Review: Logitech Dinovo Edge Keyboard

Logitech claims the new Dinovo Edge to be the world’s most advanced keyboard, something you don’t often hear in relation to such peripherals.

In truth the technology that justifies these remarks is mostly based around the design and construction, rather than offering wacky new functionality.

Built from a single sheet of laser cut plexiglass, the Logitech Dinovo Edge is very slim and stylish.

Logitech has achieved a minimalist look by having the majority of additional functions fade out of view when not in use.

To activate them, press the Fn button, which lights up actions above the function keys to control web, email, multimedia and offer four shortcut keys for custom controls.

These, along with many other aspects of the keyboard, are expertly managed through Logitech’s SetPoint software, which allows you to set up your own custom actions for each of the additional keys on the board.

You’ll also find a touch sensitive volume control and mousepad along with quick zoom buttons, but notably there’s no separate numeric keypad. The Edge connects via Bluetooth using the supplied dongle and charges thanks to a similarly stylish docking stand.

The keyboard takes a little getting used to at first, mainly because of the slim nature and relatively flat key design.

We did actually notice that after a few hours it is actually easier to type on than more conventional boards, or more specifically it’s easier to type faster without making as many mistakes.

Unfortunately it’s not all good news. We missed the numeric keypad and the Edge doesn’t have as much functionality as others in Logitech’s range like the excellent, and cheaper, MX3200.

It’s also a little frustrating having to press two keys to access the multimedia and internet shortcut controls, and you’ll probably still end up using a mouse despite the capabilities of the touch sensitive keypad.

It was Logitech’s aim to produce an ultra stylish and minimalist ‘board and in this they’ve certainly succeeded. The Vista-compatible Edge is great to use and offers enough extra keys for a decent amount of media control, but has sacrificed functionality and practicality somewhat in the process.

At £150, it's not cheap either.

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