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Logitech diNovo Mini™
Connecting your PC to your TV? Put total control of your entertainment into the palm of your hand.
Average Customer Rating:
(30 Reviews) 30
Rating Snapshot (30 reviews)
5 stars
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23 out of 30(77%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for diNovo Mini™
Review 1 for diNovo Mini™
Works w/ Samsung GalTab
Date:May 5, 2012
By MVP01
from St. Louis, MO
Overall Rating:
Quality:
4
out of
5
Features:
5
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
Pairs right up with my Samsung Galaxy Tablet 7.0 Plus, no dongle is required. This makes using the tablet in the car, airplane and from desktop stand a much better experience.
The mini plug for the charger really should be redesigned to fit snugly into the keyboard. The plug, on occasion can accidentally slip out and stop charging the unit.
After over a couple of years of use, I am still satisfied with this purchase. This little keyboard is easy to transport for people on the go.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: More than a year
Review 2 for diNovo Mini™
Features to keep and add in Ver 2
Date:April 5, 2012
By wbr
from Oregon
Overall Rating:
Quality:
4
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
4
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
I have a home theater PC with Windows 7, Onkyo theater receiver and Samsung 47 inch flat screen TV. We watch shows recorded by windows media center, netflix, and surf the web here in the family room with it. I have a large wireless keyboard. I needed a small lighted keyboard because the room is dark when we are using the system. the large one required the lights to come on and it is really awkward to store it out of the way.
This little keyboard was a welcome addition. I have had this keyboard for 9 months and have had NONE of the driver issues that are mentioned in the 2010 posts on this site.
It is 4 years old and I do recommend an upgraded version.
What not to change:
Keep the amazing battery life.
Keep the lighted keyboard
keep the browser zoom, page up, page down keys
Keep windows media center compatibility
keep the amazing touch pad/direction selector
keep shift and function keys on both sides of keyboard
The size is good but should be a little smaller.
The selector to set default nonfunction key is good.
Keep the light weight.
The right mouse key ability is good (although it is not obvious it is a function key / OK key combination).
Turning on the keyboard with the shift or function keys works! (although I wish I would have realized it earlier)
Keep the amazing battery life.
Keep the lighted keyboard
keep the browser zoom, page up, page down keys
Keep windows media center compatibility
keep the amazing touch pad/direction selector
keep shift and function keys on both sides of keyboard
The size is good but should be a little smaller.
The selector to set default nonfunction key is good.
Keep the light weight.
The right mouse key ability is good (although it is not obvious it is a function key / OK key combination).
Turning on the keyboard with the shift or function keys works! (although I wish I would have realized it earlier)
What to add:
I am using it now to type this. When surfing the web on the big screen TV, I cannot tell you how many times I looked for the .com key. Add that key.
Add lighted a hyphen key (function-o).
Allow adjustable keyboard backlight times.
Dont turn keyboard off if back key is pressed.
See if you can make the entire keyboard smaller without causing key press problems.
Add a better mouse right click capability.
Add a lighted quote/apostrophe key (function-/) (heck make all those hidden key alternatives lighted).
Add a sticky text selection capability with the touchpad.
I am using it now to type this. When surfing the web on the big screen TV, I cannot tell you how many times I looked for the .com key. Add that key.
Add lighted a hyphen key (function-o).
Allow adjustable keyboard backlight times.
Dont turn keyboard off if back key is pressed.
See if you can make the entire keyboard smaller without causing key press problems.
Add a better mouse right click capability.
Add a lighted quote/apostrophe key (function-/) (heck make all those hidden key alternatives lighted).
Add a sticky text selection capability with the touchpad.
its a great product. see if you can get version 2 out the door and lower the retail price to $100. That's not to much to ask eh?
Technical Expertise: Proficient User
I've used this product: One month to a year
Review 3 for diNovo Mini™
My first Logitech disappointment
Date:February 1, 2012
By Lou
from Washington, DC
Overall Rating:
Quality:
1
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
2
out of
5
Ease of use:
3
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
I'm a huge fan...mice, keyboards, speakers...basically if there's a Logitech option for an accessory, that's my pick.
So when my beloved diNovo Edge suffered a tragic Death by Wine, I immediately went for it's smaller cousin without even blinking at the high cost. The design looked great, and the protective lid seemed like a fantastic investment in light of recent events.
For the $100 I paid (never mind the $150 list), the build quality is just not even remotely acceptable. Low-quality plastics, shiny paint where I expected metal. The trackpad button makes a sad, fragile-sounding click with every push, and the lid snaps shut with a cheap-sounding smack.
Signal strength seemed poor and sporadic...generally good enough for keypresses, but the cursor would frequently drunkenly skip around the monitor.
There are an increasing number of mini-keyboards on the market now, many going for $30. After having this product for nearly a month, I cannot think of a single reason for spending the extra money on a Logitech...which kinda bums me out.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: One week to a month
1 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 4 for diNovo Mini™
Small glitches
Date:December 4, 2011
By Jetelina
from Czech Republic
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
3
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
4
out of
5
Ergonomics:
3
out of
5
Hi,
I have few suggestions that might improove this keyboard functions.
I have few suggestions that might improove this keyboard functions.
- It would be nice if some keys have bump so you can find them in dark by finger. Otherwise you have to light up keyboard by pressing Shift or Fn. I suggest to bump F, J, Play, Mute, Tab(Esc), Del
- I'm verry missing Alt+F4 key combo, so very usefull would be Close application button. Otherwise you have to press Alt+Space and then C to close application.
- I would also add key for Windows Magnifier. You will not recognize letters when typing something from sofa on 24" screen. I made shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+Z.
- Bluetooth led should be blue.
- There is backlight bug. When you light up keyboard by pressing Shift(yellow key)-all keys starts to shine and there is 10 seconds light off delay. But when you during these 10 seconds press Right arrow(green key) the yellow keys will stop shining imdiatelly-only green remains. This is very anoying when using arrow keys in text.
- And there should be adjustable timeout for backlit.
- And there should be adjustable timeout for backlit.
- I don't know what does the Sun icon on right FN key. Can anybody explain?
Anyway over this critis, I like this keyboard very much.
+ I love Li-ion batery which can be replaced.
+ Plus is the same charger as Logitech diNovo Laser desktop.
+ Switching arrow keys to mouse pointer can be done with FN key-amazing.
+ Design is perfect.
+ I love Li-ion batery which can be replaced.
+ Plus is the same charger as Logitech diNovo Laser desktop.
+ Switching arrow keys to mouse pointer can be done with FN key-amazing.
+ Design is perfect.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: One month to a year
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 5 for diNovo Mini™
Date:April 29, 2011
By James
Overall Rating:
Quality:
4
out of
5
Features:
3
out of
5
Performance:
3
out of
5
Ease of use:
3
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
This has been a fairly reliable product. It keeps a charge for exceptional amount of time. I do have some things that I feel need to be fixed/included in next revision of this product if they make one.
1. A much smaller dongle. It sucks having this nearly 3" thing hanging off the front of my HTPC. I am concerned that something will bend or break it off.
2. The dongle needs a much better range/strength. The reason it is in the front is because if I place it in the back I get little to no signal.
3. Pairing can be a pain sometimes. It just isn't very consistent.
4. I really miss my "F" keys.
5. Kinda expensive (was a gift for me).
1. A much smaller dongle. It sucks having this nearly 3" thing hanging off the front of my HTPC. I am concerned that something will bend or break it off.
2. The dongle needs a much better range/strength. The reason it is in the front is because if I place it in the back I get little to no signal.
3. Pairing can be a pain sometimes. It just isn't very consistent.
4. I really miss my "F" keys.
5. Kinda expensive (was a gift for me).
Don't get me wrong, I like this keyboard and I would recommend it to others and I have. However, I have seen another one out there that has all the above items and it is about 2/3-3/4 of the price and is getting killer reviews.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: More than a year
7 of 11 found this review helpful.
Review 6 for diNovo Mini™
Great Product
Date:November 21, 2010
By SamAus
from Adelaide, Australia
Overall Rating:
Quality:
4
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
I purchased a Logitech DiNovo Mini Keyboard nearly 2 years ago and have never looked back.
yes it is a little expensive but the battery life will last 3 - 4 weeks on general use, it looks good, sturdy, bluetooth range is excellent and has both keyboard and mouse capabilities.
The feature that I use a lot is when accessing websites and hard to read just zoom in with quick button access.
Yes every now and then you need to re-set the battery or unplug the bluetooth adapter and you will not be writing a book with it but overall makes my life and partner's life stress free.
Highly recommend it.
No i dont work for logitech just a happy user
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: More than a year
11 of 15 found this review helpful.
Review 7 for diNovo Mini™
Awesome- except the price
Date:September 2, 2010
By Richy
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
Awesome product- Don't have cable or satellite- all Netflix and Win Media Center- This product is awesom- small enough not to be intrusive yet large enough to be functional as a full keyboard. I have had mine for 9 months. Battery lasts about 3 weeks till the next charge.
My kids can use it- a 4 year old, and my wife loves it. Range has never been a concern.
Driver used to stink when I first purchased it- but updated last month, and drivers are much better.
Price is very steep- I show this to faimly and they love the product but because of the price, they will not purchse it.
Overall- great.
My kids can use it- a 4 year old, and my wife loves it. Range has never been a concern.
Driver used to stink when I first purchased it- but updated last month, and drivers are much better.
Price is very steep- I show this to faimly and they love the product but because of the price, they will not purchse it.
Overall- great.
7 of 8 found this review helpful.
Review 8 for diNovo Mini™
Excelent little Keyboard
Date:May 18, 2010
By LondonDragon
from London
Overall Rating:
Quality:
4
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
I have now been using this keyboard for almost two years, I use it on a daily basis to control the computer connected to the TV in the living room where I watch all my movies and TV series.
All I can say is that this is the best keyboard ever, fair enough the arrows keys can be a little flimsy sometimes but once you learn how to use them properly it just becomes second nature.
I still think this is a little over priced, I managed to get mine for £50 which was very good indeed. I would not use anything else. Also no one believes me when I say that this is my full mouse and keyboard to control the computer, they think its some sort of translator haha
Great product just needs to work on the arrow keys. If not for that I would have given it 5 stars. Recommended.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: More than a year
6 of 7 found this review helpful.
Review 9 for diNovo Mini™
Great Idea, Executed Horribly.
Date:May 16, 2010
By Mikey
Overall Rating:
Quality:
1
out of
5
Features:
2
out of
5
Performance:
1
out of
5
Ease of use:
2
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
Great idea... but the finaly product is garbage. Worked OK for a month, now it has some MAJOR problems... it seems like it doesn't send the (ex. type, click etc) information via bluetooth til i move the mouse then it all happens at once.
the mouse portion was never any good, and when you switch it to media mode, the cursor buttons don't work well. it actually shows you in the manual how to press on them due to the design flaw.... HOW CHEEZY.
also, the software thought it was something else when i installed it.
all in all, awesome idea for a htpc... they just need to work on it.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: One week to a month
9 of 17 found this review helpful.
Review 10 for diNovo Mini™
Very, adequate.
Date:March 16, 2010
By Kalavere
Overall Rating:
Quality:
2
out of
5
Features:
3
out of
5
Performance:
3
out of
5
Ease of use:
3
out of
5
Ergonomics:
2
out of
5
Adequate is the word to describe this product, cheaply made, not very ergonomic and VERY overpriced.
They could have done better, I'd probably have been better off waiting for the Mini diNovo 2 or the like, when they have ironed out all of the issues plaguing it.
All I can say is I am glad I bought it second hand from eBay.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: Less than a week
5 of 12 found this review helpful.
Review 11 for diNovo Mini™
Awesom keyboard!
Date:March 14, 2010
By Sky
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
I would def recommend this product. I haven't had any troubles with mine so far works great and excellent reception. Some one metioned it doesn't work with vista 64 but that is what i am running and it works just fine. To boot with vista you don't have to install the programs its a plug and play hardwear.
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 12 for diNovo Mini™
Buy in Taiwan Airport
Date:February 17, 2010
By Home User
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
3
out of
5
Ease of use:
3
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
I bought this device in Taiwan Airport - duty free shop, less expensive compare buying in HK. Anyway a good device to control MM works with computer and my LCD TV
4 of 7 found this review helpful.
Review 13 for diNovo Mini™
Crashes Constantly - Poorly constructed
Date:February 16, 2010
By Aunty Social
from Minneapolis, MN
Overall Rating:
Quality:
1
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
1
out of
5
Ease of use:
3
out of
5
Ergonomics:
3
out of
5
Unit resets itself constantly, battery retaining clip flimsy and has broken. Function is good with DVD software but not durable enough to be used as a remote if you drop them as much as we do at our place. Unit has functioned in this manner since day one.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: One month to a year
8 of 13 found this review helpful.
Review 14 for diNovo Mini™
Setpoint Software Won't Work
Date:February 11, 2010
By Lady Montana
from Seattle, WA
Overall Rating:
Quality:
3
out of
5
Features:
3
out of
5
Performance:
3
out of
5
Ease of use:
1
out of
5
Ergonomics:
3
out of
5
This device looks great and was smaller than expected, but the setpoint software won't work on my Vista 64 Bit system. I've tried reinstalling and following all of the troubleshooting steps related to this issue, but the mouse and keyboard tabs won't appear after installing and uninstalling the software multiple times which makes this device useless. Was so excited when I got it, and can't beleive the lack of functioning software is forcing me to return it.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: Less than a week
3 of 6 found this review helpful.
Review 15 for diNovo Mini™
Comprehensive Mini HTPC keyboard+Remote & Gorgeous
Date:February 11, 2010
By AnneM
from Long Island, NY
Overall Rating:
Quality:
4
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
3
out of
5
Ease of use:
4
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
It's Plug-n-Play- no need for the drivers.
It is gorgeous, has tons of functionality for a little thing that fits in a remote caddy. Just flip a switch to toggle between remote and keyboard functions (which I do constantly when web browsing).
The pad is easy to use even in mouse mode (just set the mouse speed to fastest). The cover looks cool and keeps dust out of this little investment ;).
Someone wrote it doesn't scroll but it does on web browsers. Ensure the cursor is positioned on the page then toggle to remote mode and hold down any of the arrows on the pad to scroll web pages.
Agree it should have functions for F keys like pressing a combination of function+1 for F1.
I'd dump the WMP button to expand the keyboard and add a dedicated delete button so it isn't a function.
I wish the back button was split in two so could have a forward button too.
I'd like a DVD/BD player menu button (function ok) added to one of the media keys.
It would be perfect if it had learning capability on some keys so could re-purpose them. Would love to incorporate my receiver's volume into it as I don't control volume from the PC- who does on an HTPC? The price is high for this w/out at least some programming capability.
Agree the function text should not be blue because it can't be read in the dark. Perhaps yellow?
The cursor cannot be controlled if set the windows font larger than 150pts, and on an HTPC we like GIANT text. So I am squinting to read windows. (Vista and 7x64)
It loses connection to the receiver quite a bit, especially when the battery is low. Must pull out the battery and re-install it to re-connect.
My battery does not last a month- not even close. I use it heavily though, browsing the web, twitter etc.. I don't just pop movies in and put it down.
The recharger pin has a loose connection with the unit and easily falls out, so it's difficult to use it while recharging.
Would be great if there was a deluxe edition that included integration to an internal PC power switch to turn ON the PC from the couch (if possible).
Technical Expertise: Proficient User
I've used this product: One month to a year
16 of 16 found this review helpful.
Review 16 for diNovo Mini™
The "keybord" has evolved
Date:January 31, 2010
By Jlude
from Minneapolis , MN
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
5
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
Welcome to the 21st cemtury of home enterainment!!! I am glad that logitech has been able to develope a wireless pad that does everything with so much ease. it may take a little getting used to but now that i am i can acctually type faster with this handheld device than i can with a full keaybord. The hot keys that automaticly open up your media player and open internet exploerer snd put your computer to sleep are great options. the click pad or mouse pad like i call it is super eay to use and fun to play with. i can surf the web faster than i thought possible with this tool. I might not be the best speller in the world but i typed this entire review with the diNovo mini in half the time it would take me to type with a regular keybord!!!!!! Highly reccomended great product.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: One week to a month
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 17 for diNovo Mini™
Great Keyboard
Date:December 22, 2009
By Jesse
from Albany, GA
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
4
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
I got the Mini originally to use with my PS3 and it works great. Eventually we got tierd of surfing through the PS3 and hooked a PC upto the TV because the PS3 was a bit awkward to use. We now use the Mini on the PC and haven't had any problems with it. F keys would be nice. Even if they were a key combination (Function+1 , Function +2 etc). The only other thing that I could see to improve it would be a charging dock. I have way too many transformers and it's always a fun game finding the right one. If it breaks I'll definately be buying another one.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: One month to a year
6 of 6 found this review helpful.
Review 18 for diNovo Mini™
Love it
Date:December 20, 2009
By Sam From Aus
from Australia
Overall Rating:
Quality:
4
out of
5
Features:
5
out of
5
Performance:
4
out of
5
Ease of use:
4
out of
5
Ergonomics:
5
out of
5
I loved this all in one remote. Works a treat in the lounge room with my HTPC, battery life is great, works from a great distance and easily able to search and mouse driven application. The cover feels a little flimsy but does not distract from the product. Looks great on coffee table. Highly recommend it. Sam.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: More than a year
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
Review 19 for diNovo Mini™
I love this thing
Date:November 24, 2009
By McDoh
from Washington, DC
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
3
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
4
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
I've had this for a few years and I love it. I use this on an Ubuntu based HTPC in conjunction with my Harmony 880. It plugs right in with no configuration required. It would be cumbersome to use it as your primary remote as you need two hands to use it comfortably. I'm of two minds on the lid, I like that I can close it up and avoid random key presses but it can kind of get in the way when it's open. The battery life is fantastic, I barely ever have to recharge it, maybe once a month, but again, I don't use it as my primary remote. It would be nice to connect it as a bluetooth device without using the dongle it comes with but that's not a major gripe. Every once in a while it stops responding so I pull out the battery, push a few buttons to drain capacitors, plug the battery back in and it's good to go. The main feature I would like to see added is function key support (F1, F2, etc.) which would be especially handy in managing a Linux machine.
Technical Expertise: Tech Savvy
I've used this product: More than a year
4 of 8 found this review helpful.
Review 20 for diNovo Mini™
Working as intended
Date:October 16, 2009
By zalbo
from Stockholm
Overall Rating:
Quality:
5
out of
5
Features:
3
out of
5
Performance:
5
out of
5
Ease of use:
5
out of
5
Ergonomics:
4
out of
5
1. insert the usb plug
2. press connect on the plug and device
3. done
2. press connect on the plug and device
3. done
I didn´t even install any drivers and it works like a charm
i miss the f buttons but they are not neeed since i use it for couch surfing and movie watching on my lcd tv.
i miss the f buttons but they are not neeed since i use it for couch surfing and movie watching on my lcd tv.
for once the product actually corresponded with what i excpected it to be.
Technical Expertise: Proficient User
I've used this product: Less than a week
9 of 9 found this review helpful.
