Logitech DiNovo Bluetooth Media Desktop
By
WILSON ROTHMAN
People have been talking about Bluetooth for the past few years. It has been described as a miracle technology that can eliminate wires from your daily life. though it still hasn't taken off with consumers in the U.S. Not to be confused with Wi-Fi, that other miracle wire eliminator, Bluetooth consumes less energy and has shorter range, so it's generally for smaller devices in close proximity: cell phones, headsets, keyboards and mice. Logitech, which makes headsets, keyboards and mice — and is headquartered in Europe where Bluetooth is more popular — just might be the company that finally gets America to love the 'Tooth.
At first glance, there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between the DiNovo desktop and other wireless keyboard and mouse suites, with the exception of its retro-future styling and its detached number pad. In fact, ergonomics majors might balk at the laptop-type keys and lack of wrist rest. If all you're looking for is a wireless keyboard and a rechargeable wireless mouse, you could find a better deal elsewhere.
But as a Bluetooth hub for Windows PCs, it's a jump forward. For starters, that standalone number pad doubles as a remote control. Following the "media center" trend, Logitech designed a full-screen, large text media player. Because Bluetooth has a range up to 30 feet, you can load up songs, videos or pictures at a distance. If you settle out of monitor range, you can read what's playing on the number pad's little screen. The program is smooth — I especially enjoyed the slideshow function, which is noticeably faster than the standard Windows XP one — but it's clearly intended for remote control: there's no "minimize" button.
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http://www.time.com/time/gadget/20031203/
Logitech DiNovo Bluetooth Media Desktop
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