Logitech MK750 Wireless Solar Keyboard & Marathon Mouse Combo

A few years ago on a whim, I picked up the Logictech Marathon mouse, because my work mouse had a very loose mouse wheel. At the time, it was a bit of a hard decision, as it was a $40 mouse, for work. But it was wireless and batteries lasted 3 years, so, why not? I ended up loving the mouse. A year later, I started having similar issues with my work keyboard, and decided to get a new keyboard, and ended up deciding on the K750 solar keyboard. I was concerned about lighting issues, but that ended up not being an issue for my office space.So, this combo then? Given that I loved the mouse and keyboard so much, and had so little issues with either, I decided to get this, which ended up being slightly cheaper than I could find individually. Here's been my experience these items so far.Mouse: the 3 year battery life is probably overstated, though I'm not sure how they came up with that number. My original mouse lasted about 18 months or so with the batteries that were included in the package. I haven't had any issues with the mouse, though I have noticed that the new mouse wheel is a loose, so when moving the mouse forward and backward a lot, I sometimes inadvertently scroll up or down on whatever I'm working on. The lock button solves that issue, but I don't love turning the lock on and off all the time.Keyboard: They keyboard works pretty well. It's a fairly standard chic-let style keyboard, though does have some laptop style function buttons. It feels similar to a laptop keyboard, with an overall short stroke distance.That said, I do find it slightly more comfortable than actual laptops. The keyboard is nice and quiet to use, which I think my office mates appreciate. The only problem I faced with this keyboard was when the backspace key cap broke. This happened a little over a year after I bought the keyboard. I contacted logitech, asking for a new key (since I was still under warranty), and rather than sending me a keycap, they ended up sending me an entirely new keyboard. I got to keep the broken keyboard, which worked great, as I was able to buy a new key cap from ebay for about $3. I haven't had any issues with battery life. My office space was next to a tinted window, where we would primarily keep the lights off. Now, i sit in a cubicle with only florescent lighting, and both areas worked fine. The new keyboard sits in a much darker corner and seems to charge enough during the day to keep powered at night. Note: there aren't any LEDs for the capslock, numlock and scroll lock buttons, so it can difficult to determine if those are on.Overall: I would definitely recommend this combo. I'd only be concerned if I worked in very dark area, due to the keyboard. Performance wise, I think this works great as an office space keyboard and mouse. Once at home, I have played several games with this keyboard and mouse and would recommend it, but I know the community can be quite picky, so if you're super concerned about response times, you may want to look at other mouses and keyboards. I would say that there aren't any issues with more relaxed games, or with less competitive-oriented players.

I've used Logitech wireless mice before. However, I've always used an Apple keyboard with my iMac. I was intrigued by the solar keyboard and the Unifying receiver. This is my first Logitech wireless keyboard.Here's my feedback after using MK750:About the keyboard:- It is bigger than the Apple wired keyboard with num pad and I like the keyboard legs. Seems just the right incline. The legs seem a little flimsy, but we'll just have to see.- The keyboard is made with good quality material.The keys seem to be using a different mechanical design, thus keyboard stuck is more difficult to occur. Keyboard mechanical design is well thought off by Logitech. It gives out fainted sound and most importantly the right feel when being typed. Thus, I would be able to concentrate on my thought for the most part (without having to see if I misplace my fingers or hand positions etc).- It provides just the essential functions that you need from a keyboardAlthough it does come with the expected Fn key and the normal capability to launch some gadget applications. It has everything I need for my iMac.- The solar panel is a great plus.It seems to be using very little amount of light (as advertised). The battery came charged from the factory. I try running it for several days with the solar panel being covered by one sheet of paper. It still shows the battery is charged (the green LED came up when checked). I have the blinds pulled in my computer room, but ambient light and overhead lights are enough to power.About the mouse:- MK750 mouse weight is a little lighter than the wired M-U0007 and has a smaller footprint. I like that as my workspace is small.- Scroll wheel has 2 modes, i.e., hyper fast and precision mode. Pretty much the same buttons as the M-U0007. No relearning.- It also has a small compartment to store that Unifying USB receiver, in case you want to take it on the road. Another good idea there.Logitech provided two AA Duracell for the mouse.About the setup:- A snap! Plug in the Unifying USB, turn on the keyboard and OSX has you push two keys and it identifies the keyboard. Put in the batteries and turn on the switch and OSX recognizes. Any additional setup is done through system preferences.I look forward to using the combo for a long time to come.

I purchased this because I had a bluetooth version for my ipad that has been running for over a year now with out issues. I swear that thing is going to outlast the ipad it self well it seems that way any way. I have also had non solar powered wireless keyboards from logitech that have lasted a long time. It was usually my fault that they stopped working. Like spilling something on it or having it pushed off the desk by a cat. The battery in most of my other wireless keyboards have lasted about 2 years so I was thinking this being solar powered that it would last much longer.I have been running it for a little over a week and it just now dropped to showing 99% charge so if it goes down 1% just over a week this thing should last around 2 years. The mouse is still at 100% and it says it will last for another 1090 days. When I first started using it it said it would last 1095 days. So that has so far lasted long then it says it will. Which is good because wireless mice like this that I have had in the past needed new batteries once a month. So that is a plus for this mouse if it actually does last as long as it says it will or even longer. I am happy about that.Back to the charging on the keyboard, now I do work in a very dim lit area. The solar app the shows the battery level in the keyboard and shows the amount of light usually stays at about 15 which is in the red on the meter that it has. I can get that meter to show 100 which is closer to the green if I pick the keyboard up and face it at the window. If you are not sure what the solar app is here is a link to it [...] . That also shows you the meter that I am talking about.So far I am really liking this keyboard. It is easy to type on and does not hurt the hands. The mouse feels good in the hand as well.