Logitech Wireless Keyboard K250 (Dark Fleur)
- New Dark Fleur keyboard pattern from the Logitech Fantasy Collection
- Simple setup for Windows PCs – plug one tiny wireless Unifying receiver into your USB port and start typing
- Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless gives you a powerful connection without delays
- Extended battery life delivers up to 15 months of power without a battery change
- Low-profile keys and a standard layout give you a quiet, comfortable typing experience
The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K250 delivers a no-hassle, plug-and-play setup and no-worries, reliable typing. The Dark Fleur pattern is part of the Fantasy Collection from Logitech. Fanciful patterns, dreamy colors: the style of imagination.
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Match, but don’t mix,
First of all, I’ll deal with the K250 keyboard on its own.
Pros:
1. Set up is literally as easy as 1-2-3. Turn on machine, plug in unifying receiver, turn over keyboard and pull out the plastic tab for the batteries to make contact. That’s it.
2. Compact in size, but with 14 functions accessible through the FN (Function) key, such as volume control, play and fast forward, internet home, launching e-mail application, internet searches and calculator.
3. Despite the girly “dark fleur” moniker, it has a rock star look to it.
4. Keys have a nice feel and not too noisy.
5. Tiny receiver is a one-time plug in and forget about deal
6. Adjustable height
Cons:
1. Takes some getting used to if you’ve been using a larger keyboard.
2. Being black, dust just can’t keep away from it
EDIT: A big con I forgot to mention – there aren’t any lights to indicate whether your Caps lock or Num lock buttons are on. This is a big pain when you have to use a lot of passwords on a daily basis, or enter a lot of data.
Notes:
1. Be sure to open the box from the front flap, or you may miss the USB receiver tucked away there.
2. Uses 2 AAA batteries (included)
Summary:
Idiot-proof keyboard for desk-top or lap-top computer, with all the functions you need, and a rocking exterior.
Now for the wireless M305 mouse on its own.
Pros:
1. Easy set up. Turn on machine, Insert battery (included), plug in receiver, turn on and go.
2. Comes with one AA battery, tiny USB receiver and instructions in English.
3. Slider on the bottom opens front casing to insert battery, similar to the V220, except that the battery direction is much more clearly marked.
4. Easy on/off slider also on bottom.
5. Handy storage space for receiver inside battery compartment.
6. Small and portable
7. Wicked cool pattern, matching K250 keyboard mentioned above.
8. Indicator light for low battery situations.
Cons:
1. May be a bit small for large hands
2. Pretty basic in functions (but has everything most people will ever need)
3. Receiver is NOT a unifying receiver.
4. Battery cover a little tricky to remove without practice.
Summary:
A compact, basic, portable, easy to set-up wireless mouse ideal for laptops. Combines the size and design of the V220 mouse and the USB storage compartment of the VX Nano Laser mouse.
Altogether now ….
I’m reviewing the K250 wireless keyboard and the M305 wireless mouse as a pair, because they came together as a matched twosome.
Pros:
1. They make a handsome couple
Cons:
1. They don’t get along and are headed for divorce court, because they don’t have a unifying receiver in common.
Notes:
After driving myself crazy for a few minutes, and downloading unnecessary software, I discovered that the M305 mouse does not have what it takes to work with the unifying receiver, and therefore you’ll need to plug in BOTH receivers to make the mouse and keyboard work.
Apparently you’ll need the M705, Performance Mouse MX or Anywhere Mouse MX if you prefer having only one receiver for both mouse and keyboard.
Summary:
Two great looking gizmos in matching attire that function well on their own, but should forget the wedding plans.
Points off for Logitech for this mismatched match-up.
Amanda Richards, July 17, 2010
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Another reviewer said you can’t mix and match the K250 and an M305–not so.
You just need to download the Logitech unifying software at logitech:
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[...]It’s in the little pamplet that came with the keyboard which you didn’t think you needed to read. I should know…
You run the downloaded software. You should uninstall the mouse’s receiver and turn the mouse on and off when prompted by the software. What it is doing is pairing like Bluetooth or when you reset any receiver. What no one tells you–you heard it here first!?–is that you can uninstall the Logitech Unifying Software without any consequences–the mouse will continue to work. It just need to be paired. You would just use the software again when you have another Unifying product to connect, and you could just reinstall then. There are several devices besides keyboards and mice.
Anyway, I like this keyboard.
It has a small footprint and you have to use the Function key to get the special functions like sound on/off, but I’d rather have a smaller footprint any day.
Seems well built to me. Response is great.
The range for both the keyboard and M305 mouse is much better than the older models despite the size of the tiny receiver–a big improvement.
Some mentioned that they did not like the key clack. I think it is just the sound of the keys bottoming out if you have a heavy hand. But it’s not plastic clacking. I think it’s pretty quiet.
The only potential problem is that if you need to remove the receiver, it would be easy to lose since it does not have a dock on the keyboard or mouse, and it’s very small. If you are using it on a laptop or netbook, that’s a plus, because you can just leave it plugged in on the road without fear of it breaking off.
Not that I care, but the weird artzy design (Dark Fleur) matches the M305 mouse, for those who care.
If I had my choice, I would have preferred no art. I think it’s tacky compared the lack of art on my V220 mouse. The keyboard’s design is not as decal looking.
I don’t know why mouse and keyboard are not sold together. Maybe it’s because the M305 is notebook size. I have pretty big hands but still find it more comfortable over a big clunker mouse.
This is about my sixth or seventh Logitech keyboard. It is my favorite thus far.
Of course, some folks measure cool by how many widgets, keys and buttons…
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