Logitech Media Keyboard K200 With One-touch Media and Internet Keys

I have been using logitech keyboard and mice for years so I didn't think twice about buying one for work even bought a cover to keep it dust free but the S and the L stopped working and it is only 2 months old. What a waste.

I was a little apprehensive about ordering a keyboard without being able to see it, but read the many good reviews and took a chance. Im pleasantly surprised. My previous keyboard 'Logitech Internet 350 USB Desktop Keyboard' (full size corded) was purchased at the store that built my computer. I liked it quite a bit, but after nearly 3 years the numbers were wearing off of the keys, and my Caps Lock key would often stick.. requiring me to push it hard & causing it to click down. This new K200 description states 'low profile keyboard', which I wasnt sure about, as I didnt want one like a laptop, but this feels easy to type on and took very little getting use to, and tho a bit smaller than my previous keyboard (1" shorter) still seems full-sized enough that I dont feel like Im typing on some tiny thing. The description also mentions the 'white key characters', which I found is true, they are brighter white than my previous Logitech keyboard, and I feel they will be much easier to recognize, and probably not fade with time. The 'quiet touch' description seems true too, it is quieter and softer than my previous Logitech keyboard, and feels to have perfect tension in the keys. The 'media keys' are about the same as my previous keyboard, but in a different arrangement, but with the addition of the 'PC off/on' button which I think I will find very handy. The keyboard seems small enough to be neat and concise on my desk, yet full-sized in feel. I had no use for any more features; I dont type in a room with no lights on so I dont need a lighted keyboard. I considered going to a wireless model, but after reading that they can be insecure, and one has to mess with batteries I decided to stick with the cord. However, I have ordered a Logitech Wireless Mouse to give that a try, as the cord on my mouse frequently catches on things on my desk, which bugs me. I hope my review helps some people, I realize everyone has different things they like and dont like. 2-MON LATER: The keyboard is working out quite well. But I didnt like the wireless mouse, I went back to my old corded one, as the wireless has a delay that I couldnt get use to.

I was looking for a replacement of my Ultra-X, which is sadly out of production, and figured this logitech would be okay.It wasn't.First, the keys traveled further than on the Ultra-X. I really want a keyboard with a short key travel, like a laptop keyboard, but the K200 disappointed in that. Furthermore, the keyboard would visibly buckle every time I typed a key in the middle of the keyboard, and I really don't use a lot of force typing (used to an Ultra-X, remember?).So yeah, after trying it out for five minutes, I packed it back up to ship it back. This is definitely not the quality I am used from Logitech. Such a shame they don't make the Ultra-X anymore.

Logitech itself has had a 50/50 streak with me, some items being poor and others being great and reliable. This keyboard is definitely the latter. I needed to replace my last keyboard because the keys were sticking and required a lot of effort to press, which slowed down both my typing and my gaming. Fortunately, the keys of the K200 are light and springy, allowing me to type and game with little effort once again.The media keys are neat and I like how the buttons are split between sound media and other miscellaneous keys, allowing for easy sound adjustment and starting/pausing of music without accidentally opening my browser or e-mail; however, all the media keys only take up about one-half of the space above the normal keys, possibly leaving room for more keys, which I kind of wish they had capitalized on.The strangest thing about it is that the PC power key (for quickly hibernating or powering off your PC) is located directly between the calculator and e-mail hotkeys. It might have been better to put the power hotkey all the way to one side, but it hasn't been a problem yet, so don't let its awkward positioning deter you so much.Aside from those few things, I think it's a good keyboard. It's minimal enough that it's aesthetically pleasing and doesn't take up too much space on my small desk, and large enough that there's plenty of spacing between key clusters (such as between the arrow keys and the number pad). It's also a great keyboard for the price range (especially for those of us on a tight budget). Most important to me is that the space bar is also light, springy, and compact; eschewing the large, cumbersome space bars some keyboards have that sometimes make it difficult to properly press when gaming. Time will tell how reliable and durable it is, but I feel like I can say it will not disappoint.