Logitech Launches New Wireless Touch Keyboard K400.

Logitech Launches New Wireless Touch Keyboard K400

 

Logitech has introduced their latest Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, which gives users wireless control of their computer or laptop-connected TV conveniently. With a wireless range of up to 10m, the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 offers easy control of a laptop on its own or when it’s connected to a TV from the comfort of your couch. The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is designed specifically for people who connect their laptops to a TV to enjoy their favourite multimedia content on a larger screen. A built-in 3.5-inch touchpad makes vertical and horizontal scrolling intuitive and eliminates the need for a separate mouse.

The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is easy to setup – just plug the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver into a USB port and it’s ready to use. The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 can even add five more compatible devices to the same receiver. Users can also enjoy lean-back wireless control for up to a year without the hassle of changing batteries. The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is compact without compromising on comfort, and stands vertically when not in use for easy storage.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 is available now for a suggested retail price of S$59.

Logitech Launches New Wireless Touch Keyboard K400

 

via vr-zone.com

Now this is perfect for the HDTV setup you have at home (For the not so tech savvy, a HDTV setup is basically a PC/Laptop connected to the TV, BIG SCREENS FTW). With the built-in 3.5-inch touchpad, this can completely replace your keyboard and mouse. Based on the suggested retail pricing of S$59 as stated by VR-zone, makes this a very affordable gadget to own.
Now the only question remains is how well can this keyboard perform for the HDTV gamers.

Dealextreme Portable Rechargeable Bluetooth Keyboard Review

I recently went on a shopping spree on Dealextreme.com and I ended up ordering a bluetooth keyboard, since I couldn't bear to fork out S$98 for an Apple Wireless Keyboard. The package has arrived and here are some pictures.

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You get what you pay for, so the keys are not as tactile and responsive as my Logitech Illuminated Keyboard or even the Macbook Pro keyboard. It may be because I'm not used to it though. From what I can see, it's almost exactly the same layout as an Apple Wireless Keyboard, although on the product page, the photos show a windows key rather than a mac command key, but it works the same.

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It is rechargeable, compared to the Apple Wireless Keyboard which requires you to insert 2 AA batteries. However, it doesn't charge using a regular mini USB port like most devices. Instead it actually uses an Apple 30 pin dock connector. It even includes a cable in the package. No idea why this particular design choice was made, but it's good since I have these cables lying around everywhere.

Setup is easy and fast. I managed to connect it to my iPad, Macbook and PC. Still yet to connect it to the Playstation 3 and iPhone. Will try that later. If I'm not wrong you would have to re-pair it with a device after you connected the keyboard to another device. A minor hassle but I think this is the same with all Bluetooth keyboards. It also includes a mini CD with drivers, but you probably wouldn't need it. I notice there are 3 lights on the top right of the keyboard, but I think none of these lights is the capslock light. Kind of weird, considering the first time I turned it on, all 3 lights were working. Pressing capslock does not activate any light.

Overall this is an pretty good product, especially since I paid much less than an Apple Wireless Keyboard for it, S$40 exactly. It may not be made of brushed aluminum, but it looks good and performs decently. Here are more pictures.

If you want to purchase this product on Dealextreme, here's the link.