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I've had this for just over a day, so I can't tell you how long the batteries last. the first impressions after setting it up are that the keyboard looks incredibly slick and professional. the same with the mouse.

i'm using this under linux (ubuntu gutsy), so i can't use the logitech windows-based software. no big deal, however. i just plugged in the receiver to a usb port and it worked seamlessly. perhaps the windows software is just for remapping the keys. either way, in linux these facilities are already available via xmodmap so no big deal.

so the +ves are: works well under linux, uses RF rather than infrared (so no line of sight required), good responsiveness, lots of extra buttons.

the -ves: no caps lock, scroll lock or num lock led and no scroll lock key!, slightly odd front to the keyboard that acts as a bit of a bump, small-ish mouse (not great for big hands) and the scroll-wheel button is tough (very) to press -- hurts the pad of the finger after a while.

For me, I was able to counter most of the -ves. I've disabled capslock (I don't need it), and the scroll-wheel button being tough proved to be a blessing in disguise. under linux, this is mapped to the "paste" function and with the old mouse i was always pressing it by mistake ending up with spurious text in my documents. i've remapped the function to another mouse button -- very nice outcome for me.

the smallish mouse is a bit of pain, but not a killer. it cramps my large (i'm 6foot4) hand a bit, but nothing serious. i may get used to i. the mouse is heavy and quite sensitive, but i'm undecided if this represents an issue for me. the keyboard bump is bearable, although weird. oh, also -- the page up and page down buttons are in a slightly weird place. again, it's just getting used to it...

all in all, i'm happy with it for my linux setup.

Andrew

As far as wireless keyboards go, I've had a few and they've all been substandard (dropping the connection, lag, not initiating when the PC boots, etc etc).

I was reluctant to invest in another wireless setup, but lack of space on my desk forced my hand. After a morning's research, I plumped for the LX 710 keyboard/mouse package. I'm very glad I did.

Both are quality peripherals, particularly the keyboard with its many, many shortcuts. Both devices feel comfortable and perform smoothly.

I noted complaints conerning lag during gaming. The only time this happened to me was when the USB signal broadcaster (connected to my PC via a wired terminal) accidentally fell off my desk and was hanging behind my tower PC, mixed up with the cables. Once I discovered the problem and plonked it back in my desk, my LX 710 returned to perfect working condition. My tower PC normally stands between my LX 710 and the USB transmitter, with no loss of signal - or lag - whatsoever.

I've had this mouse & keyboard combo now for a month. I have to say the build quality is excellent, and both the mouse and the keyboard are very comfortable to use. I'm a heavy PC user, (10+ hours a day), and at first I did find the mouse was causing a little strain on my hand, however that lasted only a day or two, until I adjusted to the feel of it. The mouse is extremely precise, and has an auto-power off feature to conserve battery life. The keyboard is very stylish, and the programmable function keys are a bonus for people that like to use keyboard shortcuts frequently. All of the other hotkeys are programmable with the Setpoint software that comes with the keyboard, although downloading the latest version adds a few more features. There is no delay with the keyboard typing and the letters appearing on the screen, and the only minor problem I have had is that my mouse occasionally jutters or freezes, if that occurs try switching the USB port over, works fine now! The supplied wireless reciever is good enough to plug straight in the back of a PC or laptop without the extension, but take care as it does feel a little flimsy. Battery life is brilliant too, I haven't yet had to change the battery, even with over a month of 10+ hours a day usage. I'm a very picky person, so I'm not easily impressed, however you cany't go wrong with this combo, its simply excellent!

I have had this set for about eighteen months now and have had no reliability issues whatsoever. I use my pc quite heavily, hence the mouse and keyboard have been exposed to plenty of action and no problems have ever arisen. The battery life is also fantastic-I have only had to change the batteries about four times!

The quality of these items is second to none. The mouse fits nicely into your hand and has just the right amount of buttons. The two back/forward buttons are extremely useful, making web browsing much more intuitive. The keyboard has a plethora of function keys for music and video playback and a button to check the batteries (not really needed). The keys aren't soft touch like the newer varieties, so it can be a little noisy when you are typing.

It is worth noting the usable range these have. I can get up to 4 meters away from the detector (which is hidden away under the desk) and it still picks up the signal perfectly. This is extremely useful if you have it hooked up to an XBOX or PS3 when you can be quite distant from the console. Additionaly I have never had any issues with signal pickup and I have wireless networks and consoles etc.

Overall a top quality product that looks great, performs excellently and stands the test of time.

I found the mouse very uncomfortable to use. The wheel is positioned higher than my previous mouse (Logitech LX5) and caused pain in the back of my hand. I also found the keyboard hard and unresponsive. You have to press the keys fairly hard which is no good if you have long nails like I have - it hurts after a while.

So in the end I returned this product and went for the Logitech Cordless Desktop S520 instead which is much easier to operate (you only have to tap the keys to get a response) and comes with a LX5 Laser Mouse (the same as my old one) so I was very pleased.