Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard - $79.99 AC

no numpad? =(

Came back expecting to have to school some morons, but I see you've all already done it for me. I'm proud of you, fellow SDers!

Might as well twist the knife..

Quote from Riuski : Touch typing. Learned it. Love it.

Quote from Chris2 : No no no, the backlight looks really cool too! This keyboard belongs in the trash because they didn't put some stupid fancy LEDs under the keys. [/sarcasm]

Please, find me one reason this keyboard is superior to the K800 which goes for as low as $50 at times, has backlit keys, uses a unified reciever and Micro USB, and can charge while I'm using it instead of sitting on a stupid vertical stand.

Bluetooth doesn't count as it's it's assumed we're using this on a PC and thus BT is an alternative to RF, not "better", as most PC's don't include a BT receiver anyway. Not to mention Apple sells slimmer, lighter, more durable Bluetooth keyboards which can be had for $35.

Boo this thread.

Quote from reanimationxp : Please, find me one reason this keyboard is superior to the K800.

I'll just state the obvious: The Dinovo Edge just looks a helluva lot better than the K800. The wife/girlfriend approval factor is a pretty big deal. I guess it doesn't matter if you don't care about your decor.

Quote from Riuski : I'll just state the obvious: The Dinovo Edge just looks a helluva lot better than the K800. The wife/girlfriend approval factor is a pretty big deal. I guess it doesn't matter if you don't care about your decor.

LOL. It's a keyboard. And I just looked at the photos of both. Nope, not obvious. One looks minimalist, unobtrusive. The other looks like the 1980s B&O store called - they want their keyboard back.

Own it...love it...going for seconds...thanks OP

this is a great keyboard. the touchpad is servicable. the only thing i didn't like about it were the lack of num keys etc.. on the right. this has the fastest key travel of the dinovo line though (vs. illuminated and k800) so if typing is your primary concern it's the fastest. also, it lasts practically forever on a charge. more months than you can count.

Quote from reanimationxp : Might as well twist the knife.. Please, find me one reason this keyboard is superior to the K800 which goes for as low as $50 at times, has backlit keys, uses a unified reciever and Micro USB, and can charge while I'm using it instead of sitting on a stupid vertical stand. Bluetooth doesn't count as it's it's assumed we're using this on a PC and thus BT is an alternative to RF, not "better", as most PC's don't include a BT receiver anyway. Not to mention Apple sells slimmer, lighter, more durable Bluetooth keyboards which can be had for $35. Boo this thread.

How about the K800 doesnt have a mouse. I use the mouse on my wireless keyboard all the time. Wouldnt want to deal without it. Dont think you can compare the Edge to the K800. My HTPC is a Dell Laptop and it has BT built in. Right now i dont have the Edge and im using an IOGear USB keyboard for the last few years. My laptop pulls double duty when im DJ'ing and the less i have to pull out of the laptop the better. BT appeals to a lot of people who dont want to use up a USB port.

I agree its a pricy keyboard, but this is one of the cheapest prices ive seen for it. As many times as i have dropped my IOGear or the cat has knocked it off the TV tray, im not so sure i want to be dropping an $80 keyboard, so im gonna stick with what i have.

Thanks for sharing this deal

Quote from reanimationxp : no backlight = gtfo.. this thing has always been way overpriced for what it is. K800 ftw.

LOL. K800 = HTPC keyboard FAIL. There is no pointing device. Keep trying to make an apple pie with your oranges buddy. Let me know how that works out for you.

Quote from reanimationxp : Might as well twist the knife.. Please, find me one reason this keyboard is superior to the K800 which goes for as low as $50 at times, has backlit keys, uses a unified reciever and Micro USB, and can charge while I'm using it instead of sitting on a stupid vertical stand. Bluetooth doesn't count as it's it's assumed we're using this on a PC and thus BT is an alternative to RF, not "better", as most PC's don't include a BT receiver anyway. Not to mention Apple sells slimmer, lighter, more durable Bluetooth keyboards which can be had for $35. Boo this thread.

First of all, how many PC's include an RF receiver? You don't seem to mind using the RF unified USB nubbin that comes with the keyboard. Why wouldn't you be willing to use the little BT USB nubbin that comes with this keyboard?

Second, The entire reason/genius behind the vertical charging stand is to reduce the keyboards footprint on your side table, coffee table, wherever you keep it.

This is a great HTPC keyboard. It's very comfortable to use. The circular touch pad with the dots for scrolling is awesome. An elegant solution to the scroll wheel situation. It should be fully backlit instead of just the top row of action keys and the track pad. That is really it's only flaw.

If you don't know what an HTPC is then you won't understand the necessity of an HTPC keyboard. Go away, this thread is not for you.

I would be all over this if I didnt use my htpc for gaming also, and for that I have not found anything that beats my MX5500 revolution combo. good deal for those who want a good looking keyboard for their living room.

Bottom line: The Logitech diNovo Edge is hands down the BEST "all in one" solution (keyboard + mouse combination) for a HTPC.

If you want to have a seperate keyboard & mouse, then the options are a lot more diverse. You can have all the fancy illuminated stuff and combine it with some radical new "air mouse." The choices are ultimately yours with each device, so pick and choose carefully.

I've been using the Logitech diNovo Edge for many, many years. It's the best all in one solution that I've across to date. For use with my HTPC, I would be all after a version of the diNovo Edge with backlighting if Logitech ever went that route. If you have the space, want back lighting, and want a seperate mouse & keyboard solution.. then by all means DON'T buy this product.

On the other hand, if you want to reduce "clutter" in your HTPC setup, yet use something very functional & responsive, this keyboard is definitely up your alley. It may not have backlighting, but it can hold a charge for MONTHS at a time.. the range on it is AMAZING (30+ ft).. and it looks so dam SEXY (ask your significant others).

My 2 cents,

~ Im2bz2p