I went in to OfficeMax to buy the MK300, which I already own - and found that this new upgraded one was the only one available. Generally, I can barely tell what changes have been made in Logitech upgrades (I owned previous versions before the MK300, as well). But, this one truly surprised me. Here's the main changes, and ups and downs of it, to me:
1) THE BEST SET UP EVER! PLUG IN THE FLASHDRIVE AND IT'S SET TO GO!
There used to be a little button that you had to push on the mouse and key board to sync it with another attachment hooked to your computer, which was sometimes tricky. No more of that and no more having to load software.
2) The flashdrive automatically sets up all your function keys
Unlike previous versions and other ones, where I had to go in and assign the appropriate pages and programs to various keys - on this one everything automatically brings up the right pages for function keys. The downside is if you want to customize them to something different (I don't - since they've picked exactly what I would have) it sends you to the logitech site to download software and adjust your settings.
3) Mouse/Keyboard design: The mouse is a little smaller than before. Still works though as one of the best basic wireless mouses I've used, and it does include a battery check, and on/off switch on both the keyboard and mouse that haven't always been there.
4) Battery Life: All the batteries are included. This one promises longer battery life. The batteries on the previous version generally gave me a couple of months for the mouse and seven months for the keyboard - which really was fine. If this one meets that, I'm happy.
5) Long Range: I can stand over 12ft. away from my computer (in another room!) and the keyboard still works. (I just can't very well see what I'm typing.)
BOTTOM LINE: For those that prefer "prettier sets" and a fancier mouse at a higher price- this might not be the best choice. But, if you just want a wireless set that's easy to set up, use and works like it's supposed to at a good value - with the new improvements, I'm not sure this one can be beat. Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 with Keyboard and Mouse
Overall, I like the Logitech MK320 wireless desktop. I'm using it now to type this review. The keys have nice response with a stiff, crisp feel. I wouldn't consider the mouse small; my wife has the same one on her laptop and it is nearly identical in size to the mouse that used to come standard with Dell desktop (coincidentally also made by Logitech.) The mouse fits comfortably in my hand, and I have larger-than-average hands. The mouse buttons have a nice tactile feel, and the action on the scroll wheel is smooth, unlike the Microsoft wireless optical mouse I own.
If you've ever used one of Logitech's wireless laptop mice, this desktop set comes with a similar style of transceiver. A bit smaller than a mini thumb drive, it's larger than those other Logitech transceivers, however, it does work from 15 feet away. Also, there is no lag unlike early wireless keyboards, so if you've been putting off buying one because of that, don't.
My only complaint is that the keyboard lacks LED lock keys indicators; I'm guessing this was done to save power. No problem. I use Linux, so I just use the Gnome Keyboard Lock Keys applet. (A similar applet exists for KDE). The documentation that came with the set says that the keyboard also includes software that does something similar on Windows. (I haven't tried it.) The multimedia keys are compatible with the newer versions for [...].
I bought this a few months ago and it consumes too much energy, I have to replace the batteries too soon, plus the mouse slows down sometimes and I have to take the battery off and on, and then when I do this it works again, but it is annoying. Maybe I must try another one... it is a shame because I have been using Logitech for years and never had a problem.'
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