Add a solar cell to power it, and I'm in. The K760 and K750 are amazing, simply because I never have to worry about cords or batteries.
I'd take batteries over a keyboard which might not work in low or no light. Seems like a gimmick.
Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
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Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#122Earlier quoted context omitted.
I think the majority of the users of this probably won't be looking at the keys as they type...
Hmm.. but I feel because of the non standard layout and the size, most touch typists will still take some time before they can adapt.
Fair point. The keys have quite a different shape to regular keys though, that might actually make it easier for the brain to distinguish it from regular keyboards.
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#123That rotary knob looks awfully easy to break.
There has to be a better interface than physically moving your hand up to the knob to change which device has focus.
Also if this could also charge your devices that would be awesome also.
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#124Am I the only one who barely has enough time to interact with one PC after work (if I even feel like turning it on after a full day of programming), that the thought of interacting with multiple devices at once is overwhelming?
I don't think that is really the point. The point is that it can store the settings for 3x devices and you can switch between each one of them individually as needed.
For example, if you had an iPad and iPhone you can have them both configured as the 1 and 2 positions, and switch the switch as the relevant device was docked.
With a lot of existing Bluetooth keyboards you would need to re-sync it each and every time you switched devices.
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#125I've been using the K810 [1] for some time for all my computers. I find it absolutely brilliant to type on (being mostly in vim, the awkward home/end, page up/down, arrows etc don't matter very much), and it also has the ability to switch between 3 paired bluetooth devices. There is also the Lenovo Thinkpad Compact Bluetooth [2], which I haven't tried, but allegedly "features a simplified pairing with the system thro…
What are the physical dimensions of K810? It is strange that Logitech does not specify them as it did for K480.
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#126Earlier quoted context omitted.
The battery time is probably my biggest gripe with it as well. I keep the backlight continuously on at the lowest setting (it turns off when inactive), and I think I get around 3-4 days of heavy usage (note: ballpark estimate!). The battery is also not (easily) replaceable. So while it's no problem from day to day (and you could keep the USB cable connected at all times if you wanted too), it's quite poor compared to…
Yikes, that' abysmal. I have an iMac and use the apple wireless keyboard that comes with it and I can't even remember the last time I changed the batteries.
I may be mistaken about the battery time, so don't take my word for it. The Logitech site says about 10 days with backlight on (12 months(!) without it)[1]. And while I get the Ubuntu keyboard battery warning after 3-4 days, there still may be a few days left in it.
[1] http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/...
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#127Add a solar cell to power it, and I'm in. The K760 and K750 are amazing, simply because I never have to worry about cords or batteries.
I'd take batteries over a keyboard which might not work in low or no light. Seems like a gimmick.
Reviews are actually pretty good with regards to that. The complaints I have seen is that the battery dies after a couple of years and is not easily replaceable. This would mean a new keyboard every couple of years.
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#128Earlier quoted context omitted.
The battery time is probably my biggest gripe with it as well. I keep the backlight continuously on at the lowest setting (it turns off when inactive), and I think I get around 3-4 days of heavy usage (note: ballpark estimate!). The battery is also not (easily) replaceable. So while it's no problem from day to day (and you could keep the USB cable connected at all times if you wanted too), it's quite poor compared to…
Yikes, that' abysmal. I have an iMac and use the apple wireless keyboard that comes with it and I can't even remember the last time I changed the batteries.
It's worth noting that the K810 is rechargeable, however. You can leave it plugged in over USB while it's at your desk, and unplug as needed. I carry mine around with a tablet as a laptop replacement and charge both every few days. I can handle 2 or 3 days of life if it means I don't need to stock AA batteries.
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#129My alternative choice: http://kbtalkingusa.com/
I purchased a KBTalking Pro and it is the best keyboard I've owned, I like it better than my Das. Similar to the keyboard being discussed, it allows you to pair with 10 different bluetooth devices and switch between them via keyboard shortcuts.
Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard
#130I think most people here are in a very firm or serious relationship with their keyboard. (I know I am with my Corsair mechanical). Would love to see this as a usb device that the keyboard plugs into. Would think monitoring key presses on the middle man device would not be to hard?
Yeah, it's a neat idea, but my fingers wouldn't thank the switch from the Ducky.