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Logitech Internet Navigator Keyboard review

By Jem Matzan

The Logitech Internet Navigator Keyboard is an outstanding low-cost, feature-rich keyboard. It's not cordless, which means it's less expensive and doesn't need batteries. If you like a lot of bells and whistles or if you just don't like Microsoft, this is an excellent keyboard for home or office use.

Design

The Internet Navigator Keyboard has a very low profile, meaning it's flatter than most keyboards. The keys are easy to press and produce little noise. The extra buttons won't work in Windows or OS X without the special Logitech keymapping software. GNU/Linux users will have to use the GNOME or KDE keyboard configuration module to get the extra keys to work.

Physically, the Logitech Internet Navigator Keyboard is well-made and a pleasure to use if you prefer the "straight" keyboard design. It's not terribly ergonomic when compared with the split keyboards, but there isn't anything specifically bad about it in terms of comfort.

The scroll wheel is a handy feature to have on a keyboard; it's unfortunate that it needs software to work. The other buttons are the standard multimedia and Internet controls that seem to be largely ignored by most people.

The Alt and Windows keys also have the Apple alternatives (Option and Apple) silkscreened on them for Macintosh users.

Logitech Internet Navigator Keyboard
Model Internet Navigator Keyboard
Manufacturer Logitech
Interface USB with PS/2 adapter
Ergonomics 6/10
Design quality 9/10
Price (retail) U.S. $20 Buy it from Amazon.com