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Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: 920-000594
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- If you're a home theater PC owner looking for the perfect input device, look no further. Logitech has melded the keyboard of a BlackBerry with a flexible cursor control pad into an attractive, coffee-table-ready package that will let you master your HTPC without cluttering up your living room with clunky hardware.
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CNET editors' review
Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard price range: $61.00 - $149.99
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 01/06/2008
- Released on: 02/28/2008
The good: The Logitech diNovo Mini's elegant design won't besmirch your living room; it gives the HTPC owner full cursor control; keyboard is well-suited to situational typing; easy setup; it works with your PS3.
The bad: Pricey; touch pad occasionally inaccurate; no Xbox 360 or Apple support.
The bottom line: If you're a home theater PC owner looking for the perfect input device, look no further. Logitech has melded the keyboard of a BlackBerry with a flexible cursor control pad into an attractive, coffee-table-ready package that will let you master your HTPC without cluttering up your living room with clunky hardware.
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Nice size BUT some flaws cause more pain than goodtimes
by Growler74 on May 3, 2009
Pros: Small and Stylish size reduces living room clutter.
Simple to use for simple applications.Cons: Battery life nowhere near as advertised.
Mouse pad finicky/innaccurate.
BT lagging.
Glitches.
Pricey.Summary: I purchased this keyboard for use with my new media centre PC running Vista 32. Now whilst I do agree with most of what is mentioned in the diNovo Mini ...
Summary: I purchased this keyboard for use with my new media centre PC running Vista 32. Now whilst I do agree with most of what is mentioned in the diNovo Mini review above, it doesn't really tell us more than what can be gained from looking at the picture on the box and reading the Logitech marketing hype. Yes - it is small, looks cool and, well, yes has a mouse pad stuck to the side of it - but they have missed many of the inadequacies that show up only when you start using the thing.
God knows why, but for some reason when I submitted this review to CNET it has replaced all of my dashes (-) and apostrophies (') with question marks (?)
First, Logitech claim that the battery life on the diNovo Mini lasts 'up to 30 days'. What a load of bollocks! Maybe if you leave it sitting on your coffee table and don't touch it, it might last that long! I have found that with what I would call 'average' use you will get 1-3 days out of it. I returned my first two units thinking they were faulty, when their batteries were only lasting two days. Even if I were being generous and said I was an above average user and doubled or quadrupled those times it would not come close to 30 days.
Now this might be fine except it leads me onto my second issue. The first indication that your battery is low is that it will 'key repeat' whatever the last key you pressed when it decided the battery was low, filling up your screen (or URL, or login, or whatever it was you were doing, with hundreds of that character - as if you had just held down that key on the keyboard for the last 20secs) or as I have just had the pleasure of experiencing (and by PLEASURE I mean DISPLEASURE) when I just hit the delete key to delete a single email from my MS Outlook, the DEL key stayed ON, and as if holding my DEL down, it one by one deleted all 300 of the msgs in my Inbox and dumped them into (and amongst) the 2000 or so msgs in my Deleted Items. It took hours to go through each mail and pick them back out.
Now, similar to the above issues I have found that the bluetooth connection (I can only assume that is the cause) can get a bit flaky at times, leading to a lagging keyboard. I'm not sure if this is also low battery related, but I am only sitting 2 metres away from the receiver, which is well within the advertised 10 metre range. And if you find a laggy keyboard to be annoying, you wait till you try the mouse touchpad. What I thought was awesome at the start will become an instrument of frustration. The touchpad can at best be described as finicky and inaccurate, as you find your mouse pointer skipping all over your screen. At times I will find no response from the touchpad, to then see the pointer jump off screen somewhere (I suspect this is the Bluetooth again). I have spent ages trying to refine my settings in attempt to find the right combination, yet I still find myself playing ?find the mouse pointer? as my pointer disappears of screen right with one light touch of the touchpad. The touchpad is designed to be used with your thumb, yet is nearly as small as my thumb (& I have avg thumbs!) so there is not that much room to move around on it. This means that there is no one good setting that is good for getting your mouse pointer around the screen conveniently, and also good for making small movements accurately. It?s just not big enough.
Another nice touch might have been ?trigger finger? style buttons on the top corners of the unit (similar to a PSP) to use as your left and right mouse buttons rather than using a two-keypress combination to get to your right mouse button, which is a major pain for what I would consider to be a very regularly used function.
I?m not going to go into the other obvious stuff covered in the review. Yes its small so you have to type with your thumbs, but you already accepted that when you bought it ? that?s the way it was designed. It?s the other flaws in the background technology that I wanted to highlight here. These aren?t because it was designed to be small (like issues with having a small keypad) ? but issues with the fact that Logitech just can?t get it to work right.
To summarise, the diNovo Mini is designed to be a tiny keyboard and mouse, and I guess, being tiny and having a keyboard and mouse means it is 90% of the way there. You would think that there is not that much you could get wrong? and you would be right. It works as you would expect ?most of the time?, but not always or reliably. I don?t want it to do anything extra, just the things it was meant to do properly. I would still recommend it to anyone wanting to rid themselves of a large keyboard in the living room working with a media center PC. It is a GREAT remote control for Windows Media Center ? IT REALLY IS ? but anything other than the most basic PC functions soon become an ordeal and you will find yourself reverting to your old keyboard even for the most basic email. BUT, whilst some of the design concepts of the diNovo Mini are cool, again it?s the glitchiness and final implementation of the technology that means that once again, Logitech have not failed to disappoint me.
Updated on May 3, 20093 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Multimedia Mini Keyboard!
by Cahl1 on October 27, 2008
Pros: Small, easy to setup/use long battery life, have had no problems, very reliable and nice to use :). Will work with PC, PS3, laptop.
Cons: Price!, besides from that, very good!
Summary: 10 mintues charge for a full day of using, 4 hours for about a month worth of battery life!, small and protected, everything works well.
the price is the only ...Summary: 10 mintues charge for a full day of using, 4 hours for about a month worth of battery life!, small and protected, everything works well.
the price is the only downfall, and sometimes, the keys can get a bit, too small? lol, espically is you have big hands, either from that i recconmend!
One thing tho, if you do happen to have a unuses bluetooth full size keyboard lying around...mmm lol, bigger buttons = faster typing
But great little thing, if your looking at buying it, you wont be dissapointed!
Thanks1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Product Over All!
by robbie_iii on October 16, 2008
Pros: great form, great feel,the backlighting is a major plus,and i love the efficiency of the media remote keys.
Cons: only 3, you cant turn the backlighting off while using it, no caps lock key, and the touch pad is a little too sensitive and "jumpy" for me. but thats all.
Summary: Great product. the benefits outweigh the cons and so far so good about product quality.i love it so much that i actually used it to write this review!
Summary: Great product. the benefits outweigh the cons and so far so good about product quality.i love it so much that i actually used it to write this review!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great small form factor. Works very well.
by eriqc on June 3, 2008
Pros: Great small form factor. Good looks.
Cons: Right mouse button control not easy to initially figure out. No button to automatically "pop open" or release cover.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Another of my inventions stolen!!
by Infiniteblue on January 6, 2008
Pros: Surf computer and recline your chair wayyyy back
Cons: I don't get credit for it
Summary: Oh well, yet another invention I've been talking about for the past year! I submited this idea to Logitech through their online suggestion forum. They don't guarantee you ...
Summary: Oh well, yet another invention I've been talking about for the past year! I submited this idea to Logitech through their online suggestion forum. They don't guarantee you any compensation, and I didn't think I'd get any, but still. This is what I've been wanting for quite a while now.
I keep my PC and TV seperate so the family can watch SpongeBob while I work on my...um well computer stuff. What I can't stand though is having to constantly sit up and turn to face the keyboard to type in a search query. It was literally killing me to have to do this over and over and over and over....
Thanks Logitech for what looks like a nice package and a product that I will definitely buy. Now send me my check!2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Faluty out of the box
by C0VERT on May 7, 2008
Pros: Nice small size
Cons: Down arrow faulty out of the box
Summary: Unfortunately the down arrow seems to be faulty with these unit's. Different batches from all over the world are having the same problem. Unrelated to OS or drivers. I ...
Summary: Unfortunately the down arrow seems to be faulty with these unit's. Different batches from all over the world are having the same problem. Unrelated to OS or drivers. I just got of the phone to Logitech and they did not know of the problem. If you only use the down arrow every now and again you might not notice it. Sometimes you think you just did not push it right. Sometimes it gets so bad it takes about 20 pushes for it to work. Avoid this product until the down arrow problem has been sorted out.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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When it works properly it's great
by GloriaAppleheart on May 4, 2013
Pros: Very comfortable to operate
Looks greatCons: Loses connection from time to time, the only work-around according to Logitech is to reinsert the battery
Does not have F keys
Does not have arrow keysSummary: Logitech could have an excellent product if they would fix the problems
Right now it's great when it works, and a pain when it doesn'tSummary: Logitech could have an excellent product if they would fix the problems
Right now it's great when it works, and a pain when it doesn't -
Nice and small but poor quality and regular freezes
by krypto2000 on October 10, 2011
Pros: Small and incorporates mouse trackpad.
Good wireless range.
Not a bad design for occasional use in a home theater setupCons: Very poor build quality. After 6 months gentle use use some of the keys are responding properly anymore and take a lot of pressure to register.
Touch pad can be finicky and erratic. Battery life significantly less than advertised but not a big problem, juSummary: All in all I like the idea of this device but would not buy again due to extremely poor quality product. If it were $25 I would consider it. I ...
Summary: All in all I like the idea of this device but would not buy again due to extremely poor quality product. If it were $25 I would consider it. I wish someone would build a true high quality product, I would pay a premium for it (are you listening Apple???)
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Nice size, cool loks but some important shortcomings.
by Eval_Evaluator on October 7, 2011
Pros: Small size, visually appealing, backlit keys, keyboard/touchpad/directional pad combo, color control backlight
Cons: Missing function keys, inaccurate/jerky mouse pointer due to BT/WIFI interference (2.4Mhz operation), BT adaptor does not allow connection of other BT devices.
Summary: DiNovo mini is a cool looking palm sized MM keyboard which promises the ultimate convenience with some serious limitations. First of all lets make clear that if you're going ...
Summary: DiNovo mini is a cool looking palm sized MM keyboard which promises the ultimate convenience with some serious limitations. First of all lets make clear that if you're going to use it as a general purpose PC keyboard, you are in for a few nasty surprises, DiNovo lacks all the function keys normally found on every PC keyboard, this means you will still need a regular PC keyboard attached if you want to enter the BIOS or make use of function keys while in Windows. So how does DiNovo reduces clutter if you run a media PC as the centre of your HTPC setup?. Well, you will not need to keep your regular keyboard on the coffee table but you have to find a place near your PC to stove it away for those times when function keys are needed. Secondly if you use your media pc for anything more than just media and light web surfing DiNovo quickly becomes tiresome and frustrating so you will run for your trusty old keyboard. Having said all that, if you mainly use your PC for playing music or video then DiNovo will do the job nicely although not without some other problems:
The most ennoying problem for me is the Bluetooth / Wifi interference. Both technologies use the 2.4Mhz radio band and signals DO interfere. You may not be aware of the problems BT causes to your Wifi connections as you do not monitor your Wifi signals all the time, however the problems caused by WIFI interfering with BT are easily and most annoyingly apparent while using the DiNovo. Symptoms are, to name a few, short freezes of movement on mouse pointer, pointer jumping from one screen position to another, inability to point the mouse cursor to a particular point on the screen (this is the most annoying aspect for me), irresponsive mouse pointer etc...
This problem is worse when you have your WIFI router located in the same room as your HTPC (as mine is). I remember more then a few occasions I felt like throwing and breaking the DiNovo, it is this frustrating at times.
My router has a setting called "Bluetooth Coexistance Mode" to prevent/reduce interference with BT devices, but setting it to "enabled" does not seem to help much at all.
The second most annoying problem rears it's ugly face when the battery starts getting low. Sometimes when you press a key to type, say, the user-id, to log-in to windows, DiNovo suddenly starts flashing the battery indicator light to red and at that point the last key you have pressed gets stuck for a while and that last character you pressed repeats itself a zillion times. Then it returns back to normal operation and you have left with a big mess of characters to clean from the screen. If that last key that gets stuck was the backspace, then you potentially can loose a lot of previously typed text (in case you're editing a document for example), even worse that key may have been used to delete a file and when it gets stuck, you may end up watching your other files being deleted right in front of your very eyes, all you can do in that case is watch in agony and prey that you have recent backups.
As for the battery life there are two main factors that determines how long your battery will last. The first one is obviously the age of the battery (battery life shortens over time), the second one is how often and how heavily you use your keyboard. I mostly like watching movies on my HTPC (perhaps a movie or two each time, 5 times a week), I also do some web surfing at times and that's the extent of my DiNovo use. The battery on my keyboard lasts about 10 days with this kind of usage. It used to last longer when the battery was younger (when I first bought it). One must realize that this keyboard is geared for MM and not regular PC use, sort of like a remote control unit with GUI capability. Some reviewers complain that the battery only lasts 2-3 days and they classify themselves as a REGULAR user. Surely 30 days of battery life is a marketing hype, but classifying oneself as a regular user and using the DiNovo like a regular keyboard (from Word Processing to email) and complaining about short battery life is not totally fair either.
So to sum it up, had it not for the very annoying BT problem and the missing function keys, i would have given the DiNovo a 5/5 rating, but I take away 2 for the frustrating times I had to endure for the convenience of having a good looking, unintrusive media keyboard. -
Some great idea that fall just a little short
by RedDwarfMedia on July 6, 2011
Pros: Small
Backlit
Easy to setupCons: Hard to use
Designed with the HTPC in mind, just not designed wellSummary: Better than most other remotes that add QWERTY keyboards to their design but still not everything we need. I could have done without the flip cover and instead provide me ...
Summary: Better than most other remotes that add QWERTY keyboards to their design but still not everything we need. I could have done without the flip cover and instead provide me with a cover that also servers to provide me with a more standard remote control interface wtih the QWERTY keyboard underneath. Think of those slider phones with the slide out keyboard for texting. I also felt the thumbstick was too unweildy for actually getting done what I need done.
I think Logitech makes the best remote out there with their Harmony, but they need to go back to the drawing board on their media center remote. Take a page from the Boxee Remotes book and you will have a great design. Take that Boxee remote and ramp it up like only Logitech can and you will have the answer. Just make sure its backlit. I can't stand any media center remote that is not backlit.
Check out other remotes I reviewed on my blog http://blog.reddwarfmedia.com/?cat=19
Steve
Red Dwarf Media
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: 920-000594
- Description: Enjoy total control of your PC entertainment from your sofa. Palm-sized, cordless mini-keyboard fits in your hand and gives you optimal control and access of the PC entertainment you love, including browsing the Internet, watching TV, listening to music and playing PC games. Dedicated Windows Media Center controls optimize launch and navigation of Microsoft's popular entertainment platform. Integrated, dual-purpose ClickPad enhances control and access with innovative technology that can be used as a touch pad and a directional pad. Rechargeable Li-ion batteries give you up to one month of battery life. Bluetooth wireless technology provides long-range wireless control from up to 10 m (30 ft). Backlighting makes text entry effortless, even in low light.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Keyboard - Wireless
- Interface Bluetooth
- Max Operating Distance 33 ft
- Wireless Receiver USB wireless receiver
- Localization English - US
- Form factor External
- Depth 3.5 in
- Width 6 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 6 oz
- Localization English:United States
Input Device
- Input Device:Connectivity Technology Wireless
- Hot Keys Qty 63
- Features Backlit ,
Dual-purpose ClickPad - Pointing Device / Manipulator Dual-purpose ClickPad
Expansion / Connectivity
- Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Color Midnight black
- Included Accessories AC power adapter,
Cleaning cloth - Compatibility MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Battery
- Installed Qty 1
- Technology Lithium ion
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Interface(s) Required
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required 1 USB 4 pin USB Type A
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP,
Microsoft Windows Vista
Accessories
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT80LE keyboard/mouse shelf (31599855)138.93 - 229.99
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT65LE - keyboard/mouse arm mount tray (31607527)109.68 - 199.99
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT70LE keyboard/mouse shelf (31604867)122.97 - 214.89
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT150LE keyboard/mouse shelf (31607757)159.95 - 299.99
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT90LE keyboard/mouse arm mount tray (32890747)141.07 - 238.93
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT180LE keyboard/mouse arm mount tray (32227870)229.00 - 940.00
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT60LE keyboard/mouse shelf (31601710)94.99 - 181.99
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT100LE keyboard/mouse shelf (31602306)171.56 - 263.38
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT100N keyboard arm mount tray (3756745)306.99
- 3M Adjustable Keyboard Tray AKT170LE keyboard/mouse tray (34001412)198.12
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