Page 2: SetPoint, Testing, Conclusion
<b>SetPoint</b>:
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I really don't like to install "bloat" software, but since this is a home combo intended for the average user, I felt it was warranted for testing purposes. The SetPoint software makes the additional non-standard keys on top of the keyboard work. I found the software to be relatively lightweight and non-intrusive, but it did create problems when I used Firefox for web browsing. After installing the software, the middle-click button that is used to force links to open in a new tab wouldn't work properly. Shutting down the software fixed the issue. I uninstalled the software after finding out that zoom means a ctrl+mouse wheel in Firefox. I don't use zoom for websites, ever: It's really not needed in most cases, unless you're vision-impaired.
There is another piece of included software that I enjoyed checking out known as Media Life. Media Life is a well thought-out multimedia organizer that lays out your files into multiple categories and has a nice, user-friendly front end. I can see some home users finding it quite helpful.
<b>Testing</b>:
As stated before, the keyboard and the mouse work as expected. It comes ready to use right out of the box. Tracking is excellent within Windows or Linux and the shape fits very nicely in the palm of one's (right) hand. I do have to reiterate the fact that the mouse does take about a second to wake up after a cold start: some impatient users may find this slightly annoying. The keyboard also works as it should with the same little quirks as the previous kit. This combo is fine for home use, but hardcore PC gamers should look elsewhere for a kit a little more robust and high-performance.
<b>Conclusion</b>:
The Cordless Desktop MX3000 Laser is a nice keyboard and mouse combination for home use. If you do not want to spend the $150 MSRP (<a href="http://stat.dealtime.com/DealFrame/DealFrame.cmp?BEFID=1696&acode=204&code=204&aon=^162&crawler_Id=812077&dealId=oYK7axmxwJEUGEpfaf7TtA%3D%3D&prjID=ds&searchID=KerCDCU0wO&Mrt=^^^^^^&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.asp%3FItem%3DN82E16823126169%26ATT%3DKeyboards%26CMP%3DOTC-d3alt1me&DealName=KB%26MS%20LOGITECH%7CCRDLSS%20DSKTP%20MX3100&MerchantID=300168&HasLink=yes&frameId=-1&category=77&AR=3&NG=17&GR=0&ND=1&PN=1&PT=0&RR=1&ST=7&DB=sdcprod&MT=nym-pmt8-1&MN=MT&FPT=DSR&NDS=17&NMS=17&NDP=17&MRS=&PD=23659484&brnId=3807&lnkId=3002062&IsFtr=1&IsSmart=0&crn=USD^USD&DlLng=1&istrsmrc=1&isathrsl=0&dlprc=121.47&TstId=&CT=3">$120 at Newegg</a>
on the MX3100 but still want its features, the MX3000 is a good alternative at $100. <a href="http://images.aselabs.com/adlink.php?do=adlink&id=6">Amazon sells it for $85</a>! It's important to personally test any input device before buying (as different people have varied requirements when it comes to comfort and feel) so I always suggest heading to a local store and testing them out firsthand. I recommend this combo to all home users, but do feel that gamers should look to the »MX3100 or the new gaming mice and keyboards, as their performance needs are higher than most. Thanks for reading, and remember to post in »this thread for a chance to win some cash and prizes.
I'd like to thank Kate from <a href="http://www.logitech.com">Logitech</a> for sponsoring this review.
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</center>I really don't like to install "bloat" software, but since this is a home combo intended for the average user, I felt it was warranted for testing purposes. The SetPoint software makes the additional non-standard keys on top of the keyboard work. I found the software to be relatively lightweight and non-intrusive, but it did create problems when I used Firefox for web browsing. After installing the software, the middle-click button that is used to force links to open in a new tab wouldn't work properly. Shutting down the software fixed the issue. I uninstalled the software after finding out that zoom means a ctrl+mouse wheel in Firefox. I don't use zoom for websites, ever: It's really not needed in most cases, unless you're vision-impaired.
There is another piece of included software that I enjoyed checking out known as Media Life. Media Life is a well thought-out multimedia organizer that lays out your files into multiple categories and has a nice, user-friendly front end. I can see some home users finding it quite helpful.
<b>Testing</b>:
As stated before, the keyboard and the mouse work as expected. It comes ready to use right out of the box. Tracking is excellent within Windows or Linux and the shape fits very nicely in the palm of one's (right) hand. I do have to reiterate the fact that the mouse does take about a second to wake up after a cold start: some impatient users may find this slightly annoying. The keyboard also works as it should with the same little quirks as the previous kit. This combo is fine for home use, but hardcore PC gamers should look elsewhere for a kit a little more robust and high-performance.
<b>Conclusion</b>:
The Cordless Desktop MX3000 Laser is a nice keyboard and mouse combination for home use. If you do not want to spend the $150 MSRP (<a href="http://stat.dealtime.com/DealFrame/DealFrame.cmp?BEFID=1696&acode=204&code=204&aon=^162&crawler_Id=812077&dealId=oYK7axmxwJEUGEpfaf7TtA%3D%3D&prjID=ds&searchID=KerCDCU0wO&Mrt=^^^^^^&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.asp%3FItem%3DN82E16823126169%26ATT%3DKeyboards%26CMP%3DOTC-d3alt1me&DealName=KB%26MS%20LOGITECH%7CCRDLSS%20DSKTP%20MX3100&MerchantID=300168&HasLink=yes&frameId=-1&category=77&AR=3&NG=17&GR=0&ND=1&PN=1&PT=0&RR=1&ST=7&DB=sdcprod&MT=nym-pmt8-1&MN=MT&FPT=DSR&NDS=17&NMS=17&NDP=17&MRS=&PD=23659484&brnId=3807&lnkId=3002062&IsFtr=1&IsSmart=0&crn=USD^USD&DlLng=1&istrsmrc=1&isathrsl=0&dlprc=121.47&TstId=&CT=3">$120 at Newegg</a>
on the MX3100 but still want its features, the MX3000 is a good alternative at $100. <a href="http://images.aselabs.com/adlink.php?do=adlink&id=6">Amazon sells it for $85</a>! It's important to personally test any input device before buying (as different people have varied requirements when it comes to comfort and feel) so I always suggest heading to a local store and testing them out firsthand. I recommend this combo to all home users, but do feel that gamers should look to the »MX3100 or the new gaming mice and keyboards, as their performance needs are higher than most. Thanks for reading, and remember to post in »this thread for a chance to win some cash and prizes.I'd like to thank Kate from <a href="http://www.logitech.com">Logitech</a> for sponsoring this review.
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