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Need a new keyboard and mouse or gamepad? We put a dozen through their paces and tell you which one is deserving of your cash

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX

Manufacturer:	Price:
Logitech	£80.72 inc VAT
Reviewer:	Review Date:
	Apr 2004

	OVERALL RATING

SCORE

4/6

Verdict: The mouse/keyboard combo choice of flash Harrys

The Cordless Desktop MX is truly the BMW 7 series of this group test. It has more features than a year's worth of 'Guardian' supplements. The extra expense over the Microsoft Elite set buys you a docking station that recharges the rodent's batteries when you're not using it.

The optical mouse itself is an exquisitely sculpted piece of design. The two primary buttons flow into the main body while the satin-finish sides are silky smooth to the touch.

Extra buttons include page up, page down, forward, backward and an active program switch (which effectively replaces Alt Tab). Our only gripe is that it's moulded exclusively for right-handers.

We also like the keyboard, which has no less than 18 extra keys for media control and launching applications.

On the left side is a pair of mouse mimicking controls - a scroll wheel and back button. It's comfortable to type on, but we don't like having to push the F-lock button to use the function keys - they're set up as shortcut keys as standard .

Ultimately, it's a shame the keyboard doesn't come with rechargeable batteries at this price, especially as the mouse is rechargeable. It's still a good set, though, if you can afford it.

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