Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 2.3 x 18.4 inches ; 3.2 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B003VAGXWK
- Item model number: 920-002359
By : Logitech
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Price : $59.99
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800Noteworthy Features
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Adjustable character backlighting for dark or dimly lit workspaces
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PerfectStroke key system for comfortable, fluid, quiet typing
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Rechargeable—no batteries needed
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Sleek style with clear trim and low-profile keys
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Powerful USB wireless connection with tiny Unifying receiver
Allow three to six hours for full charge. Actual battery life will vary with use, settings and environmental conditions. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles.
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Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
The wireless keyboard with a brilliant nightlifeIt's nighttime and the lights are low. But that won't keep you from catching up on your email or latest blog entry. With brightly backlit characters, an ultra-comfortable key system and powerful wireless, you're all set for a brilliant typing experience—day or night.
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Bright backlighting for an easy read
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Perfectly comfortable typing
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Anytime recharging
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Sleek styleClean lines, a clear edge and low-profile keys look right at home with the latest laptop and LCD monitor designs.
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Powerfully easy wireless
Compatibility
What's in the box?
Works with
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What Do You Get?
Quiet and comfortable typing
One-touch media and Internet controls
Ultra-thin with bright, backlit keys
Easy cordless freedom
Enhanced comfort and customizable control
Brilliant lighting, comfort and stylel
Connection Choices
USB Support
Advanced Wireless: Fast, powerful 2.4 GHz connection
Unifying Receiver: Tiny wireless receiver stays in your notebook
Keyboard Design
Enhanced Comfort
Comfort Wave Design
PerfectStroke key system
Integrated Number Pad
Profile
Thin
Thin/compact
Ultra-thin
Full-size
Full-size/curved
Ultra-thin
Integrated Palm Rest
Cushioned
Backlit Keys
Adjustable height/angles
Controls
Programmable F-Keys: Download additional software to change or define functions
Enhanced F-Keys: Give you additional functions on top of your F-keys
Launch Calculator Key
Search Web
Launch E-Mail
Launch Web Browser
Launch IM / VOIP
System Support
Windows XP, Vista, or 7
With laser-etched, backlit keys you can see easily in any light, a sleek look, and comfortable, fluid typing, the logitech wireless illuminated keyboard k800 delivers a brilliant typing experience-day or night.
Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
Technical Details
- Brightly backlit keys with illuminated characters for easy typing?even in the dark
- PerfectStroke key system makes every keystroke more comfortable, fluid and quiet
- No batteries needed?recharge quickly with the included universal micro-USB cable
- Powerful 2.4 GHz wireless connection with one tiny Unifying receiver that stays in your computer
- Works with Windows-based PCs
Customer Reviews
I used to have the Dinovo Laptop Wireless keyboard but it gave up the ghost when several keys just stopped functioning all of a sudden--way too soon!
This keyboard is an improvement over the Dinovo Wireless Laptop KB in that the space bar now registers clicks from the side--which the Dinovo wouldn't register.
In addition the K800 lets you into the Bios/Setup of your desktop--a first for me with wireless KB. GREAT!
In terms of battery life, it has generic 2 AA NIMH 2000mah Made in China ("Designed in Japan") "low discharge" rechargeable batteries. The compartment in the back has a screw and you're allowed to put your own batteries back there if you want. Among battery brands, I'm partial to the fantastic "new and improved" Sanyo Eneloop rechargeables for their great low discharge (retains 75% discharge after 3 years). You can also put AA Duracells if it suits your mood instead of rechargeables. Two alkalines should last a long time (as long as you don't overuse the backlight, of course) as Logitech wireless KBs historically do really great with batteries. The great thing is that this KB allows you to put whatever battery that suits you! The KB also has a battery dial to always let you know how much battery you have left.
The recharging can be done via the yard-long USB cable which you can plug into the computer, or for faster charging, I plug it into the USB power adapter from one of my devices (Android smartphone, Kindle, etc) and continue using it wirelessly.
In terms of KB lighting, the system allows you to adjust the light level at 25% intervals or inhibit the light altogether until when you really need it. I rarely game or use the KB in the dark but it's nice to have this option for the odd time I need the KB lit. Of course, using the light will eat up battery life, but the software allows you to customize how long it should stay on (i.e. 10 sec, 1 minute, etc).....Very customizable.
The KB feel is latopish, but not as silent as my Macbook pro. The spacebar clacks a bit more than the other keys but not annoyingly so and really no different than most KBs out there (unfortunate, IMHO). This is more a pet peeve of mine than an actual real problem, BTW.
The wireless connection is great. All keystrokes are registered, unlike my Dinovo that was MUCH MORE hit and miss.
The build quality is solid and the keys feel that they will last from popping out. Hopefully, certain keys won't electronically die on me within the year, as they did with my Dinovo (Logitech Customer Service took care of me though!)
The keyboard should do fine gaming wired...or even wireless as the reception is very solid. Reception can be made even more robust by attaching the SECOND included yard-long USB cable (with a female end this time, to tie-in the detachable micro-receptor) which allows you to extend this tiny receptor module all the way to your desk, and if you wish, you can attach it more securely with some velcro stickies that you can buy at Home Depot, etc.
I have no problems recommending this KB as it gives you options of wired or wireless with great battery life that can be improved with better Eneloop batteries or alkalines, and a bright light function (sensitive to your hand gesture) that can be toyed with to suit your needs. The FLEXIBILITY of this KB is why you're paying the premium, though I do think it's overpriced a bit (and thus why I knocked a star off from a perfect 5)!...
What's in the box?
This wireless Logitech Keyboard (the K800) comes with:
- A disk of drivers/software and instructions
- A black, backlit full-sized keyboard
- A USB receiver (that you plug into your computer - it is NOT BlueTooth)
- A USB extension (for the receiver, should you need it), and
- A cable that allows you to recharge the keyboard's battery via USB
My thoughts:
Ok, the cable that allows for USB recharging of the keyboard... BRILLIANT. Out of I-don't-know-how-many wireless keyboards I've owned, this is the first one that allows quick and simple recharging. (It recharges quickly, too) By far, this is the best quality of the keyboard besides it being wireless.
The backlight function is ok. In pure darkness, it's great. But sitting in front of a monitor, the light off the monitor easily overpowers it unless you have the backlight cranked to the max. So, it's functional, but no big deal there. If you remove your hands from the wrist rest, it dims after no input REALLY quickly. Luckily, it lights back up the moment the rest senses your hand.
The keys themselves are very quiet. They're as quiet as laptop keys. In terms of action and pressure needed, they're a step up from laptop keyboards, but still nowhere near the action of a regular keyboard. My gripe is with the spacing of the keys. Each key is the size of a laptop key (even a tad smaller) which isn't too bad. No, the trouble is that there is a one-millimeter gap between the keys. I've had to correct typos 6 times so far in this review that are due to one finger glancing off of a second key. (My major gripe)
Battery life is robust. In the four weeks I've had it, I've only recharged it once. But; I do use the onboard power switch. When I step away from my desk, I flip the switch on the keyboard. So, my cognizance of power savings might be a larger contributing factor.
I've used the keyboard on both Windows and Mac OS machines and have no complaints of its performance on either operating system. The volume keys works perfectly on Macs.
So, it's a solid keyboard with the right bells and whistles to make me happy. But, if you have large or pudgy fingers, it might frustrate you a bit.
Logitech Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800
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