Logitech Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard K375S
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Not a good keyboard – I needed to buy a basic keyboard as I forgot to bring one with me on my travels. As other reviews have indicated, the keys are bigger. I'm a touch typist and so far the letter & numbers haven't been a problem in the first couple of days but I seem to mishit the other keys. eg. I seem to miss the home key a bit due to the size. The biggest problem so far is that there is NO Caps Lock indicator (and have verified this). This is really important when typing passwords (and getting locked out of systems). This is so fundamental for my work. There is no Num Lock indicator either.
I debated about taking it back however the store is a distance from where I'm based. So I've decided that this will be my travel keyboard and not my main one.
Purchased in at Officeworks Physical store for $45.
Useful multi-device functionality but poor typing feel – The main selling point of this keyboard is the ability to connect to and easily switch between up to 3 devices. This is a full size keyboard with number pad. It connects to devices via two interfaces, either by the wireless USB receiver that plugs into a USB A port or via bluetooth connection. The USB receiver is Logitech's Unifying receiver which allows for other compatible Logitech devices to connect at the same time (a mouse for instance) and the most likely device you'll plug that receiver into is a desktop or laptop computer or computer docking station. The other two devices will connect via bluetooth, which could also be another computer or any other device that has a bluetooth connection and supports a keyboard - ipad, iphone, or Android tablet or phone. There are 3 grey keys (F1, F2, F3) that do double-duty as the keys to switch between devices. Type on your desktop computer and then press F1 to instantly switch to your ipad or laptop for instance and start typing on that 2nd device. There are a number of keys that have double-markings on them to facilitate the use of Apple computers. Like many keyboards there are also other keys (mainly the F1 - F12 keys) that serve double-duty with functions like volume control and play/pause, etc. The switching works very well and quickly. I haven't had any issues switching between a Windows laptop and an iphone. The set also comes with a plastic stand to sit a phone or ipad in. There's no provision to charge your device on the stand other than you separately plugging in a charging cable to your device. That means you can't sit an apple device in portrait mode with the charging cable plugged in.
DOWNSIDES: the main downside of this keyboard is that it's got very poor keystroke feel for typing. It's typical of cheaper low profile keyboards with a horrible mushy keystroke feel that doesn't encourage accurate and fast typing. That's a real shame given the multi-device functionality. It's also super plasticky in construction with plenty of flex going on. There's no provision for a wristpad. There are foldable legs that raise up the back of the keyboard but I personally did not find it comfortable in that raised position.
OVERALL: If you are looking for that multi-device connectivity, you're not fussed about typing feel and you can buy this at a good discount (I bought it at 35% off) then it's a worthy purchase. If typing feel is important than I can't recommend this at any price, and I think at full recommended retail, this is not a worthy purchase. You'll just hate the typing experience, regardless of it's other features. Look at Logitech's other offerings further up the price range and of course try and test the typing feel in-store before purchasing.
Purchased in at Amazon for $39.
Good for Multi-device - Terrible for typing – Bought this a few months ago so I can switch quickly between work and personal laptop when both are switched on and in-use. The switching between devices is GREAT! super user friendly as there are number buttons integrated into the keyboard (with LED indicator) that lets you quickly switch connections to different devices. And the switch is instant!
BUT, and this is a big but - the build quality of the keyboard leaves a LOT to be desired. The keys are flimsy and the spacing is way too wide, causing a lot of typing errors. Don't get me wrong, while I am not a touch typer - I can type on laptop keyboards (have a 2016 MacBook Pro, and a X1 Carbon) with very few 'errors' - on the K375s, due to the extra wide spacing between each key, my fingers have to reach further causing more mistakes. And the keyboard is a lot louder due to the key mechanism - and there seems to be more of a distance each key strike travels. After a while of extended typing on this keyboard - the extra reaching and longer distance to travel on each key strike, my fingers actually feel 'tired' which I never felt with the laptop keyboards or the Apple Magic Keyboards I've owned.
I feel this is a great keyboard if your main focus is multi-connectability and the convenience that this brings and occasional typing (like typing search terms, typing in passwords etc), but if you want a keyboard that you are actually going to do any amount of typing on, then this is NOT going to hit the mark for you. Im now looking for a new keyboard that is easier (and quieter) to type on.
Annoying – The keyboard has an okay feel, but seems to 'sleep', the first key press wakes it up, so the first character is missed, which means you get bhifi.com.au or arget.com.au or mart.com.au, which is really really annoying. I've had two other wireless keyboards, and neither had this problem. If I hadn't bought it online I would have returned it. The company I bought it from declined to publish my review, so hopefully Product Review will find it acceptable.
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