LogitechMK330 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, QWERTY Italian Layout - Black

I didn't notice this when buying it, but the keys over the arrow keys are not in the standard 3x2 configuration. This is different from every other keyboard I have used and it's very difficult to get used to because I use different keyboards during the day and I have to be careful when using this one because I keep hitting the delete key by accident.I would not have bought this keyboard had I noticed the layout.Look closely at the keyboard layout and you'll see it's a 2 x 3 layout with a double sized delete key. This also means the insert key is moved away from this area as well.

Ordered MK330 a few months ago for work which had unifying and worked with Logitech's Setpoint app. Ordered same MK330 model last week for home, not unifying, and Logitech's own Setpoint app doesn't detect the keyboard and mouse, so couldn't program the hot keys. Apparently some clowns in Logitech decided to make fundamental changes to the product and call it exactly the same MK330. They could't even bother to version it!

I bought this keyboard to replace my Logitech LX710 keyboard, which packed up recently for no apparent reason (when the red 'battery power low' light began to blink, I replaced the batteries with new ones but then when I pressed the 'battery test' button on the top right of the keyboard to check the power, nothing happened. I checked that I inserted the batteries correctly. The keyboard just went dead with no signal at all going to the receiver... if anyone knows the solution to this I would love to hear it).When I unpacked the Logitech MK330 keyboard, the first thing I noticed was how light, cheap and 'plasticky' the keyboard felt. The mouse felt the same way. The accessory buttons on the top edge of the keyboard are dark grey (not silver, as in most other Logitech keyboards) making them very difficult to see if you are working at home under subdued lighting conditions (like I am).Also, keys 'F' and 'J' are supposed to have small raised ridges on them to make 'touch typing' easier; the ridges are there of course, but only just; they are both very difficult to detect with the tips of your fingers (you have to consciously 'feel' for them) so those of you who do a lot of fast touch typing may find this to be a serious drawback, resulting in lots of typing errors. I didn't have any trouble with the USB transmitter dongle so the keyboard works fine from that point of view. I didn't like the 'clickety clacking' of the keys as I typed, they were a bit too noisy for me and actually sounded 'cheap'. I won't use the mouse because it's too small and feels light and cheap, so I use another Logitech mouse with its own separate USB dongle.For some strange reason, the keyboard has TWO Backspace buttons. There is also a curious little icon on the minus button on the numeric keypad; the symbol of a white padlock. God knows what this if for, there are no instructions provided with the keyboard to provide the answer. The keyboard does what its supposed to do (given the limitations already mentioned). I was disappointed with the quality of the materials in the manufacture of this keyboard; everything about the keyboard conveyed a feeling of cheapness and poor quality. It felt more like a 'budget' type of keyboard. In all fairness, I didn't think this keyboard was worth £25.93. It felt more like it should have cost £8 or £12 at the most. My old Logitech LX710 was still the best Logitech keyboard and mouse I ever had. I'm really going to miss it.I would have returned this keyboard to Amazon on the grounds that I was not satisfied with the quality, but I need a keyboard to work with and I don't want to order another keyboard and then wait another week or so for it to arrive, so I just kept the damn thing.Oh, yes, I almost forgot: this keyboard will work on both Windows and Mac platforms (well, it works on my iMac desktop computer anyway without any problems).UPDATE - December 30th 2020: The mouse that came with this keyboard has developed the the ability to 'skate' all over the screen for no reason. It seems to have a mind of its own, jumping from one part of the screen to the next. It has been acting like this for about 6 months now. At first I thought it could be a problem with the mouse mat not being cleaned or maintained properly, so I cleaned it, that didn't work so I used a brand new mouse mat; that didn't work either. The problem still persisted, so I tried cleaning the underside of the mouse... that didn't work either. I don't know what the problem is. It must be something to do with the build quality of the mouse itself. All-in-all, I am very disappointed with this keyboard and mouse. Logitech continues to fall in quality and performance... and it all revolves around making money.

OverallI got this keyboard and mouse combo for working from home and to save some money as I have a gaming keyboard and mouse for my main system and didnt want to keep switching it about. I got this combo around £26 and did a bit of looking before settling on this combo.I would strongly advise you to look at what you are getting before buying here as you wont find anything better for the price and it's why I have given it 5 stars. This isn't a world class keyboard nor mouse does it pretend to be its clear from the description and images cuts were made to make this under £30 and these cuts I cna easily live with as alternatives are all either made in China cheap "gaming" keyboards that will last you about 3 months or wired.FeaturesYou get a lot of keys also for your money as it has a full array of multimedia keys which most keyboards at this price even wired does have which is really nice for controlling spotify so when I receive a call I can quickly mute and pause my music.Wireless 2.4ghz with up to 2 years battery life and you get batteries in the box! This is a great feature for me and the fact the mouse and keyboard are quite small means I can easily pack them away after work and swap out for my wired gaming keyboard and get back to gaming.PriceIf you can find me a better wireless keyboard and mouse from an established brand at a cheaper price then let me know the price is worth 5 stars for what you get here I would expect £30+ easily for this quality and features.FeelThe main complaint in the reviews I find is the mouse is small and this comes back to my earlier point on cuts being made for a low price. Honestly I don't find it tiny like most state and I have huge hands. I have a massive phone and hate typing on it thanks to my big hands but find this mouse comfortable. The keys are squishy and tactile and I actually have a lot less mistakes typing on this than my gaming keyboard thanks to the shape of the keyboard. This is made for typing and not gaming.Final ThoughtsHonestly give this a try if you just want something for typing and working on and want to save some money and don't mind a few cutbacks and as the listing clearly says it you want the full fat experience there is the MK540. You wont be upset with this at all for the time its going to last you and battery life .

Batteries are included, so I was able to get started straight away and installation on a Win7 PC was as simple as plugging in the tiny USB dongle and waiting a minute whilst the drivers updated. The keyboard is nice and light but I find the mouse too small for my hand - it's a good deal smaller than a conventional, wired, home computer mouse which, for most domestic/home office use, is a little uncomfortable.You'll need to download the Logitech Setpoint software if you want to be able to identify Num Lock and Caps Lock status (via on-screen overlay), as the keyboard features no status indicators, presumably to extend battery life. The software also enables some keyboard shortcut and mouse customisation, which you may appreciate.