Surprisingly excellent product
This keyboard, along with the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX, replaced my years-old wireless Microsoft laser mouse and keyboard. I decided to part with those trusty components for three reasons: the wireless connection pod was taking up too much room on my desk and out of date with newer technology (occasionally loosing the connection and needing to be re-synced); the keyboard was worn and starting to break down; the old-style perfectly horizontal arrangement of keys was becoming uncomfortable.
I am very particular about my mouse and keyboard. I use them for hours at a time each day and I am left-handed. Historically, I found Logitech mice and keyboards to be uncomfortable and very much built for right-handed users. The K350 and Anywhere Mouse are (for the most part) functional for right and left-handed people.
I like many features of these two products and recommend them highly:
1.Very good build quality
2.USB connector is super small and very powerful. Mine is plugged into the back of my laptop dock in the bottom slot with zero line-of-sight to the mouse and keyboard.. yet they function perfectly.
3.Very responsive... no lag at all.
4.Unifying software works perfectly - two devices using one USB receiver. To use the USB receiver with more than one device, you will need to download the "Unifying" software driver from Logitech. It took less than 5 minutes to download and install. So far, I have not found that program to be bloated with unnecessary features and settings like so many other supposedly required hardware applications.
5.Simple simple simple installation. I have low expectations about how XP is going to accept new devices. Plug it in; turn it on and its ready to go. Installing the keyboard/mouse software is optional but useful for managing the voluminous hardware features (more on this below).
6.The keyboard shape and key arrangement is very comfortable and easy to adapt to in a short amount of time.
7.The feel of the keys is solid and the bounce-back is perfectly tuned.
8.Good documentation and online help.
9.The mouse is available in Amazon's Frustration Free packaging. Totally recyclable with marginal use of packing materials. Wish the keyboard was available this way too.
Things I would change:
1.The keyboard is loaded with programmable convenience keys, resulting in a large footprint. I use 3 or 4 of these keys so the volume of them is overkill for me; maybe not the case for other users. With fewer convenience keys the footprint could be reduced.
2.Keyboard not available in Frustration Free packaging.
3.Price is a bit high... but not unreasonably so for hardware that gets used every day for several years.
A couple of words on the Anywhere Mouse MX:
This mouse is designed to work on any surface, including clear glass.. and sure enough it does. Like the keyboard, it has a snappy response with no lag.
The mouse footprint is a bit small for my taste and has a couple of convenience keys on the left edge specifically for right-handed users. These keys don't really get in the way of my left hand, and the shape is comfortable.. however, Logitech just can't seem to get away from designing their mouse products assuming that everyone is right-handed. Overall though, it will be a satisfactory replacement for the totally design-neutral Microsoft mouse.
I have shopped with Amazon for years and am a completely satisfied customer. Communication about orders is comprehensive; delivery is nearly always as promised; easy returns; phone support is usually quite responsive (though you may need to ask for a supervisor on the rare occasion when the Service Rep. is unable to provide a satisfactory solution).
I highly recommend these two products - and Amazon as a vendor.
| Brand | Logitech |
|---|---|
| Series | Wave Keys |
| Item model number | 920-011898 |
| Operating System | Windows, Mac OS, Android |
| Item Weight | 2.16 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14.8 x 8.62 x 1.18 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.8 x 8.62 x 1.18 inches |
| Color | Graphite |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| ASIN | B0BTNY72VD |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | October 11, 2023 |
