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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

by 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 :)
- sergiotapia 12y ago
  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.
  - MrUnderhill 12y ago
    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/35069/~/battery-life-information-for-the-k810-bluetooth-keyboard http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/...
  - malexw 12y ago
    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.
    - Kurtz79 12y ago
      Yes, actually I like the idea of an internal chargeable battery through USB much more than replaceable AA batteries, since nowadays I´m very likely to have one (or two) USB chargers around when I´m travelling.

by 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 :)

sergiotapia 12y ago
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.
- MrUnderhill 12y ago
  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/35069/~/battery-life-information-for-the-k810-bluetooth-keyboard http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/...
- malexw 12y ago
  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.
  - Kurtz79 12y ago
    Yes, actually I like the idea of an internal chargeable battery through USB much more than replaceable AA batteries, since nowadays I´m very likely to have one (or two) USB chargers around when I´m travelling.