of the complaints I see from the 1 star folks I have not experienced, keys sticking, distance issues, etc. As I have a mouse I do not use the trackpad, and I am usually within 5 feet of the computer when using the keyboard. I have owned Logitech keyboards for many year on Window's and Mac. Their software can be spotting on both operating systems. I usually de-install or do not install it to begin with because my logitech keyboard and mouse work perfectly on the IMAC without it.

This is an awesome looking keyboard, has performed perfectly for 9 months, and not having to replace batteries is a huge plus. If you are looking at this keyboard to pair with your mac, I would say do it from a performance point of view. The only downside is the cost.

18.) A solid, comfortable keyboard
Reviewed by: J. Robinson Skokie, IL USA
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My goal was to get a blue tooth Mac keyboard that was comfortable and had all the features I could want, such as an actual backspace key, which Apple's does not have. Jackpot! Its footprint is no larger than the wireless keyboard it is replacing and the key strikes are rapid and firm. There are a few other Mac blue tooth keyboards out there but this is the only one I saw that seems to have such a full feature set.

19.) Comfortable, pleasure to use
Reviewed by: J. Cardillo South Jersey, USA
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I've been using logitech products since their "Logitech First Mouse" which was awesome. I used that ps/2 ball mouse way into the USB/optical era because it felt so nice to use.

My only concern in purchasing this keyboard was that it requires a vertical dock to charge, basically making the keyboard useless if it ran out of battery. There is no way to charge the keyboard while using it which is a design flaw IMO. however, I've been using this keyboard for over a month now on a single charge, so it will last for the long hull. I'm now at 20% and I'm expecting the a low battery indicator to kick in any day now so I'll simply drop the keyboard in the charger the night it comes on.

Oh, i should mention that I'm a computer programmer and work from home, so this keyboard has been used all day every day for the entire month, and evenings too when working on night projects and gaming.

Not having a numerical keypad is awesome! I hate them because they make the keyboard too wide and it is hard to center keyboard on the monitor, and if you do the mouse has to be very far right. I know some people like having a numeric keypad because they may use it a lot, but as a programmer I never find myself missing the keypad. Maybe because I've been buying keyboards without them for many years though. In fact, I won't buy a keyboard with one.

The keyboard feels nice to type on as I would expect from a logitech product. Build quality is high. Adjusting volume can be slightly more difficult with the touch control rather than physical buttons, but no major issue encountered. Proper physical buttons work well for all other music control buttons.

The touch mouse pad is a neat idea. Admittedly i do not use it often since I use this at my desk with a mouse, but I can see this being very useful if othis were used as a coffee table keyboard.

Overall I'm very happy with this keyboard and I'd certainly recommend. I'd love to see this exact keyboard layout able to plug into a computer (no battery) with backlit keys. If logitech will make that for me I'll move this one to my coffee table :D


20.) Works flawlessly on both Mac and Windows
Reviewed by: John Edge
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I've purchased this keyboard to use with my MacBook Pro. Since I use BootCamp to dual-boot LEOPARD and WINXP, I was somewhat concerned it wouldn't work under Windows. Couldn't have been more wrong!
The winning streak started soon during unpacking since, much for my surprise, my unit actually shipped with e "USB Mini-Receiver". Besides opening the door to "non-bluetooth-built-in" systems, this also meant the workability under Windows was pretty much assured. Some quick field-tests confirmed just that. It worked seamlessly under both OSs.
On the LEOPARD side, you get "passkey protected bluetooth connectivity" and basic functionality out the box. After installing the latest version of LCC, I've managed to get every single bell and whistle working. The corrosive bad press about LCC out there made me very reticent to install it. Nonetheless, it seems this latest version addressed many of the previous issues. So far I have no complaints about it.
On the WINDOWS side, bluetooth didn't work at first. After some extra research, the solution was found on a "Logitech Forums" thread. The catch is that, although you can indeed get bluetooth working, there's seem to be no way to get a "passkey protected" connection. It only works in "no passkey" mode. It's also worth mentioning that the "Eject" key doesn't work. That said, everything else works like a Swiss clock! The TouchDisc, Volume slider, Media keys and Sleep button all work. Even the "Front Row" key works (launches Windows Media Player). I've used "SharpKeys" to create a "Windows friendly" layout (Left CMD->Left Control, Right CMD->Windows Key).

Bottom line: the right software and configurations will get you a keyboard that works flawlessly on both Mac and Windows! Here's a roundup of the steps required for achieving that:

MAC SETUP (tested under Leopard)
1 - Download and install the latest version of LCC (tested v3.2)
2 - Use "DoubleCommand" to map the "Shift+backspace-delete" combination to work as "forward-delete" (I've found this combo handier to use than the native "forward-delete button").

WINDOWS SETUP (tested under Windows XP)
1 - Check out the "Logitech Forums" thread to learn the procedure for setting up a working bluetooth connection (no passkey).
2 - Use "SharpKeys" to create a "Windows friendly" keyboard layout.

Like other reviewers have noted, the "space" key, much in dissonance with the rest of the keyboard, is pretty noisy and feels pretty cheap. The good news is that you'll be to dazzled with the rest of the keyboard to pay any attention to it, :).

The "diNovo Edge Mac Edition" is, by a clear mile, the best keyboard out there for the Mac. For reasons I can't fully grasp, Logitech has decided to discontinue this great keyboard. Get yours while you still can!


USEFUL LINKS:
Logitech Control Center (LCC): [...]

Bluetooth on Windows - Logitech Forums Thread:[...]

SharpKeys:[...]

DoubleCommand: [...]


21.) Excellent Keyboard, compact with great battery life
Reviewed by: Salman Al Rasheed Bahrain
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An excellent companion for your Macbook very easy to connect via Bluetooth without the need for an irritating dongle.

One thing you need to note is that this is a keyboard without a number pad, but typing on it is a breeze and the size is just right.

22.) FANTASTIC product.
Reviewed by: Donald L. Quattlebum II
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This product is fabulous. No issues at all. Paired up wonderfully with my Mac Mini. Never had any problems.

23.) Great keyboard for Mac Mini used as a media center
Reviewed by: AZDaver01 Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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Purchased for use with a Mac Mini that is hooked to a TV for use as a Media center. Looks great & the keyboard has a nice feel when typing. It is a great keyboard for the use in the living room as a media center. I'm not sure I would want to use it as the exclusive keyboard in other situations.

Postitives - easy set up, looks great, charge lasts a long time, light weight (for use when sitting on the couch), & has decent range.

Negatives - mouse works ok, but not as well as a traditional mouse. The volume control bar included on the keyboard only controls the volume on the little speaker in the computer so it doesn't control volume of stereo or tv (from what I can tell). Still not sure if I like the charging dock. It requires you to set the keyboard on it side for charging and just seems a litle odd. Luckily the charge is fast and lasts for a long time.

Overall, I rate this as a very nice keyboard and would recommend it.

Note- New Mac Mini that have not been set up will need a compatible mouse to use for the initial set up of this keyboard. If you don't have something you can't get past the first screen on the set up that keeps flashing a picture of mouse battery installation and a click here button. After that you will be able to use the mouse function on the keyboard without any problems.

24.) good gear
Reviewed by: Vickie A. Brown
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This keyboard seems to work just fine and is a perfect compliment to the Mac Only down side is you better have a big screen if you are working any distance from the TV but that goes without saying I suppose.

25.) Probably the best wireless keyboard for Mac
Reviewed by: Nigel Laut
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After searching for a while for a keyboard to use with my Mac as a home theatre PC, I came across this keyboard. Not only was it the amazing price listed on amazon that drew me in but the value of the feature set for that price compared to other more flimsy and cheap looking keyboards. This keyboard has pretty much everything you'd want, customizable function buttons, amazing feel in the keys, thin and sleek looking, touch volume slider, and a recharging base (though this could be a detractor as there is no replaceble battery). The only reason I rated this keyboard a 4 was because even though I was amazed to find such a high quality keyboard that included a trackpad (or TouchDisk) it was a little small and finnicky at times. The scroll features take a while to get used to and they don't always register. Also, dragging and dropping anything with this can be a chore due to the small pad size, things often get dropped in the wrong place as you have to lift your finger to continue sliding long distances. It does however have the nice feature of being able to click in three different ways: there is a left click button on the far right of the keyboard which makes it more comfortable to ust casually use the TouchDisk with your right thumb, you can also tap the pad which is pretty accurate most times, or there is a left and right click under the TouchDisk, which surprisingly I found to be the least responsive and therefore only use the right mouse click as it is the most convenient way to do so.

All in all, this keyboard is perfect for the task I bought it for, functioning as an inexpensive, high quality, slick looking keyboard to be used from my couch to control my home theatre Mac mini. If this is the reason you're thinking of purchasing this keyboard, I've looked around and not only was this the best quality keyboard I could find, but it's the best I could find for this price, with more than double the features of other, seemingly lower quality, wireless keyboards designed for Mac.

26.) Sleek and almost Perfect...except for ...
Reviewed by: MaryDesigns Indianapolis Web Design at http://marydesigns.com
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As expected this keyboard absolutely rocks. It would be perfect and I would give it a 5 star rating except for 2 teeny weeny things:

1. This would be a PERFECT ride for my fingers IF the space bar didn't make this annoying clicking noise when you hit it. When you hit the space bar it feels like a $10 keyboard BUT all the other keys are a pleasure to hit...absolutely no noise, very soft and light touch...even better than my Macbook Pro keyboard UNTIL...like I said...you hit the space bar. Logitech what is up with that?

2. And to be fair I knew this when I bought it but I don't get why Logitech would leave off the numeric keypad? You'll find out how much you use it when you buy this keyboard and I'm not really complaining about this one...I'll adjust...I just don't get why it's gone :/

27.) Almost perfect
Reviewed by: Ben CA
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I've been using the Dinovo Edge Mac edition for about a week now. Setup was pretty easy, got it up and running in minutes. All those lights on the keyboard looks cool, and does add to the overall experience. Feedback from the keyboard is great. All the keys are exactly where I expect them to be.

The only draw back is the touchpad, more specifically the left and right click "buttons" right below the trackpad. Those buttons are almost useless. Maybe because it's too small or too soft. It is just not very responsive to clicks. The circular left click button on the left side of the keyboard does help a little bit.

Overall I like it a lot. Highly recommended if you want a keyboard with limited mouse functionality.

28.) Good Media Center Keyboard
Reviewed by: Jeff C Southern
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I found this to be a good media center keyboard. Having the built in track pad is nice so that you do not need a mouse. The scroll function is a little hard to use, but workable. I did not load the supplied software as I do not believe it is currently compatible with the Snow Leopard OS.

The only strange thing I have found is the the F4 ( widgits ) and the F12 ( Search ) function keys seem to be reversed....

It works great, the batteries last a long time, and it looks great...

--- Update 11/20/2009

I downloaded the new drivers for Snow Leopard and all of the function keys operations now match the Icons on the keys....

Still a great keyboard....

29.) Control media center from across the room
Reviewed by: J. Powers Cape Girardeau MO
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I got the diNovo Edge to control my Mac Mini. I use the Mini as a media center to watch streaming video on my living room TV, play music, display photos. etc. The Edge looks and feels good. The keyboard is quiet and responsive and the track pad is very accurate and easy to use.

The keyboard has controls for volume, video play/pause/fastforward/reverse, special buttons to open your email, iTunes, etc. The black and silver device is slim and good looking enough to sit out next to your TV.

I would recommend this keyboard/input device to anyone who needs a way to control a computer from across the room.

30.) Very nice Keyboard for Mac
Reviewed by: J. L. Ellwood Baltimore, MD
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I have a lot of different keyboards for my Macs. (The small Apple bluetooth, A Bluefish Bluetooth, Apple aluminum apple wired.) But this is my favorite. Quite keys, Light wight, yet larger footprint to sit on lap, and trackpad make this a great keyboard. The trackpad is a bit small but usable. Overall I would recommend this to a friend.

31.) Excellent keyboard, crummy trackpad
Reviewed by: Daniel Rall Oakland, CA USA
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As you'll see if you read any other reviews of Bluetooth keyboards (I did extensive research), the diNovo Edge is top of the line. It's a beautiful, quality product with strong Bluetooth connectivity and exceptional battery life. Even the charging stand is nice.

I use my diNovo Edge with a Mac Mini media center, connected to my HD TV and stereo receiver. As a keyboard, it cannot be beat -- I wish I had an extra one to use at my office. The built-in volume control is really nice, as it often saves me from needing the TV or stereo receiver remote. (I passed on a multi-function remote like a high end Harmony because I wanted the keyboard, and the price point is more reasonable.) The bad news is its mouse trackpad, which is especially unfortunate given that built-in mouse control was one of my primary requirements. The trackpad is too small, meaning that you're constantly having to jump your mousing finger back to the other side of the trackpad to move the mouse. This is a huge problem when trying to drag objects across the screen (e.g. for scrolling, or drag-n-drop), which both the keys and the tap-to-click feature seem to be absolutely terrible at anyways. One of the features I immediately activate on any Mac is the two-finger scrolling -- the trackpad boasts a similar feature, where you start on the right side of the pad and move your finger in a circular motion, but in practice it works only about half the time, and hardly ever very well. The trackpad is also awkwardly positioned on the right side of the keyboard, instead of in the center like a typical laptop trackpad or trackpoint. One of the better reviews I read mentioned this, but I had no idea how annoying it was going to be to take my right hand off of home row and go fishing around for the trackpad until I'd actually tried using the keyboard for a while. Still, when sitting on the couch, it beats not having mouse control at all, and definitely beats VNC!

If you're looking for a quality wireless keyboard with a built-in mouse, the diNovo Edge is a top contender. Just don't expect great usability out of the trackpad.

32.) Very good keyboard, but inconsistent space bar quality.
Reviewed by: E. Loupas
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This keyboard is a very nice bit of kit. It looks the bomb (until you actually use it then it simply becomes a fingerprint magnet), has great functionality and is ergonomically comfortable (though not as good as the wireless Mac keyboard).

There are a couple of things that urk me however.

Firstly, WHAT IS WITH THE SPACE BAR? The reset of the keys on this keyboard are so quiet and delightful to use, but the spacebar feels as though Logitech simply pulled it off one of their $10 keyboards and stuck it on the DiNovo Edge (and not even stuck on very well I might add). All other keys are firm and silent - but the spacebar is loose and noisy. I've tried several keyboards in various stores, including the PC version, and they all seem to be built the same way. WHY LOGITECH...WHY? It ruins an otherwise pleasantly quiet typing experience. The spacebar click, click, click means I can no longer use the keyboard in silence - instead I always play some music in the background so that it won't annoy me (as much). If you become annoyed at the clicking/tapping noise of most keyboards out there, then avoid the Logitech DiNovo Edge.

Next, the volume slider is next to useless. 9 times out of 10 it requires several swipes to register correctly.

Finally, the small media buttons to the left are simply too small (for me) and not as easy to register as they could have been.

If these issues were to be addressed in future revisions of this keyboard (doubtful), this would be a near perfect keyboard (for me).

33.) touchpad too small. otherwise, comfortable keyboard
Reviewed by: S. Yao
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The wrist rest is a little loose right out of the box. I had to push it back to place.
The touch pad is a little small. With a 30in monitor and such a small touch pad, moving the cursor across the screen is a little awkward. Otherwise, the keyboard is very comfortable.

34.) Solid Keyboard, mouse buttons are useless
Reviewed by: A European pallete Santa Monica, CA
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This keyboard is super solid. Great for HTPC. I use it in my bed and have it connected to my Mac Mini. The only drawback I have found is that mouse buttons are pretty much useless. They're difficult to push/nonresponsive. Aside from that, though, it sure beats a separate keyboard/mouse setup.

35.) Great with one big annoyance
Reviewed by: guys guy Fort Worth
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My use for Bluetooth keyboards is my Mac Mini in my living room Combined with a SiliconDust HDHomeRun - for DVR of Over-The-Air HD programming. We got fed up with paying DISH Network (or whoevers) pricing.

I like this keyboard a lot. I actually have a cheaper version of the Logitech bluetooth keyboard with built in mouse pad. The cheaper version is much flimsier (word?) and had connection issues. Matter of fact - now it does not connect at all. (I am not a techi - but I do work with computers all day long)

This diNovo Edge is a big Step up and I would highly recommend it over the other - even with the cost difference.

My thoughts on the diNovo is:
Battery life - WOW - OFF THE CHART - much better than a couple of AA's
Keys - very good feel
Layout - could be better - but OK
It is also VERY NICE to have an extended front wrist rests (say that 10 times fast.. ;-)

The thing I hate about it is that they left and right mouse pad buttons, under the track pad, are REALLY (can't overemphasize this enough) difficult to depress. I would have sent it back - but the alternatives are not good.

Hope this was helpful!

36.) Best feeling keyboard I have ever had
Reviewed by: mck Florida
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I am in love with this keyboard! There are so few options for BT (why?), and this gives it to me, so I got it. What I did not expect was the feel of this keyboard. Typing on it is a dream!

So why 4 stars? Why on earth they did the trackpad, I don't know.... but I am really missing a numerical keypad. If this had one, I would rate it 10 stars

37.) The best so far, but I'd welcome a bigger trackpad
Reviewed by: metamatt San Francisco, CA USA
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I've been on a multi-year search for the perfect (or at least perfectly adequate) wireless keyboard/pointing device. I've tried a bunch of keyboards with trackballs; all of them:
- were cheaper
- did not have builtin rechargable batteries
- had trackballs that were finicky
Some of them had good battery life and some had atrocious battery life; some had decent radio range/reception and some did not; some had scroll wheels and some did not.

This DiNovo Edge feels substantially better built, the builtin rechargeable battery is highly convenient, the radio reception quality and range are great; the trackpad is better than any of those trackballs, but I do wish it was bigger.

Overall, for quality, looks, convenience and overall smooth operation, this one wins.

Cons: it is expensive, and the trackpad still isn't perfect.

38.) Stylish keyboard
Reviewed by: Fadi Kiblawi Arlington, VA
Rating:
Pros:
Thin and light
Aesthetics
Long battery life
Convenient charging cradle
Great bluetooth range

Cons:
Trackpad manipulation is awkward

39.) Wish it had a ten key
Reviewed by: W. Brown NM, USA
Rating:
I agree with what has been said, in general, if you are looking for a keyboard this one really is good but it has some flaws. First, there is no logitech rechargeable extended keyboard, so while you get lots of neat buttons to work with all the Mac features, you don't get a ten-key off to the right. I use this keyboard for my personal computer so the only time I get frustrated is when I am working in excel or typing a credit card number or phone number or address.

The touchdisk is fine but the two mouse buttons are terrible. If you want to use the keyboard without a mouse, forget it. Using the two buttons to click is difficult. Double clicking is nearly impossible. All the buttons on the keyboard work great but for some reason they decided to go with a different type of button for the mouse and they are the only two buttons that are unresponsive and hard to push.

The volume control is a bit iffy. It lights up, but does not always transmit a change in volume. This is me being picky because for the most part it works and is kind of cool to see it light up as it adjusts the volume.

In general, I am pleased with the keyboard, everything but the buttons on the touchdisk is great and like I said, it would be really nice if it had the ten key feature. Otherwise it maintains a charge for I don't know how long becuase I eventually just drop in in the charger after a week or so.

40.) Dinovo Edge, Mac Edition
Reviewed by: Emily Penisson
Rating:
Pros: compatibility, design, easy to install, easy to use
Cons: Build Quality, expensive

The keyboard is just beautiful and elegant especially because of the brushed aluminum palm rest to contrast the piano black. Although the keyboard is beautiful, the unit I received has some cosmetic defects most likely from Logitech's manufacturing. The aluminum palm rest on my unit is not tightly flushed on one side and there are some scuffs. Here's an image uploaded by another Amazon user that illustrates the issue: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000J43HJ8/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_2?ie=UTF8&index=2 . It's quite noticeable. I will be contacting Logitech to see if I can get a replacement (I'll update as to whether or not they'll honor their warranty). This is disappointing since its such an expensive keyboard. Personally, I found the keys on the Dinovo to be smaller than regular keyboards. The spacing also seemed off when I began using it initially. It'll take some getting used to. Typing on this keyboard is very quite as well which is a major plus considering the keys aren't completely flushed and flat (like the new HP Wireless Elite Keyboard, which is also a terrific keyboard by the way).

I've read some reviews where users were complaining about the volume control on the keyboard isn't very responsive however I didn't think so. I found the volume control to be very responsive. The touch disk is fairly responsive however when using the touch disc the cursor on the display shows a tail that seems to be due to a lag. The tap to click on the touch disc isn't terrific but it does do the job. Sometimes I find myself having to tap multiple times to get the thing to work. On the left side there's a dedicated cursor button that I'm not really sure why Logitech decided to put it there since there are already dedicated left and right click buttons under the touch disc. What's the point of having another cursor button on the other side of the touch disc anyway?

Something that I would have liked to see Logitech do was make the keyboard both wireless and wired (charging through a USB port as another option). I don't like having to charge it on the base...seems sort of ridiculous. I also would have liked to see a user replaceable battery, this isn't a very green product.

All in all, its functions well for what it is....a keyboard. Some may still find it hard to justify the price. There aren't many slick keyboards out there that are wireless.

FOR WINDOWS USERS:
For those of you who are looking to purchase the Dinovo (Mac edition) for a Windows machine in order to save money like myself (wasn't purchased from Amazon), the keyboard does work on a Windows OS (I'm using Vista).
What to know for Windows users:
The command key acts as the windows key and option acts as alt. The eject button does not work, all of the other keys work fine. The touch disc works however the scrolling doesn't work. The keyboard runs under a generic driver. If you have SetPoint installed for another Logitech product, it will not be recognized by SetPoint. I thought this would be useful to some since I wasn't able to find this type of information on the web before I decided to by the Mac version. In sum, its probably wiser to get the Windows version to get the options in SetPoint, but that's decisions is yours! :p

41.) Pretty, but flawed
Reviewed by: Vipul Ved Prakash San Francisco, CA
Rating:
I am big fan of trackpad gestures in the recent Macbooks, especially the double finger scroll, and I have been trying to find a wireless keyboard/trackpad combo that comes close to replicating the scroll experience. After checking out a lot of unsatisfactory options, I decided to go with the diNovo because of its gesture and Mac support. It's beautiful. There's a star trek appeal to the finish, which is enhanced by little orange leds strewn across liberally. The construction is sturdy and the board is thinner and longer than it looks in photographs. The charging cradle is handsome too, though it usually takes trial-and-error to cradle the keyboard properly so that it charges.

The usability, however, is barely 2 out of 5. The keys are "heavy" -- they are a chore compared to keys on a modern notebook ie Macbook/Thinkpad. The trackpad is too small and tucked away in an uncomfortable and distant location. I find myself trying to look for keyboard shortcuts instead. The worst is the rotating finger scroll. It's a complicated gesture which is made even more frustrating by its high failure rate. Even after a few months of using it, the gesture fails 25% of the time for me. The use of trackpad as a pointing device is inconvenient due to severely constrained track area, I end up with finger fatigue after 30 minutes or so.

The diNovo is sufficient for occasional use, especially with the computer that is part of the media center in your living room. However, it has ways to go before it can become a primary work device. I am hoping the next generation of wireless diNovos will be as usable as they are pretty.

42.) Issues with the initial unit
Reviewed by: T. Leong Greater Baltimore-Washington Area
Rating:
Initially had problems syncing the keyboard. Left it in the recharging dock overnight with the power switch on accidentally and came out in the morning to hear the keyboard loudly buzzing near the power switch. The buzzing decreased in volume upon keyboard removal from the dock, but the keyboard would not sync with the Mac afterwards. Since I bought it from an 3rd party via Amazon, could only return for money back rather than an item swap, but the RMA process was super easy! Price has since gone up, so waiting before I buy a replacement - would like to give Logitech another shot on this one. Contacted Logitech regarding the issue, but did not receive any response.

43.) Trackpad ruins it :-( (see reviews for other editions for more info)
Reviewed by: San Franciscan
Rating:
You can read more in the reviews for the older version/ other sellers of this keyboard, but to summarize: I agree with other reviewers that the trackpad ruins what is otherwise a lovely keyboard. The trackpad buttons are small and require a very hard press, which is especially un-ergonomic being far over on the right-- and a shock when you're used to being able to click with your thumb in a very natural position in the middle of a MacBook keyboard. Yes, you can get around it somewhat by changing your habit to tap instead of click. But even the scrolling is awkward because the pad is so small-- and on top of it, you end up clicking on things by mistake a lot that way.

The whole point of this keyboard for me was to get more ergonomic and have all the controls in one place (rather than keyboard plus separate trackball). It failed in that. Not sure what I'll do with it now, and too late to return it-- that's why the disappointed two stars. Please, Logitech, why couldn't you make one with a proper trackpad in the proper place (the middle)?

44.) Random key generation
Reviewed by: BuzB
Rating:
Keyboard looks good, but there are issues with random characters being generated. Pressing "d" or "f: generates random keys, "o" generates an "Option o", so depending on the application, it opens finder so you can open a file. "p" usually opens iTunes and "z" is multi-functional, it opens Mail, Spaces and adjusts the volume!

Logitech support is overall pretty craptacular; emails are returned with this notice: "Email support will not be available from August 30 until September 21. We will not be able to receive new e-mails or respond to any prior e-mails during this time." and phone calls are directed to their automated system, but no human contact, even after leaving several messages.


45.) Almost great....but that trackpad!
Reviewed by: av8instyle Alaska
Rating:
I'd agree with most.. the keyboard itself is mostly great. The layout is fine, the battery is long lasting, the look in general is very nice. The keys are fine, the bluetooth is what makes this keyboard worth anything. It pairs easily and is not line of sight...but that darn trackpad is just horrible...too small, not accurate, and creates extra work. I'd prefer a mac like track pad that is bigger...sacrifice a bigger keyboard for extra pad...or give me a track ball. This is the mac edition. Hope this helps

46.) Gimmicky and overpriced
Reviewed by: Creative Director Webster, NY USA
Rating:
Let me start of by saying I really wanted to like this keyboard. I purchased it to use with my Home Theater Mac mini, with the intent of using this one keyboard and integrated trackpad to replace my Apple bluetooth keyboard & mouse. Well, within one week I went right back to the Apple keyboard and Magic Mouse. I think the Logitech diNovo Edge might be a better fit on a desk, because its really big - much bigger than it needs to be, in my opinion. Lots of glossy plastic too, which shows fingerprints and scratches too easily.

The Apple wireless keyboard, on the other hand, is slim, sleek and far more useful in the living room. Typing on the diNovo edge was fine: the keys have a good feel to them, but again I have to give the overall nod to the Apple keyboard for quality and feel. Finally, I found the tiny circular trackpad on the diNovo absolutely horrendous. It is much too small to be of any real use, and its odd shape only complicated matters. As many other reviewers have stated, the trackpad really ruins this whole keyboard. I'd easily give this Logitech 4 stars if it had a usable trackpad.

Until I find a nice Bluetooth Mac keyboard with a large trackpad, I'm going to stick with the Apple products.

47.) Broken drivers for Leopard and Snow Leopard
Reviewed by: W. Welch San Francisco, CA USA
Rating:
What was once a great keyboard (I've had mine a year and loved it) is now approaching useless with my upgrade to OS X 10.5.8. During clicking and dragging operations, the keyboard drops whatever you are dragging exactly 2 seconds after you have begun. No matter what. There's some chaos for you.

Logitech has acknowledged the problem and offers no solution. Well, actually, their "solution" was to drop the mac version of the product and leave their customers hanging. You can read about it in the logitec forums, search for "DiNovo Edge Mac Edition Touchdisc Issue". And you'll note the Mac version is no longer listed as a product on their website.

Avoid this one like the plague.

48.) Logitech Support Doesn't
Reviewed by: Maximzodal Houston, TX United States
Rating:
Jan 22, 2010 update:
Logitech continues to ignore email. When I eventually got to talk to a support person back in October, Logitech quickly acknowledged the DiNovo was faulty and sent me a return UPS label. The support guy told me they were expecting a new shipment of replacements the first of December. The keyboard was received by them and I was notified by email I would be contacted when the keyboard was returned.

After 2 months, I sent an email requesting information when I could expect the replacement. Nothing. Just like previous email attempts. In January, almost 3 months after they received my keyboard, I went through the hoops again by phone only to be told Logitech is no longer selling the Di Novo edge mac edition and I would need to apply for a refund!

The people on the phone are polite and contrite but Logitech obviously really cares little about their customers. I've bought Logitech mice for years, and watched them grow. A success story? But I will be very reluctant to buy any of their products again. Maybe they have grown big enough that screwing their customers is the norm.

++++++++++++++++++++++++
Original review:

I really wanted to like this keyboard! And until the keys went berserk did, mostly.

To keep this short, I didn't like the sticky plastic keys on the Apple keyboard. The Apple wireless chicklet keyboard without number pad ($80) with its small footprint was unsatisfactory so I pawned it off on my son, who loves it. After reading it could be made to work with the mac I bought the Microsoft wireless entertainment 700 keyboard (another $80 bucks). With its Windows key layout getting it to work on the Mac was an exercise in frustration. I tried the DiNovo Edge several times at Fry's and it got mostly good Amazon reviews. Amazon delivered it within two days. After several weeks use, I was convinced this was the keyboard.

One aggravation though, brush the Touchdisk with an errant little finger and the cursor jumps! And you can't disable the touchdisk! However, with my keyboard history, I was determined to make whatever adjustments I needed to stay away from the touchdisk and keep this keyboard! The touchdisk was an aggravation but I could live with it.

Then after about 5 months, the keys started "bouncing", all keys, including the delete and back space. By bouncing, I mean a key repeats 2-30 times! Usually this is accompanied by long pauses. This behavior usually starts after the mac has been on a couple of hours. Turning the keyboard off then on solves the problem for only just a bit. The keyboard is fully charged. This behavior is intolerable while writing.

The Logitech software hadn't been changed but, just to rule it out, I apzapped it and reinstalled. No change. Software didn't appear to be the problem. Next, I used the DeNovo on a new Macbook, but the same thing happened.

As every key can display this behavior, it can't be a traditional electromechanical switch bounce problem. Anyway, those were solved years ago. It has to be something in the keyboard's bluetooth transmission. I emailed Logitech back in July with this information, but all I ever received was their automatic response. The keyboard is still within warranty but how I can get it replaced is not easily discoverable. So, I'm back with the sticky apple USB keyboard.

After using the Macbook for a couple of months, I may be able to live with the Apple wireless after all, if I can wrestle it from my son's grasp.




49.) beautiful, but dysfunctional
Reviewed by: larryy Beanblossom, IN USA
Rating:
There's no questioning the attractiveness of this keyboard, and it has a great key layout and certainly feels good under the fingers, but it is so dysfunctional I don't understand how anyone could rate it above one or two stars.

First, its keys "bounce"; i.e., produce more than one character when a key is pressed only once. Only, usually, physical bounces produce just a couple of characters, whereas I've sat and watched this keyboard send a stream of 20 or 30 characters after a single key press. This is the case whether one is using their driver software or not, so it must be originating in the keyboard hardware itself. When it gets in this mode, it is basically impossible to enter text, and it happens two or three times (at least) per day.

Second, it loses its Bluetooth connection fairly frequently (every other day or so). Power cycling the keyboard has always reestablished the connection, but it's annoying to have to do this routinely.

Third, the trackpad substitute frequently becomes sluggish and unresponsive. And after two months of use, this trackpad substitute is still very uncomfortable to use. It never feels natural. Dragging something, because you must both click and mouse, is a two-handed operation (you have to use one hand to hold down the separate click button and the other to move the selected item). The scrolling operation is so difficult to invoke that I've just given up and resorted to scrolling by either the page up/down keys or clicking in the scrollbar.

Fourth, there is no way to disable tap-to-click on this trackpad substitute. This produces unwanted clicks quite frequently. This, combined with an unreliable alternative dragging method involving a pair of clicks and a drag, plus the general difficulties with the pad, have resulted in me unintentionally moving one random folder inside another and even accidentally throwing one folder into the Trash. So far I've corrected all such errors without data loss, but this is unacceptable behavior, and makes me downright afraid to use the keyboard. Granted, I turn this feature off on laptop trackpads as well and it might, to a certain extent, be a matter of personal preference, but the inability to turn this off is reason enough to avoid this product for me.

Finally, Logitech's customer service for this product is abysmal. (I qualify that statement "for this product", because I have a Logitech Harmony universal remote and like it a lot, and have had good luck with their support services for that product.) I submitted a question to their web site asking if there was a way to disable tap-to-click, and went through two rounds of replies in which the support person suggested I try things that A) didn't help and B) I'd already stated I had discovered and tried in my original query. The third and final response from them was that it was not possible to turn off just this "half function", which, given the context, one could figure out meant "tap-to-click". I don't believe the support for this product is being handled by native English speakers.

All in all, I sincerely wish I'd trusted my early impressions of this device and sent it back to Amazon during the 30-day return period. Instead I have a very expensive, very attractive boat anchor, along with a much-reduced opinion of Logitech in general.

50.) Wow, the trackpad really SUCKS on this
Reviewed by: truth1ness
Rating:
This keyboard is really beautiful and works well, which sucks because the trackpad totally ruins it. Other reviewers complain about the position and size of it. I'm ok with the position, the size is kind of small. What really kills me is this stupid acceleration they put on it. If you go from side to size on any trackpad, you expect the mouse to go to the same two spots on the screen. However, with this trackpad, moving faster makes it go further. When you move slow, the cursor moves like it's going through molasses. It's almost painful as you get close to a small target as it feels like the mouse is freezing up as you get to it. Who the hell thought it would be a good idea for the trackpad to guess how fast I want to move the mouse cursor?? It would actually be usable despite its size without this. I cannot find any way to turn off this mouse acceleration. I will be returning mine and trying to find another replacement.

51.) This really worked well - - - for a very short while
Reviewed by: PC-ITman SoCal
Rating:
Bought this keyboard as the primary alternative to Apple's pre-packaged bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Was thrilled with it when it came, when I installed it and when I used it. I charged it for the first time and it worked flawlessly.
Unfortunately, when it was time to charge it (only the second time), it would not connect to the power base. I contacted the manufacturer and they had some preliminary lame attempts to "make it work." Nothing made the contact between the keyboard and the charger work.
Nicely, Logitech offered me the choice between a refund or a replacement (with a different product) and discovered that - despite the presence of the SAME keyboard on Logitech's website, they are no longer selling that product. Further, Logitech has no bluetooth keyboards for Apple.
Now, I am back to the original Apple keyboard/mouse and couldn't be more unhappy about it.Logitech DiNovo Edge Rechargeable Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac

52.) Big disappointment after 3 months of use.
Reviewed by: Y. J. Chung Los Angeles, CA
Rating:
Most of my computer peripherals are logitech brand, because i trust their quality and never had a product of theirs going nutz after only 2 & half months of usage.

there are obvious design flaws on this product, but i could live with little of inconvenience. tiny thumb pad and left click button is surely not engineered ergonomically. drag-dropping and mistaking other round buttons above the clicks were not so easy to master and always felt awkward. Like i said, built flaw is acceptable as i never 'test-drove' this keyboard before the purchase. This keyboard is going retard on me for the past few days, and it just won't pair up with mac no more after logitech software re-installation(with latest update).

The symptoms were just like others here, stroking a single keycap generating strange combinations of keys, making it useless to type. At first, it only did it for brief instance and came back to normal, and on and off for few days...it seems now that the condition is irreversible at this point. I'm letting the battery go through its cycle by draining it out (may take up to few weeks !) and see if it will let me connect back to my mac.

i will be trying to contact logitech for their support on this mishap and hope i can get reimbursement or serviced, They better because this is not some 20 bucks wireless keyboard.

53.) Do not buy it
Reviewed by: DimKot
Rating:
Do not buy this keyboard if you want to use it away from desk ( mobile style)
Mine simply stop working after 2 months -100% dead
And funnest part that Logitech offered me as a replacement G15 Gaming Keyboard

54.) Do not buy.
Reviewed by: Philip G. Paymer Atlanta
Rating:
The mouse pad on this device simply is not useable. Logitech has discontinued this product. Do not buy one.
Logitech should be embarrased at how badly they designed the mouse pad. This is "old technology" and should be easy to reproduce.
There is a huge need for a device like this that is Apple compatible as computers merge into TV's.
Apple should also be embarrased that they do not make such a device. Every notebook computer has this type of interface. Put it in a box and give it blue tooth, please.
Phil

55.) Don't buy trouble
Reviewed by: None Santa Barbara, CA United States
Rating:
Many KEYS STOp working or produce shortP` streams of unwanted characters. Turning on an hfhf may st3AOK{JP the P~K3AOBLem but then it starts again.

Features of Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition Cordless Keyboard

The Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition cordless keyboard is the world's most advanced keyboard. Laser-cut from a single piece of plexiglas less than ¾ of an inch thick and set in a brushed aluminum frame, the ultra-slim Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard makes a bold statement for your Mac. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, it connects quickly and easily to your Mac, giving you complete control ¿ even from up to 30 feet away. So stylish, you can even use it in your living room. So if you want something as sleek and stylish, and as full-featured and powerful as your Mac, take a look at the Logitech diNovo Edge, Mac Edition keyboard.

1.) PerfectStroke key system for typing that's silent, natural and fluid;
2.) Recharging stand that stores and recharges keyboard;
3.) Innovative TouchDisc for navigation and scrolling;
4.) Optimized Mac controls for easy one-touch access to Mail, Safari, ITunes and more;
5.) Bluetooth wireless technology for long-range wireless control (up to 30 feet);

Package Height x Length x Width: 19.8 in. x 19.8 in. x 9.8 in.
Package Weight: 5.1 lbs.

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