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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/d

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 through Near Field Communication (NFC) tag. Simply tap and pair with an NFC-enabled system." It also has a TrackPoint nipple. Of course, neither of these have the slot for phones/tablets. [1] http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/bluetooth-illuminated-keyboard-k810 http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/bluetooth-illuminated-... [2] http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/itemdetails/0B47189/460/60AC6A0372B14F5BA7B12F1FF88E33C7 http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/itemdetails/0B47189/460/60AC6A0...

gerbal 12y ago
The K810 is quite a nice keyboard, IMO better than the Apple bluetooth keyboard in terms of feel. It appears to be functionally identical to this new K480 and would appear to have the exact same physical keyboard.
- celticninja 12y ago
  additionally the K810 is backlit, which this does not appear to be, the backlit function is fantastic.
  - johnnymonster 12y ago
    Really surprised it is not backlit, it seems like all the other keyboard options are.
    - boomskats 12y ago
      Coming from a keyboard geek, their TK820 is by far the nicest keyboard they do in terms of actual keys and switches and the trackpad. It isn't backlit though, that's the only box it doesn't tick. I've got a K830 for the livingroom and it's nowhere near as good.
      - michaelbuddy 12y ago
        I know this is maybe nichey for certain people but lack of a print screen key on the TK820 is an issue for me. I loved it otherwise. Just got the 810 spoken of above and despite being a smaller unit, has the printscrn key.
    - Kurtz79 12y ago
      The K480 is listed as half the price of the K810. Touch typing skill is worth at least 50 bucks, apparently :)
- michaelbuddy 12y ago
  yup, just picked up a k810, quite hapyy with it for my surface pro 3. Added my android phone as a 2nd device to pair to. Key strokes are good, connection has been very reliable, no latency. The apple keyboards have this bodily twang when typing on it (it cheapens the feel) that the k10 thankfully does not have. it feels more solid. I can't say it's the perfect keyboard, but it's great, worth the price. I even overpayed at my local big box store and I don't mind that much.
Kurtz79 12y ago
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 ?
- haakon 12y ago
  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.
  - ValentineC 12y ago
    I tried the K750 and found the keys spaced out wider than I was used to. Did you get used to it?
    - roasm 12y ago
      I switch between a Macbook Pro and a Windows ultrabook (long story) and the keys are spaced slightly different on both. After couple days of finger-confusion, my hands just adjust to them easily. The mind/body is amazing that way.
  - mbesto 12y ago
    I've got K760 (Mac one) and it's simply amazing. I think it's died on me once (when it didn't get enough indoor lighting) in like 1.5 years.
  - bhartzer 12y ago
    I've been using this K750 with the solar panels for a while now... no issues whatsoever.
- MrUnderhill 12y ago
  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 regular wireless keyboards. The USB cable is only for charging btw, so I've played with the thought of gluing one of those superthin Qi pads to the back of the keyboard :)
annnnd 12y ago
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...
- Kudos 12y ago
  I'm not sure how close you're imaging sitting to it, but it's about as close to you as a laptop display would be.
  - annnnd 12y ago
    Yes - that's too close for me, at least for daily usage.
ranit 12y ago
What are the physical dimensions of K810? It is strange that Logitech does not specify them as it did for K480.
- yasth 12y ago
  Logitech specifies them, just scroll down Height 20 mm (0.79 inches) Width 299 mm (11.77 inches) Depth 195 mm (7.68 inches) Weight 820 g (1.81 pounds) The K810 requires a touch more to track down, but: Width 287 mm (11.30 inch) Depth/Length 127 mm (5.0 inch) Height 5 - 10 mm (0.20 - 0.39 inch) Weight 337 g (11.89 ounce)
mmgutz 12y ago
The only con to the K810 is it does not incline.
michaelbuddy 12y ago
I'm really glad you pointed out the lenovo, that might be just the media center keyboard I've been looking for.

gerbal 12y ago

The K810 is quite a nice keyboard, IMO better than the Apple bluetooth keyboard in terms of feel. It appears to be functionally identical to this new K480 and would appear to have the exact same physical keyboard.

celticninja 12y ago
additionally the K810 is backlit, which this does not appear to be, the backlit function is fantastic.
- johnnymonster 12y ago
  Really surprised it is not backlit, it seems like all the other keyboard options are.
  - boomskats 12y ago
    Coming from a keyboard geek, their TK820 is by far the nicest keyboard they do in terms of actual keys and switches and the trackpad. It isn't backlit though, that's the only box it doesn't tick. I've got a K830 for the livingroom and it's nowhere near as good.
    - michaelbuddy 12y ago
      I know this is maybe nichey for certain people but lack of a print screen key on the TK820 is an issue for me. I loved it otherwise. Just got the 810 spoken of above and despite being a smaller unit, has the printscrn key.
  - Kurtz79 12y ago
    The K480 is listed as half the price of the K810. Touch typing skill is worth at least 50 bucks, apparently :)
michaelbuddy 12y ago
yup, just picked up a k810, quite hapyy with it for my surface pro 3. Added my android phone as a 2nd device to pair to. Key strokes are good, connection has been very reliable, no latency. The apple keyboards have this bodily twang when typing on it (it cheapens the feel) that the k10 thankfully does not have. it feels more solid. I can't say it's the perfect keyboard, but it's great, worth the price. I even overpayed at my local big box store and I don't mind that much.

Kurtz79 12y ago

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 ?

haakon 12y ago
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.
- ValentineC 12y ago
  I tried the K750 and found the keys spaced out wider than I was used to. Did you get used to it?
  - roasm 12y ago
    I switch between a Macbook Pro and a Windows ultrabook (long story) and the keys are spaced slightly different on both. After couple days of finger-confusion, my hands just adjust to them easily. The mind/body is amazing that way.
- mbesto 12y ago
  I've got K760 (Mac one) and it's simply amazing. I think it's died on me once (when it didn't get enough indoor lighting) in like 1.5 years.
- bhartzer 12y ago
  I've been using this K750 with the solar panels for a while now... no issues whatsoever.
MrUnderhill 12y ago
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 regular wireless keyboards. The USB cable is only for charging btw, so I've played with the thought of gluing one of those superthin Qi pads to the back of the keyboard :)

annnnd 12y ago

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...

Kudos 12y ago
I'm not sure how close you're imaging sitting to it, but it's about as close to you as a laptop display would be.
- annnnd 12y ago
  Yes - that's too close for me, at least for daily usage.

ranit 12y ago

What are the physical dimensions of K810? It is strange that Logitech does not specify them as it did for K480.

yasth 12y ago
Logitech specifies them, just scroll down Height 20 mm (0.79 inches) Width 299 mm (11.77 inches) Depth 195 mm (7.68 inches) Weight 820 g (1.81 pounds) The K810 requires a touch more to track down, but: Width 287 mm (11.30 inch) Depth/Length 127 mm (5.0 inch) Height 5 - 10 mm (0.20 - 0.39 inch) Weight 337 g (11.89 ounce)

mmgutz 12y ago

The only con to the K810 is it does not incline.

michaelbuddy 12y ago

I'm really glad you pointed out the lenovo, that might be just the media center keyboard I've been looking for.