Logitech Illuminated Keyboard

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• 9 stars

  Exceeded Expectations

  by mgibboni on April 16, 2009

  Pros: Illumination, Custimization of Function Keys, Keystroke Feel

  Cons: Price, not an ergo-keyboard

  Summary: I was really weary of purchasing this keyboard since I was afraid I would miss my "sleep" and "calculator" buttons on my current Microsoft Multimedia keyboard. Silly, I know, but ...

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  Summary: I was really weary of purchasing this keyboard since I was afraid I would miss my "sleep" and "calculator" buttons on my current Microsoft Multimedia keyboard. Silly, I know, but still a worry I had. I was also afraid that I would have to hold down the function key in order to use the customized buttons (again, which I don't have to do with my current keyboard). Fortunately, the included software solved both of my concerns! Not only does the keyboard come with a button designed to bring up the calculator, but the customization allowed me to set any of the "function" keys to put my computer into sleep mode. As for the other concern, there was a button in the software I was able to check off that allowed for "one-touch" command of the customized function keys...meaning I only have to hold down the function key if I want to use F1-F12, which I rarely have a need to. Sweet!
  
  The illumination of keys is perfect, and each light setting (there are three) has it's place. The light is pure, even, and really make the keyboard - dare I say - beautiful. The key action is very nice and truly does feel like a laptop keyboard, which I happen to like. It is, of course, spaced out like a typical keyboard. There are a few keys arranged in a configuation some people may not be used to, but it's not a big deal at all.
  
  I have also read some complaints that the keyoard doesn't recognized the key combination of "n't" if typed too quickly, but I tried my darndest to replicate the problem to no avail - works perfect for me.
  
  I wish the keyboard was a little cheaper and possibly a little more ergonomic (like the Logitech Wave), but when it comes right down to it I'm extremely pleased with my purchase.
  
  4.5 stars!

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  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Keyboard for writers more than gamers

  by zithrob on November 17, 2008

  Pros: "Keytouch" - feel is excellent. Took a day or so to adjust, but now I like it so much, other keyboards feel inferior. Lit keys are terrific, especially in low lighting situations. Clean, sharp looking design.

  Cons: Requires USB 2.x - forced me to buy a new KVM. Since it's pulling that much power, it should have at least one USB port on board.

  Summary: This keyboard is about performance, not gimmicks. It does one thing extremely well - provides an excellent typing experience. If you're a writer, blogger or other type of wordsmith, ...

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  Summary: This keyboard is about performance, not gimmicks. It does one thing extremely well - provides an excellent typing experience. If you're a writer, blogger or other type of wordsmith, this is an excellent choice.
  
  Its classic, clean lines also make it a nice desk accessory in pretty much any office decor.
  
  I do wish they would have included at least ONE USB port on the unit - I prefer to plug in my thumb drive in the keyboard. Perhaps they felt if they yielded to that temptation, others (audio in, audio out, Firewire, etc.) would follow, and Logitech has keyboards that offer those options.
  
  It's a bit expensive - I'd rather pay closer to $50 than $75, but like other objects of great design - iPhones, BMW's, B&O stereo equipment, etc., it's as much about the form as the function.
  
  A nice splurge for yourself or the writer in your life.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 5 stars

  Illuminated in the dark?

  by sergiom80 on October 9, 2008

  Pros: slim, and sleek design

  Cons: Confidence in logitech is diminishing after owning several products from them and having them fail.

  Summary: I would have really liked to see how the illuminated keys look in the dark in front of a monitor. I have the original Logitech G15 with the blue illuminated ...

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  Summary: I would have really liked to see how the illuminated keys look in the dark in front of a monitor. I have the original Logitech G15 with the blue illuminated keys and they don't seem bright enough especially when looking back and forth from my LCD to the keyboard.
  
  Updated on Oct 9, 2008

  Update-
  Just picked it up and I'm really liking it so far. The keys light up much better than my blue g15. the illumination is very even on all the keys and the white color is very easy to see in the dark. I don't know what the first reviewer is talking about the N ' T problem, mine seems to be working just fine... n't n't n't
  
  Updated on Oct 9, 2008

  my pics of the keyboard in the dark
  
  http://www.ashzero.com/pics/logitech_illuminated_keyboard1.jpg
  
  http://www.ashzero.com/pics/logitech_illuminated_keyboard2.jpg

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• 2 stars

  Design Flaw renders keyboard useless for fast typers

  by JasonSuave on September 25, 2008

  Pros: Great Looking, Lights are nice, durable

  Cons: this keyboard has "phantom key blocking" on the following sequence of keys:
  N
  apostrophe
  T

  Summary: The "phantom key blocking" issue means that whenever you type a contraction, such as: don't, can't, won't, etc - the letter "t" will always get dropped from ...

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  Summary: The "phantom key blocking" issue means that whenever you type a contraction, such as: don't, can't, won't, etc - the letter "t" will always get dropped from the output. This is a serious design flaw, and anyone who is a fast typer won't be able to accurately type of this keyboard. Until logitech releases a new hardware iteration of this keyboard, stay away!
  
  I really wanted to like this keyboard, but the fact that you can't type words with a "n't" makes the keyboard frustrating to use. Many typers won't notice the issue; however, if you can type over 60 WPM, you will definitely experience the "key blocking" issue. If (like me) you are dead set on getting this keyboard, I suggest picking it up a best buy - so that you can return it in the even that you experience the blocking issue.

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• 9 stars

  Even better than expected

  by RobAtlanta on August 30, 2011

  Pros: -Ultra-slim profile
  -Laptop-style keys, with out laptop draw backs
  -intelligent design layout
  -short cut keys that actually help
  -surprisingly customizable
  -Staged brightness settings (100%, 50%, 25%, 0%)

  Cons: -A little on the expensive side
  -No wireless, non-back lit model available
  -"back" key is inexplicably undersized
  -no additional USB, Mic, or Headphone ports on unit
  -CAN NOT BE HOOKED TO USB HUB***

  Summary: I bought this keyboard primarily because i simply needed a new keyboard, and poked around on Cnet to see what was looking good. I was drawn to this model by ...

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  Summary: I bought this keyboard primarily because i simply needed a new keyboard, and poked around on Cnet to see what was looking good. I was drawn to this model by its slim form factor as well as its sleek design.
  What I got was SOO MUCH MORE! to quote another review "Exceeds expectations"
  Personally, I've had bad luck with Logitech in the past, but this keyboard is amazing! The keys are smooth, with even pressure all the way down, and close to silent. All of the pre-arranged short-cuts are not only useful, but can be customized to individual preference. I do wish they had made a non-back lit model with wireless, as I will never really use the back lighting in my 9-5 office, however, it does add a nice glow. In my opinion, if you're looking for style and function under $100, there's simply no other option. 8.7/10

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• 2 stars

  Space Bar doesnt work

  by Saxonhamish on February 16, 2011

  Pros: It looks very nice, the back lighting is great and the font on the keys is cool.

  Cons: The space bar only works if you if it in the center. I usually space i with my left thumb on the far left edge, so it hardly ever triggers!! I have had to change the way I type with this keyboard, and will be throwing it in the trash very soon!

  Summary: I dislike this product. It is cheap rubbish dressed up nicely and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

  Summary: I dislike this product. It is cheap rubbish dressed up nicely and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

• 9 stars

  Overall a really nice Keyboard

  by hammack710 on January 10, 2011

  Pros: slim design, quiet, easy to type on, illuminated keys.

  Cons: No USB port,

  Summary: I really like this keyboard. Probably the best keyboard I have owned. The thing that impresses me the most is how it feels when you are typing on it. It'...

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  Summary: I really like this keyboard. Probably the best keyboard I have owned. The thing that impresses me the most is how it feels when you are typing on it. It's the perfect combination of a laptop keyboard and a desktop keyboard. Unlike my other illuminated keyboard. This one is very bright and easy to read. The price was a little steep but I was able to pick one up on sale for $50 at keyboard-and-mouse.com. I Saved myself about $20. I highly recommend this keyboard to anyone in the market.

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• 5 stars

  Does NOT have the satisfying "click" or feel

  by mjlcalifornia on December 13, 2010

  Pros: Good looking, silent (if you want that), very good keyboard layout, very handy function keys

  Cons: Does not emit the satisfying "click" the CNET review said it had. No external usb ports.

  Summary: Just to be clear - the CNET review speaks of a satisfying "click" one should get from this keyboard. It does NOT have that. It is instead a very silent ...

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  Summary: Just to be clear - the CNET review speaks of a satisfying "click" one should get from this keyboard. It does NOT have that. It is instead a very silent keyboard. I was looking to emulate the keyboard action of my laptops, and from the reviews, thought this would provide that. It doesn't. Not to say this is a bad keyboard. Not at all. It's just not a satisfying feel to type on for my taste. If you are looking for the silent typing some low profile keyboards provide, this will do nicely. If that isn't what you want this is not the keyboard for you. I'm sending mine back.

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• 8 stars

  Dell Vostro Owners Beware

  by only_truth on December 9, 2010

  Pros: Excellent keyboard that works well, has a solid construction, and contains 3 levels of backlight brightness.

  Cons: Aside from the quirky delete key that takes over the insert key (which then replaces scroll lock), the keyboard is incompatible with Dell Vostro desktops due to a BIOS issue. The keyboard does work with the XPS line, as Dell has updated their BIOS.

• 10 stars

  A writer's dream

  by fogfire on October 1, 2010

  Pros: I love this keyboard for typing. It has large key tops. It has very defined feedback and while being nearly silent. The prefect amount of travel. I thought I wanted a blue black-light, but I love this lighting arrangement.

  Cons: I would love it of the lighting for the F Keys switched to show which function was active.
  I wish it had a USB port for my wireless mouse. And I wish I could have gotten the new Wireless version for the deal I got this one new for.

  Summary: I hate too much noise and I hate squishy keys. I have typed on some very expensive IBM keyboards and with top quality switches and I like the key travel ...

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  Summary: I hate too much noise and I hate squishy keys. I have typed on some very expensive IBM keyboards and with top quality switches and I like the key travel and feedback better and it is nearly silent.
  It doesn't have any game features, and I do miss my volume knob from the Reclusa that I wore out. but that is just a nit. For anyone looking for the most efficient keyboard for writing I think this is it. I have used a dozen keyboards in the last 5-6 years and I am just giddy with house nice this one feels.

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