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Logitech diNovo Mini
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Logitech diNovo Mini
The Logitech diNovo Mini is a palm-sized wireless keyboard that was specifically designed to meet the needs of HTPC or media PC users. It measures 5.98 x 3.5 x 1.08 inches when its cover is closed and 5.98 x 6.0 x 2.55 inches when the cover is opened. With the battery and receiver, the mini-keyboard weighs approximately 6.17 ounces but weighs about 5.92 ounces without it. The diNovo Mini is powered by 960mAH-capacity Lithium Ion batteries that take about 4 hours to charge and can last up to 30 days. It also supports 10-minute fast charging for one day of use.
Features
The mini-keyboard comes with a troy gloss silver with midnight black design and has 63 backlit keys. Its backlight changes color depending on the mode used. For touch-pad mode, the backlight is orange and for media-center remote mode, the backlight color is green. The diNovo Mini is also equipped with an ambient light sensor that measures available light. Whenever there is sufficient lighting, it automatically turns off the backlight to conserve power. The Logitech diNovo Mini has a keypad design that is meant to be thumb operated. It features a 0.98-inch clickpad that can be used either as a touch pad or a 4-way directional pad. It also features a dedicated Windows Media Center button.
Connectivity
The mini-keyboard is equipped with Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology as well as point-to-point technology. It has a wireless range of up to 33 feet.
Compatibility
The Logitech diNovo Mini is compatible with PCs equipped with Windows XP or Windows Vista. It is also compatible with the Sony Playstation 3.
Manufacturer's Specs
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Package ContentsLogitech® diNovo Mini™ USB Mini-receiver Power adapter CD with software, comfort guidelines and help center User’s guide Cleaning cloth 3-year limited hardware warranty Full product support
System Requirements
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ConnectivityBluetooth® 2.0 wireless technology Point-to-point technology pre-paired with DiNovo Mini keyboard. (Does not act as a hub.) 30 days (battery life) Full-charge: Takes about 4 hours. Fast-charge: Takes about 10 minutes for 1 day of use 950 mAH lithium-ion battery 152 mm by 90 mm by 27.5 mm (cover closed) (5.98-inch by 3.5-inch by 1.08-inch) 152 mm by 152.8 mm by 65 mm (cover opened) (5.98-inch by 6-inch by 2.55-inch) 170-175 g (with battery and receiver) (5.99 – 6.17 oz) 59.5 mm by 18.5 mm by 9.1 mm (receiver size) (2.34-inch by 0.73-inch by 0.36-inch) 7 g (receiver weight) (0.25 oz)
- Palm-sized mini-keyboard with backlighting : Fits in your hand. Backlighting makes text entry effortless, even in low light.
- Compact : Perfect size for your coffee table.
- Integrated, dual-pur…
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Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard
Reviewer: OverClock Intelligence Agency29 April 2008I'm currently stuck in a cheapo apartment lease where they only offer proprietary cable and internet services, which means no HD for me. So, I haven't bothered to get a high-def TV yet... nor have I bothered to set up a dedicated HTPC. What I have done, however, is connect my laptop to my TV. Sure, it's not a true HDTV setup, but it works just fine for me for the time being. During the day, I watch TV on my main computer but at night when I get in bed, I can eithe... Read more
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Logitech diNovo Mini
Reviewer: Digitaltrends08 April 2008- Overall 9
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. Read more
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Reviewer: APH Networks05 April 2008
- Overall 7
Excellent thumb keyboard/media center remote with great build quality and design. Read more
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Logitech diNovo Mini Review
Reviewer: Ubergizmo04 April 2008When we first played with the Logitech diNovo Mini, we loved the concept and it looked like it solved all our Media Center remote issues as it features a mouse and a QWERTY keyboard in a small and elegant package that can actually stay on the living room table without looking bad. In this review we will give you our verdict about the strengths and the weaknesses of this device and we will tell you whether or not you should get one. Read more
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Reviewer: ComputerShopper15 February 2008
The transition from the office to the living room has been a tough one for keyboards. Despite their media-centric shortcut keys and playback control buttons, full-size desktop keyboards make poor couch companions for entertainment-PC users who do little typing beyond the odd instant message or keyword search. And unless your coffee table has a stowaway tray, these clunky input devices are an eyesore in a living room setting. Read more
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Reviewer: Tiger Direct30 July 2008
best purchase i have made this year. the dinovo mini is great. after trying a harmony remote it restored my faith in logitech. Read more
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Best Media Keyboard ever
Reviewer: MediaGuy, Dell08 July 2008- Overall 10
- Value for money 10
Hands down the best keyboard for a media machine. It gets used every single day. When guests come over they are amazed how easy it is to use and operate. Between my Harmony remote and diNovo my media room is complete. If you have a media room and are tired of moving the keyboard and mouse around to have room then i suggest getting the diNovo. It will save you a lot of headaches. Read more
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Falut out of the box.
Reviewer: Covert, Digitaltrends08 May 2008- Overall 5
Beware of these keyboards. There down arrow does no function all the time. Common problem over many regions and batches so not a one of manufacturing fault. Check out the post on the Logitch support forum. Read more
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Reviewer: K. Samwell, Techgage07 April 2008
Since this is a human interface device, you can have it up and running within minutes of opening the box. Simply plug in the receiver to a USB port, sync them if necessary using the synchronize buttons within the devices, and voila, you're in business. Read more
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