Logitech diNovo Mini

Filed under: Computers & Peripherals, Reviews | Last updated: Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Last update: Review by Digital Trends (09 Apr’08)

Logitech diNovo Mini is a small and sleek keyboard that offers 63-backlit keys, media control buttons, Windows Media Center button, three programmable hotkeys and touchpad also acts as D-pad. According to Logitech, the battery lasts up to 30 days. The diNovo Mini connects to PC via a bluetooth.

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Logitech diNovo Mini Reviews

Digital Trends reviews the Logitech diNovo Mini and writes;

“Leave it to Logitech to devise a keyboard none of us knew we wanted, but now can’t live without it. We’ve never liked having a big keyboard in our living room for our HTPC, and the diNovo Mini is very close to the perfect solution to this problem. Though the touchpad is a bit difficult to get used to, the rest of the device is a joy to use and is supremely comfortable and easy to use. If you have an HTPC this keyboard is a must-buy product, period…Highs: Intuitive layout; extremely functional; perfect size and shape. Lows:Touchpad is a bit difficult to use with your thumb; can’t type very fast on it ”
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Ubergizmo reviews the Logitech diNovo Mini and writes;

“In the end, our experience with the diNovo Mini has been excellent. It is everything that we wanted in a Media Center controller and it is the perfect blend between a remote, a keyboard and mouse, in a beautiful package that looks good on the coffee table. Of course, it has a few shortcomings, but there is nothing else like it on the market today. ”
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Techgage reviews the Logitech diNovo Mini and writes;

“There is a small mode toggle button that when moved to the right, reveals an orange indicator with cursor arrow, to let you know you’re in touch-pad mode. In this mode, the backlighting is orange, and a sensor adjusts the backlighting depending on your level of ambient light. In this mode, the ClickPad works exactly like a touch pad on a laptop, and there is an orange backlit ring around the ClickPad in this mode. The keyboard is a traditional QWERTY set-up with function keys to allow for almost every function of a full keyboard…Overall, I’m totally thrilled with this device. It immediately had a home on my coffee table and using it was completely intuitive. ”
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APH network reviews the Logitech diNovo Mini and writes;

“In terms of quality, performance and range, the Bluetooth connection is generally very reliable and I haven’t experienced any connection drops yet. The range provided is up to 30 feet between the receiver and the diNovo Mini, and with that, like all Bluetooth devices, can have their signals traveling through walls for a non line of sight connection. The quality is excellent with no loose or fragile parts; everything is well built with thought and detail. The Logitech diNovo Mini serves its purpose very well and is generally well implemented. ”
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CNET reviews the Logitech diNovo Mini and writes;

“Setting up the diNovo Mini is a breeze. It uses a Bluetooth connection and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and it went from the box to up and running on a Vista-equipped PC in less than two minutes. You can install the Logitech SetPoint software if you want to customize the hot key assignments and tweak the mouse cursor speed. It can also work with a PlayStation 3. We can certainly think of tweaks we’d like to see to the design, such as Apple and Xbox 360 support. ”
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Pocket-Lint reviews the Logitech diNovo Mini and writes;

“Logitech, realising that you’ll need a mouse for your sofa surfing using the diNovo mini has added a circular touch pad in the top right hand corner and this also acts as the left click on a mouse (the right click is accessible via another key). When in media mode the clickpad as Logitech call it, becomes a directional pad to navigate menus and make selections. This unlike the keyboard is very easy to use and a great element to the package. ”
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