Logitech K350 2.4Ghz Wireless Keyboard
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Product Description
A comfort curve without the learning curve.
Wave-shaped key frame
Your fingers vary in length. So with its gradual wave-shaped contour, this keyboard supports the actual, varied lengths of your fingers. Learn more about how Logitech created the Comfort Wave Design.
Three-year keyboard battery life
The extended battery life means you won't spend your time tracking down new batteries. * Big on battery life? We are, too.
Logitech® Unifying receiver
The tiny receiver stays in your notebook. Plus, you can easily add a compatible wireless mouse or keyboard-without the hassle of multiple USB receivers. Learn more about the Unifying receiver.
Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless
So you can work or play in more places-like your comfy couch-the long-range wireless connection virtually eliminates delays, dropouts, and interference. Learn more about Logitech wireless technologies.
Constant curve
The curved profile has a familiar shape and consistently sized keys, so you can type with comfort and confidence-without relearning how to type.
Cushioned, contoured palm rest
The palm rest helps position your hands comfortably on the keyboard-and offers a comfortable place to rest your palms when you're not typing.
Adjustable keyboard height
Three options for leg height allow you to adjust the keyboard to the height that feels most comfortable to you.
Instant media access
Convenient one-touch controls give you instant access to volume and media playback. A dedicated button starts Media Center or Front Row (for Mac® computers).
Programmable keys
You're in charge with programmable F-keys** you can easily customize to open your favorite applications, folders, or Web pages. Shortcuts? Hot keys? Programmable buttons? Find out more about SetPoint software.
Details
- Wave design with Constant Curve layout: Curved layout guides hands into just the right position
- Ease and comfort: Cushioned palm rest makes work easier and fun more fun
- Longer battery time: This feature gives you up to three years of battery life. (Battery life based on a calculation of an estimated 2 million keystrokes per year in an office environment. User experience may vary.)
- Logitech Unifying receiver: The tiny Unifying receiver stays in your notebook, so there's no need to unplug it when you move around. And you can easily add compatible wireless mice and keyboards to the same wireless receiver
Rating
My K350 came yesterday and I’m quite pleased, in contrast to the other review. I’ve been using PCs since 1980, so I’ve typed on a bunch of keyboards, all the way back to the original IBM PC and a handful of DEC and other terminal boards. This is the first “wave” keyboard that I’ve used, but not the first with an attached palm rest.
GENERAL:
The feel of the entire unit is solid, and the keys seem to have a good response. (It’s not as solid as my Northgate OmniKey, but nobody has made mainstream metal keyboards for over a decade.) The keys seemed to be spaced and sized much like any other keyboard, then I measured. The keys on my basic Dell keyboard are 3/4″ square, nearly flat, and touch each other. These keys are separated, deeper like an older keyboard, and just about 5/8″ square, though there is enough space between them that they are almost 3/4″ from center to center. My conclusion is that these keys are, indeed, typical in size and spacing. The wave shape makes the positions a bit different fom what I’m accustomed to, but not enough to cause me problems.
The palm rest is lightly padded and I find it quite comfortable, though for me it is a wrist rest as I have small hands — 6 1/2″ from base to fingertip. There are two feet on the back for either a 4° or an 8° angle lift. BTW, when the keyboard is flat on the desk the front edge of the palm rest is 7/8″ off the desktop in the middle where you wouldn’t have your hands. Where your hands go, it is 5/8″ off the desktop. I must also say that my wrists are beginning to feel a wee bit chaffed, but, since I don’t do that much typing any more, my habits have become lax, and I know I’m moving my hands around when I should be leaving them in place. Looking at the bottom, I’d say that the palm rest could be removed and recovered with other material, but you would have to put it back on or the base of the keyboard would stick out.
DIMENSIONS: about 19″ by 10 1/8″ at the widest part of the wave.
POWER: 2 AA batteries, included; on/off switch on the underside; battery monitor when you press a function key, but the picture is misleading. The picture looks as if the battery light shows you the level of power, which it does not. However, there is a tab in the SetPoint software that will at least tell me that my brand new batteries are “good.” Right now the battery light is green. When you first power up the keyboard, the battery light will turn green if the batteries are good. I tried putting in a couple used batteries to see if the light has another color to tell you the batteries are low, but I couldn’t find a combo that gave me anything but green or no light.
PROGRAMMABILITY:
The black set of keys at the top center that control volume and pause/play/stop/ff/rev cannot be reprogrammed.
Ten of the 12 function keys (document, spreadsheet, calendar, 3 unassigned, browser, messaging, e-mail, search) can be reprogrammed using the SetPoint software; only F11 (battery light) and F12 (CD/DVD eject) cannot. You can program the keys to: launch a program; open a file, a folder or a web page; show a custom menu; perform a keystroke combination; do nothing (very useful if you don’t want to perform the default action but haven’t anything else to assign to the key); or perform another of the preprogrammed actions. When you launch a program with a function key, the name of the program flashes on the screen briefly to tell you what you just started. The original set up is that you have to press the “Fn” key at the bottom right with the function key to get the special, programmed function; however, you can change it so that you press a function key alone to get a special function and have to press Fn to get the normal function key.
Of the 8 silver specialty keys, only the zoom key on the left cannot be reprogrammed. The silver “PC” key on the top far right can be changed, but in a more limited fashion. It will sleep the PC, restart, shut down, log off, or do nothing. The other 6 can be programmed the same way as the 10 function keys. That gives you a total of 16 keys that can be very flexibly programmed. I find that quite useful.
You can choose to disable the caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, Windows start, and insert keys so that you can’t accidentally press them. You can also choose to have a sound play when you do press any of them, and/or have a notice flash briefly on the screen to tell you what state they are now in. There are no num lock or caps lock lights on the keyboard itself to tell you when they are on.
RECEIVER EXTENDER CABLE: I wondered about that one and couldn’t find info on Logitech’s site. It’s a 5′ USB cable that you can use to extend the range of the receiver plug. Plug the receiver in this cable, then the cable into the PC, stretch out the cable and your PC is now that much closer to your keyboard. On the other hand, I walked to the end of my room, about 15′, and reception was still fine without the extender cable. I presume it’s intended for use with large screen TV setups in big rooms or projection/lecture setups, because by the time you get far enough away to need it you can’t see a normal PC screen. Well, *I* can’t, anyway.
“UNIFYING”: If you actually read the info about the devices with “unifying” technology on either the Amazon pages or the Logitech site, you will quickly realize that Logitech’s “unifying” technology is new and does not work with older mice and keyboards, and that there are only a few keyboards and mice out for it at the moment. Oh, well. I guess I wasn’t surprised at all that because I already had two Logitech wireless mice and neither worked with the other’s receiver. I thought that was dumb till I realized that if they did speak to each other’s receivers and you had two PCs in the same room using those mice, might both mice be controlling the cursors on both machines? No doubt the new tech has a way of identifying the devices and linking them to a particular machine to prevent a problem like that. I have an Anywhere mouse on order, which is one of the ones that has “unifying,” so I’m delighted with the idea. Not only fewer cords, but also fewer USB dongles. Life is good.
Rating
It’s considered an unofficial part of my job to test and research the latest keyboards so that I can make recommendations for staff purchases. I also tend to go through keyboards fast because I’m always spraying them with disinfectant which tends to gum up the keys over time.
I had already selected an earlier version of Logitech’s wave keyboard for my office pc, an instant winner because of the comfortable feel (and sound) of the keyboard. This keyboard is just as good.
What sets this keyboard apart from the earlier version is the Logitech Unifying receiver that allows me to run both the mouse and they keyboard off one tiny USB receiver. The receiver will accommodate four more COMPATIBLE devices which, for now, is only three mice and two keyboards. As all of my other peripherals are quite large (printers, scanners, etc.) I’m not sure how I’d come up with four more devices anyway.
I was unable to download an updated XP driver for the keyboard from the Logitech website (the only driver option was Windows 7) forcing me to install from the included disk. Although the installation was smooth and programming the keyboard straightforward, I know that the install put a bunch of junk in startup and will be routinely connecting to the motherbase. I’m as paranoid about protecting my data as I am about germs.
Rating
Great wireless keyboard for the money @ $53. [I have used this in conjuction with a Logitech Anywhere MX mouse, $70, and a M305 mouse, $30. If you are looking for a mouse too, the M305 is a great option that can share a nano USB receiver, unless you need the dark field capabilities that allow a laser mouse to work on glass].
The Logitech Setpoint software is easy to use, relatively intuitive, and allows for customization of numerous keys. The sleep button on the K350 actually works on my HP Media Center desktop (unlike the Microsoft Wireless Comfort 4000 I bought a while back).
The keyboard is a little flatter and less curved than I would prefer, but that seems to be inline with all of the manufacturers today. It just feels a bit more cramped than the old Microsoft Natural that is still my favorite wired ergonomic keyboard.
Love the nano USB receiver and Unifying software. Was looking for the capability to quickly transfer keyboard and mouse functionality between a desktop and a laptop without having multiple devices and this fit the bill nicely. Unifying software has to be loaded to link more than one device to a nano USB receiver. Transfering a device to different nano USB receiver on a different pc was as simple as switching the device off and back on again using the easily accessible on/off switch.
FYI, REGARDING SOFTWARE AND MICE: Interestingly settings in both the Microsoft control panel and Logitech Setpoint software affect the mouse simultaneously. For example, increasing pointer speed and/or acceleration in both has a multiplying affect on the Logitech wireless mouse and it becomes almost too fast. Have noticed a few times where mouse settings do not seem to fully save and may disappear on reboot, but have not had time to investigate when this is happening or potential causes. Seems to be more prevalent on my Vista desktop, but not an issue with the XP laptops I have tried them out on.
Rating
Great things about this keyboard:
- Very lightweight
- Slight keyboard wave, fits hands naturally
- COmfortable faux leather wrist rest, my carpeled wrists feel good at last!!
- Plug and Go! I have Vista, I plugged in the adapter and was typing less than 2 minutes later.
- Lots of very configurable functionality, set up the keys your way!
- Slightly sensitive keys make for very fast typing
Cons:
- Keyboard is light, but not small. It won’t fit in my computer bag.
Other:
- Runs on 2 AA batteries, shipped with duracells
- you can also run a logitech mouse (or any 6 logitech products) off the same tiny receiver
- Don’t lose the receiver, it’s very small
So far, this is my favorite keyboard ever. Highly reccommended!
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I was not sure if this keyboard was going to be worth the money I dished out for it but I have been using it for 2 months and it works great! I love that I can customized the hotkeys with anything I desire. I love the feel of it and it is not as loud as other keyboards. It’s design makes it look sleek. I have no problems getting use to where the music buttons are and I love that there is a little calculator button.
I play WoW a lot and I have no problems using this keyboard when gaming or just doing projects for work.
Rating
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Y5Y3PM19KVRU This is a quality wireless keyboard from logitech, with contours and padding for comfort.
It is definitely raised (see video), but my wrists lay comfortably on the padded area (and I have big hands).
I’ve never had issues finding keys or getting disoriented, and this is my first keyboard with this ergonomic design/style.
The usb connection is tiny and simple. It doesn’t work with my old (3 years) logitech mouse, so check compatibility if you’re expecting to consolidate devices on one receiver.
One of my concerns was battery power, but I have used this daily for 3 months without any signs of low battery – so far so good for a pair of aa’s.
Pros:
Solid wireless connection, no lags or misses
Long battery life
Comfortable and well constructed
Cons:
On the larger side, with the attached padding and miscellaneous buttons
Rating
I bought this keyboard so I could have a numeric keypad. It turns out that I really needed it – my laptop keyboard died, those keys are unresponsive, so I now use the K350 keyboard instead.
And so much I have been missing.
First of all it ergonomic (that wave design really fits my hand nice).
Second, there are all sorts of programmable keys on the top, which I use all the time.
Third, since it uses unifying, the usb receiver is super tiny and can still receive the signals from five additional devices.
Fourth, the battery life (as of yet, untested) is supposed to be three years, which would be great.
Fifth, it is wireless, enough said. Who needs cords when you can type from anywhere without them???
Sixth, I don’t know how they did it, but the key are very quick and responsive. I just have to press the and they click (a nice, quiet sound) into life – much better than my keyboard keys, however useless they may be.
Overall, another fine product from Logitech, I highly recommend it. I hope to enjoy full use from it for a long time.
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I love this keyboard. Keys are in the right place & easy to type error-free. My only complaint is that there is not indicator light when the cap-lock or num-lock is on. Otherwise it is perfect.
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I have had the keyboard for a few months now. I bought it to use with my 18.4″ Vaio laptop because the laptop is a tad too big to be comfortable on the lap and its built in keyboard never felt quite right to me. I was somewhat concerned that a ‘wave’ keyboard would feel weird. It does dot. The other reviews have done a good job talking about all of the buttons and features. Two things stick out to me. First, it is really comfortable to use the keyboard with it on my lap. Second, to my surprise, after several months, it still shows fully charged batteries. I was cynical about the claimed battery life. I never turn the pc or keyboard off. Apparently Logitech’s claim about long battery life is not an exaggeration. I also use the unified wireless mouse. The only down side I have encountered, and I am not sure where the fault lies (probably the laptop) is that on the rare occasions that I have had to power down the system, I had to remove and replace the unified receiver from the laptop USB port so the keyboard and mouse are recognized. That is no big deal.
Rating
Fantastic keyboard! Logitech really tightened everything up: simplified layout with less buttons, easy installation, and the tiniest receiver ever. It’s easily the best keyboard I’ve owned.
First, the layout is simpler. There’s not a million buttons crammed into every possible space, and the ones chosen are bigger and easy to get too. My previous logitech wireless keyboard had so many extra keys that I never used, and to top it off it had this stupid zoom slider on the side that I was always accidentally hitting. Another thing, I could immediately tell the difference with the wave design and appreciated the added comfort it gave me while typing. It’s a very slight curve, but has a big impact. The keys themselves are super quiet, feel solid, and easy to type with.
The build quality is good. The keyboard itself feels light but not cheap. It has a certain sturdiness to it that my previous logitech keyboard didn’t. The wireless reception is great, and yes the unifying wireless receiver is the smallest I’ve ever seen. That’s great for laptop users, and there is an extension holder for using it at home. It also doesn’t appear to have any interference problems with my wireless Microsoft Sidewinder X8 mouse. The keyboard takes 2 batteries(vs 4 previously), and is supposed to last 3 years(vs about 6 months previously). That’s pretty sweet, although seemingly unlikely to get 3 years out of 2 batteries….I guess we’ll find out!
I think that about covers it. Logitech really made a great product here as it’s easily one of the best keyboards I’ve ever used. The only thing I wish for is backlit keys in a wireless keyboard. Otherwise, not a single complaint to think of. Go…buy…now!