Logitech unveils K830 home-theatre keyboard and trackpad
April 10, 2014 | 11:06
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Peripherals giant Logitech has unveiled an illuminated keyboard designed specifically for home-theatre PC (HTPC) use, dropping the traditional number pad in favour of a touch-sensitive trackpad.
Dubbed the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830, which we'll refer to as the Logitech K830 from now to save wear on our own keyboards, the new device boasts a rechargeable internal battery, illuminated back-lit keys and the aforementioned trackpad to serve as a single-unit solution for pointing and pressing.
'More and more consumers want an easy way to access movies, TV programs, music and photos with their PC connected to a TV,' claimed Logitech's Charlotte Johs at the unveiling. 'Our new Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 is designed with this setup in mind. Backlit keys and a premium aesthetic that blends into the living room make it a stand-out choice for people with connected TVs.'
The Logitech K830 shows a few design tweaks that suggest the company has certainly been considering the requirements of the HTPC and Smart TV enthusiast in its creation: silent-action soft-feel keys reduce typing noise, the integrated backlighting adjusts its brightness depending on ambient conditions and switches off five seconds after you've finished typing, and the keyboard's slim design should make storage a cinch. As with Logitech's previous wireless products, the K830 uses the company's Unifying receiver - meaning the K830 can be coupled with a more traditional mouse or trackball while still using only a single receiver.
Logitech has confirmed plans to release the K830 in the US and Europe later this month, with a recommended retail price of €99.99 (around £60, excluding taxes.)
Dubbed the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830, which we'll refer to as the Logitech K830 from now to save wear on our own keyboards, the new device boasts a rechargeable internal battery, illuminated back-lit keys and the aforementioned trackpad to serve as a single-unit solution for pointing and pressing.
'More and more consumers want an easy way to access movies, TV programs, music and photos with their PC connected to a TV,' claimed Logitech's Charlotte Johs at the unveiling. 'Our new Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 is designed with this setup in mind. Backlit keys and a premium aesthetic that blends into the living room make it a stand-out choice for people with connected TVs.'
The Logitech K830 shows a few design tweaks that suggest the company has certainly been considering the requirements of the HTPC and Smart TV enthusiast in its creation: silent-action soft-feel keys reduce typing noise, the integrated backlighting adjusts its brightness depending on ambient conditions and switches off five seconds after you've finished typing, and the keyboard's slim design should make storage a cinch. As with Logitech's previous wireless products, the K830 uses the company's Unifying receiver - meaning the K830 can be coupled with a more traditional mouse or trackball while still using only a single receiver.
Logitech has confirmed plans to release the K830 in the US and Europe later this month, with a recommended retail price of €99.99 (around £60, excluding taxes.)
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