Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 ( 967561-0403 ) Reviews

• Buy the Logitech LX 300 for only a few dollars more..

  
  By A17FBEAJV7SO01 on 2006-05-23
  I also own the logitech laser LX3000 and the LX 700, and I initially liked the EX 110 for its cheap price, light weight, and small foot print (or lap print in my case). I've concluded that despite these benefits, in my opinion, this keyboard is cheaply made, and you get what yo pay for. The keys have a cheap feel to them, and the buttons on top look and feel low quality. I can already hear a very small piece rattling around in the keyboard that must have broken off from somewhere and I've only had this keyboard a few days. I guess it's good if you want something cheap and plan on upgrading in a few months, but you're better off with the LX 300 or better which is heavier and more solidly build. The reason I don't like the more expensive models is because they add buttons and features that most people, including me, don't need or want, but you're also paying more for top quality that feels better. The mouse is also junky; it's not ergonomic (curved for comfort) and the scroll wheel makes a lot of noise.
  
  

• recommend this to anyone that uses a computer

  
  By A3MQ672FYFNM7B on 2006-06-04
  I purchased this exact same item from Circuit City for more than $14.00 more than the price Amazon.com is charging! However I still think I paid a great price because Logitech made an exceptional keyboard and mouse. It was very easy to install (within seconds) and using a wireless mouse and keyboard are much more convenient and comfortable. I recommend this to anyone that uses a computer.
  
  

• Keyboard Layout Sucks; Mouse Only 2 Buttons + Wheel

  
  By ALMK0YBTI72RL on 2006-08-15
  The keyboard with this set is flimsy and cheap feeling.
  
  Worse, the layout is nonstandard: they've messed up the key cluster above the arrows (Insert/Delete/Home/End/etc.). And the right hand Ctrl is not below the right end of the Shift key, it is under the left end of the Shift key, where one of the Windows keys (the context menu one) normally is. They've taken out one of the Windows menu keys, too.
  
  The wireless features worked fine (I've used it two days) and worked even without installing their driver software (something I'm always reluctant to do). I think some of the extra buttons (multimedia controls) on the keyboard don't work for me, because of this. I use the computer it's on for work, not screwing around, so this doesn't bother me. (I have it installed on a Thinkpad laptop so I can keep the screen farther from my eyes, and my employer bought the thing; it wouldn't have been my first choice.)
  
  I've given it two stars only because it worked great, out of the box, with no driver software. (This is on a Thinkpad running WinXP.) I'm already dreading the battery usage (based on another review here). Thankfully, it's not my main keyboard.
  
  

• Great product with good price at Amazon

  
  By A2K3XAK8BP8LA on 2007-12-27
  First of all, you really can't beat the price here with its great quality. Two years ago I purchased one set of this model and recently I purchased another three sets to replace all my computers' keyboards and mouses. Unlike the other more expensive models which are bulky, the EX110 keyboard doesn't occupy lot of space on the desktop.
  
  The keyboard uses two AAA batteries and the mouse uses 2 AA batteries. The battery drain is considerably low and I use rechargeable NiMH batteries that last for a long time. I like the speedy buttons on the keyboard to control the sound volume and mute, plus a quick button to open up the calculator. This unit comes with both PS2 connector and USB connector. You can use its PS2 connector if you don't want to waste your limited USB ports. For the new Dell Vostro Desktop model that comes without PS2 port, you can just plug this unit's USB connector to one of your USB port and it works for both keyboard and mouse. With fresh batteries, the unit can operate six feet away from the reciver. Of course, make sure that you don't lay your cordless phone, cell phone or wireless network antenna around the receiver and you will do fine.
  
  I am very please with this product. The fact that this model has been on the market for more than two years without being retired from the manufacture, it speaks its great value for itself. Best of all, you can plug the USB connector into your computer and it works without the need to install any driver. Unless you want to try out additional software provided on the CD by Logitech, you can just toss the CD into your desk drawer.
  
  

• Cheap material, OK performance

  
  By A2QMKROMPJ7CJ0 on 2006-04-08
  I bought the combo from staple s with a $10 off $40 coupon. Guess the store display was not made of cheap plastic, but upon opening the box, I found that the keys actually squeak and so does the mouse, the keyboard shortcut keys have cheap paint and are loose and squeeky too. Today, while folding the two under keyboard swivel stands, one of them came off broken and now the keyboard can only lay flat on the table. I called staples and asked if I can return this POS, they said they'll exchange it for a similar one or something like it. I am definately not buying this again.
  
  
• It really is spill resistant
  By AOG8FHLXWGX3B on 2006-09-12
  One of my cats had a nasty "accident" right on top of this keyboard. I removed the batteries and gave the keyboard a thorough washing with hot water and dishwasher liquid. After drying out for a day it worked (and smelled) like new.
  
  I'm a touch typist and I really like the feel of this keyboard. It is fairly compact and fits easily in my keyboard tray.
  
  I'm not thrilled about the nonstandard layout of the Home/End/PgUp/PgDn/Del key cluster. Also, the keyboard doesn't have a Scroll Lock key which makes it incompatible with most KVM switches.
  
  The mouse is a plain two-button scroll wheel optical mouse which is fine for my purposes.
  
  I use this combo in both Linux (Emacs) and Windows. I haven't bothered with installing the Logitech drivers in Windows.
  
  
• Solid product
  By A21LJWYI5U1K4 on 2006-03-08
  This is my first wireless keyboard/mouse for my computer, and I'm quite pleased. It was easy to set up, it wasn't very expensive, there are some nice hotkey features, and there's barely any difference in responsiveness as compared with wired keyboards/mice.
  
  A few minor complaints:
  *The mouse never completely shuts itself off--though the battery life is fine. However, because it always periodically refreshes, my monitor's energy saver never turns itself off and I have to manually remember to turn it off if I'm not powering down the whole system.
  *Occassionally, there are some minor hiccups with very fast typing and minor hiccups with the mouse while gaming. I do a lot of both, and again, this is a pretty minor issue.
  *It took some work to get the function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) to work as normal function keys. By default, they act as global hotkeys that open programs like MS Word--no matter what program you are currently running. So, for example if I were playing a game that has a hotkey mapped to F4, when I hit F4 it'd kick me out to Windows and open MS Word. I had to download updated software to open the option of letting them behave like normal function keys.
  *The keyboard layout is slightly different than standard keyboards; the insert key has been moved to the top right of the keyboard and the delete key is much more prominent in the insert key's old spot. It takes a bit to get used to, but this layout is probably more functional (who uses insert anyways?).
  
  
• Watch Hot for Key placement
  By A2BYNMEDWSDMES on 2007-05-19
  If you are not used to these key placements, this keyboard can be a nightmare. The INSERT button is WAY OUT OF LINE for any consistent use.
  
  
• ignore the critics - this is a good deal
  By A1XBKPAN3BYJRQ on 2007-10-07
  I'm a university student so I use my computer for hours of paper writing and homework. I have had this keyboard for a couple of weeks now and, so far, have had absolutely no problem with it. In fact, I love it compared to what I used to have (standard Dell keyboard and roller mouse that came with my computer) and it is a definite upgrade from an essential, standard desktop. I read that several people complained about how the keyboard feels cheap and I have to disagree with them; it feels like a keyboard and is definitely heavier and more comfortable than the keyboards you'd find at a public library, at work, or the basic ones that come with your computer. When I'm using the keyboard, my typing is not deterred by any sory of "cheap feeling." Also, the keys that aren't in standard place are ones that are far away from the ASDF JKL; and that you would normally have to look at to use unless you are some sort of typing pro. I'll concede that the mouse looks cheap but it works great and it fits comfortably in your hand, which I think is good because it makes it easier to move around. Lastly, the wireless feature has good range and I have no problem taking my keyboard as far from my screen as my eyes will allow (10 ft - I haven't been able to test for an upper limit.) Plus, the receiver is very small and stylish looking. Lastly, it comes with the green and purple keyboard and mouse adapters so you don't have to use up your USB ports to link the duo to your CPU or buy adapters separately. All in all, I think this is a really good deal compared to the prices and quality of other wireless desktops.
  
  
• invest in a lot of batteries, or better yet rechargables
  By A2X8KN82L07RSK on 2006-05-01
  I was very impressed with the performance of the wireless mouse/keyboard combination I bought a few weeks ago for my office laptop that I also have an external LCD monior for. However, it was less than week before the mouse started acting up. It stopped responding to clicks and movements eventhough the laser was still on. I would attempt to reconnect the mouse and it would only work for a second. I finally replaced the batteries with recharchables and everything was fine again.....at least temporarily. These are brand new batteries and again it is acting up in less than a week. I am not sure if it's even the batteries because when I swithed out one of the newer batteries with one of the "dead" batteries, the mouse is working fine again. I will recharge the new batteries tonight and see if that makes any difference. I suspect it will, at least for a week.
  
  The keyboard is fine. its very basic but it gets the job done. I personally hate keyboards with a whole bunch of useless gimmick buttons on them, so this one suits me fine. Even better the keyboard has not acted up since day one, too bad I can't say the same for the mouse. I would get a PS/2 mouse or even a USB mouse, but my office laptop only has two USB ports, one of which is used for a printer and no PS/2 port. I may eventually switch my desk to a workstation that has a USB hub built in so I can have a reliable mouse and not have to buy or recharge AA batteries every week.
  
  The keyboard is excellent, but the mouse sucks. At least the money I spent on this combo is tax deductible.
  
  
• Like the keyboard, hate the mouse.
  By AGGER3553GTBW on 2007-01-24
  I'm pretty happy with the keyboard -- I wanted something small and minimalist without all those media buttons I'll never use (this one has the standard media and web shortcuts, but they're small and unobtrusive). The keys feel pretty nice, with the notable exception of the space bar which clacks loudly and feels pretty jarring. Overall, though, the keyboard is attractive and comfortable.
  
  The mouse is a disappointment, though. I have very small hands, but after comfortably using the much heftier rechargeable mouse that came with one of the higher-end Logitech desktops, this mouse feels a little too light and very tiny, and isn't even large enough for my palm to rest on the back. Pretty uncomfortable. Plus, while I didn't want a mouse that was studded with buttons all over like the more expensive models, I found that I really miss the forward and back buttons. (The old mouse was perfect -- a non-clicking scroll wheel and forward and back buttons on the side, and that was it. Now everything is either all or nothing.) Worse than the lack of buttons, the scroll wheel feels very rough and is absolutely deafening, and the right button doesn't work very well at all -- I usually have to click two, three, or four times to get it to work.
  
  I would have given this product two stars except for the price -- this is a pretty inexpensive set, and it is billed as the "most affordable" way to go wireless. I knew that Logitech did make good stuff, and I was just gambling on how low the bottom end of their product line would go. It was a little lower than I had hoped. If you just want a basic set, this very affordable desktop should serve your needs fine. But if you want a little more comfort, you'll have to pay for it.
  
  
• Very Poor Range
  By A28QV6KGME3VN7 on 2007-07-26
  It's a great product for the price as long as you are sitting very close to the sensor. I bought it to use it with my Windows Media PC on big screen so I can sit back on the couch and surf the internet. But the range is very poor and signals are easily lost if any minor electronic device or speaker is in close by.
  
  
• What... no ZERO star option??
  By A2N2QM30X36B4E on 2008-01-19
  Keyboard ok. MOUSE IS TRASH. I have had this "thing" for just one day and already the mouse button squeeks worse than if it were a live mouse!!! I'm off to Circuit City and this puppy is going in the trash bin where it belongs. For $35 I didn't expect top quality but I DID expect it to work correctly for more than a day!!! Geez. And no warranty of course... because I didn't PAY THEM AN EXTRA $15 (on a $35 item???)... I can see why they require you to pay extra for a warranty... they know it's trash. SAVE YOUR MONEY.
  
  
• Nice Price with Crazy Hidden Cost
  By A18EUQFB1I3CGA on 2008-01-22
  I would like to give this set 4 stars when I got it first day. The reasons are cheap price with wirelss function even the quality is soso.
  
  However, I change my mind after 2 week. The worse thing is the power consumption. The mouse bottom sense red light is always ON, even you truned off the computer. I believe the keyboard does, too. (Keyboard has no LED light for me to tell, but you can know per change battery period.) This set is a crazy battery drinker.
  
  In addition, this set requires way more battery power to work normally. I take out the batteries after the mouse losing control and put batteries into my old Logitech mouse (Logitech LX5 Cordless Optical Mouse). OMG, it still can work for extra 2 weeks.
  
  I just wanna give this battery drinker 1 star after I used it 1 month.
  
  Overall, the end out is 2 stars from its advantages and disadvantages. I would say "Don't look at its current price, but think about your future cost."
  
  
• poor performance and eventual break down
  By AIB9RXV2VI4X9 on 2006-02-01
  the lag that was previously mentioned is very real. in addition, when using this in conjunction with a laptop, the drivers cause an error on every boot up, resulting in a 5-7 minutes boot up cycle. hibernation is nothing more than a memory, as when restoring from hibernation, the drivers cause a blue screen and then a reboot. the drivers also disable the "tap" feature on my laptop mousepad...why? i have no idea, but it works fine once i uninstall the logitech drivers.
  
  no driver updates are available and my laptop works the way it used to when i uninstall the drivers.
  
  i didn't even have the patience to call the logitech helpdesk - what would they tell me? "please reinstall the drivers"? "please be sure the connections are tight", etc? all of which i've tried...
  
  as of today, the keyboard is only responding with every 5th or 6th character i type in...i'm returning it today as well...
  
  
• Big delete and F mode buttons bugs me
  By A11B4LJVEYIH2X on 2007-02-09
  I don't fancy the big Delete button and neither do I like the useless F Mode button. As a non-windows os user I don't like either those blue logos on F2-F4 functions keys marking Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  Keyboard itself is not a bad one. It's not too heavy either. It takes two AAA batteries, which last in my use about a year.
  
  Mouse is OK too, I have seen and used better ones, but this does the job. It eats two AA batteries in about two months, so you better get accus and rechanger.
  
  
• Still lacking......but functional
  By A13SPJ6DRRDIGN on 2007-02-14
  I am not thrilled, I have had several wireless keyboards and mice, hard to mix and match the keyboard with the mouse (trackball) I like, the keyboard is a little flimsy (I have had several keys get knocked off, and they don't go back on all the way).
  
  If you leave this in one place with one computer, then it is not bad
  
  
• Cordless keyboard and mouse
  By A28DLDSJAC2UU on 2007-05-20
  Fine product. Good Price. I am very happy with it.
  
  
  
• EX110 took some getting used to
  By A6B6YU1W8WW6T on 2007-06-02
  good product, works well. pay careful attention to the spacing requirements (8") from any other electronic device. if not mouse occasionally locks up entire system, requiring system reset.
  
  
• Good Logitech peripheral as usual
  By A11EYMH9UV9XG7 on 2007-06-14
  At this point, I can't even count how many Logitech peripherals I've bought. They tend to make good stuff. What I like about this keyboard and mouse is that on a desk, the receiver can be somewhat blocked and still get a good signal. The range beats our older HP wireless devices.
  
  
• Defective mouse and generally poor components
  By A1VFJXZC3E4HF9 on 2007-11-07
  I had read these reviews and, when ordering, expected a cheap mouse - not a defective one. The tracking laser forgets to track my movement every once in a while, leading to death and inaccuracy in online games.
  
  The center mouse button does not operate nearly as well as other middle buttons. The whole setup seems cheap and rushed. I'm sure the type on the keys would have worn off in a few months, had I not returned it for another model. Do not buy this set unless you _really_ can't afford a slightly more expensive model. I am not very well off myself, but I won't be buying another cheap keyboard and mouse set ever again.
  
  
• Small footprint, excellent value for light/intermediate use
  By A3H3DZX5MFZV8F on 2007-12-28
  At a price of only $29.99, I wasn't expecting too much, but this unit has delivered all that I expected - a functional wireless keyboard and mouse, working well right out of the box. I chose this unit because of (a) price, and (b) its small keyboard footprint. I wasn't seeking additional programmable buttons (though it has some), nor was I concerned with 800dpi pixel precision mouse performance, because it's not used for any work that detailed (like photo editing). We also didn't care if the mouse was "non-ergonomic", in fact, we prefer the 'older' style small mouse as opposed to the larger curved ergonomic style. Given these expectations, the EX110 does the trick for us. All buyers should consider listing what's important to them, in priority order, and let that be a guide for product selection. Many of us are so easily attracted and influenced by features and functions that we'll never use or use only infrequently.
  
  Production quality appears sufficient for our light use, perhaps an hour each day; for a heavy user, I might be concerned about long term reliability of pounding the keys thousands of times, but that is simply an opinion and projection, and is not based on experience. I don't have enough time with the unit yet to experience the battery life (two AA in the mouse, two AAA in the keyboard). The system worked well right out of the box, and my wife, the primary user, is very pleased with it. The receiver sits under the desk totally out of view around 15 inches away from the mouse, with the thick desktop in between, with perfect performance. I didn't even have to install the Logitech drivers for my WinXP OS. My only product design complaint - the keyboard tilt legs (underside, in the rear, that lift the backside of the keyboard) are somewhat low, are not adjustable as on the more expensive units, and do not tilt the keyboard enough for her liking; this might be an individual preference.
  
  
• Some keys stopped working temporarily
  By A1C1ZBV82MIKW3 on 2006-01-18
  The keys were actually smaller than those on my Dell Inspiron 8600. But the major problem occurred about 3 weeks after I purchased it. Some keys would stop responding (would have to bang on them) and just as suddenly start to work again. Going to have it replaced and see if it reoccurs
  
  
• Logitech
  By A28ZJIA34HOM9A on 2006-07-27
  The cordless mouse is great,BUT... the keyboard I have is a pain in the bum! the spacebar and several of the letter keys are prone to sticking right out of the box. I realize that I may have just got lucky and got the only lemon made by logitech(sometimes S#!T happens) !.
  But since they are sold as a pair I can't give a high score.
  
  
• Ex-110 Not so bad, but
  By APSK31ERW8HXB on 2007-04-01
  Installation was amusing.
  Instructions were: Turn off your pc, unplug the wired keyboard and mouse,
  Plug in the ex-11o receiver, and reboot. The next friendly message from the install cd is press enter to install.
  I got around the issue but hot unplugging and plugging.
  My only real beef is the buttons on the mouse come very low in front. If you desk has "stuff" on it, and you bump the bloody mouse of course you get a left or right mouse click, which in some cases is simply annoying and in other cases really &^%^$# annoying.
  I think I need to clean my desk. Its worth the amazon price
  
  
• Great!
  By A2G2TDB8MJKI1U on 2007-05-08
  When it comes to wireless products, Logitech is the best!! However, with this desktop, I got it for use with my Xbox and it didn't work. Plugged it into my computer and it didn't even detect it. The only thing wrong with this is that you definitely need the drivers handy. I didn't have the disk, so I had to go online and find the drivers. It wasn't too hard to get this thing up and running again, I just went to Logitech's website and downloaded Set Point. It puts a little icon on your taskbar, but in the configuration you can even get rid of that! (If not, that would have bothered me a bit) There's many hotkeys to define, you can have up to 15! Hotkeys can load applications, webpages, messengers, etc. Anything! In my opinion, this is a great wireless product. It never loses connection and accepts no interference, go Logitech with any wireless product!
  
  
• Not a couch browser
  By A29XIZK8G1QE02 on 2007-06-08
  I got this to use with my PS3. The USB interface had no problems working with my PS3 under both the GameOS, and under Linux, however the wireless technology is somewhat lacking. It's rather finicky about having a completely unobstructed line of sight, and needs to be rather close to the receiving unit. The mouse suffers more from this than the keyboard which can make web browsing and fine mouse work quite the hassle.
  
  It is however comfortable to use, and light on the battery usage, so I can ALMOST overlook the connection issues.
  
  
• All right, but nothing special...
  By A3JF33MIV0PV37 on 2007-09-10
  I'm mildly preturbed that I paid $59.99 at Radioshack for this thing when I see they sell it here for so cheap. Based on my experience with this product though, I wouldn't buy it unless they were charging $9.99... and even then, it'd be my backup keyboard. I agree with the other reviewer, it is a pain in the neck with how they changed the home, delete, end, page up, page down key... I spend at least 5 minutes a day backtracking through my work because the insert key is now over the number pad... For someone who's work involves lots of typing, it's not a very good buy...
  
  Really though, I was writing this review 'cause I have had this thing less than 3 months and my "N", "L" and "S" key have almost completely rubbed off. For me it's all right I suppose as I don't have to look at the keyboard, but it's not really user friendly in that regard. I don't recommend this to anyone else, while my experience has been positive in some ways, it just doesn't look like this thing is going to make it for the longhaul... and at the almost $65.00 I paid for it after tax, that's just not good enough for me.
  
  
• Can't beat the quality for the price!
  By A3OAE59A4OCFDM on 2008-01-25
  The price is good. This is my 3rd wireless logitech keyboard/mouse device. The design is better, buttons are easier to press. The only thing to ask for is a double side tape so I can secure the light weight receiver.
  
  
• Iffy Wireless Range
  By A1STWAQVVSNPVZ on 2008-05-27
  The blurbs on these wireless devices are sparse on the wireless range. I felt a little gipped when I discovered I could not use this combo beyond four feet of the receiver. Not what I had in mind when I wanted to use it sitting on my couch 10 feet away. It is strictly a "desktop" combo and no use for a home media center set-up
  
  

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