No doubt, Its a 5 star product but it comes with its own set of minor issues which may affect certain set of users only.
Rest its a wonderful product from Logitech. You get full functional keybaord in small comfortable to carry package with every required key on board. Typing is a breeze on this keybaord with soft responsive keys.
UNBOXING
1. Keyboard
2. USB unifying receiver
3. 2 AAA batteries pre installed (pull off white pullout from batteries, to power up keyboard)
4. Two extra battery covers to choose your flavor (in all pink, blue, white)
PROS:
1. Full qwerty keyboard with numpad
2. Keys are soft & responsive with proper feedback
3. Full row of function keys with alternate shortcuts
4. Light weight & overall small profile for easy carry on
5. Comes with unifying receiver (look below for details)
6. Nice looks, though not premium
7. Good quality wrt soul porpose of keyboard ie typing
8. Battery test: Working properly since 15th oct. Rest for how long it lasts, time will tell. Logitech claims 2 yr life, but i will update my review whenever battery replacement is required. Just for an idea, my mouse lasts for upto a year with single duracell, so we can expect good life from keyboard also.
9. Upper arrow key is slightly projected, for easy identification in cramped layout of arrow keys. But you need to get used to it.
10. Plug n play. Easy setup. Just connect & use.
11. Works good with smartphone & smart tv also. Infact no setup required in case of android device, be it tv or mobile. Just plug in receiver & both keyboard & mouse will work without any issues.
12. Price bracket. If you get to grab it on lightening deal, then its cherry on cake.
CONS:
1. Slightly thick profile especially in front zone, that too without a wrist rest, so may feel uncomfortable in long typing sessions.
2. No caps, num, indicator, so you need to rely on software based on screen caps indicator. (in my case, my laptops own keyboard has caps led, so it indicates caps status)
3. Would have preferred full size arrow keys. They could have reduced size of shifft key instead to accomodate. To cover all keys in small package, they have highly customized the layout. It will take time to get adjusted to it.
4. Slight flex in lower middle zone near space key due to improper height of mid zone rest pads. Theres 1-2 mm gap below them when keyboard rests on flat surface. So it can be fixed.
5. Some basic fn shortcuts missing as per laptop perspective.
-Theres this software named Setpoint by logitech available from product download page which you can use to customise FN + Function keys shortcuts. But you wont find setting to add brightness +/-, wifi toggle, touchpad toggle, projector etc. Its havving general shortcuts like my comp, copy paste, play pause, control panel, page up down etc.
UNIFYING RECEIVER:
It allows upto 6 compatible devices to connect to computer with just one receiver. Look for unifying symbol on device (orange square patch with clear asterisk mark) (pic attached)
For easy setup,
1. Install unifying software from logitech
2. Start it and click on advanced
3. Click on pair & follow on screen instructions
4. All connected devices will be listed
(Alternatively you can also follow direct steps on screen & click on next)
Tested on Logitech B175 mouse & working properly. Both keyboard & mouse seamlessly connect to unifying receiver. B175 comes with normal reciever, but mouse is compatible with unifying technology.
GENUINITY:
Some users have commented on receiving fake or first copy product. I have received genuine product, successfully registered on Logitec site without any issue.
Advice: Be carefull while choosing seller, to avvoid issues like this, check their ratings, amazon fulfilled tag etc. So far i had an awesome experience with Appario Retail.
FINAL VERDICT:
Its a perfect low cost, compact & effective device. You wont regret getting it. Its pros outweigh its cons. Havent faced any serious issue so far. Its all good & perfect company for may Dell XPS L502x.
| Brand | Logitech |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| Colour | Black |
| Item Height | 11 Centimeters |
| Item Width | 1 Centimeters |
| Product Dimensions | 38 x 1 x 11 cm; 458 Grams |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | K230 |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 2 Years |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Included Components | Keyboard, Nano-receiver, 2 AAA batteries and User documentation. |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| Item Weight | 458 g |
