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- First reviewDecember 19, 2010
- Last reviewJanuary 24, 2012
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This Logitech MK520 keyboard and mouse feature a wireless design for taking with you on the go. The Incurve keys and palm rest allow for comfortable use.
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1
Not for people who need to be productive
on January 24, 2012
Posted by: DrewInDE
from Wilmington, DE
I wanted a Logitech because that's all that I've ever owned. My last keyboard combo from them lasted 4 years and with daily abuse, finally kicked the bucket.
I demo'd this board in-store, but bought it hoping that the angle on the keys would be better while sitting. Well, it wasn't. Left hand Alt key is awkward due to the fact that the buttons sit flush with the trim of the board. In order to press the left Alt, your thumb needs to go deeper than the trim, which isn't a soft edge. Similarly, the lower arrow and CTRL keys are awkward to press due to the same issue. I probably wouldn't mind as much if this were for my home PC, but I absolutely cannot be productive and comfortable with this at work.
The mouse had issues on a soft pad where it would not track straight. The pointer would literally jump up and down as you dragged it across the screen. My other 2 logitech mice do not have the same issue. In order to correct, I needed to remove the pad, which just isn't as comfortable. Also, the feet on the mouse are just standard plastic, and does not glide well at all.
Very disappointed in this one, as I have been a faithful to this brand for years. Am returning to the store for different model.
What's great about it: Soft feel of the button press, palm rest
What's not so great: Badly engineered and laid out - Not for a productive business environment
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Breathe easy with this 3-gallon humidifier that cleanses the air in your home of dust and pollen while doing away with dry, itchy skin.
Customer Rating
2
Not a long term buy..
on December 19, 2010
Posted by: DrewInDE
from Wilmington, DE
Found this product listed as I was searching for a replacement. This was my 3rd humidifier in 5 years, and this one lasted 2 years and 1 month.
Good: The large reservoir was nice as it would last a full 24 hours on the highest setting. That was very good for our sinus issues and dry air.
For humidifiers, I thought this model sounded quiet compared to others I've had.
Bad: Impossible to clean - there is no way to clean the blades of the impeller fan without completely disassembling the entire unit all the way down to the wiring harness(20 screws later). 1-2 Hour job.
The air is pushed down towards the floor, which I thought was not very smart.
The filters are made in small quantities, are expensive to replace, last about 6-8 weeks max, and are hard to find.
While the reservoir was nice that it was large, good luck trying to fill it anywhere but a deep kitchen sink with a tall goose neck faucet. Impossible to fill in any normal bathroom sink as all of the water spills out when you try to upright it.
While the motor itself was nice, quiet and held up for a little over 2 years, the bearings on the impeller fan did not. Ended up sqeaking badly as it was running, took it apart and found the bearings had got very very hot. It went in the garbage at that point. Looking for something more heavy duty.
What's great about it: Large capacity, quiet
What's not so great: Can't clean fan blades or internals, get moldy with age
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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