Logitech Cordless Desktop S510 | 
| Brand: Logitech
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $36.99 (On sale from $42.99)
You Save: $6.00 (14%)
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Rating:  119 reviews
Sales Rank: 465
Platform: Windows Xp
Color: Blk/Slvr
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Keyboard: QWERTY
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 9 x 3.4
nv:Device Type: Mouse and Keyboard Combo
Connection Type: Wireless
Tracking Method: Optical
Buttons: 3
Scrolling Capability: Yes
Vertical Scroll: Yes
Connection Type: USB
Reception Method: Radio Frequency
Keyboard Type: Wireless
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: 967557-0403
Model: 967557-0403
UPC: 097855033628
EAN: 0097855033628
ASIN: B000AY2L3U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Box Contents - Logitech S 510 cordless keyboard, Logitech LX5 cordless mouse, USB RF mini-receiver with USB stand, 4 AAA and 2 AA alkaline batteries, CD with software, comfort guidelines and help center, Logitech MediaLife software, Quick Start Guide | | • | Status LED indicators and long battery life | | • | MediaLife Software | | • | Optical mouse with Tilt Wheel plus Zoom | | • | Thin, sleek, flat screen styling |
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Product Description
The Cordless Desktop S 510 is a perfect match with today's flat screen systems. Its innovative flatter keyboard design gives you a consistent desktop look as well as an amazingly high level of comfort. Relax your wrists on the built-in palm rest, and with one touch, you can navigate the Web or "Shuffle" for a random music mix. Scroll pages vertically and horizontally with the optical mouse with tilt wheel, and you can use it continuously. Enjoy one-touch image zooming, and cool media features such as handy rotation of digital pictures. Launch applications with the programmable F-keys. An advanced optical mouse delivers fast, consistent performance - and more freedom of movement.istent performance - and more freedom of movement.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 114 more reviews...
 Close, but not quite... May 9, 2006
Omar Siddique (Ellicott City, MD USA)
36 out of 42 found this review helpful
I've been an avid computer hobbyist and professional for more years than I like to discuss, so I've used a lot of keyboards in my time (and used them heavily). As a result, I'm very picky about my keyboards.
In the search for a new "favorite" keyboard, I tried this S510 and found it mediocre. Although it comes in a keyboard/mouse combo, my interest was solely in the keyboard. I found the key spacing and size a little bit odd (eg, the distance from cursor keys to "enter" or the size and placement of "delete"). A bigger problem is the built-in wrist-rest. It's too large to properly pair with a normal wrist-rest, but too short (and the upward swell too close to the keyboard) to use it without a separate wrist-rest. So ergonomically it doesn't work for me at all. If you have very small hands or a very thin wrist-rest this may not be a problem for you. All of that combined with a defect in my model (a bad contact under the letter "A") led me to return this product.
That all being said, this is quite a lot better than the average, say, Dell keyboard that ships with a new PC. The Logitech software is as good as ever, the setup is quick and painless, this RF model has no transmission speed problems that I noted, and the keyboard is attractive and stylish. But if you're buying new, consider the Logitech MX3000 or Logitech dinovo instead.
 Great Keyboard! 10 Stars December 14, 2006
Carolyn Hassett (Pasadena, California)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I returned two other wireless keyboards because the ergonomics were poor. This is a work of art, the keys type to perfection. It does take some getting used to, in comparison to my old logitech wired keyboard. The keys are slightly closer together. It's very light weight, slim and the design is just awesome.
One small complaint about the mouse, the scroll buton clicks rather loudly. Other that the mouse works great. I could say that the mouse is on the cheap side, but that may be too harsh a remark.
I would have (should have) bought this keyboard first, but the photo confussed me. I was not sure about the silver edge that ramps down. I thought it was going to ramp down too much, and that it would be too large. It's not too large for me, but could be a problem for some.
I am very fussy when comes to keyboards, and if you are like me, you will never hit 100%. I am giving this one 10 stars and rating it 95%.
Long Term Update -- Sluggish Keys December 6, 2006
Patrick S. Pope (Chicago, IL)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
After purchasing both a DiNovo keyboard and a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 6000, I have changed my opinion of the S510. After some time, the keys on the S510 seemed to get sluggish (or is something I am just imaging after trying superior alternatives). Both the DiNovo and Microsoft 6000 are superior products. My typing is much faster on either. Additionally, I feel far less fatigued than when typing on the S510, which requires too much force to depress the keys.
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After multiple food-related injuries to my laptop, I decided to transition to a separate keyboard and monitor. At the conclusion of an extensive search, I settled on the Logitech Wireless S510. Although I returned one keyboard and have had a few issues with the second, I am happy with my purchase.
Despite being a wireless enthusiast, I was a bit skeptical of wireless keyboards. As I multitask to an extreme degree, I avoid any performance-limiting features in my computer products. My primary concern was response delay. This was unfounded as the keyboard-receiver combination provides a very fast response. Interference has been very limited.
The S510 is an all-around great keyboard and ergonomic mouse combination. The aesthetics are nice and the features are excellent. While I don't use the additional media function keys (volume, zoom, music controls, etc), these should be valuable for many users. My primary motivation in purchasing this keyboard to keep my laptop away from spills and dust that will ruin the laptop and foul the keyboard. This keyboard obviously solves those problems. Its design also nicely complements my 24" Dell monitor.
For those of you who are sensitive to the tactile response, there are few characteristics of this keyboard that will be of interest. First, it does have a "hard" depress, but not so much as a circa 1992 PS2 keyboard. It is not as mushy as many modern keyboards either. I consider it a happy medium. Regarding the key travel, it is about halfway between a laptop and a traditional 1990s keyboard.
As to my initial concern, I have seen very limited electromagnetic interference. On occasion when the receiver is very close to my monitor cable, there are problems. However, these are easily rectified by relocating the receiver. At the time of purchase, I didn't have any remote applications in mind. Since then, I acquired Flight Simulator X and a DLP projector. A wireless keyboard makes the simulator setup much less cluttered.
The one somewhat disconcerting issue with this keyboard is key stick on the left-hand side. The original keyboard was returned for this reason. Its replacement initially exhibited the same problem. However, it subsided after a few months.
Logitech did an excellent job with the design and manufacture for the S510 cordless desktop. It combines great aesthetics and performance. If you need a wireless keyboard that is responsive and looks great, consider the S-510 as a nice addition to your desktop.
Pros
Great aesthetics
Thin
Responsive
Cons
Possible sticking keys
These Keyboards are WATERPROOF March 13, 2006
Robert Twardowski (Philadelphia, PA)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
These keyboards are waterproof. Its a little known fact about the S510 keyboards, and if you do a search on the internet, you will find that apparently nobody else knows about it.
These keyboards have "drain holes" in them. When you spill a liquid on top of them, it automatically poors thru the drain holes. I count a total of 6 drain holes on my S510 keyboard. No matter where you spill something on it, there is a nearby drain hole. It is almost impossible to damage these keyboards by spilling something on them. I once accidentally tripped while carrying a pitcher of ice tea to my desk, and I spilled half the pitcher on it, and I was able to immediately start typing on the keyboard like nothing happened. This is actually the feature I like the most about this keyboard. In the past, I have had keyboards die time and again. I had keyboards die just from the process of cleaning them, when two little tiny drops of cleaning fluid went inside. Just two drops. Over the years I have seen nothing but poorly constructed keyboards with exposed wires and connections, that even the tiniest drop of liquid would damage.
This Logitech keyboard is very well made and is totally waterproof. I give it a rating of 5 stars on quality of construction.
But as far as being comfortable to use, I only rate it as 3 stars. The unremovable arm rest is a pain, and makes it a bit uncomfortable to use. If it wasn't for the fact of the unremovable arm rest, then I would of rated this a 5 stars. Its ashame that Logitech has to "force" the users to use an arm rest on this keyboard, whether they like it or not.
So I averaged the rating of 5 stars for construction and 3 stars for being a bit uncomfortable to use, and came up with a total rating of 4 stars.
Great Deal at the Price; Reliable! January 8, 2008
T. Leach (Mid-West)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is not a top end set, but the price isn't top end either. For me, it does exactly what I want it to do . . . work reliably. I have never had a problem with reception on either component, and the battery life is astounding. If you are looking for wireless at the "entry level" price, you can't go wrong here.
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