Logitech S530 Mouse & Keyboard

[chosenwolf]

Does anyone use this setup with their desktop Macintosh? I am looking into purchasing it and just want to know if it works well. I am concerned about the wireless range and the type of USB receiver that it comes with.

Any info appreciated, thanks!

 

[danny_w]

I tried it a long time ago and thought it was junk. They look nice, but the keyboard feels cheap and flimsy, and very flat. I could also not get the included receiver to work, but used one from my MX700 combo. They may have changed since that time, but that is my experience.

 

[cuestakid]

i have it right now and I absolutely love it-its sleek, responsive, has all kinds of shortcuts to apps and such. As for the USB reciever, it has great range and is very small-the only minor down side is that the cord is kinda long for my taste but if it is positioned a little aways from where it is plugged into the computer you should be fine

 

[rogersmj]

I had it for awhile and liked the mouse just fine, but I ditched the keyboard after a few weeks and went back to the Apple. Few keyboards feel as nice and solid as the Apple ones.

 

[chosenwolf]

Thanks for the feedback guys, ended up ordering one. I have a Logitech keyboard and mouse for my PC and have been very happy with it. I expect the same from the S530

 

[prostuff1]

I am using the combo right now and love it. I like the feel of a laptop keyboard a lot more then that of a desktop style keyboard. The mouse is one of the better ones I have found.

On a side note, I could not get the logitech software to recognize that I had this combo. This was not a huge deal for me as I use steermouse for controlling the mouse. The only problem with not getting the logitech software to work is that some of the special keys do not work. This is not a huge deal for me and i am sure that with a little more effort i could get the logitech software installed.

 

[mac-convert]

Looks like some do, some don't, which is about what you will get with any review - but...

My two cents worth - I've been using the S530 keyboard and mouse a little over a year on my mini, and I am well pleased with it. I like the feel of both devices and they are excellent on battery usage. I am only on my third set now. I do wish they where both the same size, but you'll need a stock of AA and AAA's.

The only downside, is that I did have to download the updated drivers from the Logitech site when I purchased it. It also caused the bluescreen when I did an upgrade to Leopard, but an A&I fixed it. A victim of the Unsanity software. You may need to go to System Preferences once the drivers are installed to give it a nudge to start it working.

On a scale of 1 to 5, I'll give it a four - the one point lost for the bluescreen.