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- Ergonomics / comfort It's not ergonomically shaped, but that doesn't bother me. I like that it feels almost like I'm typing on the table its sitting on.
- Tactility / button-feel The keystrokes are as smooth as butter and very responsive. It really makes typing on this thing a pleasure.
- Design and form factor Amazingly thin and a glossy black finish. This keyboard will look very attractive sitting on any desk.
- Noise Easily the quietest keyboard I have ever used. It really adds to the tactility/button feel also.
- Configurability It doens't have macros, but for a normal user like myself, the configurable function buttons are plenty. They really make navigation easier.
- Portability I would take this keyboard anywhere. The only problem I would have is finding a safe place in my bag to carry it.
Detailed review
This is a very early review. I've just opened it and connected it to the unifying receiver for my M505 mouse and I am completely floored at how well this keyboard performs. Since I've only had this keyboard for a few hours, I can only speak to the setup and first impressions. I'll stay away from long term items like durability and battery life.
Once I opened the box and turned on the keyboard, it was a matter of seconds to sync it with the unifying receiver for my mouse. I was disappointed that the currently installed version of SetPoint didn't work with the keyboard. I was able to type perfectly well, but I wasn't able to change any of the settings. I had to go to the Logitech site and download a different version of SetPoint, but that was a very minor drawback. Once it installed, I was able to set up the function keys and solar app and really get started using this amazing piece of hardware.
I was fully expecting a slightly more spaced out laptop keyboard experience from all the reviews I had read. Let me tell you, those aren't completely accurate. The experience is, as best I can describe it, the best of both worlds. The keys are nice and flat like a chiclet keyboard, but they have enough of a tactile response that it feels, to me, like I am typing on a normal keyboard. I honestly feel as though I am typing more quickly and more accurately.
This keyboard is also fast. Very fast. I almost feel like it could be faster than the keyboard on my laptop, but I know it isn't true. It is true that there is no lag at all. Even using the function keys is quick.
I was also expecting to let it sit for at least a minute or two upon opening the box to let it charge enough to work, but no, it has been 100% charged since opening the box.
Again, this is just a first impression type review, but I cannot recommend this keyboard enough. As I said, I've only had it a few hours, but I've already had a coworker notice it and ask many questions about it and try it, and I'm quite sure he will be purchasing his own tonight.
Once I opened the box and turned on the keyboard, it was a matter of seconds to sync it with the unifying receiver for my mouse. I was disappointed that the currently installed version of SetPoint didn't work with the keyboard. I was able to type perfectly well, but I wasn't able to change any of the settings. I had to go to the Logitech site and download a different version of SetPoint, but that was a very minor drawback. Once it installed, I was able to set up the function keys and solar app and really get started using this amazing piece of hardware.
I was fully expecting a slightly more spaced out laptop keyboard experience from all the reviews I had read. Let me tell you, those aren't completely accurate. The experience is, as best I can describe it, the best of both worlds. The keys are nice and flat like a chiclet keyboard, but they have enough of a tactile response that it feels, to me, like I am typing on a normal keyboard. I honestly feel as though I am typing more quickly and more accurately.
This keyboard is also fast. Very fast. I almost feel like it could be faster than the keyboard on my laptop, but I know it isn't true. It is true that there is no lag at all. Even using the function keys is quick.
I was also expecting to let it sit for at least a minute or two upon opening the box to let it charge enough to work, but no, it has been 100% charged since opening the box.
Again, this is just a first impression type review, but I cannot recommend this keyboard enough. As I said, I've only had it a few hours, but I've already had a coworker notice it and ask many questions about it and try it, and I'm quite sure he will be purchasing his own tonight.
good review!
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