It is quite big, but it’s the best bt keyboard I’ve ever had, aned I’ve had quite a few.
Sent from my iPhone > On 19 Feb 2020, at 08:08, Simon A Fogarty <[email protected]> wrote: > > It's a pretty large board as well, > > I'd put that in the same boat as a standard keyboard size, > > But heavier and yes needs the logiteh software. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of > Sieghard Weitzel > Sent: Wednesday, 19 February 2020 2:24 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Bluetooth keyboard > > In my opinion the Logitech K780 is the best fit here, it's pretty compact, > has a numeric pad and it can pair with up to 3 devices. > The two drawbacks are its weight and the fact that you have to install > Logitech Options to use it effectively with a laptop and it's a pretty > inaccessible install. > The keyboard is somewhat heavy since it is weighted so you can stand an iPad > upright in the groove which runs along the back of the keyboard and for that > the keyboard has to be heavy enough so it wouldn't tip over. > The good thing is that once Logitech Options is installed and the checkbox is > checked which makes function keys in a Windows environment behave the > traditional way instead of being media controls and such, you can more or > less forget about it. > If you have a sighted person around who knows how to click a mouse the > installation takes a couple of minutes. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Donald > Raikes > Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:53 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Bluetooth keyboard > > Hi all, > I am going to jump in here as well. I am looking for a bluetooth keyboard > that is small enough to be really portable as I am going to be doing some > travelling, but I want to be able to pair it with both my laptop and iPad. I > would like something with the numpad so I can use JAWS with it as well as > VoiceOver on my iPad/iPhone. > > Thanks, > Don > >> On 2/12/20, Curtis Delzer <[email protected]> wrote: >> they made a USB version of that same keyboard. >> >> Curtis Delzer >> HS >> K 6 V F O >> Rialto, CA >> >> [email protected] >> >>> On 1/25/2020 12:19 AM, 'RobH.' via VIPhone wrote: >>> Gawd! I remember those huge heavy IBM keyboards fondly, though mine >>> expired a while ago now. Couldn't find a 5-pin DIN adapter to use it >>> by. >>> >>> robH, has to dash. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Alan Lemly" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 10:27 PM >>> Subject: RE: Bluetooth keyboard >>> >>> >>> Sieghard, >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm interested in the Logitech G613 Lightspeed Wireless mechanical >>> gaming keyboard and Amazon is selling it currently for USD $69.99 >>> which seems a good price. I'll confess that I'm a big fan of >>> old-school keyboards which have distinctive mechanical click feedback >>> when pressing the keys and I'm still using an old IBM PC AT keyboard >>> that I snagged from the trash where I used to work. This keyboard is >>> a tank and was obviously over-spec'ed but I offer this up so you'll >>> know the type of keyboard I'm used to using. >>> >>> >>> >>> I know you commented on the switches of this Logitech not being as >>> nice as the other expensive keyboard you mentioned but I'm curious as >>> to your opinion of its mechanical click feedback. I welcome any >>> additional comments you could share about it before I order one. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> >>> >>> Alan Lemly >>> >>> >>> >>> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >>> Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel >>> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 1:14 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: Bluetooth keyboard >>> >>> >>> >>> If you want a big full-size keyboard for both computer and iPhone I >>> highly recommend the Logitech G613 Lightspeed Wireless mechanical >>> gaming keyboard. >>> >>> It has no backlighting, it uses a USB dongle for connectivity to the >>> PC which has a 1 millisecond latency and you can pair it to your >>> phone via Bluetooth which is also super responsive. Switching is done >>> via a slider switch and it’s virtually instant. >>> >>> I use this keyboard as my main office keyboard, it is big and heavy >>> and not something you would want to travel with and my only complaint >>> is that it uses these Japanese switches called Roma-G, I wish it used >>> Cherry MX Blue switches which I have on my wired keyboards from the >>> company “Das Keyboard”, I have the model called Professional 4 and >>> they are amazing, but also expensive. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf >>> Of Michael Feir >>> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 3:42 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: Bluetooth keyboard >>> >>> >>> >>> Seeing as I've spent a small fortune in search of a satisfactory >>> keyboard, I thought I ought to pipe up here. I have a smaller >>> keyboard from Microsoft called the Microsoft Universal Mobile keyboard. >>> It's compact and fairly rugged with a plastic rubber coated lid which >>> doubles as a stand. You need to type in a code when pairing but once >>> that's done, there's realy no lag. I don't know if it's still >>> available for sale so you might have to chase that one with Ebay or >>> something. >>> >>> >>> >>> The keyboard I'm typing on now is cheeper because it's a 60% >>> mechanical keyboard from Keymove. They've made quite a splash in >>> mechanical keyboard circles recently. I got mine for $50 Canadian on >>> Amazon. You can choose the switch type you want. I like red linear >>> switches. Other types have extra audible clicks and add more feel to >>> typing. It only has 61 keys and you don't get multimedia controls. >>> You do get an actual physical on/off switch on the bottom. The key >>> for slash and question mark is tucked in the corner formed by the >>> bottom and right arrows which takes time to get used to. >>> There's no way that I've discovered to easly turn off the rgb >>> lighting. You don't have to enter a number code when you pair it. The >>> advantages are that it uses Bluetooth4 and reports the status of your >>> battery to the battery widget in the Today view of your iOS device. >>> Nice to be able to check the battery level. There's absolutely zero >>> lag to contend with and the board doesn't feel cramped. It is >>> somewhat noisy to type on so I only use it at home. >>> >>> >>> >>> I've just backed a Keychron K6 mechanical keyboard on Kickstarter. It >>> has physical switches to change between wired, Bluetooth and off as >>> well as one to switch between devices. It uses Bluetooth 3 but given >>> the stellar reviews of their prior keyboards, I don't expect much >>> lag. I went with red optical switches which should help deal with any >>> lag if I'm wrong. This keyboard will also give me multimedia >>> functions despite being a 65% keyboard. I'll also have home and end >>> keys. >>> >>> >>> >>> Another keyboard I've tried was from Anker. It's quiet and compact. >>> It also has multimedia keys. Doesn't report its battery level and >>> unfortunately suffers from a smigion of lag. Just enough to be quite >>> annoying at times. Otherwise, it's a really nice design for a >>> travelling keyboard. >>> >>> >>> >>> Earlier, I backed a keyboard from Hexgears called the X1. Again, >>> wonderful build quality and a pleasure to type on but absolutely >>> horrid Bluetooth connectivity. I use it on my computer now but that >>> one has to pretty much go in the loses column. >>> >>> >>> >>> It's very hard to get something which checks all the boxes. I have >>> fairly high hopes for the Keychron K6 but as you can see, I've been >>> wrong before. I'll have to wait quite a while before I think of >>> taking another crack at that illusive perfect Bluetooth keyboard. It >>> seems to be my holy grail. I suppose, if it injures my fingers to >>> type on one, that could well change to being my Moby Dick. I can tell >>> you that it certainly won't be my fountain of youth. My wife Sara and >>> my parents have often exclaimed "Another keyboard!" in a manner which >>> may well qualify for genuine horror. Perhaps, one of you will find >>> that perfect keyboard and the quest can come to a glorious end. >>> Meanwhile, best of luck to all who set out to find the perfect typing >>> tool that surely must exist. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 4:17 AM Simon A Fogarty >>> <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I have both the k380 from Logitech and the apple magic keyboard, >>> >>> If you want simple and easy get the apple magic bt keyboard, Charging >>> is done through the same lightening cable that can do your phone or >>> iPad / ipod etc. >>> >>> It's small light and has the same keyboard layout to that of the >>> mac books >>> >>> But a lot more cost for the board when buying. >>> >>> The Logitech is great lightweight and able to pair with multiple >>> devices / os's Feels nice to type On and simple to switch between >>> different devices. >>> >>> And a hell of a lot cheaper to buy. >>> >>> Hpe this helps. >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf >>> Of Robin >>> Sent: Thursday, 23 January 2020 5:08 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: Bluetooth keyboard >>> >>> Yeah, I'm gonna Stay Tuned to "This Thread" as I'm interested in >>> possibly addin' a BlueTooth KeyBoard (QUERTY KeyBoard) to use with >>> My iPhone. I'm more Interested in a FullSize KeyBoard (Durable) At >>> 06:52 PM 1/22/2020, you wrote: >>>> Hey all, coming out here to get recommendations for good Bluetooth >>>> keyboards for my iPhone. I had one in the past it was logitech but >>>> it’s not charging for some reason anymore. I was just seeing what >>>> different models people liked what brands? Pros and cons as well. >>>> Thanks so much and advance. >>>> >>>> Kellie and Loki >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>>> iPhone list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>> list itself. >>>> >>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached >>>> at: [email protected]. 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