Logitech Illuminated Keyboard

Rob Williams · 09-26-2008, 04:13 AM

We have a brand-new recruit, and what better way to kick off his staff-ness with a look at one of Logitech's best-looking keyboards?

Logitech's diNovo Edge is undeniably a great-looking keyboard, but it's also undeniably expensive. The new Illuminated Keyboard promises to deliver a lot of the same features, such as a thin frame, backlit keys, smooth key presses and a slick design - but for close to half the price of the Edge. Should you be getting ready to pick one up at launch?

You can read Jon's first review here and discuss it here! Welcome to the team Jon!

Krazy K · 09-27-2008, 03:16 AM

Perhaps Jon needs to think about powering the illuminated wireless keyboard a bit more before he thinks about the range that you should get with it.

It would be nice to have a cordless G15, but if I am to be running all those lights from batteries, then I'm going to build in some sort of charging stand the the Logitech MX Duo had or perhaps a receiver/charger like the G7 mouse.

Those guys are pretty smart and I'm sure they wanted to make it wireless, but it just isn't in the cards.

Oh, and welcome aboard Jon.

jvargaszabo · 09-28-2008, 03:27 PM

Krazy K, I understand what you are saying. It was just a suggestion, and since I own the DiNovo Edge, I felt that they could make a really awesome cordless backlit keyboard, with rechargeable batteries.

It *would* be a labor to power all those LEDs from a battery, but I'm sure it could be done.

And thanks for the welcome, guys. Can't wait to get more involved!

Krazy K · 10-01-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jvargaszabo

Krazy K, I understand what you are saying. It was just a suggestion, and since I own the DiNovo Edge, I felt that they could make a really awesome cordless backlit keyboard, with rechargeable batteries.

It *would* be a labor to power all those LEDs from a battery, but I'm sure it could be done.

And thanks for the welcome, guys. Can't wait to get more involved!

If we can put a man on the moon then I know there is a way to power a back lit cordless keyboard. But, the power issue will be the biggest complaint. My old Logitech mouse had a cradle you sent it in, so I wonder would they make a cradle or a USB plug to draw power off the 5V rail. I think a battery pack would be the way to go, versus a cadre of AA lithium rechargeable.

b1lk1 · 10-01-2008, 08:48 AM

Don't give the G7 too much credit. I have one and changing the battery every 12 hours or so is getting old. Atleast there are 2 batteries, but powerin a backlit keyboard would be sure to eat up batteries far quicker than you could charge them.

Krazy K · 10-01-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by b1lk1

Don't give the G7 too much credit. I have one and changing the battery every 12 hours or so is getting old. Atleast there are 2 batteries, but powerin a backlit keyboard would be sure to eat up batteries far quicker than you could charge them.

I never gave the G7 much credit, it's a nobel concept, to include a second battery and a charging station. But the three buttons and wheel seem to make up the fact that you can change the resolution quickly and the fact that the software either says 'battery good' or 'battery dead' is a not well planned out.

jvargaszabo · 10-06-2008, 10:09 AM

Right, but look at the Logitech DiNovo Edge. It's got a nifty cradle that not only charges but also functions as a display stand for the keyboard. I don't particularly like the latter function; I would have preferred a USB (or seperately powered) charger, something small I can plug the keyboard into and still use it. You can use it in the display stand/charger, but it's upright and difficult to do.

Nevertheless, it's a great multimedia keyboard. It's got a similar feel to the illuminated keyboard, without the backlighting. It's still got lights, and it's an overall very attractive product. I've got to hand it to Logitech for making such pretty peripherals.

I've also got the MX Revolution in pair with the keyboard. Also a great, comfortable, and visually appealing bit to hold in your hand, but again, you can't use it in the cradle. Also, I would have preferred a single dongle for both peripherals, instead of two separate ones (Dinovo = Bluetooth, MX Revolution = 2.4ghz)

However, both charge very quickly, and my DiNovo Edge will go for more than 2 weeks of regular use without needing a recharge, which only takes about 2 hours anyhow. I also heard that Logitech's Dinovo Notebook keyboard goes for something like 300 hours on a single charge, because of a custom interface which uses less power to transmit more info or something like that. Curious.

09-26-2009, 06:11 PM

A bit late (okay, WAY late), but I'd like to put in that I've owned/used this keyboard for more than 6 months now (with daily use, > 3 hours/day on average), and the wristguard hasn't rubbed off at all. No need to worry about that.

Rob Williams · 09-28-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by F15pilotX

A bit late (okay, WAY late), but I'd like to put in that I've owned/used this keyboard for more than 6 months now (with daily use, > 3 hours/day on average), and the wristguard hasn't rubbed off at all. No need to worry about that.

Good to hear! I hate it when things like that aren't taken into consideration, and are made cheaply.

09-26-2008, 04:13 AM	#1
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09-27-2008, 03:16 AM	#2
Krazy K Partition Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Awesomeville, Mn Posts: 261	Perhaps Jon needs to think about powering the illuminated wireless keyboard a bit more before he thinks about the range that you should get with it. It would be nice to have a cordless G15, but if I am to be running all those lights from batteries, then I'm going to build in some sort of charging stand the the Logitech MX Duo had or perhaps a receiver/charger like the G7 mouse. Those guys are pretty smart and I'm sure they wanted to make it wireless, but it just isn't in the cards. Oh, and welcome aboard Jon. __________________ Asus M2N32-SLi Deluxe, AMD 9950 @ 2.9 GHz, Corsair 2x2GB 1066 DDR2, BFG 9800GX2, Caviar SE16 3x640 RAID 5, Caviar SE16 750, Raptor 150GB, PC P&C 750 Quad in a Cosmos 1000. Soyo KT-880 Dragon v2, AMD 3200+, Corsair 2x512MB 400 DDR, nVidia 5700 Ultra, Maxtor 3x250 in a Koolance PC2-650. Last edited by Krazy K; 09-27-2008 at 03:20 AM.

10-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#5
b1lk1 Staff Writer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 635	Don't give the G7 too much credit. I have one and changing the battery every 12 hours or so is getting old. Atleast there are 2 batteries, but powerin a backlit keyboard would be sure to eat up batteries far quicker than you could charge them. __________________ Gigabyte GA45 UD3P/E7200 Mushkin HP2-6400 2X1GB Sapphire HD 4830 512MB X 2 w/Dell 2407WFP-HC OCZ ModXstream 600W PSU Creative X-FI Fagtality w/Sony 5.1 and Technics 300W Amp and 3 way towers Seagate 7200.11 1TB w/Vista Premium Ultimate 64

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09-28-2008, 03:27 PM	#3
jvargaszabo Mobile Editor Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 5	Krazy K, I understand what you are saying. It was just a suggestion, and since I own the DiNovo Edge, I felt that they could make a really awesome cordless backlit keyboard, with rechargeable batteries. It would be a labor to power all those LEDs from a battery, but I'm sure it could be done. And thanks for the welcome, guys. Can't wait to get more involved!

10-06-2008, 10:09 AM	#7
jvargaszabo Mobile Editor Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 5	Right, but look at the Logitech DiNovo Edge. It's got a nifty cradle that not only charges but also functions as a display stand for the keyboard. I don't particularly like the latter function; I would have preferred a USB (or seperately powered) charger, something small I can plug the keyboard into and still use it. You can use it in the display stand/charger, but it's upright and difficult to do. Nevertheless, it's a great multimedia keyboard. It's got a similar feel to the illuminated keyboard, without the backlighting. It's still got lights, and it's an overall very attractive product. I've got to hand it to Logitech for making such pretty peripherals. I've also got the MX Revolution in pair with the keyboard. Also a great, comfortable, and visually appealing bit to hold in your hand, but again, you can't use it in the cradle. Also, I would have preferred a single dongle for both peripherals, instead of two separate ones (Dinovo = Bluetooth, MX Revolution = 2.4ghz) However, both charge very quickly, and my DiNovo Edge will go for more than 2 weeks of regular use without needing a recharge, which only takes about 2 hours anyhow. I also heard that Logitech's Dinovo Notebook keyboard goes for something like 300 hours on a single charge, because of a custom interface which uses less power to transmit more info or something like that. Curious.

09-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#8
F15pilotX Guest Poster Posts: n/a	A bit late (okay, WAY late), but I'd like to put in that I've owned/used this keyboard for more than 6 months now (with daily use, > 3 hours/day on average), and the wristguard hasn't rubbed off at all. No need to worry about that.