Logitech MX 3200 Laser Mouse and Keyboard Combo

Great Core mouse, mediocre keyboard

Posted Dec 30, 2006 - Mouse is heavier thanlx7, but, overaqll is excellent, fit in hand to easy move - it is nearly the same as the MX600 laser mouse I used previously, except that it does not have the e-mail and instant messaging buttons that were on the MX600. It has also has a darker tone. Function keys of keyboard are small. No light indicator for cap/num. lock. But overall, the keyboard is great. The extra features are, once again, nice to have, though the dynamic search and zoom on the left side is very easy to activate. It is somewhat annoying to have my text zoom to 400% when I merely brush my sleeve across my keyboard. To solve this, I ended up uninstalling SetPoint. Less drivers, less headache. Nyways, who needs all those buttons? They are nice to have and use, but I believe that most people will end up forgetting about them after the first few days of excitement. The glossy black trim along the top, bottom, and left side are very attractive, and while they are fingerprint magnets, I never touch those areas much, so they stay pretty. (My sleeve also helps polish the glossly black finish on the dynamic search and zoom, so I never need to worry about that side). All in all, a great keyboard, even though I just noticed that the volume down image is slightly off-printed on my keyboard. No biggie. Thanks Amazon Reviews, for helping me find all the previously unnoticed imperfections in my products. Highly recommended.

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Logitech MX 3200

Posted Nov 18, 2006 - I love this desktop set. I have always liked the feel of a notebook keyboard and this one comes very close to it. Also the usb key is very big plus because it makes it so easy to swap at least the mouse between my desktop and notebook computers.

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Logitech MX 3200 Keyb/Mous Combo

Posted Jul 29, 2007 - One of the best keyboards I have used. The stroke feels very natural without too much strain on the wrist. It's many buttons and scroll bar on the keyboard make it great for multitasking and video games. The LCD includes a clock w/ date, character count (Logitch claims only reset by replacing batteries), timer, and alarm clock. I replaced the mouse with my MediaPlay mouse and it works great. The keyboard is also secured to the receiver using Logitech's software so keystrokes are not picked up by voyeurs. Unused keys like 'insert' and 'num lock' can be disabled. It's the most comfortable keyboard I've ever used. Its response is fast and range is far. Aim the receiver toward the keyboard and mouse for best reception. Does not need software for basic functions. Works under Linux. I recommend uberOptions to further your customizing of features. The price is usually quite high. Keep an eye on pricegrabber. Replacement receivers can be purchased from Logitech for fairly cheap. This is here since it is not described directly in the manual: The scroll bar makes a clicking noise during use. To turn the noise off/on, hold the 'FN' key and hit the 'pics' button next to it. To turn the bar off altogether, since it is very sensitive, hold the 'FN' key and hit the 'X' next to it. To turn it back on, hold the 'FN' key and hit the flip-3d key next to it.

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Nice but not great

Posted Apr 7, 2008 - For $60 it is a good buy. Soft keys are great but they lack any click. Keyboard is too flat (even using the height adjustments). Keys are marked with stickers which I suppose will rub off with heavy usage. Function keys (especially ESC key) are way to small and you have no leds for CAPSLock/NumLock (which is really annoying). Lots of additional buttons which can be set to perform various operations but they are even smaller than the function keys. The rubber palm rest of the keyboard is great. Mouse feels comfortable in your hand (as a left handed is somehow inconvenient) but also has some extra-features. The big dissapointment is mouse sensitivity (no matter how much you try to refine its settings), definitely is not for gamers. Even for regular use, if you use a higher resolution, you may have small problems in using the mouse. The good thing might be the possibility of replacing it with a better Logitech mouse. However my previous corded optical mouse was better than this wireless laser one. I was afraid of interference with all the equipment I have on my desk (wireless router, 2 monitors, cable modem, 2 VOIP adapters, 3 cordless phones, etc.) but I did not notice any such interference. This combo works only with USB which is not a problem for a single computer but if you have a KVM (w/o USB ports) you may not use it. I am currently using it with XP so I don't how it is working with Vista (on the box they mention XP and Vista). If you really need a wireless combo in a budget and you are not a gamer this might be for you.

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Very nice, but keys a bit soft

Posted Dec 30, 2006 - I got this as a replacement for an MX3000. I like the 3000 better, on the whole. The new keys are little softer, making it harder for me to touch type. In fairness, my wife likes it better this way. Also, the software is a little sensitive to other usb HID device -- it hates my Belkin UPS. Also, it doesn't have a charger, so make sure you have AA batteries and a charger.

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MX 3200 Laser Desktop

Posted Nov 11, 2006 - Overall a good combination and easy to set up. The feel of the keyboard is very nice, solid and quiet. I would prefer larger function keys and larger volume keys since I use those a lot for my applications...one thing my Microsoft Elite keyboard has over this one. The scroll wheel on the Logitech mouse is a bit rough (by design) compared to my old Microsoft optical mouse; that scroll wheel was very smooth.

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MX3200 keyboard - four stars but with reservations

Posted Dec 12, 2006 - I bought this keyboard to replace a Logitech DiNovo. I like the feel of the keys, not annoyingly "clicky" like other desktop keyboards, but they do lack that slight "click" at the end of the key travel (that the DiNovo had) which lets you know that the keyhas been pressed hard enough to enter a character. The keyboard lays flat and also has height adjusters to slighty elevate the front. The soft wristpad is a nice touch as well. The keyboard has programmable hotkeys. The included Logitech Setpoint software lets you quickly select defaults, select other functions, start programs, open folders or program keystroke sequences. The included version of software doesn't try to install Mediapoint software and asks you if you want it to automatically update. However, it does install a number of apps that automatically load upon startup (Communications Helper)and it does not give you the option to NOT install them. I do not want this stuff eating up my memory for features such as VOIP, that I do not intend to use. My biggest complaint about the keyboard is the touch sensitive zoom and scroll bar on the left side. My palm brushes up against it often enough and the zoom starts changing text size or the page scrolls. Big distraction. You cannot turn this feature off. The laser mouse is very nice. You can program the keys to do what you want them to do and fine tune sensitivity. Not as precise for gaming as the MX1000.

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Good value for money

Posted Dec 5, 2006 - Overall, this is a very reasonably priced keyboard-and-mouse set, and is of Logitech's usually high build quality. The mouse is laser, which is better than optical. It works even without the Logitech software, but without all the fancy custom keys. I'm currently running Vista RC2, which doesn't support the software, so I'm making do without them. It's still a pleasant experience.

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Not worth the money.

Posted Feb 18, 2007 - The function keys are smaller than the function keys on my IBM Thinkpad (T42) keyboard. They're also changed the key layout on the page up/page down and delete keys. The insert key has been removed (only present in the numerical keypad). What was Logitech thinking? Also, while the keyboard is very quiet, it has this rubbery feel. I prefer the keys to be snappy a bit - there is the Kensington wired (USB) keyboard. Makes typing a bit slower. The wrist-rest has a good feel, but, retains sweat very quickly. The keyboard already looked used when I used the keyboard once.

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I wouldn’t call this a great keyboard!

Posted Aug 22, 2007 - The Zoom feature would be nice if it worked all the time… meaning that by the time you mouse into the picture gallery and find your photos it’s faster and simpler to keep using the mouse wheel to zoom (Vista’s OEM picture support is excellent on its own), furthermore as commented earlier, the little buttons are dark and hard to read making it more of a “let’s see what this one does” experience. The mouse buttons & zoom feature in my opinion are a disaster… I don’t like to have to pick up and look at the mouse to figure out which feature button does what!!! I am a custom builder of high-end PCs and look for pieces that will add functionality but also add to the overall Wow-Factor of the system... as I stated this combo falls short... in fact I question if I will entertain another Logitech Keyboard. (Please note... that I am a minimalist at heart.) NOTE: I had No Connectivity Issues with the RF USB & Have Received No Negative Comments from the Customer Whom Now Owns It... FYI

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Great Mouse; Lousy Keyboard

Posted Sep 13, 2007 - The mouse in this combo package has lived up to all expectations. The keyboard is a different story with mushy response and keys that fail to work at times or that enter multiple characters with a single strike. As I was typing this, the Delete key failed to respond while arrow keys and Backspace worked fine. If this had been my first experience with a Logitech keyboard, it would be my last.

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Logitech Cordless Desktop

Posted Jan 23, 2008 - I've owned this item since Christmas but just got it setup. My old mouse just died. Instructions were simple to follow and everything worked fine once I put the receiver directly into the PC. Keyboard has a nice feel as does the mouse. Would buy again.

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Logitsc MX3000

Posted Dec 26, 2007 - I think our family has been very pleased with this keyboard. We would buy it again ... but usually we buy an upgrade. I don't know why since these "older" models do just great. (I don't need a keyboard that "feeds me breakfast."

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Good Keyboard. I enjoy it. Good Buy.

Posted Aug 28, 2007 - Over all it's a great keyboard, all my "problems" are very minor and don't lessen my satisfaction. The set up was super easy, just plug and play. I'd prefer to delete the built-in hand rest off the bottom of the keyboard and just use my own. The built in one is too small and shows oil off your hands. Although, I didn't think it would be, the date and time at the top of the keyboard are nice. I use them more than I thought I would.

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Logitech MX3200

Posted Feb 26, 2007 - Got this to replace the cordless keyboard and mouse that came with my Gateway. Went through 2 mouses in two years with that set so I decided it was time to get something else. I am confident this mouse will not go out in one year. This laser mouse is sooo smooth compared to my last one. Overall, a much better set than the one that came with the computer. My biggest complaint is that I like to rest my left hand to the side just off from the keys and that sets off the dynamic zoom. Unless I am looking at a picture or a document, it doesn't present an immediate problem. It just makes a noise to let you know you are trying to zoom (noise is a little annoying). So far, I am pleasantly pleased!!!

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