Customer Reviews for Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
The powered-by-light, wherever-you-go keyboard for Mac®, iPad® or iPhone®.
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(26 Reviews) 26
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19 out of 26(73%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
Review 1 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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ParisTechie
from Paris, France
Age: 18 to 24
Gender: Male
Length Of Use: Less than a Week
Better than the Apple original
Date:March 27, 2013
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While the Apple wireless keyboard features a very pleasant design aesthetically speaking, this Logitech keyboard addresses many shortcomings of the original. Top of the list for me is battery life: much more often than I would have wished for, the Apple keyboard has died on me while on the road with my ipad. Hence, the inclusion of a solar cell with the K760 is not only something to please my ecological consciousness with, but rather an extremely useful addition. No more empty batteries, at least for the next few years...
Second, the inclusion of a proper on/off switch rather than the Apple solution where a single non-input button combines the on/off and connectivity functions is extremely welcome. I have never been at ease with the tiny LED light one has to watch on the Apple original all the while fumbling around with this solitary key on the side of the keyboard... it's more of a guessing game than anything else.
Last, the three dedicated bluetooth keys are another fantastic addition: thanks to them, I can rapidly switch between my iMac and my ipad without having to go through annoying software interfaces. Thus, the K760 replaces not only my wireless keyboard but also my big, wired version previously connected to my desktop workstation!
Second, the inclusion of a proper on/off switch rather than the Apple solution where a single non-input button combines the on/off and connectivity functions is extremely welcome. I have never been at ease with the tiny LED light one has to watch on the Apple original all the while fumbling around with this solitary key on the side of the keyboard... it's more of a guessing game than anything else.
Last, the three dedicated bluetooth keys are another fantastic addition: thanks to them, I can rapidly switch between my iMac and my ipad without having to go through annoying software interfaces. Thus, the K760 replaces not only my wireless keyboard but also my big, wired version previously connected to my desktop workstation!
The only downsides I can identify as of now is that the luminosity keys are not working in combination with my ipad (the same keys on the original Apple product DO work with iOs) and the slightly larger size and perhaps less ideal inclination of this keyboard. In terms of haptics and aesthetics, the Apple keyboard may take the cake simply due to the above as well as its use of aluminum (the K760 is made of plastic).
My recommendations for a follow-up to this already excellent product are thus:
- to use aluminum rather than plastic in future itinerations
- to enable brightness controls on the ipad
- to consider a premium model which would offer on-demand keyboard backlighting (I understand that backlighting drains some power, thus reducing battery life)
- to consider placing the solar cells on the underside of the keyboard rather than above the keys: this would allow for a more compact keyboard and should not be a big issue for users willing to leave the keyboard belly-up in a sunny place whenever it needs charging.
- to use aluminum rather than plastic in future itinerations
- to enable brightness controls on the ipad
- to consider a premium model which would offer on-demand keyboard backlighting (I understand that backlighting drains some power, thus reducing battery life)
- to consider placing the solar cells on the underside of the keyboard rather than above the keys: this would allow for a more compact keyboard and should not be a big issue for users willing to leave the keyboard belly-up in a sunny place whenever it needs charging.
+3points
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Review 2 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Song
One flaw in the design, otherwise a great product
Date:February 17, 2013
There is one flaw in the design of the product -- cannot disable the function keys for bluetooth device switch after pairing. And the device switch is a SINGLE key, does not require any key-combination. In other word, when you try to reach for other keys in the upper left corner, if you accidentally touch one of the function keys for device switch, the pairing gets lost. You have to go back to click the correct function key again. This seems only a little annoying. But it is in fact quite disruptive for programming.
This is an otherwise brilliant product
This is an otherwise brilliant product
+5points
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Review 3 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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bobo
Length Of Use: One Month to a Year
clickity clack
Date:February 16, 2013
this has a very different feel to me than the apple keyboard, which as you might guess from the rating I prefer, with a softer, quieter, and seemingly higher quality ergonomic...
On a positive the visual design, KMV like switching and solar charging seem excellent.
I'd love to see an illuminated option, with a softer touch/feel...
+1point
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Review 4 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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thistle
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Brilliant!
Date:December 22, 2012
I received this keyboard as a gift, and I love it! It works seamlessly between my iPhone, iPad, and my PC laptop.
For those who have a Bluetooth ready PC, give this one a whirl. It will most likely work for you too.
I have a Lenovo T520 running Windows 7 and it paired with the keyboard immediately. Simply follow the normal instructions (press the button on the bottom of the keyboard, then press your Bluetooth key of choice: 1,2, or 3. After that, run "add a Bluetooth device" in Windows and it should immediately recognize it. Type in the code that Windows gives you, press enter, and that's it!)
While I haven't had the keyboard long enough to comment on battery longevity, it did work straight out of the box for me; no charging by light source required, and the battery check displayed green, so that bodes well for performance.
Couldn't be happier at this point!
+1point
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Review 5 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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dfwenigma
from Plano, TX
Expertise: Proficient User
Outstanding Basic Keyboard
Date:December 21, 2012
This is simply an outstanding basic keyboard. I use it so far just for my MacBook Pro but may soon add an IPhone 6. I am thus far extremely pleased. It's a pleasure to the touch. I type very fast on it. It does have this annoying habit of bringing up Help when I don't really want it, however, that's a problem between the user and the keyboard (commonly called a "PBUKAK" error). I find it to be a pleasure thus far. I hope I can find a cover for it to keep it nice and new. But I love it.
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Review 6 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Bonaccij
from New York
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Definitely Awesome
Date:December 6, 2012
I have used this keyboard for all of 1 day and I am in love with it. It couldn't have been easier to set up! I love the fact that it is solar! The only real complaint I have is the rake of the keyboard. It could be a little less flat. I actually like the rake of the standard Apple BT Keyboard. I wish they would do something like this for the magic trackpad! Then I would truly be set! Great purchase!
+1point
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Review 7 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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PeteW
from UK
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Windows
Date:November 8, 2012
I just wanted to respond to those people saying it doesn't work with Windows, by reporting my experiences.
I have it working just fine with a Dell Latitude E6420, running Windows 7. Initially, it paired successfully with the internal Bluetooth, but if I pressed the buttons to switch to my MacBook and back again, it no longer worked. Eventually, I tried plugging an old USB Bluetooth stick in and disabling the internal Bluetooth, and paired again. Now it works perfectly. So I guess it was a driver problem. Windows sees the USB stick as 'generic bluetooth adapter', so I don't think the new driver is anything special.
I use it to switch between my MacBook, iPad and Dell, and have no problems. Of course, some of the keys are Mac-specific, but you get used to that.
+5points
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Review 8 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Quality
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minyen
Can't use it on Windows 7.
Date:November 6, 2012
It works with mac, but it doesn't work with windows 7. So if you going to buy it for a windows system. Don't do that.
-7points
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Review 9 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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George
from Atlanta, GA
Expertise: Proficient User
Everything is right except SHORTCUTS...ruins it
Date:October 15, 2012
I was really excited to purchase this keyboard. The key features were:
solar powered
ability to pair with multiple devices
ability to pair with multiple devices
Everything was great until I realize that the keyboard shortcuts for the ipad are really limited!
- No ability to switch between apps
- No forward and back track controls
- No dim, lock, or other special shortcuts
- No forward and back track controls
- No dim, lock, or other special shortcuts
Other Logitech keyboards have these shortcuts. Apple has them. Why make a great looking premium solar keyboard that has stunted functionality...senseless. Mine is going back. I will buy an Apple.
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Review 10 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Quality
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macarina
it works
Date:October 11, 2012
Bought this keyboard so that I can use my MBP and iPAD but it's little heavier than I thought
+1point
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Review 11 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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chloezoey2012
Worst Purchase Ever
Date:September 29, 2012
I am very displeased with this keyboard. I charged it for the whole 6 hours, as it says, and it definitely would not last 3 months, much less 30 minutes. I cannot get this keyboard to stay on longer than 15 minutes before it dies. And I keep it in window light AND overhead light in the room. It was definitely not worth the 80 bucks I wasted on it.
+2points
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Review 12 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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kazak
Bad key quality - makes lots of noise
Date:September 18, 2012
The keys are of bad quality, the wiggle and make a lot of noise when pressed.
+4points
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Review 13 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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DrPunchman
from Venice Beach, CA
Expertise: Tech Savvy
I love this keyboard
Date:August 29, 2012
This turned my iPad from a toy into a tool. I love the feel of it so much I bought the k750 for my iMac. The K760 is the better of the two. Compared to my mac wireless, this is much faster and easier to pair.
+2points
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Review 14 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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rbenn
from Simi Valley, CA
Expertise: Proficient User
K-760 Mac Keyboard
Date:July 28, 2012
Yesterday I purchased the new K-760 Mac keyboard to replace my K-750 which I really like. However, what was important to me the K-750 lacked and that was a LED light on the CAPS button to let you know you are in the upper or lower case. I purchased the older K-750 about 7 or 8 months ago. I discovered that Logitech recently introduced the K-760 with the CAPS indicator LED and immediately purchased it. Another great keyboard by Logitech. The K-760 is a sleek well made keyboard for the Mac user. The keys are a great feel and responsive. I really wished that Logitech would have come out with a keyboard for Mac from the being with the CAPS Led light on the K-750. The only thing that lacks on the newly introduced K-760 keyboard is the number pad. I strongly suggest the K-760 hands down.
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Review 15 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Quality
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djfluffkins
from Lake Mary, FL
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Almost Perfect Keyboard
Date:July 25, 2012
I am a long time user of Apple's Bluetooth Wireless Keyboards and love the sleek design as well as the way it feels when I type on the keys. My biggest issue with them was the fact that they randomly turned on in my bag when jostling around which mean I had to replace the batteries all the time, worse was when I was talking down the street and my iphone would start to play music randomly because the keyboard turned on.
Then came the Logitech K760. It retains the apple slim design (even with the additional space taken up by the solar panel. The tactile response is better than the Apple Keyboard, although it is slightly louder. And having the ability to quickly switch paired devices is amazing. I used to fumble between my iPhone and iPad turning on and off bluetooth signal and repairing the keyboard. Never again. And best of all it doesn't turn on randomly in my bag. And should it do so, I just leave it in the sun for a bit and it's good to go.
The only complaint I have about this keyboard is that it's missing the forward and backward track keys of the Apple Keyboard. I know they had to make room for the battery indicator and the three bluetooth switches. But they could have added something that was function key activated in the arrow keys. It's actually a real disappointment because I often sit at work with my iPhone in it's dock and just type on the keyboard and easily switching tracks without having to reach over.
Maybe somehow we could get a firmware update? Or maybe we can petition apple to release that functionality in an iOS upgrade.
+4points
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Review 16 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Blue Goose
from Rosenberg, Tx
Expertise: Tech Savvy
Really Nice
Date:July 23, 2012
Got this keyboard today and was up and running in just a few short minutes. It is far better than what I expected. It works as advertised and the keyboard has a great feel as you type.
Of course, I have used it but a single day but if it lasts 2 years with this type of performance, I would be more than pleased. We shall see.
+2points
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Review 17 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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cyclegs
Wow LOVE THIS KEYBOARD
Date:June 22, 2012
this keyboard is not only Sleek and Cooling but works with all my Apple devices. Easy to go back-fourth between. My only wish is that there would be a COOL cover to go with this keyboard. Now I have to go out and look to see if I can find something with these dimensions....Buy it you will not be disappointed.
+1point
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Review 18 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Tau_Seti
from Missoula, MT (Outer Colonies)
Expertise: Tech Savvy
K760
Date:June 20, 2012
Now, you got the design right! My compliments! It just arrived and connected to my iPod, iPad, and Mac in seconds. The key touch is great.
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Review 19 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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Frosty
from San Ramon, CA
Expertise: Proficient User
Great Keyboard
Date:June 20, 2012
This keyboard is great for developers. You can switch between your PC, Mac, and iPhone all with one keyboard. It works as advertised. The PC requires a Bluetooth dongle in order to work.
+3points
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Review 20 for Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
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ElegantMac
from Mountain View, CA
Expertise: Tech Savvy
The Perfect Peripherial
Date:June 19, 2012
Based on Logitech's other solar powered keyboard for the Mac, I purchased this one sight unseen. It just arrived and setup was a snap. The genius feature? The ability to switch bluetooth profiles allows me to quickly flip between my Mac and my iPhone.
The second genius feature, solar of course. No more battery replacing and recharging.
The unexpected feature? A very nice key-feel...pleasant soft click and bottom out of key press is just the right amount of softness. As a bonus, the deep OS X and iOS integration features make this THE keyboard you should get if have Apple products.
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