PC keyboards

have been something that came with the computer for me.
 
I recently had one that wouldn't work on some of the keys....sometimes, like when
I needed to log-on.
 
So I had to buy one. Took a while just to find one because they are so proud of them.
 
I finally got one, a Logitech wireless K800 backlit.
Never had a backlit and sure like that.
 
Didn't like having a wire...not for a DAW. They're just to short for my setup.
 
I like the way the lights are off until it senses you're near.
 
It has an on-off switch and recharges with a USB and can do that while it's in use.
 
Thought I'd give it a mention and a thumbs up in case anybody's looking.

.....I was typing in the dark before...?
 
Now I can log-on first try.....it works!

That's a nice keyboard!

I'm due for one, and a new mouse. Nice to dream. :/

By the way ... speaking of USB devices ... have you guys seen these ... I wanted to get some and put in strategic places around the house ... they are USB chargers built in to your wall outlet so you don't have to screw with wall warts.

 I did take notice of those at the store just the other day...pretty cool!

I wouldn't be without my solar powered wireless Logitech keyboard. Before that I had a Microsoft Arc, another good one except it didn't have proper cursor keys or a numpad. But I much prefer the slim profile keyboards. I don't know how anyone used those big chunky old style keys anymore. Gotta be bad for your fingers. 

I have a (wired) backlit keyboard as well, but it's not as nice as the logitech one.  it's a small footprint and I don't like it for that reason.  I use it on my "mobile" DAW since it's smaller.

this one doesn't have batteries, either, just powered by USB.  but it does have an ON/OFF switch as well, but it does not "sense" anything - it's either on or off.

by "downsides" do you mean latency and/or bottlenecking (where the data has to retry, so it looks like it didn't work temporarily then suddenly it goes thru)?

if so, I can say that sometimes yes, that does happen, at least that's been my experience.  that's why I won't use a wireless mouse.  it's not as consistent as a wired mouse.

We got our kid a Bamboo tablet/pen some years ago and she
has used it. She draws a lot with it. Been a very good thing for her.
It's a good size to...I think about 8"of active area.
CTE640 - couldn't find it but found CTE450 which is a much smaller active area.

The keyboard has a led battery level indicator. I charged it when I got it, a few weeks ago
and I haven't charged it yet and still indicates 3 bars of 3.
I think that sensor for the lights is sure helping.

Do we really need politically correct keyboards???

Beagle


by "downsides" do you mean latency and/or bottlenecking (where the data has to retry, so it looks like it didn't work temporarily then suddenly it goes thru)?

if so, I can say that sometimes yes, that does happen, at least that's been my experience.  that's why I won't use a wireless mouse.  it's not as consistent as a wired mouse.

That's a new one on me...never had any problems. The K750 and MX laser mouse I'm using use a Logitech unified receiver, no lags, no nothing. The laser mouse is the one to get if you get mouse tracking issues - this thing works so fine it works on my glass desktop surface.


I don't have any way to know positively without hooking up some gear, but I'd bet a wooden nickle that Logitech's unifying receiver, although 2.4Ghz, isn't 802.11 - that'd be way overkill for short range low data rate i/o. Probably a bluetooth-ish rf hopper..

Sounds like this keyboard could change mindsets about battery issues.