Using a Bluetooth keyboard with more than
one device can be a royal pain. If both devices are on, you sometimes have to
tell one to forget the keyboard exists, so it'll be available for the other.
Logitech's Easy-Switch feature kills this problem. You can pair the K810 with
three devices (say, a Mac, an iPad, and your Apple TV), then just hit a button
to switch between them.
Using
a Bluetooth keyboard with more than one device can be a royal pain
The K810 lights up, too. It's got a
pleasant backlighting that fades automatically after a few seconds of
inactivity, then comes back as your hands approach the keyboard, automatically
adjusting the brightness based on how dark the room is. I did find the fade-in,
fade-out slightly distracting at first, but got used to it pretty quickly.
Bluetooth
Illuminated Keyboard K810
Sadly, this is a Windows keyboard, so the
Alt key (aka Option) is where Command should be. A quick trip to System
Preferences > Keyboard can right that wrong, but you also don't get the
iTunes forward and back keys, Mission Control, Dashboard, and display
brightness. And the Fn key is in a weird spot, nestled between Command and
Control, unable to be moved.
Bluetooth
Illuminated Keyboard K810 - top
Sadly,
this is a Windows keyboard, so the Alt key (aka Option) is where Command should
be.
The bottom line. Switching between
Bluetooth devices couldn't be more convenient, and the backlighting is a great
bonus. Hey, Logitech, please make a Mac version!
Bluetooth
Illuminated Keyboard K810 - back
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Bluetooth
Illuminated Keyboard K810 specs
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Logitech
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www.loqitech.com
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Price: $99.99
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Requirements: Bluetooth device
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(+) Pair three things and easily switch
between them. Backlighting. Long-lasting battery. Keys feel great.
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(-) You need to reprogram the Command and
Option keys.
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