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Logitech unveils wireless solar keyboard, the K750

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Jos, Nov 1, 2010.

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  1. spyx Newcomer, in training Posts: 57

    As you said it does reequire very little power....and probably even that lighting from the computer or desk light or anything can give it alteast some power
  2. vastelectron Newcomer, in training

    I think the $80 price tag big high perhaps lower it to $60 for the current economy. I would love to have this same solar technology for my cell phone. This is a great idea.
  3. thaddio Newcomer, in training

    what happens if you`re in a room that barely light?? or a basement?
  4. thedrelle Newcomer, in training Posts: 34

    put it outside when your not using it? it did say it can hold a charge for over 3 months...

    I really like this idea, Batteries drive me nuts. Let me know when they make a mouse with a kinetic-charging system.
  5. treeski TechSpot Guru Posts: 668   +31

    Haha that was a very cheesy video. This is a really fantastic idea and it looks like they've put everything together without any downsides. $80 is a little pricey, but when you take into account the fact that you never need replaceable batteries or any kind of charging station... I'm sure it pays off nicely.

    Kudos to Logitech for this one.
  6. Lokalaskurar TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 616

    First thought when watching the video; imagine misplacing that little USB-transmittor... Really easy to plug in, nearly impossible to unplug.

    Imagine how it would be like if, say... airports, started using this keyboard? Some electricity saved, and tonnes of praises from the IT-dep. that no keyboard will recieve another's signals... would really ruin my day if I ended up somewhere random...
     
  7. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,096

    that is cool, its not to bad for $80 i might buy one.
  8. rebelinhyd Newcomer, in training Posts: 19

    now thats an awesome product!! going wireless always came with the pain of replacing batteries or charging them!!this is the way to go!!
  9. omega00 Newcomer, in training Posts: 37

    That's a brilliant solution by Logitech... and it's great for the environment, fewer batteries in landfills. I'm a bit surprised a product like this hadn't come sooner. It's still a bit on the pricey side, but the concept is heading in the right direction.

    Now, if only Logitech could incorporate the use of solar power into their mouses, then that would be something worth celebrating. I stopped using my wireless mouse and went back to my corded mouse, because the batteries died way too often.
  10. stewi0001 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 259

    Yea I was wondering the same thing. I currently have to MX 3200 mouse and keyboard, and the keyboard runs on 4 AAs. I rarely ever change the batteries in it, maybe every 6 months or longer. What I'm saying is that my mouse goes thru batteries faster than my keyboard so when is the solar mouse coming?
  11. bakape TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 123

    The video is agreeably very cheese to the point of ridiculousness. One thing is doing that for comedy, like Ashens or so, but in this case it just seems pathetic, or is it a blend of humour beyond my feeble comprehension...hmm.

    That aside, I never understood why would one want a keyboard for $80 or so, when you can get a cheap one for about 6, or a wireless for twice as much? I've been using my Acme for many years, with no quality implications, so I don't really see a point in paying extra for branding and perhaps a few extra keys.
  12. Johny47 Newcomer, in training Posts: 157

    I have a basic Logitech PS/2 keyboard and I never liked wireless keyboard/mice etc because of the 'fuss' of charging them all the time but this is very cool so 'way to go' Logitech =)

    If the price is nice aswell I'll get one.
  13. crzydave Newcomer, in training Posts: 23

    That actually sounds pretty sick. I wonder if in the future they will start incorporating this technology into their game peripherals.
  14. tonylukac TechSpot Maniac Posts: 571

    Complexity is on my mind today. Seems too complex. Still find my generic $3 keyboard to be the best I ever owned.
  15. bakape TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 123

    My point exactly :)
  16. sMILEY4ever Newcomer, in training Posts: 153

    As soon as my current keyboard gets fried, I'm going to buy this. I avoid wireless stuff due to batteries but solar energy is win.
  17. killamoves Newcomer, in training Posts: 18

    I would buy one of these if it wasn't so expensive. It's a very good green idea.
  18. Neojt TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 118

    I bought a logitech Illluminated keybord and its the best investement i ever made

    the feal is awsome and since its so heavy it dosent move.

    But seriously a solar keybord. Who has a computer where there's alot of dayslight !

    I prefer Seeing something in my screen better than having a solar charging capabilities!!!
  19. hassaan Newcomer, in training Posts: 90

    It works on ambient light I read at some other forum. Ambient light means the excess light that is bouncing around in a room! NOT NATURAL LIGHT!! If there's enough light for you too see / read a book, then it's considered ambient light!
    Pretty neat I must admit. Waiting for an actual review.
  20. mpribe Newcomer, in training Posts: 29

    And we move one step closer to the union of couch, TV and desktop computer. Now Logitech needs to stick a trackball on the side of this thing.