Logitech DiNovo
Friday, April 21, 2006 by DJBandit | Discussion: Personal Computing
This is why I ask for opinions about the Logitech DiNovo.
I saw it a while back and it caught my attention fast. It looked sleek, slim and professional. It had all the features of my Elite Due plus more. The mouse is a great mouse, now the MX1000 Laser mouse with battery indicator, rechargeable, Bluetooth and extra programmable buttons. But my favorite feature was the separate number pad that doubled as a PC remote to control volume, playback and a few other things. Nothing like not having to get up to change the volume or move the movie back and forth or switch songs.
Though and expensive combo, I still want it bad. But I would like to get an opinion of someone who has used it before. I would like some feedback on this combo that I am considering getting when I build my next system before the end of this year. Anything you can give me will be appreciated. I also don’t mind some feedback on people who like it as well, to see what you think and what is your favorite feature.
I would also like to hear some alternatives to this combo. What you would recommend instead, keep in mind I would like to have most if not all the featured of the DiNovo or it’s a no sale. I wouldn’t even mind good features not found on the DiNovo.
Reply #2 Friday, April 21, 2006 3:36 PM
Yikes. Unless it makes coffee in the morning and a sandwich at night, seems too expensive to be worth it. If you really want it, look on nextag.com or a similar price comparison site for a good deal. Good luck.
Reply #3 Saturday, April 22, 2006 8:58 AM
It is indeed very professional looking, and it works like a charm.
Only problem is it uses quite a lot of batteries over time.
Can't tell you how it works with games, since I don't play that much, and I hardly ever use the mouse, since I use my Wacom board all the time.
It is nice to take the media pad with you, sit on the couch and change songs if you're listening to music. I kinda do that a lot. Other than that, I really don't use all the fancy buttons it features.
Reply #5 Saturday, April 22, 2006 11:47 PM
Reply #7 Sunday, April 23, 2006 5:47 AM
Reply #8 Sunday, April 23, 2006 3:23 PM
It'll make every other keyboard look tacky.
Reply #9 Monday, April 24, 2006 11:23 AM
Hell, save your pennies a little longer (this is my plan) and get your name on the list to get one of these.Link |
Well, I have just been blown away by this Keyboard. I always wondered how you can improve a keyboard with all the buttons they already have. I thought the DiNovo was a great idea, keeping the numeric keys apart making it like a remote control. But this, this is an amazing piece of PC hardware. But I have to admit that the DiNovo is my choice because of the features. If this Optimus Keyboard had these features I would get it hands down. Thanx for the link.
Does that really say USD $200? |
Actually I have seen it for much less. My keyboard cost about $100 when I bought it. I think it was worth it.
I have the DiNovo keyboard, media pad and mouse.It is indeed very professional looking, and it works like a charm.Only problem is it uses quite a lot of batteries over time. |
Nice to see someone using it. I figure the battery will always be a problem, I manage to fix that with a set of rechargable batteries. Charge one while using the other. Thanx for the insight.
It is nice to take the media pad with you, sit on the couch and change songs if you're listening to music. I kinda do that a lot. Other than that, I really don't use all the fancy buttons it features. |
My point exzactly. My PC is more than just a word processor, I do hundreds of things with it, music (play and edit), movies (play, make and edit), articles, games (all kinds), my kids education, photos (edit and display) and more.
Thanx all for the comments
Reply #10 Monday, April 24, 2006 5:52 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:53 PM
The warranty service with this set has been excellent. I have gone through two replacements without any hassle. The first return was due to a key that popped out of the keyboard which I'm not entirely sure if it was my daughter that broke it or if it was a defect, whatever the case may be they exchanged it rather quickly. The second time the receiver just stopped working. I was told to keep the original set and just wait for the replacement. Lucky me, I now have a set at work using a MSI bluetooth hub for the receiver and the old receiver still charges the mouse and I get to keep a brand new spare mx900 on standby. I use a mx1000 mouse with the DiNovo set at home, I love that mouse.
I doubt you will be dissapointed with this keyboard and mouse combo if you purchase it.
Reply #13 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 4:50 AM
The bottom line, from my experience, I'd avoid it like the plague and go with the previous model, which was much more reliable.
Having said that, this is just what I've experienced, your mileage may vary.
Reply #14 Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:31 PM
Reply #15 Monday, May 1, 2006 5:28 AM
Hell, save your pennies a little longer (this is my plan) and get your name on the list to get one of these.Link |
I've seen this keyboard "advertised" for several years now. I find it odd that they still have not sold even one. I think the original release date was in 2004 then summer 2005 now it's end of 2006, but they're happy to take on investors.......
Reply #16 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:43 AM
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Reply #1 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:59 PM