3.12.2015

+ keyboard / touchpad worked fine on Windows 8.1 / 10 straight from the box - even in the BIOS+ well made / good quality / sturdy / not flimsy / good design / looks good/expensive+ wireless+ quality bright white backlight that fades in and out+ no backlight when battery low, but keyboard still works+ USB extension cable+ USB charging cable+ two finger gestures (so to speak): scroll / zoom / gestures used on Teamviewer etc+ stiff / stable keyboard with rubber feet - can be used at odd angles without slipping- not cheap- on / off switch a little ropey- function keys only light media functions, not F1-F12 / printscreen- highlighting / gestures can be a little hit and missBought this keyboard about 6 weeks ago,to replace a small MS bluetooth keyboard and Logitech mouse. Bought it elsewhere, as PayPal were doing a 20% discount day, otherwise I couldn't have justified the expense - you can probably get a decent MS or Logitech wired keyboard and mouse for under a tenner with a USB extension cable, or a cheap wired backlit set for double that?But, as expected, this is a very high quality keyboard. You can't really go wrong with Logitech (or even MS) keyboards and mice.Since I use the function keys rather than media keys, finding them in the dark was getting annoying on my old keyboard and as I'm on a sofa, my mouse wouldn't sit still when I put it down to type with both hands. That in conjunction with having to use the Windows Magnifier due to my eyesight meant that the mouse kept moving focus away from what I was doing. This solves both my keyboard and mouse problems, as you can set the top row of keys to function keys rather than media keys (although I haven't got round to doing that yet, as the media >> function "shift" key is easy to find - it's the one that *doesn't* light up.)The keyboard seems to be very sturdy, well made and just weighty enough to feel substantial / expensive. The keys have a lovely spring to them, very nice (expensive) feel, great for touch typing.Battery is fine, considering it's both wireless and backlit. I once spent the equivalent of a working day doing a lot more typing / mousing than usual and the battery started to go. Although the backlight stopped working, the keyboard carries on working. I've never had the battery go completely. I think I've probably charged it 3 or 4 times in the past 6 weeks since I've had it, but it would probably be a lot less if I wasn't that worried about the backlight.The backlight fades in quickly when you press a key or touch the touchpad and fades out slowly when you don't press anything. Very swish!I'd prefer a bigger ("backwards L") enter key (I wonder how many Google searches have a "#" at the end) but I guess they needed the space.I haven't used the left mouse button on the top left edge of the keyboard, as I'm used to a laptop trackpad and can drag / scroll / highlight / copy etc with my right (or left) hand, using my thumb to click and next two fingers for scrolling etc. I haven't used the three keys above the touchpad or the media keys either - I must sit down with the instructions one of the days.Being wireless, sometimes highlighting text can temporarily fail / unhighlight, before correcting itself most of the time. I'm about 2.5m away from the dongle, hanging off the (supplied) USB extension cable coming out of the cupboard that the PC sits in. It's a lot more stable than the generic bluetooth dongle and keyboard I had before and being a touchpad, the "mouse" doesn't require a surface.The only thing that doesn't seem too great is the on / off switch. I've discovered that you're best off turning the keyboard onto its edge to get a proper slide / click of the on / off switch from "above". If you try to slide it with the keyboard flat (from the edge), it doesn't always seem to click in to place properly. I assume that's due to the forces pulling the switch towards you as well as sliding it to the left / right, rather than just sliding it left / right.Keyboard and mouse works fine on Windows 8.1 and 10 - even in the BIOS.Touchpad gestures such as "buttonless" tap tap-drag highlighting/dragging and two finger tap for right click / two finger drag for scroll, that I use on iPad Teamviewer work well.The double click usually works without two definite clicks of the button below the touchpad, as it's quite sensitive once clicked down, so the second click can be more of a twitch. This is generally more useful than annoying, fortunately.2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS LATER...I'll have had this keyboard for 3 years in December and it's still going strong. There's a shine to some of the keys and touchpad from all the use - I do a fair bit of touch typing as well as general stuff. The 4 rubber feet are still completely intact but I tend to use it on my lap on the sofa rather than on a hard surface like a desk. It's been dropped on a tiled floor from the sofa many times (I can say that now I'm out of warranty). If it stopped working on me now I'd have to find the money to replace it. Great keyboard. I'd give it a 5th star except for the lack of lighting on the F1-F12 keys, which I use rather than the media keys. Screen grab's a bit of a pain to see as well (FN-PrtScr). Apart from that, I keep pressing F1 instead of 1 or F2, which is my fault. I should take a leaf out of my friend's book and remove F1 (he always prises off his CAPS LOCK because he keeps pressing it by accident instead of A). I've only just recently started using FN left cursor and right cursor for Home and End and I must get into using FN up cursor / down cursor for page up / down. RTFM I suppose. I always stand the keyboard on its bottom edge to get a better angle to slide the off switch and I haven't had any problems with it. In fact if anything, it's not as dodgy when sliding it with the keyboard in the normal flat position now either - perhaps it's loosened up over the years.

19.8.2015

I'm a big fan of the Logitech K400 having had one for a few years now. It's well built and convenient to just pick up and use however you wish. So when I saw the newer K400 Plus on offer I thought I'd pick one up to use on another PC/TV setup. So these are my thoughts compared to the original K400 which is still on sale at the time of posting this.At the back of the keyboard there's a raised section which serves as a battery compartment/stand but also sits comfortably in your hands when you hold it meaning you don't really have to grip it to keep hold of it. However Logitech has lowered the trackpad and made the buttons smaller compared to the original K400.So when holding the keyboard in its normal position you do have to stretch a little more (at least with my average sized hands) to reach the mouse buttons. It's still usable but not as comfortable. Logitech have done this to make room for dedicated volume control buttons, which could have been along the top where the music, home and lock buttons were. The left and right mouse buttons are less spongy though and you still have the left mouse button in the top left hand corner for your other hand to use, which is what you'll probably use most of the time.The overall build quality of the K400 Plus is good but not as good as the original. The plastic edges aren't as smooth and gives everything a very cheap feel. The on/off switch also has taken a quality hit. The overall unit it supposed to be lighter but as you mostly hold it with two hands and the original was already very light, I can't say I really notice it.With the original K400 I found that whilst typing I would go to use the right shift key without looking and press the up key instead. This would result in me typing half a sentence inside my last sentence. Very annoying at first but you quickly adjust like you do with any new keyboard thats a different size or has different spacing. With the K400 Plus they've made the right shift key longer which means you no longer have this problem. However to do so they've had to split the up and down arrow keys in half to fit on one key space. This won't be a problem for most but I use the arrow keys all the time, for scrolling up/down webpages and sometimes moving my cursor through text. I'm sure I'll get used to it but these tiny keys are not comfortable or natural to use.The actual typing experience is the very similar. I'd say the keys are a little quieter and maybe slightly more solid. This could just be due to me comparing a brand new keyboard to an older well used one. If you are buying on typing experience then there's very little, if any, difference here and I wouldn't recommend the K400 if you plan on doing a lot of typing anyway.Overall the K400 Plus is a very good Keyboard/Trackpad combo and well worth the full asking price. However if given the choice, even if it cost a little more, I would choose the original K400. As once you adjust to the short right shift key, it offers better build quality and a better positioned trackpad for an overall more comfortable experience.

13.10.2018

Logitech K400 PlusI have been using the K400 keyboards since they very first came out, this is my third! The second is still working but the first died when the battery overflowed. Shame on you Duracell!I have tried a wide range of media keyboards and these are the best. They have a great range, are ultra reliable and use very little power indeed.The latest release they have moved the volume controls to a location above the trackpad which really is an excellent improvement. Overall there it’s a little larger, but hardly noticeable. Some media keys that no one ever used have disappeared. They keyboard is also a little quieter to use. Oh, and its not as “black” as it used to be.Just a shade lighter in colour now ~ dark grey instead of black. Quality does not feel quite the same as it did, now feeling a bit lighter and flimsier, but still OK.The K400’s greatest feature is the amount of time the batteries last. Most other media keyboards last months. Using two AA batteries, these last years. I mean I use mine every single day and it’s two years between battery changes!One really excellent new feature is that the K400 plus is supported by Logitech Options and you should download that software from Logitech. It allows you to configure tap, double tap and two finger operations on the track-pad. Personally I just disable them all, but am really thankful to be able to do so! You can also disable such things as the special functions on the function keys. You can also adjust sensitivity of the track-pad, although I have to say it didn't seem to make much difference.I have two complaints, but neither enough to take away a star ~The first is that they are heavily influenced by the proximity of a human! Even place the keyboard on your knee and it may well stop working. This is just caused by poor reception by the receiver. There is a solution to this but Logitech should supply it as standard and they don’t. Buy one of these..“StarTech.com Desktop USB Extension Cable”( Or similar ) Position the receiver in away from the metal box of the PC and that improves reception so much that it counteracts the effect of getting the keyboard too close to your body.Second complain is that it is made of really slippery plastic. It sounds stupid but it loves to be on the floor. Given the slightest chance it will slide off whatever you have it on. Also, just watch you don't stand on it if you have a hard floor. It's like a skateboard. Really!Oh, and last minute third complaint is that they keyboard isn’t lit! Of course Logitech do a backlit version ~ the K830, but that will chew through batteries ( or charges ) a lot faster so it’s a trade-off. The K830 is also a lot more expensive. Buuuut, if you do a lot of typing in subdued lighting you may want to consider the K830 instead.Don't even think about it! Buy one. Or a K830. They are both amazing.

21.7.2014

Logitech K830 TV internet keyboardWhat is it ?---------------This is a wireless keyboard with built in mouse pad. It is designed to be used with smart TV's but can also be used on a PC. It is Windows 7 and 8 compatible.In the box.--------------The main keyboard, the keys are back lit so the unit can be used in a darkened room,USB receiver,USB charging lead - it has built in batteries,USB extension lead - this can be used to expose the USB receiver to the keyboard as many smart TV's don't have front USB sockets only ones round the back where the signal will be blocked by the TV itself.Instructions and warrantee booklet.Set up.---------The keyboard needs charging first and I did this by plugging the keyboard into my PC.

11.4.2020

After looking at other reviews the first thing I did was check it had a £ sign (it does) and test the track pad which is good and responsive.Thanks to the person who pointed out where the receiver was ( in the box at the front with a paper tag).The keyboard is a nice size, a little smaller than a standard keyboard which is good for me and takes up less desk space.The keyboard is well thought out and I like the layout, from the left mouse button located on the top left above the keys, to the conveniently placed volume controls.At first glance I was worried that there were no F keys but they are they are there along the top of the keyboard.

13.2.2019

I'll try to keep this short.....I own both the K830 and the K400 PlusFor their price point they both do the job very well and neither is much differnt from the other in that respect.The difference with the K830 is how it feels to use and the overall quality. There's a big difference.The K830 keys feels silky smooth to the touch as does the touch pad while the K400 feels rough and cheap.The K830 doesn't flex very much if you try to twist it, it's quite sturdy. The k400 is very flimsy in comparison.The illuminated keys on the k830 are a god send and they main reason I made the purchase..a must have with a HTPC that's often used in low light . You can turn them off if you wish,

5.4.2019

Got this more out of curiosity since the idea of a trackpad on a keyboard was tempting to me.Thankfully it doesn't disappoint, though naturally isn't a keyboard for everyone. It is very small, the keyboard portion of it is very similar in size and layout to an old netbook so if you don't like little keyboards you won't get on with it. Having the trackpad is nice, and I imagine in the scenario the keyboard's designed for it's a life saver, which is using something like a media centre pc or the like.On the note of layout, at least on the UK one the control and FN keys are in a good place, with control in the normal lower left corner with FN next to it, and the Windows key.

31.3.2019

Just Received mine for use with an iMac .... First off it does work on an iMAC!!! This was a relief...As it is a windows keyboard there is no 'command button' ... the command button is in fact the Windows Key .... It works really well ... so like if you want to take a screenshot you would press 'Windows Key+Shift+4' .... works really well ...Was a bonus to see that it actually came with batteries installed!The mouse track pad actually works fine one this too ... it is fast and you can use gestures which I was surprised with.... two fingers swipe up and down will scroll page ... saying that I would not get rid of my mouse but saying this I would use the two finger scroll on the track pad than using the scroll wheel on my mouse.

26.8.2014

A good looking keyboard offering accurate and pleasant key strokes, which is decent enough but at the price the keyboard should feel perfect but doesn’t quite manage to.Designed for use in the living room for controlling a variety of different applications such as games consoles, smart TVs etc. This really does help speed up typing without having to use resort to the often awkward on screen keyboards or the less than ideal remote controls. Also comes with a built in track pad which provides a smooth accurate and responsive control of on screen cursors / selections etc.The key back lit illumination is nice and has an ambient sensor which automatically dims / brightens surrounding lighting levels,

19.7.2014

I have an HTPC and a Smart television in my living room, so a wireless keyboard and mouse combo is a must. Until now, I've been using an old Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. These both use the Logitech unifying receiver, as does this. Obviously, there is one in the box with this, but the fact I already had one fitted to my PC does help.Set up, then, is easy. Switch it on and the receiver detects the keyboard and you're away. I've left my mouse installed, as it's handy for gaming, but this does have an attached tracking pad, which is useful. I like this keyboard a lot - the range is certainly better than my old device, which means I can now sit on my sofa and be confident in the PC detecting the keyboard.It's mostly plastic,

12.11.2017

An excellent device combining a keyboard with a trackpad. It works flawlessly and is super simple to use; plug-in the tiny usb dongle and thats it; has worked on all computers I connected it to. It is lightweight, easily held with one hand, yet the keys have a quality feel that is great to type with. The trackpad has no faults for my use and feels like any normal trackpad on a laptop.It was advertised for use when connecting a laptop to a television and the user being sat far away on a sofa needing a wireless device to control the PC from across the room. The built in trackpad makes it ideal to use when a mouse option is not practical,

29.11.2018

This is a fantastic product, especially for the Cyber Monday price of £14.99. I bought it as a compact keyboard/mouse that I can use when troubleshooting PCs or in awkward places, as it doesn't take up much space and can be used on your lap, or even held while standing (due to the mouse left click button in the top left of the keyboard, you can hold it in your hands).It's effectively a laptop keyboard and trackpad in one, powered by 2x AA batteries and connected to your PC using the included nano receiver. There is a slot in the battery cover to store the receiver when it's not in use, which is a great design choice and a major annoyance on some Logitech mice where the receiver has no place

14.4.2020

I took up sim racing proper last month and invested in a wheel & cockpit setup. Unfortunately, it meant that I couldn't reach my mouse or keyboard so I needed a solution. Whilst the wheel has the necessary buttons for most sims, for some they still need some keyboard and mouse input. This wireless combo is the perfect solution for this, as I can just have it propped up against my playseat and can pick it and put it down as and when required, which for some sims (such as Assetto Corsa) is in between every race.The keys have a decent feel to them and the trackpad works fine for me. As for the wireless dongle, it was the first thing I noticed when opening the box,

3.3.2019

I wanted a wireless keyboard/trackpad to connect up with my laptop plugged into my TV which I use for browsing the web and watching series/films on Netflix etc.Pros:- Build quality: I have owned/own many other Logitech products from budget to premium and this particular product is consistent with the quality I would expect from Logitech. It is well made and lightweight, great for couch browsing.- Easy to set up: The product is plug and play but I recommend first downloading the "options" software from Logitech's support site. This allows you to change a number of settings such as how the F-keys/Fn button work and trackpad gestures that you would not otherwise be able to do.- Good value: Can't really go wrong for just under 20 quid,

23.7.2016

I'd first of all like to say that I would never use this as my primary keyboard. It was purchased to be used as a faster way of inputting stuff to a smart TV.Installation consisted of plugging in a wireless USB receiver into the TV, batteries are supplied for the keyboard itself - pull out the tab and you're good to go.The keyboard: I'd say it was good rather than great. It's a bit compact and the flat style of the keys allows for a lot of unwanted key presses, the feeling is also quite mushy. This isn't really a problem if you're only inputting a few keywords, but is the exact reason I couldn't use this as a daily keyboard. It does the job.Mouse: nothing too special about this trackpad,

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