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Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by dombili »

qntmfred wrote: post #74
dombili wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Very much agree on build quality. I mostly use their mouses and their rubber side always wears out after a couple of months and if I'm lucky with that, I get the common double clicking problem with left click. Thankfully their customer support is amazing and they send replacements without too much hassle. (They even sent me a new mouse once even though it was out of warranty.)

I've been using the same Logitech mouse for about 6 years with zero build quality issues. ymmv?

I've just been unlucky, I guess. The longest Logitech mouse that lasted me was Logitech MX500 (around 3 years), which is funny because I also had top of the line Logitech mouses (MX Revolution, Mouse MX etc.). They were usually the least durable ones.

Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by haakon »

Kurtz79 wrote: post #71
MrUnderhill wrote: post #44

I'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…

The only gripe I have with using bluetooth keyboards for my desktop is that batteries seem to drain much faster than the models using proprietary dongles. What is your experience with the K810 ?

This is why I love my K750 with integrated solar panels. No batteries to worry about; it just works, always. And it's great to type on.

Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by dombili »

uptown wrote: post #67
dombili wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Very much agree on build quality. I mostly use their mouses and their rubber side always wears out after a couple of months and if I'm lucky with that, I get the common double clicking problem with left click. Thankfully their customer support is amazing and they send replacements without too much hassle. (They even sent me a new mouse once even though it was out of warranty.)

Currently dealing with that double-clicking issue. Is there any work-around, or is replacement the only solution?

I believe that's fixable, but I don't know how hard the fix is. I wouldn't advise you to try to fix it on your own unless you know what you're doing, or you've already contacted their customer support. Don't hesitate to contact their customer support even if your mouse is no longer under warranty.

Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by untothebreach »

aroch wrote: post #78
untothebreach wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Maybe I am just confused then. The link you provided is to an app available on the Mac App Store. EDIT: dialed down the snark

1. It's not my link 2. Running OSX on standard hardware, Apple OEM or not, is not very hard...

1. I never said it was yours, I said you provided it.

2. I am not a non-OSX user because I can't afford to buy a Mac. I am a non-OSX user because I don't like OSX.

Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by victorhooi »

josephcooney wrote: post #76

I wish there was some kind of dongle I could plug my das keyboard into that would give me the multi-device feature without sacrificing on the actual keyboard part.

I'm with you.

I also have a Das mechanical keyboard, and would love to have the convenience of Bluetooth, as well as using it wiht my phone, but with the same nice mechanical feel.

Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by annnnd »

MrUnderhill wrote: post #44

I'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…

Of course, there are quite a few stands for a mobile device, so this shouldn't be a problem. I am not sure I would want to have the "monitor" so close to my eyes anyway...

Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by Kayou »

lupin_sansei wrote: post #58
ahunt09 wrote: post #47

Or you could turn your existing computer keyboard into a bluetooth keyboard for other peripheral devices for a fraction of the cost: http://www.eyalw.com/1keyboard

What's special about this Logitech keyboard is the switch to select the pairing with 3 devices so you don't have to pair and repair all the time to use the device with your phone and then your tablet and computer.

Yes! And also you can take it with you to take notes efficiently with your phone/tablet at school/conference! One keyboard for all you devices, so you don't have to buy multiple ones or get used to each keyboard. This is brilliant! All of this just with a switch, without any re-pairing!

Re: Logitech K480 – Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

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Post by mosselman »

qntmfred wrote: post #74
dombili wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Very much agree on build quality. I mostly use their mouses and their rubber side always wears out after a couple of months and if I'm lucky with that, I get the common double clicking problem with left click. Thankfully their customer support is amazing and they send replacements without too much hassle. (They even sent me a new mouse once even though it was out of warranty.)

I've been using the same Logitech mouse for about 6 years with zero build quality issues. ymmv?

Same here.

Also, once I broke my mouse, gave them a call and said "We are sorry that mouse is not in production anymore... So I will send you the newest version for free (80 euro price tag)."

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