Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5000 Laser review

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Reviewed by: Louis Ramirez

Reviewed on: 18 November 2005

Tags: Logitech Inc., Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5000 Laser, USB dongle, LEDs, Web pages

We like:

Attractive design; touch pad and LCD built into keyboard for displaying basic information; excellent mouse with programmable buttons

We don't like:

Keyboard and computer interactions can experience some lag; mouse for right-handed use only; hot keys and media control buttons are too small; LCD lacks a backlight; not Mac compatible

CNET UK judgement:

The attractive Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5000 Laser features flashy new technology, but its few flaws keep it from being our favorite desktop set.

Full review:

The £98 Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5000 Laser, a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse duo that combines touch-pad technology with a built-in LCD, will make a cutting-edge addition to your desktop. With media controls and hot keys, the set is well suited for both multimedia and business applications. All is not perfect, though. We experienced some performance lag and found the LCD difficult to read. For similar media controls and hot-key functionality, without the LCD and the touch pad, look to the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3100, which costs about £30 less. Continue Reading...