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Review on Keyboard Logitech K380 Multi-Device white, English by Micha Banasiewicz ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I do not cease to rejoice at the purchase, a very good deal!

After taking a seat at the computer for the first time in March, I have spent the better part of the past six months typing at my house. Bought because: a) I already own a Logitech MX Master 2 mouse; b) I have worked with two laptops at the same time (two laptops running Windows, intermittently; one of the laptops pops up in Linux); and c) The price was right. According to the way the keyboard is actually used, therefore: Prints. Works. After more than a quarter of a year of labor with full (like) batteries, the worker still has not sat down. The absence of backlighting is not a deal breaker; nonetheless, I find that working by the light of a lamp is preferable. nonetheless, printing can be done very normally even when sitting in the dark in front of a laptop. Whoever begins to experience spontaneous sticking of the keys should attempt to avoid eating over the keyboard and instead simply shake out all of the junk from it by flipping it over and giving it a good shake. More information regarding collaboration between two computers LogiOption is not perfect, but it does its job (I mentioned some issues in the comments section of the post on the MX Master 2 mouse). You can only configure a total of four keys on the keyboard (f4 through f7), and you have a choice between using the function keys or the f row by default. Since I use f-ki in my profession, I did not find the customizing feature to be helpful. Initial setup involved connecting the mouse to both computers. When combined with a mouse from the Master Series (or other mice of a similar nature that support automatic switching between connections), a keyboard can be bound to the mouse and used in the following manner: the mouse can be moved from one computer to another (just by moving the cursor), and the keyboard will switch afterward automatically! In summary - I am working with two laptops at the same time, and switching between them is as easy as moving the mouse (or shifting while holding down a key, this can be customized). All of this functionality is available in win-win bundles. But when you switch to Linux, the enchantment disappears. When I use Ubuntu, the only input device is a bluetooth keyboard, which also occasionally experiences a lag when working (possibly due to software issues with Ubuntu), and there is no Flow or Logi Options available when using Linux. Occasionally, I will use Linux. If you are looking for a wireless keyboard that is not only inexpensive but also small and portable, and if the lack of a digital unit is not a deal breaker for you, then this one is a good option for you. I seen the mx keys episode "the toad strangled," and I do not regret my decision as of yet.

Pros
  • - Capability to work with several computers; - Extended battery life; - Capability to work with many devices (Logi's Function Easy-switch); - Compact design -The ability to work with various devices that are coupled with a mouse (the Flow function from Logi, which enables you to move the keyboard connection automatically, following the mouse while moving between PCs);
Cons
  • When linked to Ubuntu, the speed of the computer decreases. At first, everything works perfectly, but on the second day, I noticed a noticeable delay whenever I used the keyboard. It's possible that the issue lies in the driver for Linux, however getting this resolved out will take some time; - There is no possibility to connect using an IR transmitter, as was available on prior models of the MX, for instance. I use it in conjunction with a Logitech mouse, and if there was an infrared connection, it would be able to hang both of those devices on one receiver, which would be helpful. As a result, interference occurs whenever headphones, mouse, and keyboards are connected to a device using Bluetooth; - A handful of arrows. Although not essential, the layout includes a two-story entrance, which could make some people feel uneasy. When this happens, it can be extremely frustrating; for instance, if you were writing code on a laptop and then switched to using a keyboard (there have been situations like this). It is not the short shift that causes me discomfort (I rarely have problems with it, and when I do, it is almost often when going from a laptop to a keyboard), but rather the location of the key with the slashes. Because it's used in hotkeys, adjusting where it is might be very unpleasant; It is resolved by the fact that it is necessary to work on the keyboard, if it is); - Not a minus of the keyboard, but a minus of logitech - there is no logitech Option for linux, which means that it will not work seamlessly using Logitech Flow in a bunch of linux + Win / Mac computers, and you will need to switch the connection manually;