Logitech Ships Cordless Keyboard and Mouse Combo for Mac mini

The Logitech Cordless Desktop S 530 Laser for Mac is a cordless keyboard and mouse combo designed especially for Wintel users who have switched to the Mac mini. It was announced at CES-Las Vegas in January and is now shipping.

While the idea behind the Mac mini's BYOKMD design is that people will use a keyboard, mouse and display that they already have, those in the Wintel world usually clash design-wise with the Mac mini.

"Apple's Mac computers consistently deliver premium style and experience--and our new desktop expertly complements those attributes," said Denis Pavillard, Logitech´s vice president of product marketing for desktops and keyboards. "We've applied our award-winning design process to develop a minimalist, slim design to match the Mac. Our keyboard delivers important additional controls that improve the digital media experience and our revolutionary laser mouse technology provides exceptional precision."

Logitech's offering is similar to a Wintel keyboard and mouse but looks great with a Mac mini and has special keys for iTunes, iPhoto and Spotlight like those to which Wintel users are accustomed. Logitech also includes software that allow one to re-assign the functions of keys. A receiver plugs into a USB port on the Mac mini and battery life is claimed to be 6 months, much longer than our experience with Apple's Bluetooth mouse and keyboard.

The Logitech Cordless Desktop S 530 Laser for Mac has an SRP of $99. [Dana Baggett]