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Swiss based peripheral maker Logitech has introduced its first illuminated, living room, keyboard for Windows PCs and tablets; and some smart TVs.The K830 design reflects Logitech's new direction – slimline, svelte and suitable for the coffee table.Let's...
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The latest version of the Sky Remote is a wonder of modern design. Nothing else makes quite so much sense in your hand. Like the unchanging form of the shark beneath the ocean, this remote has been around forever and we love it. Unless you want to do some...
Universal styling suits most living rooms, Lighting is intelligent, not overpowering, 10m range is accurate, will work in most living rooms...
Could cost less, Would be nice to have a choice of colour for the keys.
So that brings us to our testing and conclusion on the Logitech K830. Can it deliver on its promises, does it fill a gap in the market and does it represent good value?The primary test for us in this situation was the ‘remote control' aspect of the keyboa...
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Since the introduction of the Smart TV people have started to change their viewing habits because they are not tied to the many number of TV channels, as they also gain access to the many services that the Internet brings. When these first batches of TVs...
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Before we talk about this, firstly the K830 is designed for the living room environment and it has a standard low-profile Qwerty layout on top of a few additional keys, such as media playback controls and quick access to your browser and search functions...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2015-09-25 03:24:19
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A standard mouse and keyboard setup aren't going to work, since you probably don't have a surface to use them on. Instead, you're going to have to look to game controllers, wireless keyboards and touchpads and remote controls for Windows.If you intend t...
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It's all very well having a web browser built into your smart TV, into your smart Blu-ray player, into your smart almost-everything-else. But using those and many other smart features is a real pain. Why? Because of the user interface. Try typing an email...
Neat and convenient way of interacting with TV smart features, integrated trackpad, long battery life, backlit keys...
Secondary function of some keys can be hard to read...
The Logitech K830 keyboard isn't cheap, so that's something you might want to check out. Just take a standard USB computer keyboard and mouse and plug them into the TV or other smart device which you're envisaging using with the keyboard and see how much...
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A living room keyboard needs to look schmick, be part of the furniture and do what it does well. Logitech's K830 does all that with aplomb, and it is subtly backlit as well.Why do you need a keyboard in your lounge room? Well, many still use Windows compu...
A nice addition to the smart lounge with a great trackpad, subtle backlighting and Logitech quality. If the price is too high for you, the K400/r sans Bluetooth and backlights is a bargain.I was impressed with the device's preciseness on an Android TV and...
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When I started using a Windows-based HTPC years ago my first keyboard was the Microsoft Media Center keyboard, a IR-based keyboard with desperately annoying pointer and even more annoying buttons. The Microsoft Media Center remote control on the other han...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-27 00:38:21
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Sticking a PC in your living room is no longer an alien concept. As long as you don't have a towering, roaring beast sitting near your TV, hiding a compact PC in your living room is a great way to enjoy having a fully-functional PC from the comfort of you...
Backlit, Rechargeable battery...
Slightly cramped keys...
The K830 is hands down a must-have if you have a living room PC that you're using for streaming or occasional web surfing. You won't want to use this as a gaming keyboard from your couch or desktop keyboard replacement as the keys are a bit close to e...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Keyboards are a major part of everyday working life. Whether you use a laptop or desktop, having a top-quality keyboard will make all the difference to your productivity, because let's face it, it's probably the most used...
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Logitech's K830 TV illuminated living-room Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad works with almost all Bluetooth equipped Windows, Android, Chrome and even some macOS and iOS devices.Logitech has two models of the K830 but only one comes with Bluetooth – the K8...
Amazing combined Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad works on so many devices...
no-multipoint for multiple devices...
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It's a nice thing to have a built-in web browser in a smart TV, Blu-Ray player, or into just about any smart device out there in the market. But making use of its smart features can be annoying. How so? Its user interface. Try keying in an e-mail or a sen...
The Logitech K830 keyboard is a tremendous accessory for your home entertainment setup. It provides you with the ability to easily control your media player from the comfort of your couch without the need of having to configure a universal remote control...
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I have long been fascinated with media consumption. When I had access to my first computer with an optical drive, I spent hours ripping my CD collection to MP3 and spent even more time organizing it with the detail of a casualty of OCD. As technology and...
Logitech has long been one of the go-to manufacturers of quality PC peripherals over the past decade. Longer than that, actually. While some products take the user into new and exciting areas, others simply improve on a current design. The K830 does the...
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Logitech recently launched its Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830, which is aimed at those who have a PC connected to a big screen and need a companion keyboard. Not only does it illuminate in the dark while you're watching a flick, but it also allows...
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missingremote.com Updated:
2014-09-12 03:49:50
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For home theater PC (HTPC) the value of a good wireless keyboard should go without saying. After all, despite its special role in the A/V stack a HTPC is still a PC – so text entry and pointer based navigation is an essential aspect of configuration, use...
Simply put, the $99 Logitech Illuminated Living-Room HTPC Keyboard K830 more than justifies its premium price. In the hand, it feels like a $100 keyboard should feel – solid & balanced, comfortable, attractive. It comes with the right accessories – high...
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If you have a SmartTV or a computer connected to your media center the Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard is for you. This keyboard/trackpad combination brings the two input methods together in a compact and easy-to-use package. Considering yo...
Simple to set up, Keyboard offers good typing experience, Trackpad is fine, Specialty keys let you control media, When used with PC includes from software for customizing the experience, Good battery life, Includes Unifying Receiver...
Primarily for Windows PC-use; Trackpad is not multitouch; Keyboard is a bit noisy...
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Typical Logitech packaging, unusual product wrapping. This time, or should we say for the first time, Logitech has opted to use a candy-wrapper like paper to cover and protect the keyboard inside the packaging. It's different front the clear plastic wrapp...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2014-12-21 05:45:10
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A premium HTPC keyboard with backlightingPeople don't just buy desktop keyboards, they have long-term monogamous relationships with them that last years. Hell, some editors we know just celebrated their fifth-year anniversary with their desktop keyboard (...
Luxurious trackpad, pleasant backlighting.
Mushy keys, slightly heavy...
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Typical Logitech packaging, unusual product wrapping. This time, or should we say for the first time, Logitech has opted to use a candy-wrapper like paper to cover and protect the keyboard inside the packaging. It's different front the clear plastic wrapp...
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Typing accurately on the k830 takes a little getting used to, but this keyboard is a good size and weight for use in the living room, and includes great features that make it uniquely suited for navigating a smart TV or cable box to find the content you w...
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examiner.com Updated:
2015-06-16 03:32:50
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Keyboards are often taken for granted. The Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 wants to make sure that does not happen.Specifically designed as a keyboard for home entertainment systems, be it the living or the den, the focus is on the needs of...
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wegotserved.com Updated:
2015-12-06 09:03:46
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An elegant, well-featured keyboard for the AV enthusiast with premium features and a premium price to match.Since the development of “Lazy Bones” the first TV remote control in 1950, we've become well-used to tapping buttons to switch channels, change vo...
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Content consumption using media-streaming set-top boxes (STBs) and home theater PCs (HTPCs) has seen an uptick in recent years. Even as 'cord-cutting' becomes more and more popular, STBs from service providers are also becoming quite interactive. Remote c...
The table below summarizes and compares the various aspects of all the wireless keyboard / trackball / touchpad combinations that we have reviewed so far. As evident from the table above, it is difficult to declare one particular unit as the best HTPC in...
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