| This is not the same as the older model! |
| A lot of reviewers are confusing this model (64390) with the older model (64385) and it's not a fair comparison! The newer model addresses all the problems of the previous version and is actually an excellent product. Yes, the 64385 did drop signals and act erratically, but the new one repaired that problem. The "missed keystrokes" have also been dealt with in this new version of the Laser Wireless Desktop.
It's unfortunate that the two models are cosmetically identical, but believe me: As an owner of both versions, I found a HUGE improvement going from the old model to this 64390 version of the set.
Anybody who has the older one and a receipt to prove it should call Kensington and get it replaced with this one under their excellent 5-year warranty. That's how I got the new model, and it was worth the effort.
High praise to Kensington for hearing the customer complaints and dealing with the issues with the original model of this keyboard.
| | Great wireless desktop -- Don't be fooled by the negative reviews |
| Like somebody said earlier, the newer models of this desktop set completely address the problems that people have complaining about. For me, there have been no dropped signals, and excellent response times with both the keyboard and mouse.
This set actually has a huge advantage over the logitech sets that I've purchased in the past... Range. I have an HTPC hooked up in my living room, so alot of my web surfing is done from my couch at about 15 feet away. Every logitech and microsoft model (minus the bluetooth sets) wouldn't even respond past about 6 feet. This one works like a champ, and costs much less than the bluetooth models.
The only con I really notice is the mouse is a bit "clicky" (meaning pretty loud when it's clicked). The rubber grips are kinda weird, but hey.. at least they're trying to be innovative. The construction feels pretty good.... not top of the line, but not definitely not cheap either.
I wouldn't really recommend this set as your main keyboard and mouse, but it certainly performs as advertised, and at a very reasonable cost. A great buy in my opinion.
| | Decent Wireless Keyboard and mouse |
| It's lightweight and attractive. Works pretty well most of the time as long as the batteries are fresh. The mouse sucked up the power from my rechargeable batteries in less than 2 weeks. I put some regular alkaline batteries in there and it's doing much better. Not sure if I didn't have a full charge on the rechargeable batteries or if the mouse just doesn't like them. The keyboard loses signal every once in a while while I'm typing - or the signal gets all hinky and types several characters even when I pushed the key only once. Sometimes it hesitates or simply won't type anything once in a while. The keyboard problems are usually alleviated simply by moving the position of the keyboard (I usually have it on my lap). If I move it to a different position it tends to pick the signal back up rather quickly. This set works pretty well in Linux but you have to map the "special" keys using lineakd and I still can't get some of them to work (user error maybe?). All in all I'm happy with this set - it works as well or better in Linux than any other wireless set I've used. I'd buy it again.
| | Too herky jerky - but a nice looking and comfortable set |
| The missed keystrokes are too aggravating to recommend this otherwise understated and comfortable keyboard/mouse combo. (The foam-filled faux leather wrist pad is a nice touch).
Like when you are "holding" down ctrl to select multiple items, and the signal (okay, I just spent 15 seconds holding down the space bar there to get it to recognize) interupts and starts your selections over...
The range is much better than my MS laptop mouse, but that's about all I can say for it. Originally I was going to give 2 stars, (and this would be a 5 star if it worked properly) but the more I think about it, the less acceptable the dropouts are.
Back you go...
| | I, like so many others, thought 'WOW! What a deal' when I found this laser keyboard/mouse combo for only $30 after rebate. I usually use Microsoft's wireless kb/mse, but figured that with a 33' range, I could use this unit with my media center. NOT. The keyboard misses keystrokes and the mouse gets jerky and misses clicks of the buttons. So, I moved it to my desktop with a 3-4' range from the USB transmitter. Same problems. Do not buy this set unless performance is NOT an issue and you don't mind slamming on the keyboard to get it to type. Next garage-sale, it's gone!
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