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Casper Crane · Mar 27, 2004, 01:16 AM

Logitech DiNovo Media Desktop

Hey, I'm wanting one of these, though it will cost me a kidney. Bluetooth everything.

Anyone have one? Is it worth it? Does it play nicely with the Mac?

Here's the best price:

Buy.com

Thanks...

Cadaver · Mar 27, 2004, 04:05 PM

None of the DiNovo features (such as the media player LCD display, transport controls, etc) are supported on the Mac - there are no drivers, nor have any been announced.
While it'll work as a basic keyboard, its quite expensive if that's all you're going to get out of it.

andretan · Mar 28, 2004, 02:49 AM

IMHO, it looks ugly. Too squarish.

Casper Crane · Mar 28, 2004, 11:37 AM

you're too squarish! ...just kidding, i can see why you'd say that.

this is what i got fro Logitech support.

"Thank you for contacting Logitech's Electronic Customer Support.

Logitech generally tries to provide software support for popular OS, although, Logitech Bluetooth devices do not currently support the OS that you have mentioned. Please visit our web site in the future for updated software that may include support for your OS. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to you.

If you have any additional questions regarding your product, please feel free to visit our website at www.logitech.com. Thank you for your interest in Logitech."

i guess i can buy it and see if it satisfies, and if not, just return it.

for $200, it's not that much more than an apple BT keyboard and the Logitech MX900 (included in this set). that would run you $70 + $90 = $160.

and one of the key features here for me is the bluetooth number pad, the only of its kind.

i would rather pay $100 for this, but logitech runs high.

andretan · Mar 28, 2004, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Casper Crane:
you're too squarish! ...just kidding, i can see why you'd say that.

I've always wondered why keyboards these days come with soooo many buttons at the top, left, right and everywhere - I'm talking about most Windows keyboards (Logitech, Microsoft, etc) in general.

That's why I went ahead and bought the Apple Wireless Keyboard the other day. Small footprint.

Buy whatever that suits you.

But for me, I try to balance looks with practicality, and for that matter, the Logitech DiNovo doesn't score in my books.

Cheers.

Cadaver · Mar 29, 2004, 12:43 AM

Agreed. I find the Apple Wireless Keyboard to be an excellent device. Not too big to drop on my lap and tap away.

And if it matters to anyone, I find the key action on it notably better than the key action on the keyboard that came with my G5.

Casper Crane · Mar 29, 2004, 11:24 AM

thanks for letting me know. i am using a tired apple pro keyboard that came with an imac 2 years ago, and i was hoping the new keyboards were beter and quieter.

the dinovo desktop will be very small when you put just the keyboard on your lap! i think i will get it in a month, and i'll post a little review of it then. for now, thanks for all your input folks.

rag on a muffin · Apr 2, 2004, 01:06 AM

i would definitly like to see the reveiw of these drivers for the mouse. are you going to use the built-in bluetooth?

Casper Crane · Apr 2, 2004, 11:47 AM

yes, i'd be using built-in bluetooth on a 17" Al Powerbook.

it'd be kinda cool to learn to enter numbers with the left hand and keep the number pad on the left of the powerbook, and the mouse on the right.

angelmb · Apr 2, 2004, 05:13 PM

Logitech high end mouses look nice, would be nice they have a large range of colors, but well, the keyboard... no thanks

Necrocool · Apr 9, 2004, 02:04 AM

Seriously.. the keyboard is the best thing i've used... ultra flat, high-end laptop feel. except that the mediapad doesn't work at all... so i guess it's a no go for mac users... kindda disappointing for such high price...

Casper Crane · Apr 9, 2004, 02:11 AM

do you mean it doesn't work even as a number pad?

if that's the case, screw it.

i'll probably end up getting a usb number pad and a bt mouse.

RayX · Apr 10, 2004, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by Casper Crane:
i'll probably end up getting a usb number pad and a bt mouse.

rag on a muffin · Apr 10, 2004, 12:49 AM

the mx900 is quite nice. i have one myself, but i have not found a way to use the internet buttons or switch app button

Casper Crane · Apr 10, 2004, 01:01 AM

yeah, that's why i'm going to wait a couple months. there's got to be something good for the mac coming to bluetooth soon.

kensington is due. macally is due (non-jr version please).

i'm also going to wait because i'm poor right now.

the upcoming bluetooth frogpad for mac is interesting too. could be much much more than a number pad.

Cadaver · Apr 12, 2004, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by rag on a muffin:
the mx900 is quite nice. i have one myself, but i have not found a way to use the internet buttons or switch app button

Do a search here. There's a way. GamePad Overdrive or something similar (not USB Overdrive).