I consider Logitech to be one of the best manufacturers of input devices and I have been using their products for years. So I would like to give you my own perspective as a professional and a consumer.
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The diNovo Media Desktop Laser is the most advanced desktop for today's digital world. Its ... more
award-winning ultra-flat keyboard maximizes comfort and quietness, while a matching MediaPad provides remote control of music or images on your PC. The
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The diNovo Media Desktop Laser is the most advanced desktop for today's digital world. Its ... more
award-winning ultra-flat keyboard maximizes comfort and quietness, while a matching MediaPad provides remote control of music or images on your PC. The MediaPad also acts as a numeric pad for easy data entry and integrates a calculator. Results can be pasted into any PC application. Ultra-fast Bluetooth 2.0 provides an extended range of up to 20 m. It turns your PC into a wireless hub, enabling VoIP with a Bluetooth headset, transfer of pictures from a Bluetooth mobile phone, synchronization of your Bluetooth devices and more. A rechargeable MX Laser mouse delivers stunning performance and comfort and smart power management monitors battery levels.
Advantages: Ergonomic, rich functions, innovative Disadvantages: High price
I consider Logitech to be one of the best manufacturers of input devices and I have been using their products for years. So I would like to give you my own perspective as a professional and a consumer.
A couple of years ago I was looking for a wireless keyboard/mouse solution with a mouse power adapter. The diNovo media desktop just came out that year and I was well impressed by its slick design and excellent features. However, its ... ...that time. As a Logitech product fanatic I finally decided to give it a go. So I took it back to my office and I set it up.
The experience was outstanding in all terms. I could never imagine that a keyboard would make that much difference ... more
I consider Logitech to be one of the best manufacturers of input devices and I have been using their products for years. So I would like to give you my own perspective as a professional and a consumer.
A couple of years ago I was looking for a wireless keyboard/mouse solution with a mouse power adapter. The diNovo media desktop just came out that year and I was well impressed by its slick design and excellent features. However, its price was an issue, as it was about 3 times more expensive than other similar solutions on the market at that time. As a Logitech product fanatic I finally decided to give it a go. So I took it back to my office and I set it up.
The experience was outstanding in all terms. I could never imagine that a keyboard would make that much difference in terms of productivity. Its low profile and flat keys were some of its most ergonomic features. Typing thousands of lines of code every week causes a lot of stress to your fingers and your wrist, but with diNovo everything seems like a new experience.
The dual functionality of the function keys (F1 to F12) also comes handy. You can easily switch them to standard F Keys or shortcut keys with the press of a single key (the F-Lock key) that resides just on the left of the F1 key. The dual functionality sometimes may be confusing as there is no screen or led indicator to let you know in which mode it operates. I think that the main reason that Logitech implemented it this way is to save space on the actual board and keep it compact.
Surprisingly the keyboard seems to be pretty resistant to fluids. When I first bought it I through by mistake a whole glass of water on it and yet after all those years it still works with no problems whatsoever.
The responsiveness and feeling of the laser mouse was among the other things that amazed me. The precision of the mouse on graphic software applications is remarkable. Drawing lines and curves seems such an easy task. The mouse is accompanied by a base station and AC adapter which makes life a lot easier. Previously I had to change the batteries of my mouse almost every week (after about 12 hours of daily use) but now before I leave from the office I place it on its base station and I have no more worries. Its battery lasts me up to 5 days and the total recharge time is about 3 hours.
The only problem that I came across is that sometimes when the mouse is placed on its base it doesn't charge. I will have to move it slightly on the left or right until the battery led indicators start flashing or clean the contacts at the bottom of the mouse.
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Another very handy tool is the diNovo Media Pad. Actually this is a 3 to 1 tool as it can be used as a normal functioning numpad, a remote/navigation control and a standalone calculator. It has the same ergonomic features as the keyboard plus an lcd screen and a beeper that will alarm you for certain events (e.g. low battery, alarm clock, msn messenger events etc).
You can switch the operation of the media pad by simply pressing the corresponding keys at the top of the pad. On navigation mode you can either use it as a media player remote control or as a navigation controller for web browsing and other specific applications. On calculator mode you can use it as a normal calculator. The results of the arithmetic operations appear on the screen and automatically stored on your clipboard so you can paste them later on your documents. The calculator also works even when the computer is turned off.
Another important feature that I would like to mention at this point, is that the media pad is not attached on the main keyboard. Therefore, you can move it around at your desk to free more space for your notes or place it where it suits you best.
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diNovo Media desktop comes with a single port USB hub and a USB Bluetooth mini receiver for the connectivity not only of your media desktop but also of other Bluetooth peripheral devices such as printers, mobile phones, pda's and more.
The mini receiver can be plugged directly into a USB port of either your desktop or laptop or you can use the USB hub for better signal reception.
Sometimes you might experience device synchronization errors due to low battery levels or interference from other devices that block the signal. However, all you have to do to overcome such issues is to repeat the synchronization procedure written on the products manual.
Some problems may also occur when you setup the mini receivers drivers for the first time due to a conflict with previously installed drivers of other Bluetooth devices. In such cases simply uninstall any Bluetooth driver and start a clean installation.
The software that comes into the CD of the product includes device drivers, a management and configuration utility, and an update manager. I would personally recommend you to install the whole package to take full advantage of the functions that the diNovo media desktop has to offer to you.
The management tool allows you to synchronize peripheral devices including those of your media desktop, to reconfigure shortcut keys, to test and maintain your devices, check their status and do some tweaking.
+ Well designed + Compact + Ergonomic (low profile and flat keys) + Very responsive + Resistant to fluids and vibrations + Extra configurable functions
- Dual shortcut functionally may get confusing
MOUSE ===========================================
+ Well designed + Compact + Ergonomic + Very responsive + High precision + Rechargeable via a base station and an AC Adapter + Battery level indicator + Power Off Switch + Navigation buttons + 4 way tilt scroll wheel + laser technology
- base station contacts alignment
MEDIA PAD ===========================================
+ Well designed + Compact + Ergonomic (low profile and flat keys) + Very responsive + LCD screen + Beeper + 3 to 1 functionality + Portable
USB Bluetooth mini receiver ===========================================
+ Supports connectivity with a wide range of peripheral devices + USB May be connected to desktops and laptops + Comes with a USB Hub
- Synchronization Issues - Minor Interference Issues
- Certain conflicts with other Bluetooth drivers - CPU Intensive at start up
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The diNovo Media desktop Laser is probably one of the best media desktops you will find in the market and one of Logitech's greatest innovations. Its stylish design, ergonomic features and rich functions are its main choice criteria. A product suitable for both home and work usage and a choice that will satisfy even the most demanding users.
This is a product I would definitely recommend to anyone who can afford its price. Actually I think that it might even save you money in the long run, as it can last for many more years than its more affordable competitors.
Mr.Cos 22.10.2007 (22.10.2007)
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...scratches to the surface of both keyboard and mouse, but other than that everything is as responsive as the first day out of the box. I wholeheartedly recommend this set - especially as I am sure the price will fall soon in response to the new Logitech keyboard. ...
Apexical 03.09.2007
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Advantages: Sleek and sexy Disadvantages: Hefty price
...looks good but feels spectacluar, Logitech have come up trumps with the DiNovo Desktop package.
This is an incredibly well designed product and its elegance does not outweigh its functionality. The package contains one Dinovo Keyboard, one Logitech MX900 Mouse and one very innovative seperate Media Pad (with an LCD display) all equiped with Bluetooth 1.2 for communication with the external USB Bluetooth Hub (the receiver). This hub also doubles ... ...hander's may want to contact Logitech to find out if there is a suitable package that suits their needs.
To summarise; Your bank manager may frown when he see's how much this product costs, but the advantages of using this notably ingenius setup far outweigh the disadvantage of its price tag. As they say "You get what you pay for!".
Highly recommended.
Prices upwards of £100 on most hardware retailing websites. ...
Geckoman 27.04.2006
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Advantages: display media pad and lose media pad from keyboard mouse feelsgreat Disadvantages: battery from mouse and Mediaped
I'm using this keyboard and mouse over an year, i've never head trouble with it the only problem is when my mouse is empty you can't use it because it's got to load at the dockstation. The battery in the media pet also needs to be recharged very often. Overall I am very happy with the keyboard and Mediapad I love it when people come online on msn and see their name in the display of the mediapad.
Also musice numbers are displayed with names and ... ...is the sleep key at the top of the key board when you pres it you pc auto goes in to sleep I use my keyboard some times in bed to play movies and such if youre unlucky you might pres the sleep button and the pc goes in stand by mode :P ...
poehe 06.05.2009
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Battery
Type
AA type
Installed Qty
6
Technology
Alkaline
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Logitech MediaLife, Drivers & Utilities
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP
System Requirements Details
Windows XP - Pentium
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 3 years
Manufacturer's product description
The diNovo Media Desktop Laser is the most advanced desktop for today's digital world. Its award-winning ultra-flat keyboard maximizes comfort and quietness, while a matching MediaPad provides remote control of music or images on your PC. The MediaPad also acts as a numeric pad for easy data entry and integrates a calculator. Results can be pasted into any PC application. Ultra-fast Bluetooth 2.0 provides an extended range of up to 20 m. It turns your PC into a wireless hub, enabling VoIP with a Bluetooth headset, transfer of pictures from a Bluetooth mobile phone, synchronization of your Bluetooth devices and more. A rechargeable MX Laser mouse delivers stunning performance and comfort and smart power management monitors battery levels.
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