Mouse And Keyboards
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 20:17.
Logitech io2 Digital Writing System from Logitech. The list price is around US$199.00.
I have had this product for about 8 months. The truth about the handwriting to word document feature is that you have to have extremely brilliant handwriting in order to use the feature. I personally have mediocre handwriting, hence the reason I required the pen (so I could read my notes). When I tried to convert the handwriting, almost everything was changed into different characters. In addition, a few things must be noted concerning this product:
1) You cannot go back and change words that are already written
2) You must write on a special type of paper which is horrendously expensive
3) The pen is ridiculously large (I have large hands and still lacked the ability to hold the pen without getting hand cramps)
4) The pen writes like a low cost pen, which will cause trouble to users who prefer finer writing implements
5) There is only one learning session for the handwriting recognition, so the program will not advance with your handwriting
There are benefits of the pen; ...
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 20:17.
Logitech MX3100 Cordless Desktop Laser, was released on 2005-04-25 from Logitech. The list price is around US$149.95.
I'm not a computer geek, but I really like this product. I have a large wood computer cabinet with a slide out desk top and below that a slide out keyboard tray. My wires were constantly getting caught every time I opened and closed up my desk. This has made everything so much easier. One of the best investments I made.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 02:38.
Wacom Intuos3 9 x 12-Inch USB Tablet--Metallic Gray from Wacom. The list price is around US$449.99.
I use the tablet for several Graphic projects,
The Tablet Makes these projects so much easier.
This is a fantastic Tablet.
No Problems, just make sure you update the drivers for vista 64bit as
I use.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 02:37.
Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 700 from Logitech. The list price is around US$99.95.
After using my laptop a lot, I started getting a lot of pain in my wrists. I started looking into external keyboards. A friend recommended this product to me. I thought it was a pretty good price, so I went ahead and bought it. I have been very satisfied with my purchase (over 2 years now). The mouse holds charge very well. Also, after using this product, the pain in my wrists went away. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 02:36.
Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth, was released on 2004-09-09 from Microsoft. The list price is around US$129.95.
I do not own this yet, but would like to buy it.
However, why are you charging $340.00 for an item that Microsoft lists for $130.00?
Something is JUST NOT RIGHT here!!! I've been looking for a decent keyboard for over a year. Logitech should burn in hell. Microsoft seems to be good...but not for $340!!??
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 02:36.
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Slate, was released on 2004-09-23 from Microsoft, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$29.95. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $17.44.
This week my Microsoft mouse, which served me for two years, unceremoniously stopped talking to my computer. This is my eulogy.
PROS: Responsive, works out of the box. Comfortable. Cheap--as I write just $17 at Amazon. Takes one AA battery that will last for months.
CONS: The receiver is big and sensitive to bumps. The smallest bump means you need to reset the connection by pressing a tiny button under the mouse with the corner of your fingernail. After two years, it seems my receiver has somehow died completely.
This is a good buy for the price. There are a lot of choices out there, and if you're willing to invest a bit more I would recommend a mouse like Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Black) which has a tiny receiver that you plug into your laptop and forget about. Sweet.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 00:59.
Logitech Cordless Presenter from Logitech. The list price is around US$186.99.
Please make some effort first before writing a review. This works GREAT with Mac OS X. Yes the "Back" button (right) will not work out of the box. You need to:
- Install Logitech software for OS X(comes with it)
- Configure the right button for "Keystroke" and assign "Arrow up" or "Page UP" key to it.
- Be in the mouse mode, not presentation mode.
If you do that left and right buttons will work as supposed in Powerpoint slide show mode.
Excellent product.
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Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 5 October, 2005 - 00:59.
Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse, was released on 2004-08-31 from Logitech. The list price is around US$79.99.
I purchased this mouse in 2006, so I've had plenty of time to play with it. I at first thought it was comfortable, but have since changed my mind. The wheel is too far up the mouse, so you have to move your hand up in order to use it. Also, shortly after I got it, said wheel lost its click-sensitivity, so I now have to press very hard in order for the wheel click to register. Not so good if you want to stay away from repetitive stress injuries.
Finally, the laser's sensitivity is surprisingly inaccurate for finer movements, but works well for just dragging your cursor around.
The rechargeable battery life is quite decent, and the wireless range seems to be pretty good.
But all in all, I think it would be far better for people with small hands.
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Submitted by zen on 5 October, 2005 - 00:38.
Overheat is the number one cost of hard drive failure.
The best solution is with a case fan.
I bought the SilenX Case Fan. It advertised high air moving capacity with low noise. Did it live up to it's reputation? you bet!
The other solutions is try to unclog the internals of your case. Put your cables asides and see if there's any space for the air flow. If all failed, then you would need to bush some fans specially designed for hard drive cooling. Those are not very expensive and certainly a cheaper than losing your data.
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on 4 October, 2005 - 21:13.
Wacom Intuos3 6 x 8-Inch Pen Tablet from Wacom. The list price is around US$329.99.
Im very happy with my Tablet, there is only one thing i can think of that i could say about ease of use is the mouse. It could be sticking to move or slide on the tablet. I put some tefline slider on the bottom of the mouse. Works GREAT!!
Mike B
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